Goal

e-commerce platform build and robust digital marketing strategy

A full e-commerce and digital marketing solution for Better Living Outdoors, including PPC, SEO, email campaigns, affiliate setup and social media marketing, contributing to their achievement of Hot Tub Retailer of the Year.

About Better Living Outdoors

Better Living Outdoors is one of the North East’s leading hot tub retailers, supplying premium spas across the UK. Known for award-winning service and a strong reputation in the industry, the business needed a full digital overhaul to support its rapid growth and nationwide presence.

Project Overview

I delivered a complete eCommerce redevelopment for Better Living Outdoors, improving performance, navigation, branding and conversion rates. Alongside the website work, I managed the company’s digital marketing, advertising and CRM systems to drive online sales, enquiries and long-term customer retention.

What I Delivered

eCommerce Web Overhaul

    • Full redesign and rebuild of the Better Living Outdoors website
    • Improved product navigation, filtering and mobile experience
    • Faster loading times and cleaner UX to improve conversions
    • Industry-standard SEO across all categories and products

Digital Marketing & Lead Generation

    • PPC campaigns across Google Ads to boost high-intent traffic
    • SEO strategy targeting hot tub sales UK-wide
    • Email marketing workflows, newsletters and abandoned-cart recovery
    • Social advertising and retargeting through Meta Pixel

Affiliate Marketing Management

    • Development and management of affiliate partnerships
    • Tracking and analytics for referral performance
    • Growth of alternative customer acquisition channels

HubSpot CRM Setup

    • HubSpot pipeline, automation and sales tracking
    • Automated order forms and lead capture
    • Integrated customer lifecycle management

Product Sourcing & Brand Development

    • Negotiated, specified and imported containers of hot tub accessories directly from China
    • Developed a full suite of private-label, UK-branded hot tub chemicals
    • Managed branding, packaging, compliance and supply chain
    • Provided new revenue streams and stronger product margins

Award Achievement

Better Living Outdoors went on to win Hot Tub Retailer of the Year, supported by the strength of its digital presence, marketing strategy and eCommerce performance.

Better Living Outdoors – E-commerce Web Development & Digital Marketing

★★★★★

 “John rebuilt our entire e-commerce platform and transformed our marketing with SEO, email automation, HubSpot CRM and a full affiliate setup. His work made a real difference to our business and played a key part in us winning Hot Tub Retailer of the Year !

Philip Simpson, Better Living Outdoors