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Reading Time: 12 minutesTrueNAS/FreeNAS UPDATE April 2021 TrueNAS 12.0 was released in late 2020, marking the end of the FreeNAS brand. iXsystems merged FreeNAS and TrueNAS backup into a unified platform for both free and enterprise offerings. This article still reflects the most current features. However, the merger with TrueNAS brings a…
Reading Time: 6 minutesEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software You may have heard three letters “ERP” being thrown around by a large number of companies, all offering different solutions. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) encompasses a wide variety of business functions and can quickly become an area of confusion for most businesses. To keep…
Reading Time: 6 minutesOdoo Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software is designed to simplify and improve interaction with your customers. As the name implies, everyone inside your organisation will have access to the CRM allowing them to better manage the relationship and keep track of potential sales, leads and…
Reading Time: 5 minutesEmail Marketing Email marketing is one of the best marketing tools for generating ROI, this has been the case for the past ten years. On average, every dollar spent on email marketing generates $38 in ROI. With an abundance of different marketing strategies available from a plethora of “marketing…
Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat is web hosting? When building your first website, the first question that comes to mind is. Who should I host my website with? Or, if you’re new to the game, you might be thinking what is web hosting? Web hosting allows your business to post your website on the…
Reading Time: 8 minutesI’ve been involved in commerce as a developer since 1999 and operated as an online retailer for 20 years, so apart from feeling like an old fart, I have seen and experienced all manner of options over that time. Today I look at platforms beyond the marketing fluff to…
Reading Time: 6 minutesOdoo Community Edition vs Enterprise Odoo is an all-inclusive open source solution for enterprise resource planning (ERP) its designed for businesses of any size and can be configured and customized to suit all your business needs. If you’re looking for a better overview of Odoo check out Introduction To…
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhy Increasing Your Website Speed is key for SEO SEO, or search engine optimisation, is a term that many might have heard when talking about websites. But for those serious about gaining traction online, SEO is one of the most critical aspects of creating an effective website. And the…
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…
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…
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Reading Time: 3 minutesWordPress is the world’s most popular website platform — powering more than 40% of all websites online. Its flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and user-friendly design make it the top choice for small businesses across Australia. But with great popularity comes great risk. Without proper maintenance and protection, WordPress websites are highly…
Reading Time: 3 minutesLaunching a WordPress site is an exciting milestone, but it’s only the beginning of your digital journey. Just like a car or any valuable asset, your website requires regular maintenance to stay secure, fast, and reliable. That’s where WordPress site maintenance services and website care plans come in. Without…
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…
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…
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.…