I am a numbers person, and I thought 2020 was going to be a great year. 2 is my favourite number and I love symmetry. The year however hasn’t been as expected…fires, smoke that circled the globe, our beautiful cat passed away and now COVID-19. I decided to document my feelings as a way of processing everything that is happening around me. Use the comments section on each post to add your opinion and stories.
Stay well, Shelley x
Internet Explorer is about to die. Yes, that sounds drastic but in reality from the 15th June 2022 anyone who tries to go to Internet Explorer will be redirected to Microsoft Edge. Internet Explorer was launched by Microsoft in 1995. It was the most popular...
Who else gets hungry when they see that annoying message when asked if you want to accept or reject cookies? What does that message even mean? Cookies are small text files (not sure why they can't be called something non-food related) which are sent from the...
This one is easy. Wordpress! Of all the websites in the world, more than 40% are built using Wordpress. The other 50+ percent includes all the big names such as Wix, Shopify, Squarespace, Joomla etc as well as a multitude of lesser name platforms. Why is...
It seriously was not that long ago when mobile phones were simply just phones. According to statista.com accounts for approximately half of web traffic worldwide. So, obviously it is important to make sure your website is responsive. That means resizing depending on whether the site...
A website conversion is any action that you want your customers to take. For websites that are B2B you may measure your website conversions on them filling in a contact form. Where as eCommerce sites would be not only adding products to the shopping cart, but...
Step One. The first step is realising that a website is an investment rather than an expense. Seriously, a wonderful website can help you build your business. Yes, it might be tough outlaying money especially if you are a start up with a limited budget. But...
I don't own this - saw it on Facebook and thought it was worth sharing. THE UNFORTUNATE TRUTH OF OWNING AND RUNNING A BUSINESS Running a business is really hard. What they don’t tell you is that it can cause severe stress and anxiety, and drains you mentally...
Does your Widget area look different to how it used to and you like the old format? If so, this is plugin that you will need to install. Classic Widget Plugin As always, you need to ensure you backup your site before doing any updates. Sometimes plugins...
No, websites are not about to become old news. They are more important than ever. However, the .com in domain names is about to be ancient history. After more than 20 years of using .com.au domain names, they are about to be changed. This is what we...
Are you one of those people who perform well under pressure? Or do you prefer to be more organised? Either way, having the option to schedule blog posts and social media posts can be your best friend. We all have those times where we are simply...
Starting a business is a big deal. Sometimes the fear of failure is just too much. And talking to a client recently I was so surprised to hear them say that they are waiting for people to realise that they are a fraud. Of course they...
Creating Videos for your business does not have to feel overwhelming. I would highly recommend that if you are going to do a video for your website or marketing that you should engage a professional company. They have all the right equipment for a start,...
I realise it is six months since my last post, but it hasn't been that long since I was here. I have started to write a post a few times, but didn't know where to start. I have now reflected on the purpose of this...
Bringing in 2021 with the traditional phrase of "Happy New Year" didn't work this time around. Here we were thinking that something magical was going to happen on December 31st 2020 at 11.59pm. But we were all wrong. It was just another day. The pesky...
Forrest Gump's mama was right...
It has been a while since my last post, and that is because I have been busy juggling everything. Being a parent at the moment is bloody hard. So is being a business owner. And yet, I love both. It is the balancing act that...
Finally, a little light shines through. After having 6 weeks of Level 3 restrictions Victoria finally has some changes...
We are well into the thick of this hideous pandemic, and are trying to settle into some sort of routine. Remote learning has been tough for my 3 teenage children - yes, we had another milestone birthday when my baby turned 13. Even though there...
Well, that was a tough week. I have worked from home for over 16 years, so am quite adapt at working with distractions and motivating myself. It helps when I really love my job, as it doesn't often feel like work. However, this week was different. Online...
That's a pretty dark image, isn't it? Unfortunately it reflects how I am feeling at the moment. Stage 3 restrictions are in place and staying home is now enforceable. My excuse for laying low and watching Netflix is totally reasonable. However now that I have binge watched the latest...
We are currently on Stage 3 lock down for Covid-19 in Victoria which means there are only a few reasons we can go outside: to shop for food and other necessary goods and services To access medical services or provide caregiving. For example, this includes...
Along with every other event, April Fools Day is cancelled this year. Google announced that they would not be promoting any April Fools Day gags this year as it was insensitive. To be honest, I think it is because no one knows what to believe at...
Each day brings new rules and guidelines. The one thing that I thought wouldn't change is the opportunity to exercise. Last night it was announced that tennis courts and club rooms are now also subject to closure. I totally understand shutting down gyms and swimming pools...
Video conference calls have been around for a very long time...
A famous quote from the popular TV series in the 1950's called Dragnet was "Just the facts, ma'am". I am going to use this going forward. My news feed is depressing and I am no longer sure what is true or hypothetical or just a blatant lie. Normally...
Today is Monday and the start of a new week. This is officially week 9 of Term 1 for my children. The school announced that they would be finishing last Friday. Today is the day where the teachers learn how to teach our children remotely...
My working week consists of me working on my computer for pretty much 90% of each work day. I thank my Year 8 business studies teacher for teaching me how to touch type. I also know all of the keyboard short cuts, with one of...
How do you do social distancing when we want to be social? Last night at the supermarket, I ran into a friend. We were having a lovely chat at the end of the isle until we heard a 'humph' from a fellow shopper. Her bags...
I bloody love Aussies. If there was a rating for humour, our country would be top of the charts. Here are some great examples of how we try to see the funny side even in shit circumstances. Keep being funny please guys. Tom Hanks doesn't know...
What do you mean they are going to shut down the fresh food and vegetable market? Surely not. This was heard straight from someone who owns a fresh food shop and when I heard it, I had to ask her again if she was serious. I...
This is the hardest post to write as it is about our personal journey. My daughter Eliza is, or should I say was, the coxswain for the Geelong College 1st Girls rowing VIII. These girls train six days a week for 6 months, and put...
These first few blog posts are going to be pretty condensed. I didn't realise how quickly things would escalate, so I will try to compact details as much as I can recall. It was only less than a week ago that life seemed pretty normal. There...
Thought I would start a blog to document my own person experience of history in the making. In early February I watched a program on the ABC which was reporting on the Corona Virus in Wuhan Province, China. I remember the panic in Tim McLean's voice...