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Zoom is Using Your Meetings to Train its AI

September 26, 2023
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Reading Time: 4 minutesZoom is one of the most popular video conferencing platforms in the world, but using it can also pose major risks for your digital privacy and security. For many of us, this isn’t exactly news; the company has come under fire in the past for misleading consumers regarding the…

Domain Name Registration in Australia – A Complete Guide

April 27, 2023
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Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you or your business are based in Australia and looking to register a domain name, this guide will provide you with a step-by-step process of selecting and registering a domain name. Step 1: Choose a domain name The first step is to select a domain name that represents…

How Bad SEO Can Cost You Your Business

February 9, 2021
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Reading Time: 4 minutesBad SEO vs Good SEO. What Is the Difference? SEO is a technique used to optimise your website so that it will organically rank higher in search engine results. Good SEO is not cheap and requires a long term investment before its true benefits start to show. Bad SEO…

Why you need a Google Business Profile listing

February 9, 2021
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Reading Time: 5 minutes Is a Google Business Profile Worth it? Have you ever wondered how Google knows which businesses are closest to you every time you search? No, it’s not magic. Every business needs to enter their information manually into a Google Business Profile (GBP), and you’d be crazy not to. GBP…

Choosing Email Hosting in Australia

Reading Time: 3 minutesIn 2025, email remains the backbone of business communication. Whether you’re coordinating with clients, managing staff, or protecting your brand reputation, having a reliable, secure, and professional email system is essential. If you’re a small or medium business in Australia exploring options, this guide will help you make informed…

Introduction to Cloud Backup: Secure, Scalable, and Smart for Australian SMBs

Reading Time: 3 minutesIn today’s digital-first world, the question for small and medium businesses isn’t if you should back up your data, but how, and securely. Whether it’s spreadsheets, client contacts, accounting records, or vital correspondence, losing data can mean the end of your business. Enter Velocity Host’s open source cloud backup…

Why Open Source Cloud Backups Deserve a Place in Your IT Strategy

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a world increasingly driven by digital data, backup solutions are essential, not just as a safeguard, but as a strategic asset for your business. While many businesses turn to commercial cloud backup services, open source cloud backups are gaining momentum thanks to their flexibility, cost savings, and transparency.…

Why Your Business Should Be Backing Up to the Cloud

Reading Time: 3 minutesIn today’s digital-first world, data is one of your business’s most valuable assets—and one of the most vulnerable. Cyberattacks, accidental deletion, hardware failure, and even natural disasters can all wipe out of your critical data in an instant. That’s why cloud backup solutions for small business is no longer…

What Are Spam Filters and How Do They Work?

Reading Time: 7 minutesSpam filters are applications that protect your data by identifying and blocking spam emails before they reach your inbox. They help ensure that you only receive the emails that matter – keeping your personal information safe and improving your productivity by reducing the number of spam emails in your…