Where Social & Strategy Meet.

Specialist. Social. Media. is a digital agency working with UK businesses.

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About Us

We are a team of specialists who are passionate and dedicated to delivering exceptional results for our clients. With diverse expertise, our specialists are equipped with the knowledge and skills to tackle any challenge. Committed to staying ahead of industry trends and continuously expanding their capabilities, they provide innovative solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Whether it's crafting compelling content, optimising digital strategies, or designing captivating visuals, our specialists go above and beyond to help businesses succeed in today's competitive landscape. With a collaborative approach and unwavering commitment to excellence, our team is here to drive your business success forward.

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Some nice things people say...

A really insightful training session on Social Media for our team. We all took away practical and easy to implement techniques which work. 👍👍
R13 Recruitment
Specialist Social Media helps us regularly with our client facing online marketing as well as our recruitment marketing.
abbotFox estate agency
I can personally recommend Julie she truly knows her stuff and is a lovely genuine person too.
Complete Financial Centre
Mortgage, Protection & General Insurance Adviser
Julie is brilliant at explaining things (no matter how many times you ask). She is so knowledgable and nothing is too much trouble. I would highly recommend her services.
Suffolk Retreats
I genuinely don’t know where I’d be without the valuable advice, knowledge and professionalism of this company. Our business has been launched to a whole new level with regards to now being boosted visually on social media platforms and our website is now paying dividends. Don’t hesitate to take their invaluable advice. After wasting money on other independents. I’d highly recommend.
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Our Work

Social Media Marketing

How will social media marketing effectively help your business without wasting precious time?Our specialists will tailor strategies to your business; they have a deep understanding of the platforms, and the ability to create engaging content. With expertise in analytics and trends, our professionals optimise ROI and keep brands ahead of the curve, driving awareness and meaningful connections with customers.

Recruitment Marketing

In today's competitive landscape, businesses must adeptly navigate social platforms to connect with potential hires effectively. By leveraging social recruiting techniques, companies can engage with candidates where they are most active. This approach not only expands the talent pool but also allows for more authentic interactions and showcases the company culture.Recruitment marketing plays a crucial role in this process, enabling businesses to strategically promote their employer brand and attract the best candidates. By crafting compelling narratives and targeted campaigns, companies can distinguish themselves in a crowded market, making them more appealing to top talent.Our experts will assist you in mastering social recruiting and recruitment marketing, empowering businesses to outpace the competition by securing top talent and driving organisational success.

SEO

Our SEO Specialists are dedicated to ensuring your business gets noticed. Beyond simply inserting keywords, they employ a comprehensive approach to boost your website's visibility and rankings. Through meticulous keyword research, content optimisation, and strategic link building, our specialists enhance your online presence and drive organic traffic. Additionally, they stay updated on search engine algorithms and industry trends to adapt strategies accordingly.With their expertise, businesses can effectively navigate the complexities of SEO, rise above the competition, and achieve sustained success in the digital landscape.

Graphic Design

Our graphic design specialists are here to elevate your brand's visual identity and captivate your audience. Beyond mere aesthetics, they craft designs that resonate with your target market and convey your brand message effectively. Whether it's creating eye-catching logos, compelling social media graphics, or stunning website visuals, our specialists combine creativity with strategic thinking to ensure your brand stands out from the crowd. With a keen understanding of design principles and the latest trends, they deliver impactful visuals that leave a lasting impression on your audience.Partnering with our graphic design specialists empowers businesses to communicate their unique stories, enhance brand recognition, and drive engagement across all channels.

Off The Shelf Packages

There is nothing worse than potential customers visiting your social media pages to see nothing. The “no one at home” sign is not a good look. Stay active, fresh and social with one of our Off-The-Shelf Packages.

Specialist Social Media Packages

All packages include custom graphics to include your brand colours, font and logo so you’re instantly recognised online.
Posts will be a strong content mix of branded and non-branded, articles and images.
Standard social media channels include Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) & Linkedin.

Specialist Social Media Packages
Specialist Social Media Packages
Specialist Social Media Packages

Bespoke

A Unique Service

Are you looking for a more bespoke service?
Do you require something tailor made for your business?
We can help if your requirements are more than an off the shelf package.
Whether you’re looking for reputation management, to grow your audience, campaigns that convert or better SEO, our specialists can create a fully integrated strategy, bespoke to your business to help you reach your goals and more.

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Explore our training courses

Custom Training
We’ll create a whole course bespoke to your business. After an initial consultation, we will research everything needed to put together a tailor made training session for your business
1-2-1 Training
Sometimes intense 1-2-1 training is what's required, suitable for new employees or up-skilling existing employees. An expert trainer will give clear, actionable learning outputs and ensure that you're fully equipped.
Online Training
Get knowledge delivered to you in bite-sized chunks via an online classroom. Conducted by expert trainers and recorded for you to add to your library of digital resources.
Team Training
Aimed at all levels in a traditional learning environment. Your team will learn how to stay on top of the latest digital developments through group exercises.
Train The Trainer
Is there someone within your business who you would like to deliver the courses for you? We can train the trainer on the best ways to deliver the workshops to your employees.

Recruitment Marketing Workshop

Recruitment Marketing
Training For Recruiters/ Hiring Managers/ HR & Employers Looking To Attract & Source Talent
Are you struggling to attract talent? Are you spending lots of money but receiving poor results?Discover Recruitment Marketing
Your “ideal candidate” is most probably working for your competitor.
Your “ideal candidate” is not an active job seeker.
It's time to get fully equipped!
Course Content:
This course covers the following:
Introduction to recruitment marketing
Social recruiting
Setting your strategy
Candidate attraction
Candidate sourcing
Company culture
Talent communities
Employer brand ambassadors
Showcasing your employer brand
Mobile first
Best practice
Raising your employer profile
The recruiting/marketing mix
Useful tools
Driving traffic to your careers page
Establishing a routine
Outcomes
This course is an investment because of:
Reduced recruiting costs
Talent attraction
Talent retention
Increased media exposure
Long term impact
High acceptance rates
Decreased negatives
A competitive advantage
Preferred employer brand
Who should attend
Employers
Recruiters
Hiring Managers
HR

Social Selling Workshop

Social sellingAccording to Forbes, 79% of salespeople who use social media to sell outperform those who don’t. Gain the confidence to use social media effectively in your sales process and generate more revenue.Discover Social Selling!
91% of B2B buyers are active online and are using social media.
Social selling is about leveraging your social network to find the right prospects, build relationships, and ultimately, achieve your sales goals.
Course Content
This course covers the following:
What is social selling and what it's not
The changing face of sales
Buyer behaviours
Engaging today’s buyer
Optimising online profiles
Attracting new clients
Effective ways to generate leads
How to gather prospect intelligence
How to amplify your brand
Discover the T.A.P method
Best practice
Guidelines
Social flow
Aligning sales and marketing
Creating a social sales strategy
What success looks like
Outcomes
This course is an investment because of:
Increased leads
Increased sales
Target prospects
Customer retention
Understanding the buyer journey
Repeat business
Increased recommendations
Stronger customer relationships
Wider brand awareness
Extended network
Who should attend
Sales managers
Team leaders
Sales executives
Junior sales reps

Online Marketing Workshop

Online MarketingAre you marketing your business online but not getting the results you thought you’d have? Do you regularly wonder how other businesses have success with it but you continue to struggle?
Are you looking to take your business to another level?
Online Marketing
In this course, you will learn how to market your business successfully online.
This course covers:
How to stand out above everyone else
How to use social media to drive traffic
Keeping ahead of the competition
Maximising your online activities
Getting creative
How to engage
Audience reach
Building a loyal community
Campaign creation
Strategy
Converting website visitors into customers
Measuring success
Effective online and offline marketing mixes
Profile power
Marketing tactics
Platforms and their uses
Adopting the social way
This course is an investment because of:
Having action points to implement
A social media marketing strategy
The social Know-how for brand promotion
A newfound confidence
An online toolbox
Who should attend
Marketing team
Managers
Brand ambassadors
SME owners
The training is packed with in-depth advice and plenty of hands-on exercises.