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Resources and advice that my clients have found useful. Covering everything from website planning to social media.
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Why your links should never say “click here”

Posted on: 23rd January 2023 Last updated on: 23rd January 2023 Written by: orlalarkin
Making a few key changes to your link text will improve the search engine optimisation (SEO) and accessibility of your website.
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One simple step to increase video view time

Posted on: 12th December 2022 Last updated on: 23rd January 2023 Written by: orlalarkin
Whether it’s TikTok, Reels or longer form content on YouTube you need to make viewers stick around.
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Web design lingo: learn the terms professionals use so you can talk confidently with your designer

Posted on: 1st November 2022 Last updated on: 23rd January 2023 Written by: orlalarkin
What’s a CTA, what does parallax mean?
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.AU domain names are available, here’s why you should buy one…

Posted on: 24th March 2022 Last updated on: 14th April 2022 Written by: orlalarkin
Open to anyone with a verified connection to Australia.
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Belief is the new benefit

Why you should build your brand on beliefs not benefits or features

Posted on: 12th July 2020 Last updated on: 14th April 2022 Written by: orlalarkin
If you want to sell what you make online your customers need to believe in your product.
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My Favourite Tools for Working from Home

Posted on: 7th June 2020 Last updated on: 26th January 2023 Written by: orlalarkin
I’ve compiled a list of my favourite tools that help me work remotely and do what I do simply and efficiently.
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8 tips to prepare and manage your website through COVID-19 disruptions

8 tips to prepare and manage your website through COVID-19

Posted on: 15th April 2020 Last updated on: 4th July 2020 Written by: orlalarkin
Most businesses are experiencing disruptions, here’s some helpful tips that you can implement on your current website and from home.
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3 simple steps to plan your website navigation menu

3 simple steps to plan your website navigation menu

Posted on: 6th January 2020 Last updated on: 5th June 2020 Written by: orlalarkin
These simple steps will help you prep for the overall plan of your site if you’re starting from scratch or strategically rethinking your current one. ⁣⁣
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Essential creative business tools to bring order to chaos

Essential creative business tools to bring order to chaos

Posted on: 31st August 2019 Last updated on: 5th June 2020 Written by: orlalarkin
A of all the tools I use to run my business. Some of them you might know already and some may even seem obvious!
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3 ways to organise your Instagram feed

3 Ways to Organise your Instagram Feed

Posted on: 1st July 2019 Last updated on: 14th April 2022 Written by: orlalarkin
Advance planning is really the key to having a great looking feed and it’s also a great time saver.
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How to use alt tags and make your website images accessible

How to use alt tags to make your website images accessible

Posted on: 1st November 2018 Last updated on: 11th January 2023 Written by: orlalarkin
An alt tag main purpose is accessibility as it describes images to visitors who are unable to see them… they also help with SEO!
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Hiring a photographer for digital projects, what you need to know

Hiring a photographer for digital projects, what you need to know

Posted on: 27th July 2018 Last updated on: 5th June 2020 Written by: orlalarkin Comments: 0
Well done you’ve found a photographer that speaks to your brand’s personality, so what next?
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