Marketing for Essex businesses, handled properly.
One point of contact who runs all of it, not a patchwork of freelancers and half-finished tools. For Southend and Essex businesses that want their marketing taken off their plate, and to deal with the person doing the work.
Southend based. Working with businesses across Essex, and remotely across the UK.
If marketing feels like one more thing you do not have time for
You are posting when you remember to. You have a freelancer for one thing, a tool for another, and nothing really joins up. You are not sure what is working, or what you are actually paying for. And every time you sit down to sort it out, something more urgent pulls you away.
It is not that you are doing it wrong. It is that marketing was never meant to be run in scattered pieces by someone who already has a business to run.
Everything your marketing needs, designed to work together
Rather than selling you disconnected services, I build a marketing system where every part supports the rest. Depending on your business, that can include:
- Marketing strategy and planning
- Positioning and messaging
- Marketing systems and infrastructure
- AI and automation
- CRM and email marketing
- Website strategy and optimisation
- Social media strategy and management
- Paid advertising management
- Analytics, reporting and dashboards
- Fractional marketing leadership
- Ongoing strategic support
You do not need all of it. We start with what moves your business now, and build from there.
How it works
A first call.
We talk through where your business is, what is working and what is not. No jargon, no pressure.
A clear plan.
I map out what your marketing actually needs, in what order, and what it costs. You see the whole picture before you commit.
I run it.
You get on with your business while your marketing is handled, by me, not passed down a chain of account managers.
Clear reporting.
You always know what is happening, what it is doing, and what comes next. Reporting you can actually understand.
What clients say
Never been happier to give a top review and recommendation. Helen at Hel of a Marketer has achieved amazing results for my business. A new website and marketing campaign that has massively increased my business turnover. Very happy with my website and the monthly service that Helen provides.
Chris L, Absolute PRD Ltd
I have been working with Helen for more than six years now. She has been a tremendous help to the growth of my business, as she takes care of most of our marketing and branding. The service is prompt and very responsive. Her regular plans and updates keep us on the same page and growing. I would highly recommend her for anyone who doesn't know what to do with their business marketing.
Abbey Osho, Salonabv
After one consultation with Helen, I knew she was the one to design my ideal website. Her knowledge, professionalism and passion made me know I would get great value for my investment. Helen was affordable and the output was everything and more than I could ask for. I highly recommend Hel of a Marketer if you want a Hel of an upgrade!
Joanna Klu, Artist and Owner of Cre8tiv-arts
Why one person beats a patchwork
You deal with me. Not a sales rep who hands you to an account manager who briefs a junior. One experienced person who knows your business.
It actually joins up. Because the same person handles strategy, content, ads and reporting, your marketing works as one system instead of disconnected tactics.
No bloat. You pay for marketing that moves your business, not for a tool stack or a team you do not need.
I understand smaller businesses. I know what it takes to run one. Southend based, working across Essex and remotely.
What it costs
Social media management starts from £99 a month. That is the entry point for one service, not the price of your whole marketing.
If you need more than content, we build a package around your business: strategy, systems, AI, campaigns or ongoing support, priced around what you actually need. You will always see what you are paying for, and why, before you commit.
The simplest way to find the right fit is a short call.
About Helen
I am Helen, the person behind Hel of a Marketer. I am Southend based, with over eight years across marketing and systems, and I currently work in global digital strategy alongside a Masters in Global Digital Marketing.
I build marketing that is calm, joined up and built to last. Not chaotic, not bolted together, and not dependent on you to hold it all in your head. If your marketing feels heavier than it should, that is usually fixable.
Common questions
How much does it cost?
Social media management starts from £99 a month. Anything beyond that is built into a package around your business, and you will always see the cost before you commit.
How long until I see results?
It depends on where you are starting and what we focus on. Some things shift quickly, like clearer messaging and consistent activity. Others, like steady lead flow, build over a few months. You will have clear reporting throughout, so you are never guessing.
What if I already have someone doing parts of my marketing?
That is fine. I can work alongside what you have, or take the whole thing off your plate. We work out the right setup on the first call.
Is there a long commitment?
Plans are monthly with no long lock-in, so you stay because it is working, not because you are tied in.
Which areas do you cover?
I am based in Southend-on-Sea and work with businesses across Essex, as well as remotely with clients around the UK.
Will I deal with you directly?
Yes. You deal with me, not a rotating account team.
Ready to hand your marketing to one person who gets it?
Let's have a short call, work out what your marketing actually needs, and whether we are a good fit.
Book a callPrefer email? hello@helofamarketer.com