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Odoo Open Source CRM

February 12, 2021
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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…

Odoo Email Marketing

February 12, 2021
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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…

Why Choose a Local Australian Web Hosting Company?

February 11, 2021
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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…

Best eCommerce platforms in Australia for business

February 11, 2021
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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…

Odoo Community vs Enterprise

February 11, 2021
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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…

Why increasing website speed is your key for SEO

February 10, 2021
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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…

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…

How to Choose the Best Email Hosting in Australia

February 9, 2021
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Reading Time: 4 minutesWhat Is the Best Email Hosting for Businesses in Australia? With the rise of Instant Messaging services such as Microsoft Teams and Slack, are they replacing Emails as the primary form of communication for businesses? 86% of professionals prefer to use Email for business purposes. Cloud technology has made…

Why Open Source Is Good For Business

February 8, 2021
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Reading Time: 13 minutesMany of the world’s largest companies are adapting their business models to include the latest Open Sourced technologies; this is a colossal shift from the commercial closed source model of the past. Industry titans like Microsoft are quickly adopting Open Source technologies, providing Open Source styled utilities within Windows…

Why Managed WordPress Hosting Matters for Australian Businesses

Reading Time: 2 minutesYour website is s a critical business asset. Whether you’re selling products, generating leads, or promoting your brand, the performance, security, and reliability of your site directly affect your business success. That’s where managed WordPress hosting in Australia becomes essential. Unlike shared web hosting, which simply gives you server…

Disaster Recovery as a Service: A Complete Guide for Australian Businesses

Reading Time: 5 minutesIn an age where digital operations form the backbone of business success, the question isn’t whether a disaster will strike, but when. From cyber attacks and hardware failures to natural disasters and human error, the threats to business continuity are numerous and evolving daily. Disaster Recovery as a Service…

How Much Do Managed IT Services Cost? A Guide for Australian Businesses

Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you’re a small or medium-sized business owner, chances are you’ve wondered about how much managed IT services cost. And if this model is cost-effective, when compared with the traditional “break/Fix” model. With technology playing a crucial role in business success, many companies are turning to managed IT service…

What Are Managed IT Services and how can they help your business?

Reading Time: 3 minutesAt its core, managed IT services refers to outsourcing the operation, oversight, and maintenance of your business technology systems (which includes servers, networks, security, user devices, etc.) to an external partner. Rather than waiting for IT equipment to break (the “break/fix” model), you pay a regular fixed fee and…

The Hidden Risks of WordPress Websites: Why Ongoing Maintenance Matters for Your Business

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…