Ghostwriting for Local Business

Content in your
voice, written
for you.

I'm a ghostwriter for local and independent businesses. I write your blog posts, social media, and email newsletters to sound just like you, then hand them over ready to publish. You stay in control. You just hit post.

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Written in Your Voice
3 in 1
Blog, Social and Email
Yours
You Publish and Own It

What I Do

Content that keeps your
business front of mind.

Family owned and independent businesses need consistent, quality content but rarely have time to write it. I write it for you, in your voice, and hand it over ready to post.

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SEO Research and Strategy

Most local businesses are invisible on Google and have no idea why. I research what your customers are actually searching for and turn it into a content plan, so the blogs and posts I write for you are built to get found.

Core Service
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SEO Blog Posts

Blog posts written in your voice and built to rank. I write content that answers what your customers are typing into Google, then hand it over ready for you to publish on your site.

Core Service
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Social Media Content

Captions and posts for Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn that actually sound like you. Not generic, not templated. I write them, you schedule and post them whenever you like.

Core Service
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Monthly Newsletter

A well written email newsletter that keeps your customers thinking about you long after their last visit. I write it to sound like a real person, not a marketing department, and send it to you ready to drop into your email tool.

Core Service
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Monthly Plan and Strategy Call

Every month we get on a call to plan what's coming next, the topics, the angles, and what you want to promote. You always know exactly what I'm writing and why. No black boxes, no guessing.

Core Service

How It Works

Built around your business.

There's no one-size package. We start with what your business actually needs, and I build the month around it. You know exactly what you're getting and exactly who's writing it.

A Typical Month
Shaped to fit your business
A typical month can include any mix of these, built around your goals:
  • Keyword research and a monthly content plan
  • Blog posts built to rank on Google
  • Social media posts written for your platforms
  • A monthly newsletter your customers actually open
  • Every piece handed off ready for you to publish
  • A strategy call so we stay on the same page
  • A content calendar every month so nothing catches you off guard
  • All of it written to sound like you, not like a marketing robot
Let's Talk

No long term contracts. Start with three months and go from there. First call is free and there is zero pressure to sign anything on that call.

Founder Mike Durkin
Mike Durkin, Founder of Durkin Growth Solutions

About

You run the business.
I handle the words.

I started Durkin Growth Solutions for one reason. Almost every owner I talk to knows they should be writing blog posts, posting on social, and sending newsletters. They just never find the time. The work that grows a business keeps losing to the work that runs it.

That is the gap I fill. You keep running the place, and I handle the content. I write in your voice so it sounds like you, not a template, and I keep it going every month so it is one less thing on your plate. No big team, no account managers, no runaround. Just me.

Approachable Pricing
Built for local businesses. No confusing retainers, no surprise markups.
Content in Your Voice
I take time to understand your brand and write like you, not like a template.
Long-Term Thinking
Content is a slow burn. I set realistic expectations and show up every month.

From the Blog

Marketing tips for
local business owners.

Real advice for independent businesses. No fluff, no jargon. Just things that actually work.

Content Strategy

Why Posting Consistently Beats Posting Perfectly

The secret to content marketing is not being brilliant every time. It is showing up, week after week. Here is why consistency wins.

June 8, 2026 Email Marketing

Why Every Local Business Needs a Monthly Newsletter

Most local business owners think newsletters are for big brands. They are wrong. Here is what a simple monthly email can do for a neighborhood business.

June 1, 2026 SEO

SEO for Local Businesses: What Actually Matters in 2026

Search engine optimization sounds complicated. For a local business it really is not. Here are the three things that move the needle most.

May 25, 2026 Social Media

What to Post on Social Media When You Have No Idea What to Post

The blank screen problem is real. Here is a simple framework that gives any local business enough content ideas for the entire month.

May 18, 2026
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Get in Touch

Let's talk about
your business.

Tell me a little about what you're looking for and I'll get back to you within 24 hours. First consultation is always free.

Email
mike@durkingrowthsolutions.com
Response Time
Within 24 hours
Availability
Currently accepting new clients
Free Consultation
30 minute intro call, no commitment