Meet the Owner
Hi, I'm Haley Jones, Ph.D. - a local Iredell County marketer who helps businesess grow through smart, creative digital marketing.
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Whether you're a small shop or an established company, I'm here to help you connect with your customers, tell your story and get results. With nearly 10 years of experience in marketing (plus a Ph.D. and a genuine love for storytelling), I know how to create content to support your business that actually works - not just looks pretty.​
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I founded HLJ Marketing, LLC because I believe local businesses deserve professional marketing that's affordable, effective, and tailored to your goals. Think of me as your specialized generalist: With a decade of experience, I can help with a little bit of everything: websites, graphic design, social media, writing projects, publication production, and content creation to strategy and analytics.
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Want to know more? Check out my resume or read my full bio to learn more about me and my experience. Or visit my creatives page to view the agencies and individuals I have worked with to gain nearly a decade of marketing and communications experience.
​Let's grow your business together.
Skillset
Communication
Expert advice on best communication practices to reach your business goals.
Digital Ads
Reach your customers with targeted demographics and geofencing ads.
Graphic Design
Captivate audiences with on-brand, professional design that conveys your message.
Photography
Receive high-quality photos (of your location, event, etc.) to represent your business.
UX
Consider your audience every step of the way with user experience application.
Videography
Receive high-quality video (of your location, event, etc.) to represent your business.
Websites
Represent your business with a professional digital presence online.
Writing
Fulfill a variety of compositional needs with a certified expert in composition.
Prices
Below are our individual service rates. Please note that any project can be negotiated or combined into a custom package deal based on our initial discovery call.
At HLJ Marketing, I believe that great marketing should be accessible to hard-working people. That’s why I work to keep my rates fair and competitive. To maintain this standard of excellence and transparency, please note that rates are subject to periodic adjustment. However, I am committed to ensuring that current pricing is always reflected clearly on this site so you can plan with confidence.
Prices effective as of March 2026.
WEBSITES:
Website Design - The Starter Build ($800): Perfect for those needing a professional digital business card with 3 pages, standard contact form, and basic SEO.
The Growth Build ($1,500+): For businesses ready to compete with 5+ pages, custom lead-capture flows, advanced SEO, and local directory integration.
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Website Migration - $250 (one-time fee): Seamless transfer of your site from one host/platform to another. Includes full database backup, DNS configuration, and post-launch testing to ensure zero downtime.
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Full-Service Website Maintenance - $500/month: The "Growth & Security" Plan. Covers high-speed hosting, weekly security audits, core updates, and 2 hours of dedicated monthly content/design updates to keep the site fresh.
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Search Engine Optimization - ($300/month) includes basic, monthly listing fixes like optimizing your Google Business Profile to keep your business relevant and searchable; ($600- $800/month) includes basic monthly listing fixes + content updates and review management.
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See more on Web Design web page.
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DIGITAL ADVERTISING:
Social Media "Base" Marketing Package - $500/month: Content plan for 1–2 Platforms (e.g., Facebook & Instagram) featuring 2–3 high-quality posts per week (approx. 10–12 posts per month).
See more details on Social Media web page.​
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Email Marketing - $300/month: Strategic monthly campaigns featuring custom-branded designs, curated visuals, and high-conversion call-to-actions.
Marketing Career Experience

Mitchell Community College
Director of Marketing & Communications
& Public Information Officer
2022 - Present

University of South Florida - International Division
Marketing Manager
2020 - 2022

National Balloon Rally Charities, Inc. DBA Carolina BalloonFest
Director of Marketing and Communications & Public Information Officer
2017 - 2022
Working with the Best Clients (past & Present)




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Local Political Campaigns
Mayor Costi Kutteh
for Re-Election
Statesville City Council
2022
Joe Hudson
for Statesville City Council | Ward 5
2022
Melissa Neader
for Iredell County Commissioner
2019 - 2020
Amy Lawton
for Statesville City Council | Ward 4
2019
(Re-election) 2022
Alex Walker
for Statesville City Council | Ward 5
2025








