About Hugh McCabe
Hugh McCabe is an internet entrepreneur, consultant and trainer based in Pretoria, South Africa. His company provides consulting, workshops, short courses and keynote presentations to companies and PR agencies who want to learn more about internet marketing and social media.
His vision is to be the leading professional speaker and provider of internet marketing education and social media training in South Africa.
His mission is to get companies excited about aligning social media with their current online marketing and PR strategies.
Entrepreneur
Hugh started his career in the IT industry in 1999. He worked his way to the top starting from IT technician to sales manager to national operations manager for a retail group of companies. In 2008 he started his first online venture, building and marketing websites for small businesses in Pretoria and Johannesburg. As a serial internet entrepreneur, Hugh has been involved in several online business start-ups. He has extensive experience in online marketing and has sold many different types of products and services online, including physical products, financial educational courses and digital products in the health & fitness industry.
His latest blog, www.hughmccabe.co.za is filled with training, tips and tutorials on internet marketing and social media strategies for entrepreneurs and companies in South Africa. It includes interviews with some of the world’s leading online marketing experts, case studies and reviews of the latest industry research.
Consultant
Hugh teaches entrepreneurs and companies on how social media aligns with their online marketing and PR strategies. His passion for teaching and empowering others is evident in his training and coaching programs that have been completed by several business owners in South Africa. He also offers social media management services through Being Social, which implements social media strategies for businesses in South Africa.
Some of the topics Hugh helps his clients with include:
• Internet Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Social Networks (Facebook, LinkedIn)
• Online Video Marketing (YouTube)
• Blogging (Platforms, Technical Setup, Content Strategy, Sales Funnel, Marketing)
• Microblogging (Twitter)
• Search Engine Optimisation
• Online Lead Generation
• Community Building and Management
• Online Brand and Reputation Management
• Measuring ROI for Internet Marketing
Trainer
Hugh focuses most of his time producing internet marketing and social media workshops, in-house training and keynote speaking for entrepreneurs, companies and PR agencies. His latest course, Social Media Sherpas, specialises in Advanced Facebook Marketing and Advanced LinkedIn training. Click here for his next workshop.
Keynote Speaker
On stage is where Hugh really finds his passion. As an aspiring professional speaker, Hugh is available for keynote presentations at corporate events and conferences on the topics of Internet Marketing, Social Media and Online Strategies. His clients include start-up ventures, entrepreneurs, public companies, associations and convention groups interested in gaining a competitive online advantage and increasing profits.
Adventurer
Hugh has a passion for travelling, adventures and challenges. He spent 5 years working on private Superyachts in the French Riviera, Italy, Spain and Caribbean. During this time he acquired strong skills in leadership, communication, teamwork and qualified for his Yachtmaster Offshore license. He also completed a diploma in French while living in Antibes, France. He is well travelled, has seen and experienced many different cultures and parts of the world, and still thinks South Africa is the best country to live in.
Personal
Hugh was born in Bloemfontein 11 January 1980 and currently lives in Pretoria. He enjoys an active lifestyle, adventure sports and socialising with friends. He is a lifelong learner and spends a lot of time reading and studying marketing and web related books and courses. He regularly attends business related seminars and networking events.
Hugh only writes in the third person because he wants to gain better search engine rankings for his personal name on Google, Yahoo and Bing.
Make sure to connect with Hugh on Facebook or contact him directly on +27 72 336 5394.
