Depending on your age, you may remember being taught, or your children being taught, about “cyber bullying” at school. Well, apparently, some slipped through the net and have decided they can say what they like about whom they like when online. Now, whilst we are huge believers that everybody is entitled to their own opinion, there is always a time and place to voice them and understanding this will play a huge part in helping people think before they act online. 
 
Over 12 years ago, Chris Messing, founded the immortal ‘Hashtag’ that inadvertently led to it becoming the staple of social media marketing campaigns. 
 
Firstly, strategically placed in tweets, this type of metadata tag is now widely used across all social media platforms, particularly Instagram. However, if you get too #hashtagging happy placing too many in your post/tweet, your precious content could be rendered useless due to it’s unintended ‘spammy’ look! So, why use hashtags? 
You've heard the saying "we only ever see one another at weddings and funerals!" Family times are to be cherished, these gorgeous moments where we are all together. These times don't happen very often and since my Dad passed away a few years ago, they seem even more special. 
I was asked this week to help a business associate with her first business blog. I feel honoured and so incredibly flattered when anyone asks me for help or advice and I will always give my best for them. 
It's a fact that people buy into people and that's why at Specky & Ginge we believe there is business out there for everyone. 
 
However, every business needs it's USP, it's Vision, it's Mission and Strategic Objectives. 
 
Specky & Ginge's vision is to provide Exceptional Online Marketing, Personalised for your business - at an Outsourced Price. 
Let me ask you a question. How often do you ask for testimonials from your clients? 
 
Testimonials are such a great way of building brand trust and credibility. If you use written ones make sure you use the clients photo and logo to further support it.