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My Marketing Mate Digital marketing solutions for small businesses. https://calendly.com/sararappleton/30-minute-call-with-sara [email protected]
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With over 20 years of marketing experience, I bring an assortment of experience and skills to the table. If you're looking for someone to spruce up your social media, reach out to your contacts or proofread your website - I'm your gal. I'm also perfect for coordinating projects and literature rebrands, working closely with artwork agencies, stakeholders and print houses. Having worked in Financial Services, I received top training in marketing and copywriting. My attention to detail is pristine, and my copywriting skills are honed. I've used this to develop my client account and adapt to the changing patterns of marketing. I thrive on helping people and offer a range of services, including writing content for blogs, websites and blogs, social media management, proofreading, and project support. I have worked on several rebrand projects (in my time working within financial services) and have a very good eye for detail and consistency. If there is anything I can help you with, please reach out.

One of my clients runs a service based, B2C business that’s in huge demand. Over the last year, the business has tripled...
26/08/2026

One of my clients runs a service based, B2C business that’s in huge demand.

Over the last year, the business has tripled in size, the enquiries have grown just as fast. So much there’s a long waiting list, and people are more than happy to wait because the service is worth it.

Even with all that growth, they still show up online every single month.
Two posts every week. One monthly blog. And it only takes them two hours.

Here’s how.

Every month, we have a call. We chat through
- What’s happening in the business
- What has been requested most
- What news or industry events affecting them
- Their thoughts, ideas and suggestions for the month ahead

I turn that conversation into their content – posts and a monthly blog, written in their voice, using their expertise.

They spend an hour reviewing the content. I manage the rest. Branded graphics, refining the message and scheduling, and publishing the blog on their website.

Their involvement is a simply a catchup call and time to review the content.
An hour spent on each. And then it repeats.

Minimal involvement, maximum impact. Every bit of content 100% true to them.

Because it’s not me writing the words – it’s them sharing their expertise.
That’s what builds authority.

We've seen
- A 2-3 month waiting list
- Relevant people are messaging direct
- They’re in front of their exact target audience every week
- Industry contacts are seeing the posts and sharing with their network

Because every week, they’re sharing their expertise, while providing tips and information for people who aren’t ready to book yet, while stay visible for those who are.

The changes…
- How many people discover the business
- The quality of enquiries
- The trust being built in the local area.

This is what happens when you show up consistently and confidently online. It builds authority, strengthens reputation, and proves the value of sharing your expertise.

Book your free 30 minute discovery call to find out how I can help your business.

https://calendly.com/sararappleton/30-minute-call-with-sara

This weeks' Local ❤️ Love goes to jewellery designer, . Lucy can often be found at local fairs with her beautiful handma...
21/08/2026

This weeks' Local ❤️ Love goes to jewellery designer, . Lucy can often be found at local fairs with her beautiful handmade jewellery collection - using materials such as sea glass, silver, bronze and polymer clay.

I had the pleasure of working with Lucy a few years ago to build her website and streamline her online ordering. Have a peek, give her a follow on Instagram and Facebook, and share a little love for a brilliant local business.🦋

https://lucyhornshaw.com/

How much is your time worth?⏳If you're a café, shop, salon, maker, charity or small service business without an in-house...
20/08/2026

How much is your time worth?⏳

If you're a café, shop, salon, maker, charity or small service business without an in-house marketing team, chances are you're doing your own marketing between everything else... and it's costing you far more than you think.

I help business owners like you stay visible, trusted and easy to find, without the stress of doing it all yourself.

Let’s chat about what you need, drop me a DM to book a free 30-minute chat.

When was the last time you visited your own website? If you’re not sure… this is your sign.Your website is working for y...
19/08/2026

When was the last time you visited your own website?

If you’re not sure… this is your sign.

Your website is working for you 24/7, even when you’re out meeting people, making connections and growing your business in real life. It should reflect the same messages, the same energy and the same professionalism you show offline.

If updating your website feels daunting or you’re never quite sure where to start, I’ve put together a free guide to The Website Refresh Guide - packed with simple, practical tips to help you get on top of your most important digital sales tool.

Comment Yes Please and I'll get in touch for your email address.

Remember: your website is your shop window. A quick refresh can make a big difference to how confident, clear and visible your business looks online.

By sending me your email, you’re giving permission for me to send you the free guide. I won’t add you to any mailing list unless you ask to join, and I’ll never share your details with anyone else.

Go on, let us in on the secret idea that you've harbouring for so long!When I was younger, my idea was to invent somethi...
19/08/2026

Go on, let us in on the secret idea that you've harbouring for so long!

When I was younger, my idea was to invent something that caught nail clippings....and someone else went and made it!

I was only about 10 at the time...

If you have an idea for a business, you don't need a whole team to make it happen. Sometimes just yourself, and a little support. That's where My Marketing Mate steps in...supporting you with those small fiddly, yet essential, tasks to get started.

Perhaps you're not a techy person, or creating your business while working elsewhere. An extra resource would help your business to lift off the ground, while you're focusing on what you need to do.

My Start Up Support package gets you in the digital space with a three month structure that leaves you established and confident, ready to take on the world!

Find out more https://mymarketingmate.uk/pricing/. Reach out if you'd like to arrange a catch up to discuss more.

Starting a new business, or refreshing an existing one, doesn’t mean you have to tackle everything alone.My Marketing Ma...
17/08/2026

Starting a new business, or refreshing an existing one, doesn’t mean you have to tackle everything alone.

My Marketing Mate’s Start‑Up Support Package gives the structure, clarity and hands‑on help to step confidently into the digital space, with your marketing built, polished and confidently ready to go.

What's included...

💡 A simple, professional 4‑page WordPress website with basic SEO and keywords, helping your site to be found
💡 Social media profile set‑up so you’re ready to show up online
💡 Social media content ideas for the first three months
💡 Google Profile Manager and Google Search Console set up
💡 Copywriting support that'll help your words land with the right audience
💡 Three months of marketing guidance to keep you moving forward

From £600/month for 3 months

Send me a message and let's chat more!

☀️ How’s your Summer Visibility going? 😎 Are you keeping up with regular posts, even while you're on holiday? If you're ...
14/08/2026

☀️ How’s your Summer Visibility going? 😎

Are you keeping up with regular posts, even while you're on holiday?

If you're reading this from the poolside, or the seating at Ninja Warriors, here's your cue to get a selfie and post out there.

Your followers love to see the human side of business.

When it comes to the Summer Holiday juggle, there may be less people online, but that means less noise and more potential for those who don't usually see your posts.

I've just added a new article to my website, as featured in my local newsletter Valley Life, all about keeping your business visible over the summer months.

I'd love you to take a read and let me know how you're getting on with your own visibility this summer!

https://mymarketingmate.uk/2026/08/13/tips-to-keep-your-business-visible-over-the-summer-months/

This weeks' Local Love goes to Where would we be without the fantastic team at Maunders! Located on Barrows Road, you ca...
13/08/2026

This weeks' Local Love goes to

Where would we be without the fantastic team at Maunders! Located on Barrows Road, you can find just about anything DIY, and if you can't the team are always happy to help.

Now's your chance to say thank you to the team!

Some months you need a regular pair of hands. Other months it's cover while you're on holiday, or an extra push on a one...
10/08/2026

Some months you need a regular pair of hands. Other months it's cover while you're on holiday, or an extra push on a one-off project.

My Marketing Mate gives you flexible, multi-skill support without the need for multiple freelancers just one person who knows your business and your community.

A regular monthly slot or just occasional help, whatever the workload, I'll keep things running smoothly so you don't have to.

No jargon. No pressure. Just friendly, practical help when you need it most.

Drop me a DM or book your free 30-minute chat 🦋

🦋LOCAL LOVE🦋Each week, I'm going to give a little local love. As why not? Why not visit and follow their pages to keep u...
06/08/2026

🦋LOCAL LOVE🦋

Each week, I'm going to give a little local love. As why not? Why not visit and follow their pages to keep up to date with local businesses!

The Local Pet Shop Cheddar has been posting entertaining and informative videos every week. Posting regularly, their page is growing from strength to strength! Plus, it's also home to , a paw-fect pairing.

If you've not been yet, you're missing out on all pet needs from food to bedding - to supplement and nutrition and even harness fitting! Find them behind Tesco Express in Cheddar.

Tag a local business that's been top of your feed this week...

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