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Find the latest SEO headlines, expert advice and local search change alerts for Australian businesses focused on growth in organic search.

28May28/05/2021

Everything You Need to Know About Google Maps Marketing (2026 Updates)

In today’s modern age, maintaining a positive online presence is essential to all businesses. It keeps your business relevant and accessible for users. In fact, prospective customers are often hesitant to deal with businesses with little or no online presence. Fortunately, Google Maps has made it simple and convenient for businesses...

By NetplanetDigital Marketing, SEO News, Social Media Marketing, Website Design & Developmentgoogle maps, Google Maps Marketing, Google Maps Optimisation

12Mar12/03/2026

Location Signals and Their Impact on Search Visibility in Australia

Australia's business landscape is growing fast. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the country now has more than 2.7 million businesses, with over 437,000 new businesses starting up in the 2024-25 financial year alone. From construction to health care, small and mid-sized businesses are emerging across every industry and...

By Damjan SavicSEO NewsLocal SEO Services, AI Search Visibility, Google Local Ranking Factors

Basic SEO Practices Checklist for Bloggers

13Feb13/02/2025

Short On-Page SEO Checklist: Title, Meta Description and SEO Best Practices

G’day everyone! I’ve been exploring SEO across different sources for ages, and I always find myself coming back to the same key principles. So, I wanted to put together something useful in one place. If you’re managing a website, writing content, or blogging for a living (or even just for...

By Damjan SavicSEO Newsseo checklist, SEO best practices, Meta Description, On-page Optimisation

04Feb04/02/2026

What Our Agency Learned Comparing Google and ChatGPT Search Results

Have you caught yourself opening ChatGPT to search for something instead of heading straight to Google? If you have, we get you. This shift represents something significant happening in how people find information online. Some of us now instinctively reach for AI-powered search tools like ChatGPT and Claude for clear...

By Damjan SavicAI News & Strategies, Company News, SEO NewsAIO, AI News, Digital Marketing News, Search Engine Optimisation

08Jan08/01/2026

Australia’s Social Media Ban for Under-16s: What It Means and Why It Matters

If you've been following the news lately, you've probably heard the unexpected headlines. Australia just made history, becoming the first country in the world to introduce a nationwide social media banthat prevents anyone under 16 from having accounts on major social media platforms. The law came into...

By HaroldCompany News, Digital Marketing, PPC - Pay Per Click News, SEO News, Social Media MarketingDigital Marketing News, Social Media Ban Australia, social media marketing

16Jun16/06/2025

How Keyword Stuffing Affects SEO Performance

If you’ve just started learning about SEO for your local Sydney business, you’ve probably heard the phrase keyword stuffing tossed around like it’s some kind of forbidden spell. Maybe you were told keywords are important, but no one really explained how much is too much, or what too much...

By Damjan SavicSEO NewsKeyword Stuffing, Digital Marketing Sydney, SEO best practices, Search Engine Optimisation

Showing your own photos builds a stronger online presence and attracts more attention

18Sep18/09/2025

Showing Your Own Photos Builds a Stronger Digital Presence and Attracts More Attention

If someone lands on your website, your Google Business Profile, or your Instagram grid today, what do they feel first - connection or caution? It's a split-second judgment, and images do most of the talking. When your brand is represented by the same handful of stock models and glossy illustrations everyone...

By Damjan SavicDigital Marketing, Graphic Design, PPC - Pay Per Click News, SEO News, Social Media Marketing, Website Design & DevelopmentPhotography Services in Sydney, Photographer for Professional Photos, graphic design

11Dec11/12/2020

Seven SEO Trends to Follow in 2021

SEO drives more than 1000% traffic as compared to organic social media. Further, 53.3% of all website traffic comes from Google and other search engines. Collectively, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) attracts consumers to your online platforms in an effective way- but only if you use it right. However, it is...

By NetplanetCompany News, Digital Marketing, SEO NewsSearch Engine Optimisation, seo strategy, SEO trends

How August Boosts Retail Sales in Australia Compared to July

01Aug01/08/2025

Is August Better for Retail Sales Than July in Australia? Here’s the Data!

It’s no surprise that winter is generally a tough season for shopping. There are no major public holidays like Christmas or Black Friday during July and August in Australia. Also, between June and August, most people tend to spend less, stay indoors, and hold off on buying things they consider non-essentials....

By Damjan SavicCompany News, Digital Marketing, PPC - Pay Per Click News, SEO News, Social Media MarketingSydney Businesses, Digital Marketing Company in Australia, Consumer Psychology, Marketing and Sales, digital marketing services

01Sep01/09/2025

Everything You Need to Know About Performance Max Campaigns

Performance Max is a campaign type inside Google Ads that automatically places your ads across all of Google’s networks. Instead of choosing just Search or Shopping, your ads can appear across all of Google’s channels, including YouTube, Gmail, Discover, Display, and even Google Maps when linked with location assets. Here’s how...

By Damjan SavicCompany News, SEO NewsPerformance Max Campaigns, Managing Google Ads Campaigns in Australia, Digital Marketing Agency in Sydney