by Webics | Dec 5, 2018 | Google My Business, Google Reviews, SEO
A 2018 local search ranking factors study from BrightLocal has revealed what we have long suspected. Google reviews are important to local SEO rankings. Not just the number of the reviews, but whether the reviews are positive or negative. In other words, the more... read more
by Webics | Nov 7, 2018 | Website Security
Consider this: Approximately 78.9% of websites run on PHP. PHP version 5 is used by 61.8% of these websites. As of December 31 2018, all security support for the PHP version 5 will end. What does this mean? “This means that starting with next year, around 62 percent... read more
by Webics | Oct 9, 2018 | E-Commerce
Ecommerce in Australia is growing rapidly. Consider these statistics from the 2018 eCommerce Industry Paper: In 2015, less than 10% of Australians used a smartphone to make an online purchase. By 2017, one in five purchases were made from an online device. At the... read more
by Webics | Sep 19, 2018 | News
Are you a small business with headquarters in Queensland? Do you have fewer than 20 employees? Do you have an Australian Business Number (ABN) as well as being registered for GST? Was your turnover $2 million or less last financial year? If you have answered yes to... read more
by Webics | Aug 15, 2018 | Marketing, Social Media
A social media presence should be a part of every business’s marketing strategy. However, getting the most out of a social media campaign isn’t easy, especially in the ever-changing social network landscape. To help you use social media to your business’s advantage,... read more
by Webics | Jul 4, 2018 | SEO
While SEO techniques are always expanding and evolving in line with Google’s updates, the basic principles for SEO success remain the same. This is especially true if you are a small business looking to dominate the local search results. But where does SEO start and... read more
by Webics | Jun 1, 2018 | SEO
How many pages should a website have for SEO? Whether you are building your first website or considering a redesign, this is a question you will undoubtedly ask yourself, or your local web design agency. Are more pages better for SEO? How many pages is too many?... read more
by Webics | May 1, 2018 | News, Website Security
According to Google: “A secure web is here to stay.” Starting in July 2018, Google Chrome will mark all HTTP websites as ‘not secure’. What does that mean for your website? If your website doesn’t secure a SSL certificate within the next two months,... read more
by Webics | Apr 11, 2018 | Web Design & Development
At Webics, this is a question we are asked all the time. And we can relate. We live in the age of now. People are busier than ever and when they decide they want something they want it now (preferably yesterday). Christopher Muther published an insightful article in... read more
by Webics | Mar 13, 2018 | Communication, Social Media
Most of use Facebook Messenger to chat with friends and family. It’s free, it’s fast, and it’s global. Users can easily share messages, photos, files, links and GIFs to individuals or groups. In fact, group conversations are one of Messenger’s most popular features.... read more
