New Instagram Features

Posted on 11th October 2019 at 12:44

The new, anti-phishing element that has been installed by Instagram will now let you see all official emails which Instagram has sent to you in-app.

Don’t Make A ‘Hash’ Of Your Social Media Posts!

Posted on 12th July 2019 at 22:53

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?

Facebook Frowns Upon Fake Accounts

Posted on 8th June 2019 at 14:03

We all remember the phrase that was drilled into our little heads as children: ‘Don’t talk to strangers’, but what about as adults and young adults in today’s online social media playground?

Something New For Specky & Ginge

Posted on 8th May 2019 at 13:06

Hi, I’m Rachel the newest team member here at Specky & Ginge. I want to introduce you to a new and exciting platform that we are exploring for our growing client base.

The Women (and Men!) Who Made Me

Posted on 6th March 2019 at 21:39

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.

It’s Time to “Get Real” on “Fake News”

Posted on 5th March 2019 at 21:46

This ‘ever so popular’ term, rewarded in 2017, is even more prevalent in 2019! Initially, it was brought to the forefront of our minds on a hard-hitting scale by US president Donald Trump when disarming unfavourable press coverage of himself, and it doesn’t show any signs of being archived just yet.

How To Write A Great Blog

Posted on 10th December 2018 at 14:44

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.

Are You Ready For Something Totally Different?

Posted on 18th November 2018 at 11:13

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.

Do This To Grow Your Business

Posted on 7th October 2018 at 11:13

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.