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Why I no longer offer paid ads management as a service

I don’t want to offer paid ads (Google, Facebook, Instagram, Meta) for you guys anymore. Sorry. But it’s not because ads don’t work. There are a couple of reasons: Firstly, ads don’t magically work without preparation There are extra bits and bobs you might need… That I can’t do on my own. Things like… Business[Continue Reading]

What are “dark patterns” and why I won’t use them

Have you ever found yourself wanting to get out of a subscription, but found it difficult to find the option? That’s what we call dark patterns. It’s a deliberate design choice to make you consider a specific pathway in the app or website you’re using. It could be as simple as a pop-up when you[Continue Reading]

Season 2, Episode 004: Intuition as a strategy, part 1 of 3 – what is it? with Kat Glenn

Part 1 of 3 in a series explaining the connection between intuition and business. Lou interviews Kat Glenn of Rainbow Dot Spirituality, as we unpack what intuition is, and how it can work for you. Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, or Podbean Kat’s website: https://rainbowdotspirituality.com/ Kat’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-glenn-5798b67b Transcript Lou: Hello everyone, I[Continue Reading]

Get a sparkly website refresh from a web designer who cares

Do you or someone you know have a website that you’re not excited to send people to? I’m a web designer based in Brunswick, Melbourne, Australia, and I’m looking for some case studies to refresh my portfolio. Phone Request a Callback Why I’m offering this For a short time, I’m offering a reduced rate on[Continue Reading]

Yes, SEO is still worth it for small businesses

Yes, you do need SEO (search engine optimisation) for your website. Yes, even though people are getting answers from AI. Without this you’ll be much harder to find, and easier to be misunderstood. SEO (search engine optimisation) means doing work on your web page to make it easier for people, AI, and search engines to[Continue Reading]

Join the Town Square [Coming Soon]

Come and join the Town Square BBS. A new take on a classic style of internet community, the bulletin board system (BBS). This will be an alternative business community that respects and accepts your differences. Business owners who consider themselves “alternative” (queer, neurodivergent, BIPOC, don’t fit into norms) are welcome. What is this and why?[Continue Reading]