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Take advantage of what Google really want
Google's goal is to connect people with information. They don't favour web design companies like ours, or large powerful corporations. They want what's best for you: a human being, searching for answers. So how can you use this simple logic to your advantage? Google...
Everything you need to know about Google Analytics end-of-life
Google announced this week that it will deprecate Universal Analytics on July 1, 2023. That's the version of Google Analytics set up between 2005 and now, probably the version that you're using on your website. It's been replaced with a new version of Google Analytics...
Before you design a website for your new business
There's a particular order of actions when it comes to marketing a new business. And at the top of the list, is not designing a website. Before you find a web design company to develop your website, there's something else you need to do first. Something that will make...
Why upgrade to Gmail for Business if Webmail is free?
Google's GSuite (Gmail for Business), is more cost effective than free webmail. No, that's not a typo, let me explain. Email services are expensive to run. Considering the advanced hardware and software needed to process emails. Think of the highly qualified support...
Quick SEO Tip: Replace PNG images for improved SEO
There are plenty of image formats you can use on your web design. The most common being JPEG, PNG and GIF. Each serve a specific purpose, but we're seeing more and more PNG's being used unnecessarily. I say unnecessarily, because when used incorrectly, PNG's have a...
How to get the best web hosting for YOUR website & why it matters
Web hosting is web hosting right? Cheap or expensive. Lots of space, or limited. Windows or Linux etc etc etc, or is there more to it? Could you be getting more out of your website by choosing the best web hosting? Yes. Yes you could. With web hosting, one size does...
4 Tips for Choosing the Best Web Hosting Company
International and New Zealand web hosting solutions come in all shapes and sizes. But with all the technical aspects involved in web hosting, it can be a little daunting selecting the best web hosting company for your business. Besides the multitude of facts, figures...
6 Things to Consider when Choosing the best Digital Agency
There are literally hundreds of web design companies in Auckland, and thousands in Brisbane. So which Auckland digital agency is right for you? What should you consider when trying to choose the best Brisbane digital agency for your business? We've put together a few...
6 Web design trends for 2019
Just like the latest fashion styles, New Zealand web design trends are always evolving. With billions of websites online, keeping up with the latest trends in aesthetics and functionality can help your site stand out from the rest. Whether you use Magento, WordPress,...
How to convert a PNG to a JPG
It’s really easy to convert a PNG image to a JPG. There are also so many ways to do this. We’ve listed the two quickest methods below, to help you convert your imagery. Tip: JPG are ideal for websites because they’re more compressed than PNG. This means that they load...
Housekeeping: Check your Websites Google Map for this error
When last did you look at the Google Map on your website? If you haven't already, check it now. Bear in mind that some websites have maps on multiple pages like the homepage, contact page and location or store pages, so check them all. We've noticed that a number of...
When Good Emails Go Bad
I wanted to share a powerful suggestion with you. It's a (simple!) quick fix, but it will help you retain the positive business reputation that you've worked so hard to achieve. We've found recently that emails sent via some websites contact forms, are being marked as...
6 Reasons to choose Gmail for Business (Google G Suite)
There are a number of email programs available for businesses to choose from, but we highly recommend Gmail for Business (or G Suite). Webmail is a common option that is usually free and provided with your domain purchase. Alternatively, there are also premium email...
Stop! The WordPress 5 update can break your website.
WordPress has released their latest CMS version, WordPress 5. They have updated their text editor, built to conflict.. excuse me, I mean "replace" existing page editors and builders. Meet Gutenburg. What's all the Gutenburg fuss about? Why should you care? WordPress...
You don’t know what you don’t know about SEO
After helping another web agency this week, I realised that there is still a serious misconception about SEO. I wanted to share this story with you, so that you can make better decisions, save time, money and the reputation you've worked so hard to obtain. Let me...
Nobody likes waiting. You have 3 seconds. Use it or lose it.
Surfers will wait hours for the tide to change, to catch that perfect wave. It's so worth it... But did you know that you've got less than 3 seconds, before potential clients get tired of waiting for your website to load? 1. 2. 3. And they're gone. Surfers can't...
Is SEO reducing your visibility online?
Everybody wants to be on page 1 of Google for their search terms. But, did you know that the actions people take to increase their visibility online, often leads to the complete opposite result? Small business owners often dabble with search engine optimisation, with...
You don’t know what you don’t know, about website imagery
Yesterday a client asked if we could add another banner image to their websites homepage. My answer was "Yes, we can, but no we shouldn't." New content is golden, except for when it isn't.. You might be thinking "But Judy you always encourage us to add fresh content...