Is it important to keep my website software and plugins updated?

Yes, it is important. Just ask any business owner who has had their site hacked. Google is placing a high priority on security and usually website software (like wordpress) and plugins have updates to fix security vulnerabilities. By not updating these, it leaves your site more susceptible to hackers.

If I have a website and it needs updating what is the process?

Updating your website is personal and we take the time to discuss with you what you want. We can develop different solutions to achieve your desired outcome within your budget.

I'm thinking of trialing an adwords campaign, should i talk to google direct or use someone like you to set it up and manage it?

Good question. Some people setup an adwords express campaign after talking to the google support line. For some businesses this might work well, however, to be able to use the full functionality and tailor a properly structured campaign, it's probably best to use an agency like us. We actively manage everything for you and liaise with Google.

What is a Google Business Listing and is it important?

Your Google Business Listing is a great way to show up on Google Maps and Search results when people are searching for businesses like yours. It has lots of different features and if setup and consistently maintained can help you stand out from the competition.

Should I do both Adwords and SEO?

Both AdWords and SEO have their advantages/disadvantages. Ideally, if you have the budget you could do both. AdWords (or PPC Pay Per Click) is good to show up on the front page of Google in a very short period of time. SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) is a longer term strategy done in phases. With SEO you need to allow 6-12 months to gain traction.

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Email Hosting Services

Our Email Hosting Services come with Domain-Based email addresses. Having a business email that matches your website domain helps to increase credibility and demonstrates a certain level of professionalism.

We use Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Exchange to provide our email hosting clients with the most secure email experience possible. Our email hosting service works with domain-based email accounts, unique to your business, and based off your website domain. For example, our business email and the email addresses of our employees all end in ‘@thinklocaldigital.com.au’.

A domain-based, business email is a great way to give your clients a sense of security. Other, generic email platforms are known to be less secure, and can often be associated with spam. Generic email addresses can often be seen as unprofessional or indicate that a business is not legitimate. The legitimacy and professionalism of your business is something that potential customers consider when ordering online, or organising to pay for a service. They want to invest in a business they can trust.

How Can I Migrate From My Existing Provider?

Migrating from one email provider to another can seem like a daunting task, but with proper planning and execution, it can be a smooth process.

Below are the general steps taken to migrate your emails from your existing email provider to a new one:

1. Choose a New Email Provider

Research and select a new email provider that meets your needs in terms of features, storage, security, and any other requirements you may have. We recommend using Microsoft, that is the email hosting platform that we use.

2. Back Up Your Data

Before you start the migration process, back up all your important emails, contacts, calendars, and any other data you want to retain. You can either export this data to a local file or use a third-party backup service.

3. Set Up New Email Accounts

Create new email accounts with the chosen email provider for all the users who need to migrate. Ensure that usernames and passwords are properly set up and communicated to the users.

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4. Inform Contacts

Send out a notification to all your contacts about the upcoming email migration. Inform them of the switch to a new email address and provide them with the new contact details. Encourage them to update their address books accordingly.

5. Set Up Forwarding

Configure email forwarding from your old email addresses to the corresponding new ones. This will ensure that any emails sent to your old address will be automatically redirected to your new inbox during the transition period.

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6. Migrate Emails

Depending on the email providers involved, there are different methods to migrate emails:

Import/Export: Some email providers offer import/export features that allow you to transfer emails from one account to another. Check if both your old and new providers support this.
Third-Party Migration Tools: There are various third-party migration tools available that can help with the transfer of emails, contacts, and calendars between different email platforms. Some may be free, while others require payment.

If you are having issues migrating your emails, give us a call, we will be more than happy to help you.

7. Migrate Contacts and Calendars

Similarly, you can either use import/export features or third-party tools to transfer your contacts and calendars from the old provider to the new one.

8. Test and Verify

After migrating the data, thoroughly test the new email accounts to ensure that everything has been transferred correctly. Send test emails to confirm that forwarding is working, and check if contacts and calendars are intact.

9. Update Subscriptions and Accounts

Update your email address in all the services, subscriptions, and accounts associated with your old email address. This includes social media accounts, online shopping sites, banking services, newsletters, etc.

10. Complete the Migration

Once you are confident that the migration was successful and all data is intact, you can officially switch to using the new email accounts.

11. Monitor for a Transition Period

Keep an eye on both your old and new email accounts for a few weeks to ensure that no important emails are missed during the transition. Continue forwarding from the old account if needed.

12. Close the Old Account (Optional)

After a sufficient transition period, if you’re sure you’ve migrated everything successfully, you can close the old email account.

Remember to communicate clearly with all involved parties throughout the migration process to minimize any disruptions. Email migrations can take some time and require careful attention to detail, but with patience and planning, you can successfully switch to a new email provider.

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   Johanna Parker 
 2024-07-19
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Rod and the team at Think Local Digital have been paramount in strengthening my business' Google presence and website functionality.

As a speaker and public speaking / confidence coach with a strong word-of-mouth client base, it has been easy to let important digital marketing efforts lapse or fall to the wayside. It has always been easier for me to get excited about working with people than working with SEO, particularly when the digital landscape changes so rapidly.

Within the first few minutes of our initial meeting, Rod had already devised several strategies that could significantly increase my online marketing success without taking any time, effort or energy away from my core client work. As a busy entrepreneur and new mum, this alone was worth its weight in gold!

Rod showed up to every one of our communications with a wealth of knowledge, a warm, joyful presence, a generous sharing of information and a clearly evident dedication to every one of Think Local Digital's clients. Nothing was ever too hard or too much bother and his team were always on standby to help - with some of the best response times I've ever seen in the digital marketing world.

Whether you've been in business for 20 minutes or 20 years, I feel confident that Think Local Digital are going to be a strong ally in your digital marketing efforts. I wish I'd been connected with them sooner.
  
 
       
   Valerie Chan 
 2024-07-15
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Have had dealings with Rod and can honestly vouch for his transparency, sincerity in helping my business grow and friendly approach that really makes the difference.

He takes the time to explain complex concepts in a clear and understandable way, and he's always happy to answer any questions I have. He genuinely cares about the success of my business, and it shows.
  
 
       
   Elisa raulings 
 2024-07-03
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As someone who is not tech-savvy, Think Local Digital made it easy for me to understand what it all means when it comes to building websites and optimising business performance, and what is important to focus on.  So much patience!  Thank you team.
  
 
       
   Emma Pitt 
 2024-04-11
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Think Local Digital have been taking care of our Google Ads and SEO for years now and have done an amazing job.
  
 
       
   NATIF Foods 
 2024-04-08
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Rod McKenzie from Think Local Digital has been amazing.  He is great at explaining how to do things for my Business on Google and I am so pleased with the progress I am now making.  He is calm, relaxed, patient and knowledgable about SEO process and Google management for business.  Thank you Rod.
  
 
       
   Daniel 
 2023-11-29
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Rod and Karen provide a great service and very happy with all their work. Thank you for all your support with our business
  
 
       
   Anna Marie A 
 2023-11-18
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently enjoyed working with Think Local Digital, a top-tier Digital Marketing Agency. I needed help boosting my online presence, and their SEO and Google ads services were exactly what I was looking for. The level of expertise they possess in these areas is truly impressive.

Not only did they help me improve my online visibility, but they also provided me with exceptional website design and updates, including website hosting services. The quality of their work and their timely delivery exceeded my expectations.

Additionally, their mentoring sessions were invaluable to me and my team. We received valuable insights into maximizing our digital marketing efforts and driving traffic to our website while optimizing our conversion rates.

Overall, I highly recommend Think Local Digital to anyone needing digital marketing services. Their professionalism, expertise, and fresh perspective on delivering results are outstanding. I do not doubt that partnering with them will be one of the best decisions you make for your business.
  
 
       
   Mark Emery 
 2023-09-19
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Karen, Rod and their team have taken my failing marking/website and turned it around 100%.
The work and quality of leads generated by their expertise has been amazing.
I was very despondent and getting ripped off by other marketing agency's. The other Marketing agency's had very poor results for investment and there were never ending ploys to want you to spend more and then we can show results.
With TLD they had a clear plan/strategy to achieve the results i was looking for whilst being cost effective.
I can't thank them enough for the way they have transformed my digital online presence.
Look forward to future with the TLD team.
  
 
       
   Jimmy Linden 
 2023-08-31
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have done three 1-hour sessions with Rod to help me understand more about keywords, SEO and backlinks. Rod has been very helpful and is clearly very skilled in what he does. I would strongly recommend working with Rod if you need to grow your digital skills. Thanks heaps!
  
 
       
   Sanjee Wijekoon 
 2023-08-29
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was a pleasure working with both Rod and Karen on optimising Google my business page, relevant Google reporting tools and setting up Google ads to increase overall online presence of my small business. Their wealth of knowledge, experience and willingness to help is commendable. I highly recommend both Rod and Karen for any small business owner!