Questions & Answers

Everything People Usually Ask Me

Short, honest answers about working together, prices, timelines and each of my services. Nothing found? Ask me directly — the intro call is free.

Working together

How do we start working together?

With a free 30-minute intro call. You describe where you are, I tell you what I would look at first — and whether I am the right person for it.

Do you work remotely or on site?

Both. I am based in Dortmund and work with clients across Germany, Austria and Switzerland, mostly remotely, with workshops on site when it helps.

In which languages do you work?

German and English.

Do you take over the work or support our team?

Both are possible: hands-on execution, or strategy plus coaching so your team can run it themselves.

What does a project cost?

It depends on scope. After the intro call you get a written proposal with a fixed price or a monthly rate — no surprises.

Marketing & Growth Strategy Open the service page →

How long does it take to develop a marketing strategy?

It depends on scope and available data. A focused strategy usually takes a few weeks; the first clear priorities often emerge after the initial workshop.

Do you also help implement the strategy?

Yes. I can hand over a roadmap to your team, support them along the way, or take on the execution myself — whatever fits your resources.

What do you need from us to get started?

Access to your key numbers (sales, marketing, web analytics), your business goals and a few hours with the people who know your customers best.

Digital Marketing Open the service page →

What budget do I need for digital advertising?

There is no universal number. We start with a test budget large enough to learn from, then scale the campaigns that prove profitable.

Which channel is right for my business?

It depends on where your buyers are and how they decide. Search captures existing demand, social and LinkedIn create it — most businesses need a mix.

How quickly will I see results?

Search campaigns often show first signals within weeks. Reliable optimisation needs enough conversion data, which usually takes one to three months.

CRM & Automation Open the service page →

Which CRM is right for us?

The one your team will actually use. I compare options against your processes, budget and integrations before recommending anything.

Can you migrate our existing data?

Yes. Data is cleaned, deduplicated and mapped before migration, so you start with a CRM you can trust.

Is marketing automation GDPR-compliant?

It can be — with proper consent capture, double opt-in and clear data handling. Compliance is part of every setup.

Lifecycle Marketing Open the service page →

How is this different from email marketing?

Email is one channel. Lifecycle marketing is the plan behind it: which customer gets which message at which moment, across email, CRM and ads.

Do we need a big customer base to start?

No. Even a few hundred customers are enough for a welcome, repeat purchase and win-back flow — the three that usually pay off first.

Is it GDPR-compliant?

Yes, when consent, double opt-in and data handling are set up properly. That is part of every project.

E-Commerce Growth Open the service page →

Should we focus on traffic or conversion first?

Usually conversion. Improving how many visitors buy makes every future euro of advertising more profitable.

Which shop systems do you work with?

Shopware, Shopify and WooCommerce most often — the principles apply to any shop system.

How important are email flows?

Very. Automated flows like abandoned cart and post-purchase often become one of the most profitable revenue sources.

AI & Marketing Technology Open the service page →

Will AI replace our marketing team?

No. It removes routine work so your team can focus on strategy, creativity and customers — with humans reviewing what AI produces.

Is it safe to use AI with company data?

With the right tools, settings and guidelines, yes. Data protection is part of every AI setup I recommend.

Where should we start?

With one or two use cases that save time every week — usually content drafting, reporting or lead follow-up.

Analytics & Measurement Open the service page →

Why don’t GA4 numbers match my ad platforms?

Each tool counts differently (attribution models, consent, time zones). The goal is not identical numbers but a consistent, explainable source of truth.

Is our tracking GDPR-compliant?

An audit shows it quickly. Compliant tracking needs a proper consent banner, Consent Mode and a clean tag setup.

Which KPIs should we track?

Those linked to business outcomes: qualified leads, pipeline, revenue, cost per acquisition and customer value — supported by a few diagnostic metrics.

B2B Marketing Open the service page →

How long until B2B marketing shows results?

Leading indicators (engagement, leads) show within weeks; pipeline and revenue follow your sales cycle — often several months.

Is LinkedIn advertising worth it?

For many B2B companies, yes — no other platform targets job roles and companies as precisely. The key is clear offers and good follow-up.

What is account-based marketing?

Instead of casting a wide net, you focus marketing and sales on a defined list of high-value companies with tailored messages.

SEO, GEO & CRO Open the service page →

What is GEO?

Generative Engine Optimisation: making your content clear, structured and trustworthy so AI assistants like ChatGPT, Perplexity and Gemini understand and cite it.

How long does SEO take?

Technical fixes can help within weeks; content and authority usually need three to six months to show their full effect.

What is the quickest CRO win?

Often a clearer headline and one obvious next step on key landing pages — plus shorter forms.

Still Have a Question?

Ask it in a short intro call — you will leave with a clear answer, not a sales pitch.