.com or .com.au? What Australian small businesses need to know before buying a domain
.com or .com.au? Most business owners pick based on gut feel — and get the compliance risk, the cost, and the SEO myth all wrong. Here's what auDA's new 2026 renewal rules actually require, what each extension really costs, and why owning both (done properly) protects your name without splitting your search rankings.
The Difference Between a Logo and a Brand — And Why "That'll Do" Is Costing Your Business
AI tools have made it easier than ever to build a logo in twenty minutes. But a logo is not a brand, and the "that'll do" attitude is costing businesses more than they realise. Here's what branding actually means, why it matters, and what happens when you get it right.
The $0 Website Pitch — & What It Can Really Cost You.
AI-built websites can look finished in a few hours, but the real risks sit beneath the surface. Here’s what to check before you pay, including ownership, enquiries, local search and ongoing fees.
What Gets Passed On — Ian Caithness, Les Mason & the Lineage of Oh Boy Agency
Some things get passed down by accident. Others on purpose. The story of how Ian Caithness, Les Mason, and my mother Robyn Sweaney made the kind of work I now spend my own working life trying to make.

