Social media agency for Hastings

Social media management in Hastings that turns followers into bookings and enquiries.

Whether you’re based in Hastings Old Town, St Leonards or along the seafront, your customers are checking your socials before they visit, book or send a message. We help local venues, cafés, salons, shops and trades show up consistently on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok – with content that feels like Hastings, not a generic template from somewhere else.

Done-for-you social media management Content & ads tuned to Hastings customers Clear reports focused on real enquiries

Hastings services

Social media services for Hastings businesses

From busy seafront venues to independent shops and trades, these services are built to keep you in front of local people all year round.

For time-poor owners

Done-for-you social media management

Best if you’d rather hand social over to someone who understands Hastings and the Sussex coast.

  • Content calendar based on your offers, events and local audience
  • 3–5 posts per week on the platforms that matter most
  • Captions, hashtags and basic community management handled for you
  • Monthly overview with clear “what’s working” highlights
For leads & bookings

Local paid social ads

Facebook & Instagram campaigns aimed at people who live in or regularly visit Hastings.

  • Geo-targeting tuned to Hastings, St Leonards, Bexhill, Rye and Battle
  • Offers designed to turn scrollers into enquiries, bookings or walk-ins
  • Ad visuals and copy created for you
  • Ongoing optimisation so your budget isn’t wasted
For DIY teams

Hastings social media strategy session

For businesses who post themselves but want a clearer plan that fits the town and your audience.

  • 60–90 minute Zoom session reviewing your profiles and local search presence
  • Ideas for posts, Reels and stories that make sense for Hastings customers and visitors
  • Simple 90-day action plan your team can implement

Who we help

Hastings venues, salons, shops & trades

We’re a good fit for Hastings businesses that want social media to quietly support sales and bookings – not become another stressful task.

  • Bars, cafés and restaurants along the seafront and in the Old Town that need to stay busy beyond peak season.
  • Hair, beauty and aesthetics salons wanting a more polished feed that still feels like “you”.
  • Independent shops, galleries and boutiques that need more people seeing what’s new.
  • Trades and home services working across Hastings, St Leonards, Bexhill and nearby villages.
  • Local service businesses where customers check socials before deciding who to book or message.
Cafés & coffee shops
Bars & restaurants
Hair & beauty salons
Clinics & therapists
Independent shops
Builders & trades
Home & garden services
Hastings service businesses

Social proof

From “we post when we remember” to a steady rhythm that supports sales

Many Sussex clients start out posting in bursts. We help them move to a simple, realistic system that keeps them visible in local feeds week after week – including businesses on the Eastbourne and Hailsham side of the coast.

★★★★★

“We’re a small restaurant in Eastbourne and socials were always last on the list. Within a couple of months we were getting messages from people who had seen us on Instagram and wanted to book brunch.”

Adam, Fat Dumpling – Eastbourne Ongoing management package
★★★★★

“They’ve taken social media off my plate completely. We now get regular enquiries from people searching in Worthing and nearby towns, and our pages finally look alive.”

Terry, director – Heathfield Heritage Builders Content & local ads campaign
★★★★★

“Our Teddy Bear Hospital looks so much more professional online, and the monthly reports make it really clear where our new enquiries are coming from.”

Anna, Teddy Bear Doctor – Hailsham Social media management

Packages

Straightforward pricing for Hastings businesses

Clear monthly pricing, no long tie-ins and support that speaks your language – not marketing jargon.

Starter presence
From £249 per month

Ideal for smaller Hastings businesses getting started with consistent, professional content on one platform.

  • Content plan & posting on 1 platform
  • Mix of posts, stories & basic Reels
  • Caption writing & hashtags done for you
  • Monthly performance snapshot
Growth package
From £449 per month

Our most popular option for Hastings venues, salons, shops and trades that want to grow their audience and enquiries.

  • Management of 2 platforms (Instagram & Facebook)
  • Reels, carousels, stories & posts created for you
  • Comment & DM support during agreed hours
  • Monthly call to review results & next steps
Ads & scale
From £699 per month + ad spend

Perfect when you’re ready to run Facebook & Instagram ads to bring in more bookings and enquiries.

  • Campaign strategy & set-up
  • Audience targeting and creative built for you
  • Ongoing optimisation and split testing
  • Monthly reporting in plain English
Talk about Hastings packages

Not sure what fits you best? Share a few details below and we’ll recommend a package within one working day – no hard sell.

Areas we cover

Hastings, St Leonards and the Sussex coast

We’re based in Heathfield and work with businesses in Hastings as well as towns and villages along the Sussex coast.

As a local social media agency in Sussex, we understand the mix of seafront trade, Old Town visitors and local neighbourhoods. We use that knowledge, plus proven social media strategies, to create content that feels specific to Hastings – not like something copied from a national chain.

Hastings Old Town St Leonards-on-Sea Seafront & town centre Ore & Silverhill Bexhill-on-Sea Rye & Camber Battle & surrounding villages Eastbourne & coastal areas Across East & West Sussex

Questions

Hastings social media agency – FAQs

Quick answers for Hastings business owners thinking about getting help with social media.

Do we have to be right in Hastings town centre?

No. We work with businesses across Hastings, St Leonards and nearby areas – including Bexhill, Battle, Rye and surrounding villages. If your customers are local, we can help.

Can you visit our Hastings business for content?

For ongoing management clients, we can discuss in-person content days depending on availability and package level. We can also create strong content from photos and short clips you share with us.

Is there a long contract or can we start small?

We usually begin with an initial three-month agreement to give the strategy time to bed in. After that, it moves to a rolling monthly arrangement with 30 days’ notice.

What if we’re already posting ourselves?

That’s absolutely fine. We can either take everything off your plate or create a hybrid approach where we handle strategy, ideas and templates, and your team continues some of the day-to-day posting.

Insights

Hastings social media tips & ideas

Jargon-free ideas for Hastings business owners who want to see how social media can support bookings, walk-ins and enquiries.

Guide • For venues & cafés

5 post ideas for quieter Hastings evenings

Quick prompts you can use when the seafront is quiet but you still want to stay visible.

Coming soon
Guide • For salons & clinics

How to showcase your work without feeling awkward on camera

Simple ways to use Reels and stories to build trust without dancing or lip-syncing.

Coming soon
Tips • For all local businesses

What to post when you’re too busy to think about posting

A set of content ideas you can lean on during your busiest weeks.

Coming soon

Next step

Free, no-obligation Hastings social media audit

Share a few details about your Hastings business and we’ll review your current social media presence, then send you a short audit with practical ideas and options for working together – only if it looks like a good fit.

What happens when you get in touch?
We’ll look at your social media profiles, website and local search presence around Hastings, then share honest feedback and recommendations.
Based in: Manor Rd, Heathfield & Waldron, TN21, East Sussex
Email: hello@sussexsocialmediaexperts.co.uk
Instagram: @sussex_social_media_experts
Facebook: Sussex Social Media Experts

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