Marketing Services for Small Business Owners in NZ
You know something's not right with your marketing — but can't see what needs to change.
Advertising Background | Whangārei-Based
5.0★ Google | Working Nationwide
Get Found & Win Customers
You're busy running your business, so your marketing gets left behind.
I see this all the time: businesses with websites that don't reflect who they are, social media that lacks direction, and local SEO that's been left to chance.
The platforms exist, but they're not working together. There's no coordination. No strategy.
That's where I come in. I diagnose what's not working and build a strategy around your business — to help you get found and chosen.
Based in Whangārei. Working with NZ businesses nationwide.
Why Your Small Business Marketing Isn't Working
Most businesses think they need to do more when what they need is the right direction.
You might think you need a new website. Better content. More social media presence. And you might be right.
But here's what I've learned: your messaging tries to appeal to everyone, so it attracts no one. Your brand positioning (what makes you different) doesn't match your pricing. You're competing on the wrong things, posting blindly for the sake of posting.
That's why I prefer to start with a strategy — to figure out what you actually need, not what you think you need.
Find out what a personalised marketing strategy involves.
How Else Can I Help?
Once we know what you actually need, not what you think you need — here's where we start
Blog & Content Writing
Inform. Educate. Engage. Reach your target audience via SEO-friendly blogs, articles, and case studies. Position your business as a trusted information source for people, Google, or AI search engines.
Perfect for: those who understand that visibility and conversions require search-led content.
Copywriting Services
Persuade. Convert. Sell. As an SEO copywriter in NZ, I use words that prompt action — whether updating website copy, designing brochures or creating sales material for your team.
Perfect for: businesses needing strategic, conversion-focused copy that drives enquiries and sales.
Social Media Management
Finding it hard to grow your reach? Let’s get you sorted with a personalised strategy that helps you target the right platforms, improve brand awareness, and build customer loyalty and leads.
Perfect for: small business owners who need clarity, consistency, and a strategy to boost visibility and generate leads.
Google Business Profile
People are already searching online for your products or services — don't you want to make it easier for them to find you? That's what Google Business Profile updates are for (to help you show up).
Perfect for: small businesses that rely on attracting more local customers or foot traffic to keep their business growing.
Website & On-page SEO
Website underperforming or content outdated? From Website Strategy Audits to keyword research and website copy, I diagnose what's holding your site back and fix the right things.
Perfect for: businesses wanting stronger visibility through better content, on-page SEO, and website performance.
Graphic Design & Print
From social media graphics to print media, I combine design and copywriting to ensure your visuals and messaging work together — not against each other.
Perfect for: businesses whose brand visuals need to catch up with the quality of what they actually deliver.
Unsure what you need? That's ok — we can discuss your strategy in a FREE Discovery Session!
Maree Gately — that's me — the only person you will be dealing with from start to finish.
Why Work With Me?
I think creatively, act on commercial instinct, and know how to read your data to find where the real opportunities are. I also have a knack for making marketing make sense, whatever your level.
My strength is the birds-eye view. Being able to step back from your business to spot the gaps and opportunities you're too close to see.
And once you're on my radar, I become your biggest champion. Personally invested in your goals, not just the deliverables, because I believe your success is also mine.
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Contact
Call me: +64 21 272 0042
Email me: maree@spreadtheword.nz
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