With (hopefully) the worst of COVID-19 behind us, and work beginning on rebuilding the economy and returning to some sort or normalcy, I thought it a good time to reflect on some ‘teachable moments’ and what I might do differently…
How do I setup scheduled subscriptions in Stripe?
Stripe is a great way to collect payments online. It’s easy to use, looks good and integrates well with your existing website. It also allows you to setup recurring payments (subscriptions). However, if you want to schedule a subscription (e.g….
The biggest unseen problem for small business owners
I worked for a software company that developed small business accounting software for many years and there was one thing that was common across just about every small business we dealt with. Most didn’t even realise it was a problem….
WooCommerce vs Shopify – Which is best for E-Commerce?
If you’re considering selling online then you’ve most likely heard about the (well-advertised) Shopify e-commerce solution. But, it’s quite possible you’ve never heard of WooCommerce, a free e-commerce extension for existing (WordPress) websites.* While they’re both e-commerce solutions, they differ…
7 Tips on Choosing a Good Domain Name
The domain (or website name) name is the address people type into their browser to visit your website (e.g. www.pogostick.co.nz). Your domain name doesn’t have to match your business name either. Obviously, if you have a well-known business name, such…
Is cheap a good business strategy?
Cutting costs might seem like a simple and direct way to gain market share and beat the competition. Especially if there’s a downturn in the economy, customers may become even more price sensitive, pushing them to find low-cost providers and…
WooCommerce sales reporting in Google Analytics – The easy way! (updated for GA4)
It’s good reporting on visitors that converted into sales on your e-commerce website, but it’s even better when you can report on the dollar value of your conversions. This is the easiest method (no plugin and minimal code) to extract…
Who has the cheapest domain names in NZ?
Everyone likes to know they’re getting a good deal and with a website domain name there is absolutely no reason to pay a cent more than you have to – you’re not getting anything extra by paying more. According to…
How do I transfer my domain name?
Transferring your domain name to a different registrar is free, takes about 10 minutes and can save you a lot of money. So, if you’ve found a cheaper domain registrar (like us!) then follow these simple steps to start saving…
Christchurch Web Design – Best Price, Fastest Service
Business owners in Christchurch have a lot of web designers to choose from, including us with what we believe is the cheapest and quickest web design service in Christchurch. With a fully customised business website delivered in around five working…