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The Importance of Digital Branding: More Than Just a Logo
Discover the key to successful digital branding in our latest blog. Uncover expert tips and strategies for building a compelling online brand identity, and learn how professional services can elevate your business in the digital landscape. Perfect for businesses seeking to thrive online.
From Arpanet to Metaverse – What does the future of the internet look like?
Life without internet is unthinkable for many. Since its humble beginnings in the 1960s, the internet has evolved rapidly and has significantly shaped the way we live and work. And there is still much more to come. Already, new technologies are shaping every aspect of our society. Where will the internet of the future take us?
What the online shopping boom means for traditional retailers
The way Kiwis shop has changed dramatically over the last decade. Online sales continue to be on the rise, while more brick-and-mortar stores are closing now than ever before. What does the future hold for traditional retailers?
Artificial Intelligence Text To Image Generators
Unleash your creativity with text to image AI generators. Transform your descriptions into stunning images with just a few clicks. Say goodbye to the limitations of traditional art and hello to the possibilities of AI technology.
Is article spinning good for SEO?
Search engine optimization is one of the most complicated tasks for website owners. There is a multitude of tactics that can be used to boost your rankings with Google and Co. One of them is called article spinning. But how does it actually impact your SEO?
Domain Name Cybersquatting and what to do about it
There is nothing more frustrating than wanting to move your business online – only to discover someone else already owns the domain name for your business. Sometimes this is just a coincidence and can be resolved through mediation. However, it could also be a case of cybersquatting, designed to rip you off.
How are Kiwis using the internet?
The global Coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we utilize the internet in many ways. Whether it is accessing social media or purchasing goods and services online: The #Digital2022 report reveals how Kiwis prefer to spend their time when surfing the world wide web.
The Evolution of Social Media: How It All Started
A life without social media is unimaginable for many. But there is a lot more to it than Facebook, Twitter and Co. We have taken a look at the humble beginnings of social media and how we got to where we are today.
How to choose the right font for your website
First impressions often determine the outcome of a situation, and your appearance plays a vital part in creating your image. Most people wouldn’t wear pyjamas to a job interview as it clearly sends the wrong message. The same can be said about website fonts. Whether you get your message across or not can highly depend on how viewers perceive what you present.
The Biggest Challenges Freelancers Face on a Daily Basis
Freelancers have a key role in almost every industry. However, freelancers cope with a unique set of problems in their working lifestyle. Get to know the prevalent issues in their field and how you can solve them.
Get ready for the new Privacy Act
From December 2020 onwards, new amendments to the Privacy Act come into force to ensure personal information is kept safe in the light of technological and global trading developments. Find out what this means for your business.
Where To Find Free Stock Photos
The images you are using on your website or social media account can influence if and how your audience will engage with you, if they take a closer look at what you have to offer and even impact their decision whether or not to do business with you. We have compiled a list of the most popular free stock image websites that are bound to help you spruce up your online looks.
Why you might be losing website visitors
Poor design, misleading information, and the lack of compatibility for mobile phones are only some of the reasons why online users don’t spend a lot of time on a website. Find out what other faux pas you should avoid if you want to capture your audience long enough to get your point across.
Coping After Covid – Get Your Business Going Again!
Lockdown has been tough for many businesses. How quickly your business gets going again will have a lot to do with how much planning you put into your marketing. Take some time to work on your business and you’ll be too busy to work in it!
How To Use Chatbots For Your Business
Artificial intelligence software such as chatbots can be a valuable addition to your business. By automating processes such as customer service, chatbots can be incredibly useful to save manpower, time and money and also increase brand loyalty.
Energise Acquires Action Web Design
With my usual impeccable timing, I’ve just taken over a small web design agency with a long history, based in Waipu in Northland. The handover was mere days after the lockdown came into effect. In her own words, Jan Malone tells her story of computer programming back in the 1970s before starting Action Web in the “Wild West” days of the internet.
Business Survival Guide To COVID-19
This is a guide for businesses to surviving COVID-19. We hope that it will be of use to you. Please let us know if there is any way that we can improve it.
How to Create a Killer “About Us” Page
The “About Us” page is about you and your brand. Show how unique you are and why your brand’s message is worth the attention of your audience
GST on Google Ads & the “Amazon Tax”
Starting in October 2019, international companies like Amazon will have to register with IRD and collect GST from Kiwis at the point of sale.
Vodafone Stop Domain, Email & Web Hosting Services
Vodafone are shutting web, email and domain hosting services as of 28th February 2019. We explain what this means for you and your business.
Why use an SEO web designer
This post will explore how an SEO approach to web design can benefit your marketing efforts from the design stage onwards
How to avoid online scams
Scams only have one goal: To get your money. Unfortunately scams have become a lot trickier to spot over the years. Find out how to keep yourself safe.
What is the GDPR and how will it affect NZ businesses?
Floods of emails in recently touting business’s privacy policy updates? It’s the GDPR. What is GDPR & how will it impact your business here in New Zealand?
Net neutrality changes: What does it mean for New Zealand?
Repealing the changes means that internet service providers are perfectly positioned to control bandwidth and internet speeds, favouring services that pay higher premiums or are owned by the internet providers themselves. But what does this actually mean for the everyday internet user?