Luke Duggan

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ROI of Local SEO: Crunching the Numbers

By Luke Duggan

Defining Metrics That Matter Let’s cut through the digital marketing buzz for a moment: when you’re investing good money into local SEO, what’s the real measure of success? In Australia, it’s easy to get caught up watching site traffic climb, but that number alone doesn’t necessarily reflect whether your business is drawing in new customers, […]

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AI Content Creation: Tips & Traps

By Luke Duggan

Where AI Content Generators Excel Let’s be honest: content creation can feel like a treadmill—never ending and often overwhelming, especially for small business owners juggling a dozen other hats. This is where AI content generators have swooped in, changing the game for thousands of Australian businesses eager to work smarter, not just harder. Generating ideas […]

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Google Analytics Setup for Beginners

By Luke Duggan

Setting Up Google Analytics: A Step-by-Step Guide Getting started with Google Analytics might sound a bit techy, but it’s actually straightforward—especially with a step-by-step plan. The following guide is tailor-made for Australian small business owners who want clarity, not chaos. You’ll walk away with everything you need to start tracking visitors and making sense of […]

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WordPress vs Wix for Service Websites

By Luke Duggan

Core Features and Costs If you’re running a service-based business in Australia, keeping your website simple, efficient and cost-effective is essential. But when it comes to WordPress and Wix, the dollars and features can seem worlds apart. Let’s get beyond the tech jargon and figure out what you’re actually committing to—both financially and functionally. Understanding […]

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Cross-Promotion Ideas for Local Service Businesses

By Luke Duggan

Understanding the Real Meaning of Cross-Promotion We’ve all seen the usual promotional dance between local businesses – perhaps your neighbourhood gym leaves a stack of your physio flyers on the counter, or maybe the local chippy pops a cleaner’s card in with every fish and chips order. But is that really cross-promotion? Not quite. True […]

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How AI Is Shaping the Future of Web Development in 2025

By Luke Duggan

AI-Driven Tools Revolutionising Web Development If it’s been a while since you peeked behind the curtain of modern web development, you might be surprised by just how much artificial intelligence (AI) is doing the heavy lifting these days. Instead of laborious manual coding and endless rounds of trial and error, AI-driven tools are making websites […]

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Small-Biz Website Must-Haves in 2025

By Luke Duggan

Building Trust: The Foundation of Online Success If there’s one thing Aussie consumers can spot a mile off, it’s when a business just feels dodgy. But when your website inspires confidence in those first few seconds, you’re already streets ahead of the competition. In 2025, trust isn’t just a nice-to-have – it’s the very backbone […]

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Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Australian Digital Privacy Laws

By Luke Duggan

Navigating New Data Regulations: What Businesses Must Know Over the past few years, there’s been a seismic shift in how Australian businesses are required to manage customer data. The newly revised Privacy Act brings sharper scrutiny, placing explicit consent and data transparency at the heart of any interaction involving personal information (OAIC). If you collect, […]

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The Myths of SEO: Debunking Common Misunderstandings

By Luke Duggan

Myth 1: SEO is All About Keywords Let’s be honest: at some point, every Aussie business owner or marketer has stressed over keywords. We’ve all heard the advice — “just pick the right words and wait for Google to reward you.” But if you’ve been relying solely on keywords, you’re missing out on what truly […]

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A Beginner’s Guide to Effective SEO for Australian Small Businesses

By Luke Duggan

The Basics of SEO Search engine optimisation (SEO) is a bit of a buzzword in digital marketing, but at its core, it’s about making your website more visible to the people who are searching for what you offer. For Australian small businesses, understanding the basics can make all the difference in attracting local customers and […]

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Harnessing the Power of Marketing Automation for Service Businesses

By Luke Duggan

The Benefits of Marketing Automation for Service Sectors Let’s be honest—running a service-based business in Australia is a juggling act. Every week, you’ve got enquiries to manage, client relationships to nurture, appointments to track, and updates to send. But what if you could put some of those repetitive (yet vital) tasks on autopilot, freeing up […]

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Maximising Your ROI with Google’s Algorithm Changes in 2025

By Luke Duggan

Summary of Recent Google Algorithm Updates If it feels like Google is always tinkering with the way websites are ranked — you’re not imagining things. Over the past few years, Google’s algorithm updates have arrived thick and fast, each one shifting what it takes to rank well in Australia and globally. Staying on your toes […]

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