About Smartist

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Creative flair meets commercial insight.

Smartist was founded by Lucy Ames, whose background as an artist led to her coining the term ‘Social Media Artist’ – aka ‘Smartist’ – when she pivoted naturally into social media.

A decade in IT Project Management means she also has the technical and people skills that keep projects running smoothly.

But Smartist isn’t just Lucy. She’s backed by a small but mighty team:

  • Ellie brings high-fashion styling and visual storytelling to every post.

  • Imogen adds playful creativity and strategic thinking from her own entrepreneurial journey.

  • Paul delivers strategic business nous and experience of positioning businesses for sale.

Together, they make sure every client’s brand is seen, heard, and remembered.

Why Work With Us?

A creative journey with commercial roots.

We understand what businesses in property, construction, and interiors need:

Someone you trust, who gets what you do and knows how to showcase it online, with a minimal demand on your time.

We’re big on ideas, strong on storytelling, and committed to making your life easier. Whether it’s generating fresh content or managing your social media presence. Smartist get social media working for your business.

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  • “We’ve had the pleasure of working with Smartist Social Media for a number of years now… Their working style makes collaboration easy. Their creative approach and their strategic insight has been a driving force behind the success of our social media marketing. They continuously inject fresh ideas into our social media whilst still focusing on our diverse customer base. Thanks to this dedication and expertise, we’ve seen a significant rise in visibility across our brands.”

    — Richard Lee, CEO, Paula Rosa Manhattan / Paula Rosa Kitchens

  • “Lucy has been a brilliant help with our monthly social media strategy. Thanks to her support, we’ve managed to keep up a steady and engaging presence across all our channels. She always comes to the table with thoughtful content ideas and a clear plan, which has really made a difference.”

    — Tim Sykes, Founder, Garden Proud- Garden Design and Landscaping

What We Believe In

We’re more than a service provider – we’re an extension of your team: a professional, creative partner you can count on.

We focus exclusively on businesses in Kent and Sussex so we can visit you, understand your business and gather fresh, timely content. 

Collaboration, trust, and authenticity are at the heart of everything we do.

A Personal Touch

Social Media Managers fall into 2 types – those who post and run, and those who work hard for your business - coming up with ideas to make your posts stand out, engaging as your brand, chasing valuable collaborations and making online recommendations. Operating as if your business were their business.

We care deeply about the clients  we serve – and we’re genuinely interested in every aspect of the property sector. Friendly, approachable, and committed to making the process enjoyable, we operate as if your business was our own.

Think we’d be a good fit?

Let’s talk about how we can bring your brand to life online.

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