We're collaborating with just six select clients to craft and manage a powerful digital presence — from bespoke social media strategies to flawless content execution.
And best of all, our tailored solutions are designed to fit every budget without compromising quality or creativity.
Our mission: to make your brand as refined, polished, and distinctive online as it is at sea.
Only three spaces remain.
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WHY CHOOSE YACHTNEEDS TO HELP MANAGE YOUR SOCIALS?
Are you finding it difficult to keep up with social media while trying to run your business? You already know that consistent, high-quality social media activity is essential for brand visibility, audience engagement, and business growth - but it can be time-consuming.
That's where YACHTNEEDS Marketplace can help. Every week, we connect with hundreds of yacht crew and marine professionals, giving us unique insight into what truly engages the yachting community.
By combining our insider knowledge of the yacht industry with professional digital marketing expertise, we help your brand stand out across every social platform.
Our team is META Certified, officially recognised by Meta (Facebook's parent company) for our expertise in managing social media accounts effectively and strategically.
We manage and optimise your presence across all major platforms.
Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate certification — an official credential issued by Meta (Facebook's parent company).
With certified training in social media strategy, analytics, and content performance, YACHTNEEDS ensures your brand connects with the right audience — whether that's yacht crew, owners, or industry partners.
We take care of your digital marketing so you can focus on what you do best: running your business and serving your clients.
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ACCESS TO OUR AUDIENCE
With YACHTNEEDS Marketplace, your brand connects directly with the global yachting community. Our network reaches thousands of professionals, ensuring your content is seen by the right people.
30,000+ Social Media Followers
Tap into our thriving community of over 30,000 yacht crew, professionals, and enthusiasts. We don't just share your content — we strategically position it for maximum visibility and engagement.
40,000+ Crew Email Contacts
Reach an exclusive database of 40,000+ verified yacht crew members worldwide. Through targeted campaigns, we help your brand connect with one of the most engaged and influential audiences in the industry.
Still to this day, the best crew parties in over 17 years of being in the industry
— Gregg Cavet
Chef onboard 80m
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AEO Optimisation: Reach Customers Where 800M+ Users Ask ChatGPT Every Week
Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) — Be Found by AI-Driven Search
As AI search and conversational tools become key channels for discovery, we offer AEO services designed to make your content appear in AI-generated responses and voice search results. This includes:
Optimizing Content for Direct Answers — structuring posts, captions, and blog content to match natural language queries.
Strategic FAQ and Question-Based Copy — crafting content that aligns with the way users ask questions in AI interfaces.
Schema and Structured Data Implementation — improving how AI and search systems understand your content for richer visibility.
Monitoring and AEO Performance Tracking — measuring how often your brand is referenced by AI answer engines and optimizing accordingly.
By 2026, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) will be essential for digital visibility. As users rely more on AI-driven search and direct answers, brands that do not optimize their content for AI discovery risk becoming invisible. Without AEO, your content is unlikely to be surfaced, cited, or trusted by answer engines—meaning your brand simply won't be part of the conversation where decisions are made.
1 – Strategy & Planning
A clear, data-informed roadmap that defines goals, target audience, and communication style — positioning your brand as a trusted leader in professional yacht crew recruitment.
2 – Content Creation & Marketing
Visually engaging posts, reels, and stories that highlight available roles, celebrate crew achievements, and communicate industry expertise with authenticity and impact.
3 – Account & Calendar Management
Consistent posting and scheduling across active platforms — keeping content regular, relevant, and aligned with hiring cycles and seasonal demand.
4 – Growth & Engagement
Daily interaction with crew members and industry professionals — joining key conversations, nurturing relationships, and turning followers into active candidates.
5 – Analytics & Reporting
Clear monthly performance reports — tracking growth, engagement, and conversion to ensure every decision is backed by real data.
6 – AI-Driven Marketing Strategy
Leveraging automation tools and AI-powered insights to streamline processes, forecast performance, and personalise campaigns at scale. Including tools to help you manage daily tasks with AI.
7 – Email Campaign Creation
Targeted newsletters designed to share new opportunities, crew resources, and placement updates — keeping your audience informed and engaged.
8 – SEO/SEM & Keyword Optimisation
Improving search visibility through tailored keyword strategies and maximize a website's visibility in search results both paid and free/organic.
9 – Competitor & Market Analysis
Ongoing analysis of industry trends and competitor activity to ensure your brand remains visible, competitive, and ahead of the curve.
10 – Community Building & Crew Retention
Going beyond recruitment by fostering a sense of community through storytelling, career guidance content, and personalised communication.
11 – SEO-Optimised Blog & Article Content
Creating informative, keyword-rich blog posts and articles that drive traffic and engage yacht crew and industry professionals through organic search.
12 – AEO – Answer Engine Optimisation
Improving AI-driven discoverability by structuring content to be selected, cited, and delivered as direct answers across AI search, voice assistants, and generative platforms.
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