Hey! I'm Shelley
In 2016, I took a leap — no investors, no team, just me, a laptop, and a relentless belief that small businesses deserve to be seen, heard, and taken seriously online. I started Shelley’s Social Media because I was tired of watching good people get buried by bad marketing and empty promises.
MY STORY
I’ve been building businesses since the late '90s. My background’s in IT, but tech was just the entry point. What drives me is people — the real ones. The small business owners who pour their hearts into what they do, who lose sleep over payroll, who show up every damn day even when it’s hard. That’s who I built this for.
Over the years, I’ve studied business, design, strategy, SEO, social, paid ads — everything I could get my hands on. Not because it looks good on paper, but because I owe it to the people who trust me with their business to be ten steps ahead.
In 2019, I made it official. Shelley’s Social Media became an LLC, and SSM Marketing was born. We didn’t just expand — we leveled up. I’ve now worked with over 1,500 businesses across the U.S., helping them show up online with clarity, confidence, and results that actually move the needle.
But here’s the thing: this isn’t just marketing to me.
It’s personal.
I’ve walked beside clients through launches, breakdowns, wins, losses — the whole rollercoaster. I’ve stayed up late fixing messes someone else left behind. I’ve cried over success stories, cheered when leads turned into life-changing deals, and fought tooth and nail to make sure small business voices don’t get drowned out by corporate noise.
I care way too much to half-ass this.
If you want a slick agency with fancy buzzwords and cookie-cutter plans, that’s not me. But if you want a partner who will dig deep, tell you the truth, and fight for your brand like it’s her own — then let’s talk.
Because I still believe in the little guy.
And I’ve built a company that shows the world why they matter.
Contact
I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities.
Let's connect.
shelley@shelleyssocialmedia.com
608-422-4376
🚀 Our Mission
We’re here to do more than “market” — we’re here to move the needle for real businesses. Our mission is to deliver smart, honest, effective digital marketing to clients across the U.S. No gimmicks. No inflated buzzwords. Just knowledge, integrity, and hustle — the kind you can feel from day one.
We believe in showing up, working hard, and getting results. And we built a team of people who live that every day.
🌟 Our Vision
Clients
To become the go-to partner for businesses that want real results, not just pretty reports. We don’t want to be the biggest — we want to be the best. When people think "ideal marketing partner," we want them to think: Shelley's Social Media.
People
We create real opportunities for people who need flexibility, like stay-at-home moms and dads — because great talent doesn’t sit in a cubicle from 9 to 5. It lives in real life, and we believe in paying it well and respecting the hustle.
Leadership
We lead by teaching, doing, and lifting others up. We’re not just building campaigns — we’re building people. That’s what real leadership looks like.
Future
We’re building a space where businesses — and the people behind them — can learn, grow, and succeed. Our work isn’t just about clicks and keywords. It’s about building something that lasts.
💡 Why Choose Us?
We Have Deep Roots
Our team is a mix of local legends and global pros — former execs, certified experts, influencers, creatives, and builders. Together, we bring serious strategy and common-sense execution. No one else does it quite like we do — and our clients feel the difference.
We’re All-In
You don’t need five different vendors and ten different platforms. We’re your one-stop, all-in, no-fluff marketing partner. From strategy to content, ads to analytics — we’ve got it covered. You get a single, smart, responsive team who cares about your business like it’s our own.
We Bet on Brains
We never shoot in the dark. Before we launch a thing, we research it, understand it, and build it right. We bring data, experience, and instinct to every decision — and that’s why we get results that stick.
⚙️ How We Do It
We keep it simple:
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Assess the need
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Set smart goals
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Do the work
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Track the results
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Learn and improve
We own our mistakes. We celebrate our wins. And we never leave our clients in the dark.
📚 Research & Knowledge Base
We don’t guess. We study what’s worked, what hasn’t, and how we can do better. Our knowledge base is deep — and our clients benefit from that every single day. Whether it’s SEO, ads, or a social strategy, we’ve learned how to do it right because we’ve done it a lot.
📅 Plans, Timelines & Deliverables
Whether it’s a quick-turnaround campaign or a year-long partnership, you’ll know exactly what’s happening and when. We create clear action plans, deadlines, and ways to measure progress. No ghosting. No surprises.
🤝 Involvement & Follow-Up
We believe in partnership, not just projects. You’ll be involved, informed, and heard. You’ll have a dedicated account manager who understands your goals and reports on progress regularly — with clear data and visuals, not confusing spreadsheets.