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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Website Hosting Services

Every website needs a home, but there are so many options out there. Choosing the right web hosting company can be overwhelming. Is the cheapest ok, or will the higher-priced service be better? Should it be hosted in Australia, or is it overseas, alright?

What Is Website Hosting, And Why Is It Essential?

Website hosting is the foundation of any online business. It allows companies to establish an online presence by allowing their website to be accessible via the internet on a server. Website hosting is a service that provides space and bandwidth. Also, storage capacity should be required to keep a website running smoothly. The importance of website hosting must be balanced. Especially in today’s digital age, online presence is crucial for a business to grow and stay competitive.

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Moreover, it ensures that a company’s website is available to customers 24/7. It promptly resolved any issues to keep the site up and running. Additionally, website hosting offers a range of security features. To protect a company’s data from cyber-attacks or data breaches. Website hosting is critical to a business’s online success and should be a top priority for any company, regardless of size.

Benefits Of Professional Website Hosting Services

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Consider several aspects when creating a website. One of the most crucial aspects is the choice of website hosting service. Opting for a professional website hosting service with several benefits is essential.

Thus, professional website hosting services offer increased reliability. Yet, faster loading speeds and improved security for your website. With 24/7 technical support, you can rest assured that any issues or concerns will be addressed immediately.

Hence, ensuring your website remains up and running without glitches. Opting for professional website hosting services can help you create a seamless web experience for your visitors, leading to increased traffic and sales.

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Daily Backups

If anything ever goes wrong with your site it’s easy to restore from a backup, minimising any down time.

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Lightning-Fast, Reliable Performance

Our infrastructure is optimised to give your site maximum uptime and super fast page speeds.

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Private Server (VPS)

Traffic to other sites has no impact on your site’s performance. It’s not sharing resources with anyone.

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Servers Located In Australia

Means faster load times for locals. Combined with our world-class CDN any international visitors will also see exceptional page speeds.

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Automatic Updates

We take care of all minor and major WordPress and Plugin updates, keeping your site safe from security threats. When a new PHP version is released we update that too for maximum security and performance.

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100% Money Back Guarantee

If you are not happy with the hosting within the 1st month, we’ll refund your money and help you transition to another hosting provider.

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Excellent Support

Excellent support – We are available to help with any hosting issues you may have.

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Specifically Tuned For WordPress

We deal exclusively with WordPress sites so we can offer the best service to our clients.

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Hacker Free Security

Our platform was designed to protect WordPress site from threats. No security plugins required.

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Free SSL Certificate

SSL certificate included – SSL certificates are auto renewed so there’s no down time

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Free Migration

Free website migration – we’ll migrate your website to our hosting service for free.

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   Gabriella Schiftan 
 2024-09-13
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had an online session with Karen to help me with my Google my Business listing. The sessions was great! Helpful and practical and even though it was only one session for one hour, I feel I got so much out of it! Thanks :)
  
 
       
   Denise Burbidge 
 2024-08-29
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've had a couple of mentoring sessions with Karen which as a small business owner have been highly valuable in starting to learn more about understanding optimising website, GMB and begining to explore more about SEO. Karen shows great patients in helping me as a novice in this area whilst genorously sharing her expertise.
  
 
       
   Miguel Meirelles 
 2024-08-29
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Rod from Think Local Digital has been able to help me work much better with the digital marketing of my business. Rod is knowledgeable, a good listener, a good teacher and a pleasure to work with. I would strongly recommend 'Think Local Digital' to anyone who wants to boost their business' online presence.
  
 
       
   Will Parkyn 
 2024-08-27
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Think Local Digital completely transformed my business website to a whole new level. Rod specifically supported my wants in a website, while also maintaining a high quality traffic flow to bring my business to a new level. Thank you Think Local Digital Team
  
 
       
   Ben Graham (GB Window Cleaning) 
 2024-08-20
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Rod & Karen are great to work with. Carrie has also been excellent, great team all round. Easy to communicate with and have really helped with our advertising needs. Highly recommend!
  
 
       
   May Ponnara 
 2024-07-31
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Karen is amazing 🤩 I had three mentoring sessions with her and from the very first minute in the session, she got into the work straight away! checked out my business website’s performance, and see where we are at. For some reason, my business website was not appeared from the search, she guided me through the check lists which was amazing, not just fixing my issue but I learned so much about SEO, Google Search Console & Google Analytics, website strategy 📈  my business website is now popped up and can’t thanks enough to Karen :-) Your energy also lift me up 🙏
  
 
       
   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.