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Straight from the work. Practical notes on marketing, systems and AI.

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Short, plain-English reads for Australian teams who’d rather spend the day on customers than on admin.

  • Marketing

    6 digital tools for your restaurant

    From Google Business Profile to Tripadvisor, here are six digital tools that help your restaurant get found online, understand its customers and look after its reputation.

  • Marketing

    10 ways to put your business out there

    Earning recognition and having people remembering you is a key factor in the life of your business. What are you waiting to put your business out there?

  • Marketing

    The beginner's guide to Facebook ads

    A plain-English guide to Facebook and Instagram ads in today's Meta Ads Manager: choosing an objective, using Advantage+, picking formats and placements, and tracking results with the Meta Pixel and Conversions API.

  • Marketing

    Is it time to expand your restaurant?

    Do you think is time to expand your restaurant? This article will help you to find out if is the correct momento to do it!

  • Marketing

    6 reasons to start your own business, at any age

    Low start-up costs, customers beyond your postcode and the chance to build on what you already know: here's why starting your own business makes sense, and why it's never too late.

  • Marketing

    How to use Pinterest for business

    Pinterest is where people go looking for ideas, and for things to buy. Here's how to use it to reach new customers and send more traffic to your website.

  • Marketing

    How to automate your restaurant

    Automate your restaurant: If you are a restaurant owner and you want more time for yourself while increasing your revenue automation is the answer!

  • Marketing

    How to boost your business with events

    Events are a great idea to give exposure to your business, attract new clients and position yourself as an expert in the industry!

  • Marketing

    How to make money with affiliate marketing

    Affiliate marketing lets you earn a commission by recommending other companies' products or services. Here's how it works and how to get started, step by step.

  • Systems & websites

    Advantages and disadvantages of Website Themes

    Design is a key part of the website building process. Using website templates may help you, but you need to know the pros and cons before taking a decision.

  • Systems & websites

    How to start an e-commerce business

    Starting an e-commerce has a lot of advantages, however you will need a good plan to start. Learn how to build your e-commerce from scratch with us!

  • Marketing

    What should a company brochure include?

    A brochure is a multi-fold informative document that is ideal for you to market your products in a summarized and attractive way.

  • Marketing

    5 truths about starting your own business

    Starting your own business is an exciting experience. Regardless of the path you chose to follow there is probably some useful advice you need to hear.

  • Marketing

    10 Facebook ad hacks that still work

    Ten practical Facebook and Instagram ad tweaks that still hold up in today's Meta Ads Manager, from Advantage+ audiences and placements to vertical video, click-to-message ads and the Ad Library.

  • Systems & websites

    The role of mobile apps in digital marketing

    When a mobile app earns its place in your marketing, how it compares with a progressive web app, and how to get found in app stores, use push notifications well and respect privacy.

  • Marketing

    Why hire a digital marketing agency?

    Digital marketing agencies will help you boost your brand through strategies such as SEO, social media and branding.

  • Marketing

    22 social media marketing tips to make your brand stand out

    Practical social media marketing tips, from the basics to the more advanced: how to plan, create content that connects, make your brand stand out and measure what works.

  • Marketing

    How has marketing changed in the last 10 years?

    Mobile, short-form video, privacy, automation and AI have reshaped marketing over the last decade. Here's what changed between 2016 and today, and what it means for your business.

  • Systems & websites

    20 powerful ways to drive traffic to your website

    Twenty practical ways to drive traffic to your website, from SEO, content and email to ads, video and partnerships, plus how to measure what works with Google Analytics 4 and Search Console.

  • Marketing

    What is Inbound Marketing?

    Discover everything you need to know about Inbound Marketing and start attracting new customers using this new strategy.

  • Marketing

    What is digital marketing? Types and tools

    A clear guide to what digital marketing is, its 9 main types (SEO, SEM, social, email and more) and the tools you need to get started.

  • Systems & websites

    Everything you need to know about responsive web design

    What responsive web design is, why Google recommends it, the modern techniques behind it and 13 tips to get it right, plus how to test your site now that Google’s Mobile-Friendly Test is gone.

  • Marketing

    Organic vs inorganic SEO: win customers with SEO and Google Ads

    Organic SEO earns unpaid rankings, while inorganic SEO means paid search ads such as Google Ads. Learn how they differ and how to use both to win new customers.

  • Marketing

    What does SEO stand for? What SEO is and its role in marketing

    SEO stands for search engine optimisation. Here's what that means, how search engines work today, what the SEO process involves and where SEO fits in your marketing.

  • Marketing

    The benefits of integrating SEO and social media marketing

    Social media and SEO work better together. Learn how social media marketing can support your SEO, and how to balance the two for maximum brand exposure.

  • Marketing

    7 SEM tactics to boost your marketing strategy

    Search engine marketing puts you in front of people as they search. These seven tactics help you get more from Google Ads and organic search without wasting budget.

  • Systems & websites

    Elements of an outstanding business website, plus web design tips

    The elements every outstanding business website needs, from a clear message and easy navigation to speed, trust and accessibility, plus practical web design tips for homepages and landing pages.

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