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24.01.2022 Throw back to this custom designed website for Pampurred Pets Cattery & Kennels, where we got to combine our love of website design and our love of dogs! A whole website overhaul was done, keeping the cliental in mind we focused on creating a user friendly site where people could easily book in their animals and find information about the facility in minimal time. We integrated a booking system within the site - this allows customers to book online and helps save our client valuable hours that would have been spent taking bookings on the phone.

22.01.2022 Social media is a vital part of marketing for small businesses, but that doesnt mean you always have the time or the means to maintain a presence on the right social media platforms. We get it, running a business and trying to post consistently to social media is hard! But just because you havent had the time doesnt mean its too late. There are many advantages to using social media for your business. It opens your business up to a global audience, it allows you to commu...nicate and engage with your customers on a whole new level, it helps you grow your audience and push traffic to your website. If youre finding you dont have the time or cant quite get the creative juices flowing to create posts, weve got you covered. We offer a range of social media packages for businesses just getting started through to established businesses l. Have a chat to us today to see how we can help you skyrocket your social media accounts! #socialmedia #smallbusiness #businesstips #socialmediamarketing #socialmediatips #socialmediahacks

21.01.2022 Latest design project, business cards for jdconstructions. We love helping business take the first steps to getting their businesses launched Whether its brand and identity, web design or marketing were here to help! Got a business that you need help to bring to life? Lets chat Give us a call or email us today.... #brand #branding #identitydesign #businesscarddesign #construction

21.01.2022 Want to know how to improve your SEO without breaking the bank? Read our latest blog to find out our top 4 tips to increasing SEO. Read the blog here https://www.northwoodstudio.com.au/blog #SEO #seotips #seotricks #searchengineoptimization #webdesign #creativestudio

21.01.2022 Did you know that people respond 6000 times faster to a visual than we do to text?! It’s no coincidence that we’re seeing an increase in image use across websites. But all those images add up in weight, and the heavier your website is the longer it takes to load.the longer it takes to load the more chance that your users will exit your website.... When using images or videos on your website it is essential optimise your images before uploading them to your site to help minimise the weight of your site to help optimise your page load time. Ideally you want to reduce the size of your images without compromising the quality. The best way to do this is in photoshop where you can have maximum control over how you compress the image. If you are not familiar with photoshop we’ve also compiled a list of helpful plugins that will do the job for you. Swipe to see the complete list WordPress Imagify Smush EWWW Image Optimizer TinyPNG ShortPixel Shopify Crush pics image optimizer SEO image optimiser - SEO by Booster Apps Image Optimizer by Loyaltyharbour Minifier by Vertex lv #seo #imageoptimising #website #websitedesign #websitedevelopment #websiteoptimisation

20.01.2022 Throwback to this beautiful eCommerce website we created for Honey Bones. Honey Bones create eco-conscious swimwear x intimates that you can swim, sleep and play in. #webdesign #eCommerce #swimwear

19.01.2022 Whats better than a four day week? A four day week and getting to hang out with our favorite work buddy while we work #digitaldesign #designagency #creativestudio #officedog

18.01.2022 Trying to come up with content to share on your social media platforms? Keep these three things in mind; Educate, Engage and Entertain. Educate. Your audience follows your account because theyre interested in your product/service. Try to post content that teaches them something about what you do or answers a question they may have. Educating your audience is a great way to share your expertise and create a conversation with your audience.... Engage. The exact purpose of social media is to be social and engage online. Engaging with your audience helps to grow a community around your brand. Responding to peoples comments lets them know theres a real person behind the screen that they can make a human connection with. People do business with people that they know, like, and trust. Humanising your brand not only builds connections, but it can also have a real impact on sales. Entertain. Entertainment is a big reason of why people end up scrolling on social media. Try and get creative to come up with entertaining posts that are relative to your business. Look for opportunities to have fun with your audience but make sure the content is relevant to your business.

18.01.2022 Thinking about getting a website built? Make sure you check the following with your web designer/developer to avoid getting a shock when you receive your invoice! Hosting This is an ongoing fee you pay to keep your website online. Some designers include an annual fee payment, others dont. Without hosting your website cannot be accessed online. Make sure you check whether your designer will cover this fee or whether they expect you to pay it. ... Content (professional photography, paid images) Your website designer will design the way your site looks but will they supply content? Youll probably start by briefing them on your business and what you want from your website, its a good idea to find out whether they provide content for your site as well. Prices can start to add up pretty quickly if you unknowingly have to hire copywriters and professional photography or purchase images for your site. Plugins and add on If your business requires people to book an appointment online (a restaurant, gym, hotel, etc) you will want to implement a booking tool on your website. Plugins and addons like this generally come at an extra price as they require additional time to set up. If an addon will be an essential part of your site make sure youre clear with your web designer about what it will cost before development starts. Education When a website is being designed many people get caught up in the look and forget about the function. You will regularly have to update content and images to stay relevant online, so knowing how to use your site properly is vital. Make sure youre clear with your web designer before you sign a contract, about what level of education you will need and if they are able to provide it within their package or if it will be an additional cost. Support Imagine using your site as per normal and then suddenly something goes wrong. You go back to your web designer for help and they tell you, support is an additional fee. Theyve got you backed into a corner. Support is normally included or offered as a discounted extra when you sign up, so if youre not confident using your site, opt for the support package! #webdesign #websitedesign #webdesigner #webdesigners #webdevelopment #websitedevelopment #webdev #freelance #digitaldesign #designagency #creativestudio #userexperience #userinterface #uidesign #uxdesign #designinspiration #ecommerce #womenwhocode #womeninbusiness #webtips #webhacks

18.01.2022 Sneak peak at our website design concept for outdoor adventurers #webdesign #creativestudio #adventureawaits #reef #uxdesign

17.01.2022 Kind words from our clients #webdesign #webdev #testimonial #clientfewdback

17.01.2022 Its here! My free guide to building your online audience. You can download it below. With businesses and customers alike looking to online platforms to cater for their needs, now is the time to be building an online audience for your business. This ebook gives you a rundown on how to start building up your audience (and your sales). Inside youll find:... Valuable statistics around social media platforms What people are looking to social media for What you should be posting to your audience Tips for online growth Dont miss out on this great business opportunity, sign up now to access it and start building your online audience. Download it here https://www.northwoodstudio.com.au/build-your-audience/ #webdesign #smallbusiness #socialmedia #socialmediatips #socialmediahacks #socialmediaresources #businessresource #ebook #freeresurces

17.01.2022 People purchase emotionally and then justify the purchase rationally. There are thousands of products similar to what your selling. Why do we choose one brand over another? Because we love the way that that particular brand makes us feel! It goes beyond your product. Take clothing for example, it all has the same function, but why did you purchase the brand of clothes your wearing right now? People want to buy an item for more than just its function, they buy to be a part of ...something bigger, a part of the brand. They want to feel what the brand is selling, whether that be safe, rebellious, cool, smart, proactive, healthy, conscious... Look around, at the items on your desk for example, why did you purchase a particular brand of computer? When its time for an update will you try another brand or stay loyal to the same brand? The value of a brand lies not in the product that theyre selling but in the emotions that theyre selling. #ecommerce #sellonline #brand #branding #brandandidentity #quote #designquote #sethgodin

16.01.2022 Dreaming of a holiday? we are too. For now were escaping via the beautiful Instagram feed weve been creating for Palm Cove. #holiday #palm #palmtree #socialmedia #socialmediadesign #webdesign

15.01.2022 Struggling to set up social media for your business accounts? This ones for you. Our new blog is now on the site it includes all of the essential assets that you will need to prep before starting an account as well as some handy tips on each platform. Read it here https://www.northwoodstudio.com.au/setting-up-social-media/ #socialmedia #socialmediatips #socialmediahacks #smallbusiness #businessowner #webdesign #agency #creativeagency #advertisingagency

15.01.2022 Setting up social media accounts for your business? Here are our top tips! 1. Set up business pages, not personal pages. Dont mix business with personal life. Keep your personal social media pages separate from your business pages. It looks more professional, you can increase brand awareness and access extra features through business pages. 2. Pick platforms that work for your business. There are a range of great platforms out there, but if youre trying to manage 5 differen...t platforms and adjust content accordingly for each one, its just not going to work. Quality over quantity is the case here. Think about your audience and what platforms they spend their time on and then pick 1 or 2 platforms to manage from there. 3. Share relevant, helpful content. If you want to build a community around your brand, you need to be releasing high-quality content that your audience can relate to and engage with. Ask yourself what are your customers problems and goals. Your content that you share should be helping your customer solve their problems and achieve their goals. 4. Create a content calendar. One of the keys to growing your followers is to post consistently (but remember tip 3 - Valuable content only no spam!). Take one day out of your month to plan out the content you will post for the month and when you will post it. Check your insights to see what time your audience engages with you best and post around this schedule. Having a plan for the month will save you a lot of time in the long run. 5. Make it visual. Where possible add imagery to posts. Attention spans are short so you have to catch peoples attention quickly, imagery is a good way to do it. Its also a good way to show off products/services and personalise your business. Try curating a feed that reflects your branding guidelines and your business values. 6. Delegate. Cant find the time to create and curate your space on social media. Let us do the hard stuff for you. We can create customised posts to reflect your branding and get your feed looking professional. Contact us today to find out how we can help you. #socialmedia #socialmediatips #businesstips #webdesign #webdev

12.01.2022 Have you found your business increasingly relying on customers purchasing online with the latest changes around COVID-19? We understand that everyone is going through dramatic changes to lifestyle and business, you may have rarely even looked at your website before, and now you find yourself having to do all your business online. Weve put together some tips for businesses to increase their web presence. The more you can create relevant materials for your audience and engage... with them, the more likely customers will buy from you. If youre WFH, on leave or finding that in store sales have dropped, run through this check list and start implementing! Dont be scared, just start. You never know, you may find a whole new customer base you had never even thought of! If youre struggling with the change from in store to online feel free to message us or give us a call were here to help and support you in anyway possible. #businesstips #webdesign #supportlocal #shoponline #smallbusinesstips

12.01.2022 Trying to come up with content to share on your social media platforms? Keep these three things in mind; Educate, Engage and Entertain. Educate. Your audience follows your account because theyre interested in your product/service. Try to post content that teaches them something about what you do or answers a question they may have. Educating your audience is a great way to share your expertise and create a conversation with your audience. Engage. The exact purpose of social... media is to be social and engage online. Engaging with your audience helps to grow a community around your brand. Responding to peoples comments lets them know theres a real person behind the screen that they can make a human connection with. People do business with people that they know, like, and trust. Humanising your brand not only builds connections, but it can also have a real impact on sales. Entertain. Entertainment is a big reason why people end up scrolling on social media. Try and get creative to come up with entertaining posts that are relative to your business. Look for opportunities to have fun with your audience but make sure the content is relevant to your business. #socialmedia #socialmediatips #socialmediahacks #website #webdesign #smallbusiness

10.01.2022 You may be finding yourself working from home now due to COVID-19. If youre new to the whole WFH situation it can be hard to find motivation. Weve put together some tips to help you get out of bed, put on some pants (pajama pants dont count!) and get through the day.... 1. Get up at the same time each day. The first step to working from home is try and keep a somewhat normal work routine. Getting up at the same time each day ensures you keep this routine. Try to finish work at around the same time you finish on a normal work day as well. The time you save on traveling to and from the office? Well thats just bonus you time. 2. Get dressed. As simple as it sounds getting dressed for the day can help you set your frame of mind for the day. If you hang out in pajamas all day your hardly going to feel like working. Getting dressed is a simple way to signal to your brain that youre getting ready for a day of work...not a day in front of Netflix. 3. Create a workspace. Try to create a place to work that is similar to your work environment when your in office. If you normally work at a desk, clear your desk or bench and work from there. Try to separate the areas where you relax and where you work. If possible dont work from somewhere you would normally relax ie. your bed, the couch, so that your brain doesnt start associating where you relax with where you sleep and vice versa. 4.Remove distractions Do your work solely on a computer or laptop, no scrolling social media! Stick to your phone solely for phone calls and messaging while you work, scrolling is to be done in your own spare time. 5. Structure your day. Plan out your jobs for the day and by what time you need to have them complete. Reward yourself with a small break when you complete a task. Remember to take your normal lunch break, and get away from your screen and your desk. #workfromhome #wfh #webdesign #webdevelopment #businesstips

08.01.2022 Your company logo is one of the most important elements of your brand. Its the first thing customers see and often a big influence as to whether they will select your company to work with or not. Its critical that your logo represents your business correctly; your services, your ethics, and what you stand for as a business. As your company evolves so too should your logo. Over the years logos become outdated - and your customers can spot it. A clean, professional logo help...s your business stand out in a competitive crowd. A redesign doesnt have to be a big scary thing for you to take on, it may be as subtle as some colour updates or a change of font. So if its been a few years since youve looked at your branding, maybe now is the perfect time to do it. Get in touch with us today to see if we can help you out. Were looking at you businesses with bubble text, italics, lime green, and Microsoft Word fonts in your logos! #branding #brand #identity #brandandidentity #smallbusiness #business #logo

08.01.2022 Hashtags are making a comeback! Facebook is starting to push the use of hashtags in order to increase organic reach. First launched on Facebook in 2013 hashtags never really seemed to take off and didn’t seem to make much of an impact on users posts.... A hashtag is a keyword or phrase preceded by a # sign. Hashtags help people who are interested in that tag to find your content and your brand. How to use a # - Less is more with hashtags. #don’t #do #this. Use 3 - 4 hashtags that are relevant to your post - Keep it detailed and specific to increase your chances of getting found - Change up your hashtags for each post - Don’t include spaces or special characters in your hashtags - Get ideas for hashtags by typing a hashtag in the search bar and see what comes up (eg. type #marketing in the search bar and related marketing hashtags will come up that you can use #marketingtips #marketingmanager #socialmediamarketing) - Make a hashtag around your brand name and encourage customers to use it - Go back through your old Facebook posts and add in relevant hashtags to help increase your organic reach #happyhashtagging

08.01.2022 Did you know that people respond 6000 times faster to a visual than we do to text?! Its no coincidence that were seeing an increase in image use across websites. But all those images add up in weight, and the heavier your website is the longer it takes to load.the longer it takes to load the more chance that your users will exit your website.... When using images or videos on your website it is essential optimise your images before uploading them to your site to help minimise the weight of your site to help optimise your page load time. Ideally you want to reduce the size of your images without compromising the quality. The best way to do this is in photoshop where you can have maximum control over how you compress the image. If you are not familiar with photoshop weve also compiled a list of helpful plugins that will do the job for you. Swipe to see the complete list WordPress Imagify Smush EWWW Image Optimizer TinyPNG ShortPixel Shopify Crush pics image optimizer SEO image optimiser - SEO by Booster Apps Image Optimizer by Loyaltyharbour Minifier by Vertex lv #seo #imageoptimising #website #websitedesign #websitedevelopment #websiteoptimisation

06.01.2022 Logo concept for a holiday resort, Palm Cove. Obsessed with the current Serif typography trend that we have seen in 2020, so excited I could finally apply it to one of my own projects! Interested in bringing your brand to life? Lets chat ... #logodesign #resort #holiday #travel #handdrawn #handdrawnlogo

06.01.2022 Our thoughts are with everyone in this difficult time. Whether its health, lifestyle or business we are all feeling the effects of COVID-19. Remember you are not alone, we are in this together. Please stay safe, continue supporting small businesses and support each other. Be kind, be generous, be calm. ... #smallbusiness #support #supportsmallbusiness #bekind

06.01.2022 You asked and we listened. Here it is, the essential guide to setting up business accounts on social media. If youre preparing to set up any social media accounts for your business, read this blog first! It includes all of the essential assets that you will need to prep before starting an account as well as some handy tips on each platform. https://northwoodstudio.com.au/blog Read it now ... #webdesign #webdevelopment #socialmedia #socialmediatips #socialmediahacks #blog #socialmediasetup #smallbusiness

06.01.2022 With a lot of businesses currently unable to work as normal, now is proving the perfect time to reflect on your business and consider moving online. More than 86% of Australian consumers search for products and services online, so if your business is not online its missing out on a lot of potential clients. It can be a big step moving online but it also comes with some big advantages. Your competition is there.... The first place people go when looking for a service or product is online. People expect you to have a website and a social media presence, if they cant find you online they may question whether your business is legitimate and opt for another business that is online. Reach an audience on a global level Social media opens up a whole new audience without limitations to your business. There are more than 3 billion people that use social media every month. Thats a huge amount of potential clients - if youre business is not online, how are they supposed to find out about it? Make your business accessible to customers When your business is online, its accessible 24/7. You can set up automated responses or FAQs, so that your customers are able to get answers they need, even when youre not online. Alleviating any concerns that customers may have increases the chances of a sale. Hone in on your audience and gather valuable insights Gain valuable insights into who your audience is with insights. Insights give you detailed information about your customer demographics and content that they engage most with. When used correctly this information provides a very powerful marketing tool. Build trust Customers dont purchase from a site without doing their research. They need to build up a trusted relationship with your business before they complete a purchase. Brand trust can be built through positives reviews and testimonials, also through how you engage with your customers. Moving your brand online is a great way to start reaching more people and understanding more about your customers. With so much to gain from moving online whats stopping you? Call or message us today to find out about moving your business online. #online #webdesign #website #smallbusiness #business #supportsmall #localbusiness #ecommerce

05.01.2022 Had so much fun working on this beautiful eCommerce website for @honeybones_au Honey Bones create eco-conscious swimwear x intimates that you can swim, sleep and play in. Perfect for all your summer adventures! #northwoodstudio #northwooddesign #websitedesign #webdesign #ecommerce #uxdesign #websitedevelopment #web #design #swimtimates #intimates #swimwear #ethicalfashion

05.01.2022 Happy Easter from the team at Northwood Studio! #happyeaster #easter #terrazzo #terrazzodesign #webdesign #smallbusiness

04.01.2022 Now more than ever people are beginning to realise the importance of an online presence. With Victoria back in lockdown plenty of businesses are finding themselves closing doors on their businesses once again. The main question our clients have been asking is How will our customers find us online? Weve created these tips to help anyone who is struggling with the move online. If youre struggling with the change from in store to online feel free to message us or give us a ...call, were here to help and support you in anyway possible. Swipe right to check out our top tips 1. Create business profiles on social media Business pages authenticate your business, help to increase brand awareness and give you access to some powerful features that you cant access through personal accounts. 2. Start posting and engaging on social media Share content that helps your customers solve their problems and achieve their goals 3. Create a website 97% of consumers go online to find and research businesses. If you dont have an online presence youre missing out on a lot of potential customers. 4. Update your SEO SEO helps to get you found online. You can bet all your competitors are constantly updating their SEO so if you youre not updating yours, youre going to be left behind. 5. Keep website content up to date When people visit your site to they expect to see current information. If your information is out dated visitors will be quick to lose trust and stop visiting your website for information. #supportsmallbusiness #website #webdesign #socialmedia #socialmediastrategy #socialmediatips

03.01.2022 Page speed or page load time, refers to the amount of time it takes for pages on your website to load. While a couple of seconds may not seem like a lot to you, for a user it could be the difference between making a purchase on your site or getting impatient with waiting for the page to load and exiting the site. The main things that affect page speed: Images... Videos Messy code Server/hosting Plugins You can test your page load speed time using Googles Page Speed Insight Tool https://developers.google.com/speed/pagespeed/insights/ #websites #webservices #websditedevelopment #pagespeed #seo #rankings #google #seotips

02.01.2022 Make sure your website SEO ticks all these boxes before launching! Before you start sending traffic to your website you need to make sure your website is ready for it. You can have all the traffic in the world landing on your website but if your site is a mess, with glitches and slow loading pages, that traffic is going to take one look and leave straight away. A site audit helps you to find any technical errors on your website - before your customers find them for you.... Well be reviewing each checkpoint in details in the next few weeks so stay tuned for more info. Responsive design Optimised images Relevant meta tags Optimised page load speed time Remove duplicate URLs Optimised 404 page #seo #launchchecklist #seochecklist #prelaunch #seotips #searchengineoptimisation

02.01.2022 Looking to launch a product online? Now is the time! With everyone in lockdown due to Covid-19 people are spending more time than ever online. Ecommerce growth is predicted to surge in two predominant waves due to Corona Virus. Founder of Shopify, Michel Lemieux posted that Shopify is handling Black Friday level traffic every single day now! The most important thing to do before you start manufacturing a product is to validate it. Validating your products helps determine tha...t there is a demand for it in the market. Here are some things you can do to validate your product idea: 1. Research existing demand 2. Conduct competitor research 3. Browse whats trending online 4. Identify a need 5. Crowdsource #ecommerce #webdesign #webdev #smallbusiness #shopify #shopifystore #shopifysetup

01.01.2022 UX design for online shopping app "Basket". Basket aims to provide a tool that takes the hassle out of grocery shopping. With Basket, the user can view products, add them to their shopping cart and purchase all within minutes and from the comfort of their home or on the go. The user can then track the progress of their order and even watch the order leave the store and get delivered to their house through GPS tracking.

01.01.2022 Getting your business up and running on social media can be hard. Follow these tips to get your socials running smoothly #social #business #smallbusiness #smallbusinesstips #webdesign #creativeagency