News Articles

• Aug 15 2016
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• 8740 recent views

Using the potential of YouTube

Tips on creating quality video for Youtube

• Feb 18 2016
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• 4577 recent views

Ideas for creating passive income

Ideas for passive income with examples that have worked and still work today. 6 Key Factors for generating Passive Income with SEO.

• Nov 01 2014
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• 3422 recent views

Responsive Websites vs a Mobile version

Responsive websites are a better option than a mobile version of your website. There are now even more options and cost saving approaches in developing a responsive website.

• Nov 29 2013
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• 2900 recent views

A flexible e-mail system

Our E-mail Manager tool can be customised to the requirements of your website. Our websites and portals are managed from the server upwards so emails have a better chance of being received opened and read.

• Jun 23 2017
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• 2834 recent views

Kitchen Renovation Alfresco BBQ

Kitchen Renovation with outdoor Alfresco area bringing the outside and inside together for a seamless finish.

• Sep 08 2015
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• 2730 recent views

Pool Inspection Laws Queensland

From 30 November 2015 there will be only one pool safety standard in Queensland all pools including spas and some portable pools will need to comply with the standard or earlier if your property is sold or leased.

• Nov 20 2015
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• 2686 recent views

Feed-in Solar Tariffs Queensland

Everything you need to know about Feed-in tariffs (FIT) have been created by the Queensland for electricity generating solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.

• Dec 05 2016
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• 2615 recent views

Image Manager 4 Released

The latest release of our platform named Image Manager 4. Made for advanced users, yet easier to use than Facebook.

• Aug 30 2016
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• 2587 recent views

Never Make an Impulse Appliance Purchase

Buying appliances - never make an impulse buy.

• Sep 23 2015
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• 2566 recent views

Low Budget High Impact Web Videos

Creating a low budget high impact web video.

• Jun 12 2017
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• 2484 recent views

Hire a photo booth

Consider renting a photo booth booth for your next event Brisbane and Gold Coast

• Apr 04 2011
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• 2481 recent views

Our Facebook Application

Our Facebook Application has just had its 3rd revision. Facebook continues to evolve, App developers need to continue to upgrade Apps that tap into the Graph API.

• Dec 12 2016
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• 2403 recent views

Evolving eCommerce with SEO

Latest eCommerce evolution - integrating SEO with new ideas and making them work.

• Sep 09 2016
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• 2387 recent views

Issues with childhood photography

Shooting childhood photography when it suits the child.

• Jul 23 2015
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• 2322 recent views

Protection against power surges

What would be the cost in lost productivity of a power surge induced computer crash

• Jun 13 2016
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• 2298 recent views

Timber Floors

Stunning Timber Floors by Bill Borthwick check the variety of floors

• Oct 14 2016
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• 2287 recent views

Classic Gold Coast

The Gold Coast lifestyle leads to some classic tradesmen - one is Brad Friend who specialises in Timber Furniture Gold Coast.

• Apr 08 2014
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• 2234 recent views

Cockroaches like BBQs too

There are many simple steps to reduce the number of pests around your property. Pest as humans need food, water and shelter and therefore by eliminating a number of these things your property is less likely to be the next breeding spot for pests.

• Apr 20 2017
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• 2208 recent views

Recycled Timber comes with a story

The added value of a recycled timber piece is often the story that accompanies it.

• Dec 30 2015
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• 2201 recent views

Gold Coast Real Estate

Gold Coast Real Estate issues in the Southport region and beyond.

• Jun 17 2015
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• 2182 recent views

Advanced Security Cameras

To get an understanding of the possibilities in Security Systems let's have a close look at a very advanced system by the German company Mobotix.

• Sep 26 2013
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• 2167 recent views

Soft drinks can damage your teeth?

• Jul 22 2016
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• 2155 recent views

Eco-friendly Home Building

Eco-friendly home building using recycled timber eco-paints and the need to keep the air fresh.

• Aug 23 2017
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• 2139 recent views

Custom Timber Dining Tables

Some examples of custom timber dining tables Gold Coast

• Mar 13 2018
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• 2125 recent views

Planting a hedge fence

A simple technique for planting a hedge fence.

• Aug 03 2013
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• 2104 recent views

Gold Coast Tradesman Directory

Check our GC trades directory when you have an emergency

• Oct 17 2011
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• 2081 recent views

Managing your domains a quick guide

I recommend using Netregistry.com.au, tppwholesale.com.au or crazydomains.com.au for .com.au domains and GoDaddy.com for .com domains. These companies allow you to call them and discuss problems.

• Oct 11 2017
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• 2050 recent views

Ground Engineers

You could be forgiven for thinking the phrase, 'Micropiles', refers to a medical condition. In fact, micropiles are high performance, high capacity, small diameter (50mm-300mm) pilings used in highly-specialised Ground Engineering projects.

• Aug 17 2012
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Facebook Account Security

• Jul 11 2018
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• 2041 recent views

Southport Mechanic

Across from the Brickworks on Ferry Rd is a mix of motor mechanics, auto electricians, tyre repairs, battery replacement, crash repairs, new and used car dealerships.

• May 10 2017
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• 2024 recent views

My Site Dropped out of Google

Has your site dropped out of Google or sits there like a stone?

• Sep 26 2016
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• 2003 recent views

Techheads who can market

Our blog just got better by using the best combination of technologies.

• Aug 26 2013
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• 1986 recent views

Boat Hire Gold Coast

Boat Hire Gold Coast - from thrills to fun and adventure.

• Jan 29 2016
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• 1973 recent views

Better Childhood Photography

7 useful tips for better childhood photography

• May 26 2010
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• 1962 recent views

Planning a website

There are many websites with pretty much the same format ideas and even shopping cart system. To stand out from the crowd you may need to use some careful planning on your website and differentiate yourself from the plug in majority.

• Apr 22 2010
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• 1958 recent views

Enhanced Email Marketing Tool for your website

Our Email Manager is a system that fits in with our Content Management System. The latest version is ImageManger v4.

• Aug 02 2016
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• 1949 recent views

How to add a review to Google Places

How to add a review to Google places

• May 13 2016
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• 1914 recent views

Timber Furniture Gold Coast

The process for getting custom timber furniture on the Gold Coast

• Dec 09 2010
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• 1879 recent views

Why is my content management system so slow?

Why is my site so slow

• Jul 26 2016
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• 1858 recent views

Servicing your air-conditioner

Jeff Thatcher offers more than just cleaning the filters when it comes to air conditioning maintenance.

• Apr 23 2013
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• 1856 recent views

Yellow Pages Google Partnership Unfair

Yellow Pages vs Search Engines

• Jul 19 2010
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• 1828 recent views

Java Web Hosting

• Sep 08 2017
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• 1822 recent views

Termites the secretive pest

Termites work in colonies and can be very secretive. Look for the signs of termites in your home.

• Nov 13 2013
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• 1802 recent views

Social Media Strategies for SEO

• Sep 29 2017
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• 1801 recent views

Foundation Underpinning

Underpinning is the process of improving or strengthening an existing foundation.

• Mar 26 2010
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• 1797 recent views

360 degree Panoramas + Google Maps

Panoramas and Google Maps

• Sep 09 2010
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• 1791 recent views

Jet ski or Jet boat Gold Coast

The Gold Coast Broadwater is part of Morton Bay Marine Park.

• Dec 02 2013
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• 1789 recent views

Negative SEO

Negative SEO is where there is a systematic attempt to discredit a site in Google or other search engine. There is a process in dealing with fake bad reviews.

• Apr 13 2016
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• 1789 recent views

Interactive Charts

In our Interactive Charts system we combine a number of processes into one that works on any device with interactivity.

• Feb 12 2014
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• 1783 recent views

HTML5 improving SEO and Social Interaction

HTML5 is offering some great new web experiences.

• Jan 06 2015
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• 1782 recent views

Inspired by Necessity

Latest upgrades to our systems - inspired by necessity. Powerful new tools for extracting more out of your website.

• Apr 08 2017
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• 1779 recent views

Light Up Your Home

Check these great examples of lighting your home.

• Oct 25 2017
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• 1766 recent views

Plumbing, the Ancient Art of Managing Water

Plumbing is any system that conveys fluids for a wide range of application using pipes, valves, fixtures and other apparatus.

• Apr 12 2010
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• 1760 recent views

Site Speed is important for Google

Nobody likes a slow website.

• Jul 02 2013
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• 1757 recent views

Creating audio for your site via your iPhone

If you have our CMS system creating a news item that includes audio is a very simple process.

• Aug 12 2019
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• 1757 recent views

What Communication Style Do You Use?

DISC stands for Dominance, Influence, Steadiness and Conscientious.

• Jul 13 2015
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• 1756 recent views

Intelligent Security Systems

Modern intelligent security systems include state-of-the-art access control, security, and building automation to protect your business from unauthorised entry.

• Jan 15 2015
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• 1754 recent views

Is your security provider licensed?

4 things to check before using a security systems provider.

• Jun 11 2010
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• 1735 recent views

DIY SEO

A DIY SEO strategy may be an opportunity lost.

• Dec 06 2017
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• 1721 recent views

Relationship Counselling - the volatile couple

Relationship Counselling - Working with the volatile couple - how Jiselle helped a couple reconnect - this may make you feel emotional.

• May 07 2018
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• 1719 recent views

Security & Alarm Systems Brisbane

The history of humankind also involves the history of natural disasters, invasions, and theft. Geese and Dogs were our earliest alarm detection systems

• Nov 05 2015
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• 1717 recent views

Kindergarten Photographers

Kindergarten Photographers Melbourne - Little Oz Studio

• Jul 07 2010
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• 1707 recent views

Assess your eCommerce opportunities

Everyone checks on their competitors - being search engine specialists we are very good at keeping tabs on what the competition is doing and creating strategies to efficiently deal with it.

• Sep 13 2010
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• 1701 recent views

Web Marketing – To Green or Not to Green? Beware!

• Jul 24 2018
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• 1698 recent views

A Brief History of Kimono and Obi

The Kimono (着物, きもの) is a traditional long-sleeve Japanese garment that reaches from the shoulders down to the heels.

• Nov 26 2010
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• 1686 recent views

Google now includes local places results

• Dec 28 2010
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• 1685 recent views

Surfboard for sale site launched

• Oct 15 2013
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• 1685 recent views

Web Video Production

Web video production

• Jan 17 2014
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• 1683 recent views

TV Commercials with impact - on time

Prices for explainer videos or advertisements vary from company to company. Companies just starting out or new to the industry are likely to charge less. Quality video equipment, cameras, lighting, audio and editing software require an ongoing investment from the video team.

• Jan 05 2011
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• 1675 recent views

Questions to ask your web developer

• Dec 07 2014
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• 1662 recent views

Social Media vs SEO for sales generation

Rather, ask yourself how much time you spend on social media every week. Now multiply that by 10 - that’s how much time you should spend on your SEO.

• Dec 28 2010
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• 1661 recent views

Health and Fitness sites

One area I love to work with is sites related to Health and Fitness.

• Mar 27 2014
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• 1647 recent views

Admin System Mark 3

We wanted to make a system that allowed clients to manage customers on the fly from anywhere.

• Aug 09 2018
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• 1647 recent views

Wheel and Tyre Service Products

The Un-natural art of the wheel Wheel and Tyre Service Products

• Aug 06 2013
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• 1641 recent views

Dental Site Videos

• Feb 11 2019
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• 1632 recent views

Climate Change, Power and Politics

Australia's national electricity grid has once again buckled under the pressure of a scorching hot summer. Consumers are furious not only about blackouts but rising power bills, too. For decades, politicians have promised solutions they failed to deliver.

• Oct 19 2010
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• 1622 recent views

Security Systems site launched

• May 28 2018
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• 1620 recent views

Why a Multi-Skilled SEO offers better value

Sometimes simple things make a dramatic improvement to a website. Google tries to return the best matching sites for a particular query. A Multi-Skilled SEO can offer excellent value.

• Feb 01 2011
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• 1619 recent views

Video Marketing

Video Marketing - Our video and motion graphics team are very talented.

• Oct 31 2010
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• 1592 recent views

Getting Listed on Google Places very important

Google Map entries are best managed by Google My Business

• Sep 07 2017
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• 1591 recent views

Sharing your Google Analytics

How to share your Google Analytics information

• Sep 17 2018
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• 1585 recent views

Break-even Analysis for Bookkeeping

Break-even analysis can help making business decisions. A bookkeeper can help by setting up good practices that allow better business decisions to be made.

• Sep 05 2017
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• 1573 recent views

Website speed test claims put to the test

A recent article in a local paper came with the headline 'Websites warned to get up to speed' - but the authors website failed many fundamental tests.

• Jul 06 2012
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• 1570 recent views

Gold Coast a great place to Study

Gold Coast a great place to study

• Sep 08 2014
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• 1567 recent views

Simplify Writing - Get that job

• Aug 29 2013
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• 1565 recent views

Haridresser Gold Coast

Looking for a great hairdresser on the gold coast?

• Jun 04 2018
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• 1564 recent views

Termite Inspections and Treatments

Termites likened to a modern day game of football where a strong offense and defence is desired.

• Dec 22 2011
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• 1553 recent views

New Real Estate System

• Feb 06 2018
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• 1521 recent views

The bakers oven stops

What happens to a bakery when their 20 year old oven stops working and requires a part that is no longer in production?

• Sep 28 2010
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• 1517 recent views

Google Personalized Searches

Google will place a cookie on your computer that allows it to identify you when you are making a search.

• Feb 22 2021
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• 1514 recent views

ACCC and News Corp vs Google and Facebook

News media bargaining code - results seem to be just money moving from Google and Facebook to News Corp and Channel Nine. No addressing the power imbalance. No requirements for News organisations to actually spend the money on journalists. No change to Google search results or Facebook news feeds.

• Jul 11 2018
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• 1498 recent views

What do we mean by home automation?

What is home automation - Clipsal Systems can do so much for your home.

• Jun 06 2018
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• 1457 recent views

Seeing Red over Cola

Seeing Red over a can of Coke - understanding colour models and printing

• Feb 14 2019
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• 1452 recent views

PDF - Perfect Document Format

PDF stands for Portable Document Format and was created by Adobe in the early 1990's and released in 1993. The PDF Reference became ISO 32000, an International Standard that allows any company to create software that creates PDF documents.

• Jan 14 2019
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• 1427 recent views

Pool Maintenance Brisbane-Gold Coast

Many of us dream of owning a swimming pool, however, dreams about swimming pools (or any pool of water) may symbolize your subconscious thoughts or deeply rooted emotions. Pool dreams suggest that you are trying to understand and know yourself better.

• Apr 05 2018
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• 1405 recent views

Air Spider

An interesting product manufactured in Australia allows you to inflate up to 8 tyres at once.

• Oct 09 2018
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• 1389 recent views

Anatomy of a local Google Search

Anatomy of a Google Search - comparing search results on a local search term. Understanding how your site can benefit from a local listing via Google My Business.

• May 11 2018
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• 1373 recent views

Marriage Counselling

Sometimes marriage counselling is about helping a couple work out whether they should stay together or separate

• Feb 09 2018
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• 1358 recent views

Life Saving Tyre Accessories

RLM Distributing have some excellent tyre accessories

• Aug 23 2018
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• 1352 recent views

Recycled Timber Architecture Features

Recycled timber can add the perfect finishing touches to your new architectural designed home build.

• Sep 19 2018
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• 1346 recent views

A French Affair and Dangerous Liaisons

How tables, tablecloths and table manners were revolutionary leading to an appreciation of French Tablecloths

• May 20 2020
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• 1346 recent views

Is that car oil leak serious?

You may notice a car oil leak, however determining whether it is serious or not may be another factor.

• Sep 05 2019
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• 1306 recent views

Dampness, Mould and Health

Moulds have been on the Earth for millions of years. Mould is everywhere - in the air and on many surfaces.

• Mar 15 2019
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• 1283 recent views

Memorial Stationary

Our lives our defined by the choices we make. The professions we choose, the hobbies we enjoy and the passions we pursue all help paint a picture of the person that we are. It makes sense for memorial stationery to reflect the unique heart and soul that you are saying goodbye too...

• Dec 31 2018
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• 1282 recent views

Finding your core

Fitness regimes will often refer to your core - strengthen your core - engage your core - but do you really know what they are referring to?

• Jan 06 2020
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• 1204 recent views

Influential Climate Change Journalists

By moving the conversation past simplistic denials, some Australian journalists are informing whilst maintaining balance in their reporting. Some journalists have gone above and beyond, they have saved lives by using their journalistic skills to convey effective messages to desperate people.

• Aug 03 2018
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• 1174 recent views

How much should you spend on a website?

Let's assume you are considering a new website. You have a small to medium business and you are looking to have your website as a key part of your marketing. How much could you spend?

• Jan 31 2019
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• 1110 recent views

Built to Rent

Build to Rent is a term used to describe property that is specifically developed for long-term rentals.

• Jun 18 2019
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• 1107 recent views

Psychological Counselling

Counselling, also known as therapy, talking therapy or psychotherapy, gives people the chance to talk to a trained professional in a safe and confidential environment to explore feelings, thoughts and behaviour.

• Jan 08 2019
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• 1102 recent views

Removalist Gold Coast

It has been consistently claimed that moving house is the next most stressful thing to the death of a loved one.

• Mar 05 2019
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• 1076 recent views

The Renewable Energy Race

Australia has recorded both its hottest ever summer and highest ever greenhouse gas emissions. Approximately 17 countries generated more than 90% of their electricity with renewable energy in 2017. Australia was not one of them.

• Jun 06 2019
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• 1038 recent views

How does NDIS pricing work?

An at a glance breakdown of how NDIS pricing is structured.

• May 14 2019
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• 981 recent views

INSPECTIONS Buildings, Pests and Electrical

Pre-purchase building, electrical and pest inspections are highly recommended prior to buying a new or existing house or unit or if undertaking home renovations.

• Dec 13 2019
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• 968 recent views

Issues with Wordpress

There are pros and cons in any system. As an SEO I have even had success with basic builder systems that come with cheap hosting accounts. Google allows a massive degree of tolerance. The take home from this is, you are going to need an experienced web developer no matter what system you use.

• Jun 23 2020
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• 895 recent views

ADELAIDE HILLS WINERIES

Shiraz accounts for about 40% of Australia's total wine output. Australia is second only to France for producing the wine we call Shiraz and what the French call Syrah.

• May 12 2020
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• 884 recent views

International Sweets & Gourmet Foods

Warning: Recent reports indicate that no one who has entered the Captains Candy lolly shop on the Gold Coast has ever departed without purchasing something (or many things).

• Oct 09 2019
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• 865 recent views

SEO Tools for Leverage

Discovery is very important. Say I have 20+ Gold Coast SEO clients and 17 websites I own myself, that is roughly 40 sites to monitor and work on. Multiply that by the number of pages and social media accounts for each site and we have a serious logistics issue.

• Jul 15 2019
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• 863 recent views

Business for Sale - Gold Coast

Selling a business can be a daunting and exhausting experience. Most business owners do not have the time or energy required to prepare a business for sale and then find the ideal buyer willing to pay the appropriate price.

• Aug 22 2019
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• 842 recent views

HAPPINESS - Why Should We Believe Hilda?

Perhaps the next time an Australian Prime Minister claims the Government are "good economic managers" and suggests that the way to earn more money is to "work harder", we may want to burst their Canberra bubble by referring them to HILDA for a reality check.

• Apr 21 2020
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• 835 recent views

River Cruise Gold Coast

The Tweed Coast is far more laid back. And laid back is what you want if you are looking for a River Cruise.

• Jul 09 2019
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• 826 recent views

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

A support coordinator will work with NDIS recipients to ensure a mix of support services are used to increase their capacity to maintain relationships, manage service delivery tasks, live more independently be included in their community.

• Jun 01 2020
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• 826 recent views

Web Video Marketing

The short Instructional Video is more tolerant of unpredictable things that occur while recording and it is a chance for the Presenter to reveal their unique personality, energy, humour, knowledge and enthusiasm for their subject to their viewers.

• Aug 28 2019
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• 817 recent views

Anxiety as a Contagion

ABC life Matters looked at this very issue with two experts in the field. The take home for this is: Worrying about something is not solving it. Empower people to make a difference in their lives rather than take it on and worrying on their behalf.

• Jan 08 2020
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• 772 recent views

Writing for SEO

We have found Google to be very responsive to well written content. The use of artificial intelligence to determine the quality of writing has been a bonus for SEO companies who favour writing quality.

• Aug 07 2020
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• 750 recent views

YouTube Tips and Shortcuts

15 useful YouTube shortcuts you may not know about. Plus some useful tips in managing your YouTube Channel.

• Dec 04 2019
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• 698 recent views

Corporate Governance and Embracing the Web

A small business may simply have a website, and handle enquiries on a case by case basis. These enquiries may come via a phone call or a simple form on the website. How well your website and SEO is integrated into your business can severely affect your growth opportunities.

• Mar 31 2020
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• 688 recent views

Online Strategies for COVID-19

Working from home is very easy to adjust to. You may find you actually do more work. It is not for everyone or every business. A good SEO strategy helps.

• Aug 07 2019
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• 683 recent views

Telling your story

Consider using a booklet to tell your story, apply for that job or make an impression.

• Feb 10 2020
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• 669 recent views

SEO Competitor Analysis

If an SEO company approaches you, be wary. Firstly if they are so good at SEO why are they contacting you via phone or email or a paid ad?

• Apr 14 2020
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• 642 recent views

Humans need ants to survive

Most of the ants we see on the Gold Coast are black house ants. Ants act as decomposers by feeding on organic waste, insects or other dead animals.

• May 14 2020
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• 578 recent views

Need a Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer?

If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, which was not your fault, then you may be able to claim compensation. This includes accidents in which you were the driver, passenger, cyclist or a pedestrian.

• Nov 05 2020
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• 429 recent views

Artificial Intelligence by Google

Artificial intelligence (AI) is enhancing our lives and augmenting our abilities.

• Jan 04 2021
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• 408 recent views

Concepts to master for your website

We have created a list of stuff to know for your website, making no assumptions about your level of IT skills.

• Feb 26 2021
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• 165 recent views

Defining Success

The popular notion that success can be defined as attaining wealth, prosperity and/or fame has been successfully debunked by recent studies. And likewise, the idea that success brings happiness, has also been discredited.

• Mar 19 2021
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• 161 recent views

How to collaborate successfully

Collaboration can be defined as working together with one or more people to complete a project or task; or to increase knowledge and skills; or to develop ideas; or to establish protocols and processes; or to improve or refine current products and services; or to find new markets; ...

• Apr 08 2021
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UI design for SEO

User Interface Design (UI) affects the look of a site, the structure, the speed and the retention and action of visitors.