News Articles

• Aug 15 2016
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Using the potential of YouTube

Tips on creating quality video for Youtube

• Feb 18 2016
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• 3326 recent views

Ideas for creating passive income

Ideas for passive income with examples that have worked and still work today.

• Nov 01 2014
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• 3096 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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• 2515 recent views

A flexible e-mail system

Our E-mail Manager product 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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• 2291 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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• 2290 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.

• Aug 30 2016
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• 2286 recent views

Never Make an Impulse Appliance Purchase

Buying appliances - never make an impulse buy.

• Nov 20 2015
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• 2228 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.

• Apr 04 2011
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• 2130 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.

• Jun 12 2017
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• 2103 recent views

Hire a photo booth

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

• Sep 23 2015
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• 2094 recent views

Low Budget High Impact Web Videos

Creating a low budget high impact web video.

• Dec 12 2016
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• 2074 recent views

Evolving eCommerce with SEO

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

• Dec 05 2016
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• 2045 recent views

Image Manager 4 Released

The latest release of our platform named Image Manager 4

• Sep 09 2016
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• 2034 recent views

Issues with childhood photography

Shooting childhood photography when it suits the child.

• Jul 23 2015
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• 1992 recent views

Protection against power surges

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

• Oct 14 2016
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• 1928 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.

• Jun 13 2016
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• 1873 recent views

Timber Floors

Stunning Timber Floors by Bill Borthwick check the variety of floors

• Dec 30 2015
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• 1871 recent views

Gold Coast Real Estate

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

• Sep 26 2013
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• 1861 recent views

Soft drinks can damage your teeth?

• Apr 20 2017
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• 1830 recent views

Recycled Timber comes with a story

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

• Jun 17 2015
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• 1804 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.

• Apr 08 2014
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• 1794 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.

• May 10 2017
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• 1742 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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• 1703 recent views

Techheads who can market

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

• Aug 23 2017
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• 1700 recent views

Custom Timber Dining Tables

Some examples of custom timber dining tables Gold Coast

• Aug 26 2013
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• 1681 recent views

Jet Boat Ride Gold Coast

• Aug 03 2013
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• 1669 recent views

Gold Coast Tradesman Directory

Check our GC trades directory when you have an emergency

• Aug 17 2012
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• 1662 recent views

Facebook Account Security

• Jul 22 2016
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• 1655 recent views

Eco-friendly Home Building

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

• Oct 17 2011
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• 1653 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.

• Aug 02 2016
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• 1639 recent views

How to add a review to Google Places

How to add a review to Google places

• Jan 29 2016
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• 1633 recent views

Better Childhood Photography

7 useful tips for better childhood photography

• May 26 2010
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• 1628 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.

• Oct 11 2017
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• 1564 recent views

The Secret Life of Micropiles

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.

• Mar 13 2018
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• 1558 recent views

Planting a hedge fence

A simple technique for planting a hedge fence.

• Jul 26 2016
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• 1542 recent views

Servicing your air-conditioner

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

• Dec 09 2010
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• 1515 recent views

Why is my content management system so slow?

Why is my site so slow

• May 13 2016
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• 1510 recent views

Timber Furniture Gold Coast

The process for getting custom timber furniture on the Gold Coast

• Apr 23 2013
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• 1508 recent views

Yellow Pages Google Partnership Unfair

Yellow Pages vs Search Engines

• Jul 11 2018
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• 1505 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.

• Mar 26 2010
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• 1489 recent views

360 degree Panoramas + Google Maps

Panoramas and Google Maps

• Jul 19 2010
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• 1479 recent views

Java Web Hosting

• Apr 13 2016
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• 1469 recent views

Interactive Charts

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

• Jan 15 2015
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• 1466 recent views

Is your security provider licensed?

4 things to check before using a security systems provider.

• Jul 02 2013
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• 1455 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.

• Nov 13 2013
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• 1451 recent views

Social Media Strategies for SEO

• Apr 08 2017
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• 1451 recent views

Light Up Your Home

Check these great examples of lighting your home.

• Dec 02 2013
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• 1447 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.

• Nov 05 2015
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• 1446 recent views

Kindergarten Photographers

Kindergarten Photographers Melbourne - Little Oz Studio

• Feb 12 2014
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• 1439 recent views

HTML5 improving SEO and Social Interaction

HTML5 is offering some great new web experiences.

• Jul 13 2015
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• 1433 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.

• Apr 12 2010
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• 1418 recent views

Site Speed is important for Google

Nobody likes a slow website.

• Jun 11 2010
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• 1412 recent views

DIY SEO

A DIY SEO strategy may be an opportunity lost.

• Sep 09 2010
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• 1411 recent views

Jet ski or Jet boat Gold Coast

• Sep 08 2017
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• 1411 recent views

Termites the secretive pest

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

• Sep 29 2017
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• 1389 recent views

Foundation Underpinning

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

• Jan 06 2015
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• 1378 recent views

Inspired by Necessity

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

• Sep 13 2010
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• 1377 recent views

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

• Oct 15 2013
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• 1375 recent views

Web Video Production

Web video production

• Nov 26 2010
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• 1373 recent views

Google now includes local places results

• Oct 25 2017
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• 1373 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.

• Jan 17 2014
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• 1371 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.

• Jul 07 2010
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• 1365 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.

• Aug 06 2013
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• 1350 recent views

Dental Site Videos

• Dec 28 2010
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• 1343 recent views

Surfboard for sale site launched

• Dec 07 2014
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• 1335 recent views

Social Media vs SEO for sales generation

• Dec 06 2017
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• 1331 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.

• Feb 01 2011
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• 1325 recent views

Video Marketing

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

• Mar 27 2014
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• 1325 recent views

Admin System Mark 3

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

• Dec 28 2010
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• 1312 recent views

Health and Fitness sites

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

• Apr 22 2010
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• 1304 recent views

Enhanced Email Marketing Tool for your website

Our Email Manager is a system that fits in with our Content Management System.

• Oct 19 2010
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• 1297 recent views

Security Systems site launched

• Aug 29 2013
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• 1296 recent views

Haridresser Gold Coast

Looking for a great hairdresser on the gold coast?

• Jan 05 2011
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• 1293 recent views

Questions to ask your web developer

• Sep 07 2017
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• 1280 recent views

Sharing your Google Analytics

How to share your Google Analytics information

• Oct 31 2010
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• 1274 recent views

Getting Listed on Google Places very important

Google Map entries are best managed by Google My Business

• Sep 08 2014
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• 1266 recent views

Simplify Writing - Get that job

• Dec 22 2011
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• 1256 recent views

New Real Estate System

• Jul 06 2012
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• 1254 recent views

Gold Coast a great place to Study

Gold Coast a great place to study

• May 07 2018
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• 1239 recent views

The Alarming History of Geese, Dogs and Bells

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

• Feb 06 2018
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• 1226 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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• 1224 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.

• Sep 05 2017
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• 1222 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 24 2018
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• 1210 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.

• Aug 09 2018
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• 1182 recent views

The Un-natural Art of the Wheel

The Un-natural art of the wheel

• Feb 11 2019
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• 1181 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.

• May 28 2018
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• 1137 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.

• Jul 11 2018
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• 1125 recent views

What do we mean by home automation?

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

• Jun 04 2018
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• 1121 recent views

TERMITES - PLAYING THE GAME

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

• Sep 17 2018
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• 1115 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.

• Jun 06 2018
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• 1066 recent views

Seeing Red over Cola

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

• Jan 14 2019
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• 1065 recent views

Swimming Pool Dreaming

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.

• Feb 14 2019
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• 1063 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.

• Oct 09 2018
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• 1039 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.

• Apr 05 2018
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• 1030 recent views

Air Spider

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

• Feb 09 2018
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• 1014 recent views

Life Saving Tyre Accessories

RLM Distributing have some excellent tyre accessories

• May 11 2018
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• 1008 recent views

How does the DREAM turn into a SCREAM?

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

• Sep 19 2018
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• 1004 recent views

A French Affair and Dangerous Liaisons

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

• Aug 23 2018
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• 999 recent views

Recycled Timber Architecture Features

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

• Aug 12 2019
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• 956 recent views

What Communication Style Do You Use?

DISC stands for Dominance, Influence, Steadiness and Conscientious.

• Sep 05 2019
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• 908 recent views

Is Your Home Killing You or just making you sick?

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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• 878 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...

• Aug 03 2018
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• 862 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?

• Dec 31 2018
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• 843 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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• 809 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.

• Mar 05 2019
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• 797 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.

• May 20 2020
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• 787 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.

• Jan 08 2019
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• 770 recent views

The Moving Story of Max & Co.

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

• Jun 18 2019
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• 723 recent views

Counselling De-Mystifying the Psycho in Therapy

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.

• Jun 06 2019
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• 722 recent views

How does NDIS pricing work?

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

• Jan 31 2019
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• 644 recent views

Built to Rent

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

• May 14 2019
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• 599 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.

• Oct 09 2019
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• 547 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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• 536 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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• 522 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.

• Jul 09 2019
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• 516 recent views

NDIS Support Coordination

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.

• Aug 28 2019
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• 513 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.

• Apr 21 2020
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• 494 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.

• Dec 13 2019
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• 491 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.

• Jan 08 2020
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• 427 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.

• Dec 04 2019
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• 390 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.

• Aug 07 2019
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• 381 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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• 348 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?

• Mar 31 2020
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• 331 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.

• May 12 2020
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• 228 recent views

A kid in a lolly shop

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).

• Apr 14 2020
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• 192 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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• 164 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.

• Jun 01 2020
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• 151 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.

• Jun 23 2020
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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.