Our social media marketing services are tailored to your specific business needs and goals, which means pricing varies based on the scope of work. We offer flexible monthly packages that include services such as Facebook Ads management, Instagram marketing, Google Ads, social media content creation, and AI optimization.

During your free consultation, we'll assess your business objectives, target audience, and desired results to create a customized plan with transparent pricing. We focus on delivering measurable ROI, ensuring every pound you invest works hard to grow your business.

Our packages typically include strategy development, content creation, campaign management, monthly reporting, and ongoing optimization to maximize your return on investment.

While we can work with businesses throughout the entire UK, our primary focus is on businesses within a 20-mile radius of Portsmouth, Hampshire. This includes:

• Portsmouth and Southsea
• Waterlooville, Cowplain, and Purbrook
• Havant, Leigh Park, and Emsworth
• Petersfield and the South Downs region
• Gosport, Fareham, and surrounding areas
• Chichester and West Sussex border communities

Our deep knowledge of the local Hampshire market, combined with our digital expertise, allows us to create highly targeted campaigns that resonate with your local audience. We understand the unique characteristics of each area and how to reach potential customers effectively across the South Coast region.

We're a full-service digital marketing independent body specializing in social media and online growth for Hampshire businesses. Our comprehensive services include:

• Facebook Advertising: Targeted campaigns designed to generate leads, bookings, and sales
• Instagram Marketing: Content creation, Stories, Reels, and paid advertising
• Google Ads (PPC): Search and display advertising to capture high-intent customers
• Google Maps Ranking & Local SEO: Optimize your Google Business Profile to dominate local search results
• Social Media Management: Content planning, creation, posting, and community engagement
• Graphic Design: Professional visuals, ad creatives, and branded content
• AI Optimization: Website and content optimization for AI search engines and voice search
• B2B Marketing: LinkedIn campaigns and business-to-business lead generation

We work with businesses across all industries in Hampshire, from dental clinics and restaurants to retail shops, professional services, and B2B companies.

The timeline for seeing results depends on several factors including your industry, competition, budget, and marketing goals. Here's what you can typically expect:

Immediate Results (1-2 weeks): With paid advertising like Facebook Ads and Google Ads, you can start seeing traffic, clicks, and initial leads within the first few weeks of launching campaigns.

Short-term Results (1-3 months): As we optimize your campaigns based on data and audience response, you'll see improved conversion rates, lower cost-per-lead, and better overall performance. Your social media presence will begin growing with increased followers and engagement.

Long-term Growth (3-6+ months): Sustainable business growth through social media requires consistent effort. By this stage, you'll have established brand recognition, a loyal following, optimized campaigns running efficiently, and a steady stream of qualified leads coming to your business.

We provide transparent monthly reporting so you can track progress every step of the way. Our goal is to deliver quick wins while building a foundation for long-term success.

Facebook Ads are one of the most powerful and cost-effective marketing tools available to businesses today. Here's why they work so well:

Precise Targeting: Unlike traditional advertising, Facebook Ads allow you to target exactly who sees your ads based on location, age, interests, behaviors, and even life events. If you run a dental clinic in Waterlooville, you can specifically target families within a 5-mile radius who are interested in dental care—no wasted budget on people outside your area.

Measurable Results: Every click, call, message, and booking is tracked. You know exactly how many leads your ads generate and what each customer costs you. This transparency allows us to continuously optimize campaigns for better performance.

Cost-Effective: With Facebook Ads, you control your budget completely. Whether you want to spend £5 per day or £500, you can reach potential customers at a fraction of the cost of traditional advertising like radio, print, or billboards.

Immediate Impact: Unlike SEO which takes months to show results, Facebook Ads can start driving traffic, leads, and sales to your business within days of launching. You can test different messages, images, and offers quickly to find what works best.

Retargeting Capabilities: Facebook allows you to show ads to people who have already visited your website, engaged with your content, or shown interest in your services. This keeps your business top-of-mind and dramatically increases conversion rates.

For Hampshire businesses looking to grow quickly and predictably, Facebook Ads provide the perfect combination of reach, precision, and affordability.

Yes—AI optimization is becoming essential for businesses that want to stay competitive in 2025 and beyond. Here's why:

The Search Landscape is Changing: More people are using AI-powered search tools like ChatGPT, Google's AI Overviews, Perplexity, and voice assistants (Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant) to find businesses and services. These AI systems don't search websites the same way traditional Google search does—they need content structured and optimized differently.

Voice Search is Growing: When someone asks their phone "find a dentist near me in Portsmouth," AI systems scan websites for natural language content, local information, and structured data. If your website isn't AI-optimized, you simply won't appear in these results, losing potential customers to competitors who are.

Better Local Visibility: AI optimization includes ensuring your business information (name, address, phone, services, areas served) is clearly structured so AI can understand and recommend your business. This is especially critical for local Hampshire businesses competing for customers in Portsmouth, Waterlooville, Havant, and surrounding areas.

Improved User Experience: AI-optimized websites load faster, have clearer navigation, use natural language that matches how people actually search, and provide better mobile experiences—all of which improve your conversion rates and customer satisfaction.

Future-Proofing Your Business: AI search is only going to grow. Businesses that optimize now will have a significant advantage over competitors who wait. Early adopters are already seeing increased traffic and leads from AI-powered search results.

At Solent Media Marketing, we specialize in AI optimization for Hampshire businesses. We ensure your website speaks the language AI systems understand, positioning your business to be recommended by ChatGPT, Google AI, and other emerging search technologies.

Yes! We offer a completely free, no-obligation consultation for all Hampshire businesses interested in growing through social media marketing and digital advertising.

During your free consultation, we will:

• Discuss your business goals, challenges, and target audience
• Review your current marketing efforts and online presence
• Identify opportunities for growth in your specific market
• Provide honest recommendations on which services would benefit your business most
• Create a preliminary strategy outline tailored to your needs
• Answer all your questions about social media marketing, pricing, and timelines

There's no pressure to sign up—our consultation is simply an opportunity for us to understand your business and for you to see if we're the right fit. If we believe we can help you achieve your goals, we'll develop a detailed plan with transparent pricing. If social media marketing isn't the right solution for your business at this time, we'll tell you honestly.