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The Knowledge Vault

Practical insights for running your business online.

The Knowledge Vault is where you’ll find straightforward advice on websites, marketing, and strategy, written for real small business owners who want to understand what works (and skip what doesn’t).

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What is website hosting

If the word “hosting” makes your eyes glaze over, you’re not alone. This simple guide breaks down what website hosting actually is, why you need it, and how it fits into the bigger picture of building a website that works for your business.

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Returning home to The Island Creative

You might recognise the name The Island Creative. In 2022 I changed the name to Jeffrey Studios and kept building, learning and growing. It was a great chapter, but something never quite felt the same.

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By Her the Salon Fresh New Website

By Her the Salon New Website Client: By Her the Salon Location: Devonport, Tasmania Services: Website design, booking system integration, website training Platform: WordPress The…

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Good looks won’t save a website that can’t sell

The first website I ever built was, honestly, pretty ugly. At the time, I thought it was a masterpiece. It had all the right colours,…

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Sonia Skewes Website Refresh

A website redesign for trauma-informed therapist Sonia Skewes. With clear service structure, authentic storytelling and a streamlined booking path, this site reflects genuine care and professional depth while making connection easy.

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Creating your first content upgrade (and sharing the process)

I’ll be honest. I’ve never had a freebie or content upgrade on my site. I’ve helped clients create them for years but never managed to…

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Consistency in marketing (and why it’s so bloody hard)

I’m just going to say it: I struggle with consistency. There. It’s out. I know what we should be doing, batching content, planning ahead, scheduling…

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