Google Business Profile in 2026: the changes that matter for local businesses
Google changed Business Profiles more in 2026 than in any recent year. Here's what's confirmed, what applies in Australia and what to do about each change.
Google changed Business Profiles more in 2026 than in any recent year. Here's what's confirmed, what applies in Australia and what to do about each change.
What a small business website really costs in Sydney in 2026, with real prices, the ongoing costs that rarely make the first quote, and how to compare quotes properly.
The Microsoft 365 security settings we check first for Australian small businesses: MFA for everyone, security defaults, separate admin accounts, email protection, device management and backup.
Every IT provider says it follows the Essential Eight. Here's what that should look like in your managed IT services, which maturity level to aim for, and what ASD's move to the new Essentials series means in 2026.
A practical, budget-conscious plan for getting more enquiries online, in the order that makes the biggest difference.
AI Overviews, AI Mode and zero-click searches have changed the game. What's different, what still works, and how small businesses should adapt.
What the llms.txt file is, what Google has said about it, how AI agents use it, and whether it's worth adding to your website.
What Answer Engine Optimisation and Generative Engine Optimisation mean, why they matter now, and the practical steps that get your business recommended by AI.
Faster help, people who can turn up on site, and security know-how aligned to Australian standards. Why local managed IT makes a difference.
What managed IT support really costs in Australia in 2026: typical per-user prices, what should be included, the extras that sit outside the monthly fee and how to compare quotes.