Marketing notes from
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Plain-English guides on getting found, growing an audience and driving sales, from the people who do it in-house.

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Selling on Amazon Australia: a starter guide for brands

A starter guide to selling on Amazon Australia: account setup, Brand Registry, building a listing, getting found, reviews, the Buy Box, and the mistakes to avoid.

Sep 2026 · 5 min read
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Social media marketing vs paid ads: where should you start?

Organic social media and paid ads do different jobs. When to start with each, how they compound together, and a simple way to decide based on your budget, goal and timeline.

Sep 2026 · 3 min read
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How long does SEO take to work?

A realistic SEO timeline: what happens in the first three months, when rankings usually move, what speeds it up or slows it down, and what to measure early.

Sep 2026 · 4 min read
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What is AI search optimisation, and why it matters now

AI search optimisation explained: how ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Overviews choose sources, what is the same as SEO, what is different, and how to get your brand cited.

Sep 2026 · 4 min read
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How to choose a digital marketing agency: a checklist

A practical checklist for choosing a digital marketing agency: what to define first, the questions to ask, the red flags, and how to compare a shortlist fairly.

Sep 2026 · 4 min read
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How much does digital marketing cost in Melbourne?

What digital marketing actually costs in Melbourne in 2026: the fee ranges, the pricing models, what sits behind the number, and how to budget by stage of growth.

Sep 2026 · 5 min read

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