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E-commerce

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E-commerce has revolutionised the way we buy and sell goods, shaping the global economy and transforming traditional retail practices. In this ever-evolving landscape, understanding the dynamics of e-commerce is crucial for businesses aiming to thrive in the digital age. What is E-commerce?E-Commerce refers to the purchasing and selling of products and services on the internet. […]

Content Management Systems

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What are Content Management Systems (CMS)? A Content Management System, or CMS, is a web application/program that enables users to create, publish and edit websites. Content Management Systems are especially useful for ‘non-technical’ users to update content on their website without relying on a third party, if time permits of course. The majority of content […]

Google Search Tips

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Google Search is an incredibly powerful tool that puts a world of information at your fingertips. With just a few key strokes, Google can help you uncover a wealth of knowledge, answers to your questions, and resources for virtually any topic you are interested in. Whether you’re seeking information, inspiration, or solutions, Google Search is […]

What is an SSL Certificate?

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What is an SSL Certificate? In today’s digital world, online security is paramount. As more and more of our personal and financial information is exchanged online, the need for robust security measures is greater than ever. You have probably heard about SSL certificates and noticed the small padlock that appears in your internet browser when […]

“I Am Not a Robot, Are You? – reCAPTCHA

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Today, online security has become a top priority for individuals and businesses alike. As technology advances, so do the methods employed by malicious individuals and groups. To combat automated bots and protect user data, many websites implement a security measure called reCAPTCHA. But what is it, how does it work, and why is it considered […]

Keeping your website updated

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Websites play an important role in the marketing of businesses, organisations, and community groups. A website establishes an online presence, builds credibility, enables marketing and promotion, provides valuable information, and extends your audience reach; the more people you reach, the more exposure and impact you will have. The frequency of updating your website depends on […]

ATO Advice – Cyber Scams

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Online scams are an ongoing problem. A problem that is only getting worse as the scams become more sophisticated and believable. In 2021, Australians lost a record amount of over $2 billion in scams according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. This was despite the Australian government, law enforcement and the private sector disrupting […]

Cyberbullying – Online Abuse

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Cyberbullying, online abuse, is a crime and one that is on the rise. Hurting others it never okay. With the internet, and social media platforms, being so widely available, individuals and groups, both children and adults, have more opportunities to target others. It is easier to sit behind a screen and abuse others, than do […]

Website Speeds

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Chances are, your website is out-of-date. It can be the underlying technology, it can be the content and images, or it could the user experience. In fact, more often that not, it’s a combination of all the above. If you are beginning to question whether your company website is up-to-scratch, then keep reading. Speed Issues. […]

au Domains

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.au domains are now available for registration. Why are these now available and should you register one for your business? The Australian Domain Administration (auDA) released the new “.au” domain, enabling Australian businesses to register shorter and more memorable domain names for their businesses. For example, yourbusiness.au could be promoted instead of yourbusiness.com.au. The .au […]