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Notes from the studio

Straight answers on web design, SEO, software and branding for Melbourne businesses.

SEO · · 7 min read

How to get your business mentioned by ChatGPT, Claude and Google’s AI answers

More people are asking AI tools for recommendations instead of scrolling Google. Here’s what makes a business show up in those answers, and what you can do about it this month.

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SEO · · 8 min read

Local SEO checklist: how to rank on Google in your area

A practical, step by step local SEO checklist for Melbourne businesses, covering your website, Google Business Profile, reviews, citations and content.

AI & DESIGN · · 7 min read

Why designers matter more than ever in the age of AI

AI can generate a website in minutes. That’s exactly why good design is now the difference between blending in and standing out. Here’s what AI can’t do for you.

MARKETING · · 6 min read

SEO or Google Ads: which should you do first?

Both put you in front of people searching on Google, but they work very differently. Here’s how to decide where your first dollar should go.

WEB DESIGN · · 6 min read

How much does a website cost in Melbourne? What actually drives the price

Quotes for a new website can vary wildly. Here are the five things that really move the price, the costs people forget, and how to compare quotes properly.

SEO · · 7 min read

How to rank on Google in your Melbourne suburb

Searching “near me” in Richmond shows different results to Brunswick. Here’s how local rankings actually work in Melbourne, and how to win your patch.

WEB DESIGN · · 7 min read

How to choose the right website builder for your business

Squarespace, WordPress, Framer, Shopify or custom code? A plain English guide to picking the platform that fits your business, budget and team.

WEB DESIGN · · 7 min read

Framer vs Squarespace vs WordPress vs custom code: which is right for you?

We build on all four, so this isn’t a sales pitch. Here’s how each platform really compares on design, editing, cost and room to grow.

WEB DESIGN · · 6 min read

What a Melbourne café or restaurant website needs to fill tables

In a city obsessed with food and coffee, your website has seconds to win a booking. Menus, bookings, photos and the small details that matter.

WEB DESIGN · · 6 min read

Why a modern, clean website matters (even if your business doesn’t rely on it)

Even if most of your work comes from referrals, people check your website before they call. Here’s what good UX does for a business, and the simple fixes that make the biggest difference.

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