Martin
Founder, strategy and audits
Writes every audit and takes every first call. On your account from day one, running growth for SMEs since 2010.
Retail and Local Services
More Shoppers Through the Door.
More Community Reach.
Thrift shoppers chase discovery: new stock, fair prices and a store that feels worth the trip. Marketing should create that sense of fresh finds without overhyping.
We help thrift and resale stores drive foot traffic with local search, donation messaging and content that shows what just came in.
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Trusted by thrift stores to turn local demand into booked work Serving Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Los Angeles, New York and Chicago and beyond.
Who This Is For
For thrift, resale and nonprofit shops that need more regular shoppers and donors.
check_circle Independent thrift and vintage stores
check_circle Nonprofit thrift shops needing more community awareness
check_circle Resale shops promoting curated or premium sections
check_circle Operators who want more donations and more buyers
Who buys, and what they search
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Who you are marketing to
- personBargain hunters and regular treasure seekers
- personStudents and first-time renters furnishing a place
- personResellers and vintage collectors looking for finds
- personHouseholds clearing out and looking for a drop-off point
- personVolunteers and community members who support the cause
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What buyers search for
searchthrift store near mesearchdonation drop off near mesearchfurniture thrift storesearchthrift store open todaysearchvintage clothing store near me
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Ready to book
- boltA call asks what donations the store accepts and when
- boltSomeone asks about furniture pickup
- boltA visitor follows the store's posts about new arrivals
- boltA person asks about half-price days or sales
What drives their decision
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Fresh stock and a sense of finding something new
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Fair prices and clean, well-organized racks
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Easy donation drop-off with clear hours and what you accept
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A store with a clear cause or community role
How we capture intent
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Map listing
Your Google Business Profile (the listing that shows on the map) with hours, donation rules and photos, so shoppers and donors find the right door.
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New arrivals posts
Regular posts showing real new stock and sale days, so shoppers have a reason to come back.
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Donation info page
A page that explains what you accept, what you cannot take and when drop-off is open.
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Community content
Local stories and events that show what the store supports, which builds loyalty without heavy ad spend.
my_locationWe focus on the neighborhoods nearest the store, with a wider area for furniture pickup and donation drop-off if you offer them.
Our Thrift Stores Marketing Approach
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Reaching People Who Are Ready to Buy
Customers choose based on location, timing and need. We reach people while they research, compare and get ready to book, with a focus on local searches for what you offer.
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Better-Quality Leads
Not every lead is worth your time. We filter out casual inquiries early, focus on people ready to book, and steer leads toward the customers you actually want.
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Messaging That Sets You Apart
We build your message around trust, local relevance and clear value, so customers choose you for more than price in a crowded market.
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Support From First Search to Repeat Business
From the first search to the quote, follow-up and repeat business, we make sure your online presence backs up every offline conversation.
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Clear Reporting on What Works
We set up tracking that shows where each lead came from, which channels help close a sale, and what each one returns on your spend, so you know what is really bringing in business.
Thrift Stores marketing services
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SEO for Thrift Stores
Help nearby customers find you on Google before they call a competitor
- checkService and location pages built around searches like "thrift store near me"
- checkClear answers to questions people ask when comparing options like "donation drop off near me"
- checkTechnical fixes that make your site easy for Google to read and easy for customers to call, inquire or book
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SEM for Thrift Stores
Reach people who are ready to book on Google, without paying for clicks that never turn into customers
- checkGoogle Ads campaigns for "thrift store near me" and similar high-intent searches
- checkBlocked search terms (negative keywords) that cut job-search, how-to and out-of-area clicks
- checkLanding pages that match the ad and lead to calls or bookings
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Meta Ads for Thrift Stores
Reach the right local audience on Facebook and Instagram with proof-led ads
- checkLocation and interest targeting matched to how thrift stores customers decide
- checkAd images and copy that show real proof, a clear offer and a reason to get in touch now
- checkRetargeting (follow-up ads) for people who already viewed your pricing, services or gallery pages
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Web Design for Thrift Stores
Pages that make it easy to understand the offer and take the next step
- checkPages built for searches like "furniture thrift store" and for quote or booking requests
- checkReviews, credentials and the areas you serve visible before anyone scrolls
- checkForms, tap-to-call buttons and booking steps tested on phones
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Analytics for Thrift Stores
See which channels bring real inquiries and new customers
- checkCall, form and chat tracking by campaign and landing page
- checkReporting tied to qualified leads and new customers, not vanity clicks
- checkDashboards your team can use to decide where to spend more or cut back
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CRM Integration for Thrift Stores
Get every inquiry into your CRM (customer tracking system) fast, with its source recorded
- checkInquiries from website forms, calls and Facebook and Instagram lead forms sent to the right person
- checkSource tags so every sale traces back to the marketing that brought it in
- checkAutomatic follow-up steps so new inquiries get a fast reply and more turn into sales
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AI Optimization for Thrift Stores
Make your business easier for AI search tools to understand and recommend
- checkClear facts about your business, plus schema (hidden code that labels your details), so AI tools describe you accurately
- checkAn llms.txt file (a guide for AI tools) and consistent business details for ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews
- checkMonitoring how AI surfaces your brand for searches like "thrift store near me"
Our team
The same people on the audit and on the work
Martin writes every audit and takes the first call. The same team stays on the account. 160+ businesses since 2010.
Yoana
Social and app development
Shapes social strategy and builds practical app experiences that turn attention into action.
Mike
SEO
Owns technical, local and content SEO so the right buyers find you when demand is highest.
Robert
Paid media
Plans and manages paid search and social campaigns around qualified leads.
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Analytics
Connects tracking, attribution and reporting so decisions are based on revenue-quality data.
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Design
Creates clear brand and conversion-focused design across landing pages, campaigns and product experiences.
Certified and experienced
Certified where it matters. Accountable for the outcome.
Verified platform knowledge, 25+ years of hands-on experience, and an operating track record since 2010.
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✓Google Tag ManagerCertified
✓Operating since 2010Proven experience
✓What You Can Expect
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More local visits from people hunting for new stock
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Clearer donation and drop-off communication
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Seasonal campaigns around student moves and holidays
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Community content that builds loyalty without heavy ad spend
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Measurement of which posts and pages drive store interest
This is thrift stores marketing designed to book real jobs and build a reputation that compounds, not just chase lead volume.
The HeyLead Difference
Marketing measured in booked jobs, not clicks
Every channel is tied back to real enquiries and won work, so you always know what your marketing is actually returning.
You are in good company
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format_quote I have worked with Martin and his company for several years. He managed our website and provided SEO and SEM support. He has been a great partner in this area and always produced high quality results. I recommend him for any needs you may have in this area.
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Warren Stokes
Director of Sales and Marketing, Avidian
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Andrew Woodruff
CEO, Woodruff Property Management
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format_quote Our company 1800 CLEANER has worked with Martin for over two years now and we can attest he is one of the best. His technical knowledge in the SEO and online marketing space is second to none. But more importantly he cares. He listens and truly empathises with the client. We have no hesitation in recommending him.
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Michael Sweet
CEO, 1800 CLEANER
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Paul Liddiatt
Chief Marketing Officer, NewBook
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Joe Charlson
CEO, CallerReady
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format_quote The team at HeyLead managed our SEO and SEM with great aptitude. I would recommend their services for anyone looking to level up their search engine presence, paid or organic.
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Kim Lazaro
Digital Marketing Manager, NewBook
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about thrift stores marketing? We have got honest answers.
How do you market stock that changes every day?
We promote what stays constant: the categories, the weekly or daily restock rhythm, the sale days and the feeling that a visit turns up something new. Single items sell too fast to advertise one by one. Photos of fresh racks and featured corners show the hunt without promising a particular piece.
Can donation marketing really help sales?
Yes. Better donations mean better stock, and better stock brings shoppers back more often. Clear drop-off hours, a plain list of what you accept and an easy furniture pickup request all raise the quality and volume of what arrives. We treat donors as a customer group, not an afterthought.
Do thrift stores need paid ads?
Not always. Map visibility, a good donation page and social posts usually come first. Paid ads earn their place at openings, during big sale weeks, for furniture pickups and in slow stretches when you want more people through the door.
How do we handle shoppers who compare us with online resale apps?
Lean into what an app cannot give: trying things on, finding the unexpected and taking furniture home the same day. Local stores also win on price for everyday items and on supporting a cause when that is true. We write that into pages and posts without running down anyone else.
What does a nonprofit thrift store need to be careful about?
Say only what is accurate about where proceeds go and what your mission delivers, and avoid claims you cannot document. Volunteers and donors are also your audience, so we write for them as well as shoppers. Your board or manager approves every statement about your cause.
What do you need from us to start?
Your shop and donation hours, what you accept and refuse, how furniture pickup works, your sale days and a few current photos of the floor. Prices, discounts and what is accepted remain your decisions. If you are a nonprofit, we also ask for the wording you use about your mission.
How do you show what is working for a thrift store?
We track calls, direction taps, donation and pickup requests, volunteer sign-ups and email subscribers by source. Footfall is harder to count, so we compare campaign days with till figures and note busy days. It gives a fair, directional picture and not a perfect one.
Marketing from $500 USD a month
Month to month, no commitment. One fee covers the pages, the search and ad work and the tracking. Ad spend is separate and stays in your own accounts.
Starting at
$500 USD per month
Free to cancel with 1 month's notice. Tell us what you sell and where. We come back with what the first month would fix.
Get a Free AuditWhat $500 a month covers
Pages
IncludedPages built around the searches your buyers actually type.
Search and ads
IncludedSearch and ads aimed at people ready to inquire.
Tracking
IncludedCalls, forms and bookings tagged to the search, ad or page behind them.
Let's Bring More Finders and Donors In
If you run a thrift store and want more local traffic and awareness, let us talk.