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Yes, local tradies need an online presence

I recently moved to an older house with an old electrical wiring system.Turns out that ALL of our heavy usage electrical appliances are on the one circuit – think, washing machine, dryer, kitchen appliances, hot water system, garage and charger for the electric car – all on the one circuit.A recipe for a disaster? Absolutely.Every time we merely used the washing machine and the toaster at same time the entire circuit cut off!The first time it happened we headed to the switch board to flick t...

Safeguarding the Heart of Giving: Cyber Security for Charities and Not-For-Profits

In today’s interconnected world, where digital transformation has become the norm, cyber security is no longer just a concern for big corporations or government entities.Charities and not-for-profit organisations in Australia are also prime targets for cyber threats. These organisations, often driven by altruistic missions, handle sensitive data such as donor information, financial records, and beneficiary details.Your Web Presence has helped establish and maintain the online presence of a num...

Our website for Self Nurture Health and Wellness

In the picturesque Hall Village, on the northern border of Canberra, a beacon of positivity and empowerment has emerged. The creation of a new, exciting and incredibly necessary health service has come to life – Self Nurture Health and Wellness.Your Web Presence has had the incredible opportunity to help a dream become a reality for Kylie Osborne, the visionary behind Self Nurture Health and Wellness.Her business is a haven for women seeking to transform their lives and embark on a journe...

Introducing, the all new Princess Nails Spa and Beauty website!

In today’s digital age, a strong online presence is essential for businesses to thrive.That’s why Your Web Presence are thrilled to introduce you to the brand new website for Princess Nails Spa and Beauty.Princess Nails Spa and Beauty are a premier nail and beauty salon located in the heart of Dickson, ACT. We were approached to help this new business by setting them up online with a website. And you can’t miss it for its eye-catching design, user-friendly interface, and an array of f...

SQC Group – Architecture, Interior Design, Access and Heritage

The SQC Group have a re-launch of their business from SQC Architecture and The Peppermint Room interiors. The practice was looking at greater engagement with potential clients and the community displaying their work that they had undertaken for a number of their commercial, government and non-government clients.Altitude Brands was engaged to guide them through their Brand re-design. Part of the deliverables was the style guide creation and website blueprint.Accordingly, our role was to:Crea...

Fatch Fitness

Fatch Fitness founder, Adrian Faccioni, was looking to expand his already growing fitness business online.Fatch Fitness aims to provide exceptional fitness, strength and conditioning training to people who are over 40 years old.Adrian has been in the fitness industry for over 30 years and brings with him a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to help those looking to change. He mostly trains and assists his exercise community in the gym, but when COVID-19 restrictions fell hard in Australia in ea...

Defence Force Anglican Chaplaincy Website

The Defence Anglicans Chaplaincy supports the Australian Defence Force (ADF) family… anywhere, any time.On behalf of the Anglican Church of Australia, Chaplains are provided to the Australian Defence Force to serve and support serving members, and they themselves become part of the ADF.The Defence Force Anglican Chaplaincy required a new web presence to provide:Information for military ministry in order to recruit civilian clergy to become chaplains,Resources for serving Chaplains – orders o...

GripACTion

GripACTion provides first class products and services for fixing problems such as slippery floors and dangerous stairs, giving you peace of mind. Greg commenced operations in the ACT and region at the beginning of 2014.In order to promote gripACTion, Greg required a website as a foundation service for his operations to connect with his customers online....

Harriss Jones Lawyers

Harriss Jones Lawyers motto is helping you through the Key Milestones of Life.Kathryn and Melanie founded the practice to assist their community through the important moments of life.Whether it be buying your first home, creating a Will, changing a company’s structure or handling a deceased estate, they are there to help customers through all of it. Their website required an overhaul that would fit in with their company ethos, branding and new location in Janalli in the Sutherland sh...

Anzac Day 2021

Anzac Day is a reminder of the sacrifice many have given for Australia in times of hostility and peace keeping. For some, its the greater sacrifice for laying down your life.Travel around Australia and you can see the memorials in all the towns of people who had given their life.Today we remember those people.Especially those in our own family who stepped forward to serve. Some made it home, others didn’t.Some found their home in foreign lands in graves, others were lost to the elements of bat...

3 Things To Do After You’ve Made a Dumb Business Mistake

I was listening to a podcast the other day and the speaker made an important statement:Innovation is born out of mistakes.That stuck with me throughout the day, so I thought I’d pen this blog post about things I’ve learned from making dumb business mistakes.As I reflect on that idea of ‘innovation is born out of mistakes’, many times people seek perfection for what they are doing rather than growing something from ideas that either worked or didn’t work.Striving for perfection first go...

3 Things I learned when Christmas was cancelled in 2020

Welcome to January 2021! Hopefully you had a restful Christmas and New Year period!Below is a newsletter article we shared with our clients, I hope you find it useful and something to think about.Here’s 3 things l learned from my Christmas-New Year break:...

3 Key Responsibilities Every Business Has To Online Security

With heightening geo-political tensions, backed by more and more users going online during the COVID-19 pandemic, cyber attacks against businesses have increased SIGNIFICANTLY. In the last 12 months there have been numerous articles about a business or agency being compromised – TOLL, Anglicare and even, Parliament House to name a few. If you look at the tech news coming from the US at this current time, the articles almost read like a joke. e.g. “Did ...

Everything you need to know about online safety and security

Welcome to our online safety and security blog series, we’re really glad you’re here! You’re taking the first step to getting your online security to peak health.Online safety and security is absolutely critical in this day and age, especially to ensure that your personal and business information is safe. Technology has advanced to a point where any information and data put into the online sphere can be accessed.This is why it is imperative that you take adequate measures to ensure th...

How Your Personal Information Is Given Away Online

Your personal information can be easily distributed around the internet without your knowledge.It’s never really a us their personal information is shared and logged behind the screen unbeknownst to them.When we talk about personal information, we’re looking at your name, email address, home address, date of birth, school, workplace, etc.This information can often be requested by businesses, and government and non-government organisations on the internet. You’ll be asked to provide it...

Volunteering Australia

Volunteering Australia is the national peak body for volunteering in the Australia. They provide information and resources about volunteering to allow policy makers to make more informed decisions in relation to Volunteering.Additionally, they allow people to discover Volunteering opportunities – whether it be through membership, donating, upcoming events, becoming a partner or supporter, or applying for available volunteering roles.To establish Volunteering Australia’s presence, they r...

Unpacking Our Design and Development Process

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5 Tips for Working Remotely During this Crisis

COVID-19 has impacted every business in Australia. The Australian Government restrictions and advice for workplaces has changed the way that we do our jobs and where we do them. Unless your occupation is deemed essential, you’ll probably be working remotely – at home.I understand that these changes to work at home has posed a big change, and possible challenge to those whose work is usually based in the complete opposite environment. Remote working can be difficult for some.Persona...

Is Advertising in the Yellow Pages Worth It?

Over the years I’ve been to several South East Asian countries and have noticed some things about the older back-street sales offerings. If you were looking for motorcycle tyres, there always seemed to be a whole street dedicated to motorcycle bits and pieces. Or, there were usually 3 battery shops all within close proximity to the other, sometimes directly next door! So why on earth would they do this?Well, they obviously understood that customers would prefer to come to one area to get all t...

Web Design vs. Graphic Design

Jeff Cardello has written an important article (link below) for understanding a little bit about online technology shops and how they work.If you are a purchaser of an online service, such as a website, this article spells out some differences in the thinking and approach to delivering a website.I know when I studied ‘User Centered Design and Evaluation’ at University, and in practice developing enterprise systems for the Federal Government, the key thing wasn’t about how pretty it looked,...

Website Auditing is Crucial for Business Success

Cleaning out a cupboard, or tidying up a shed is similar to auditing your website.It is crucial for success.All of these activities are about optimisation – getting the most out of improving something.In the case of the cupboard, it’s about using the space effectively. In the case of tidying shed, it’s about improving the work environment. When it comes to auditing your website, it’s about maximising the potential to benefit the user and your business for people who connect with you onli...

The Importance of a Strong Online Presence

We recently came across Brooke Whistance’s article on why is it important for companies to have a strong online presence.Having an online presence is more than just having a website. An online presence addresses the need for an organisation to look carefully at their Digital Transformation when engaging their clients....

Mosaic Baptist Church Re-development

Mosaic Baptist Church in Canberra required a website re-development. They have been a long time clients of Your Web Presence.The Mosaic Baptist Church website acts as an information portal for people wanting to find out about the church, its purpose and activities, and different locations around Canberra.As the church has multiple congregations in different locations, it uses the website as an opportunity for people to engage and access multimedia, such as sermons and a calendar for upcoming eve...

Affordable Mobile Car Cleaning

Affordable Mobile Care Cleaning is a start-up business based on the Gold Coast delivering car cleaning and detailing services at any location.They required a simple site that effectively engaged their target audience people wanting to get their vehicles cleaned at convenient locations.The site required a design that was clean and not distracting to the users.The new site had to:Be easy to find its key services;Appeal to a wide audience;Make it easy to call for a booking, or fill in a b...

Christian Education in Schools (CEIS)

Christian Education in Schools (CEIS) ACT is a faith-based organisation in the ACT that exists as an option within the public school system for children to seek, question, and explore Christian faith and values.CEIS is coordinated by qualified teachers who facilitate policy adherence, curriculum planning, volunteer training, session delivery, and professional liaison with families, schools, ETD, churches and other relevant organisations.In 2018, they were looking for an updated we...