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So, what else does an SSL Certificate do?
We all know what an SSL certificate is – it’s the standard required by financial institutions to guarantee secure online communication. It allows us to “shop with confidence”. When you see the yellow padlock symbol or green alert in your search bar, we can feel secure about entering our credit card details. But, did you […]
Where do your website images come from?
We have been aware of this for a while and recently one of our clients received this letter from Getty. The image in question wasn’t a featured or hero image, it was a small image used alongside page content. Be very careful when sourcing images on the internet. It’s better to own the photographic content […]
Christmas Period Hours and Support
Please note, SWiM Communications will be closed for the festive season from 23/12/2015 – 11/1/2016 Should you need assist during this period please email: [email protected] Our staff member on call will be in touch ASAP. In the event of urgent support please contact: Joshua Curci email: [email protected] SMS: 0402 264 959 For non urgent matters […]
7 Ways To Energise Your Website
1.Whendid you last add a “news” article? If your last blog entry or product update is over a month old, chances are your website may look out of date to a prospective client who visits it. Consider connecting your blog to social media like Twitter, Instagram or FaceBook for easy frequent updates. 2.Have you reviewed […]
A Quick Word About Domain Management
For over 10 years SWiM has partnered with Intaserve for management of our domain portfolio. It’s been a happy and reliable partnership. Earlier this year, Intaserve was acquired by a third party, VentraIP. Part of this process has seen our account migrated to VentraIP for retail matters and their wholesale partner Synergy, for Domain Reseller matters. […]
SWiM opens UK office
Yes, you read that correctly!
Featured Work – Group of 100
Group of 100 – Responsive Design & Development
Beware: Traffic Infringement Scam
There is currently an email campaign circulating throughout Australian and internationally that requests payment for a bogus AFP Traffic Infringement Notice. If you have received the email make sure you delete it immediately and report the details on the ACORN website. How do you protect yourself? Here are the golden rules for online safety, how […]
Report Cyber Crime
Cybercrime is an issue which affects many Australians. As Australia’s reliance on technology grows, the cost and incidence of cybercrime is expected to increase. Where can you report cyber crime? Visit the new Australian Government’s website – ACORN – Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network.
Welcome Jacob!
We welcome Jacob Leech to the SWiM Studio. “I love clean progressive design, great music, gadgets, Hugh Grant movies and the feeling after a good shave. I am allergic to physical labour, warm beer, bad music and people who are rude to waiters. I joined SWiM in April 2015 as a Digital Designer and Developer. […]
Have you noticed that your sites ranking has dropped on mobile search?
It’s now been over 3 months since Google implemented Mobilegeddon and we have definitely noticed the change. Google are sticking true to their word and we have seen a change in mobile search. Although we know that Responsive design is favoured, Google is still rewarding sites that have a separate mobile site, for now. We […]
Important! Major Google search change. If your website isn’t mobile friendly, it should be!
We’ve helped your business think BIG, now it’s time to think small! A huge shift in the world of internet search is coming and if you’re not prepared, it could affect your business significantly. As of April 21 2015, Google will implement a new search algorithm change that will penalize web sites, within its mobile […]
We are hiring: Digital Designer
We seek a bright, talented digital designer to join our team. Ideally this person will enjoy website design and development and will also work within related areas such as social media, Electronic Direct Mail (EDM) and print. You will have the opportunity to further your skills using HTML, CSS and JavaScript (JQuery). Experience in responsive […]
Our new office location as of Monday 23 Feb
Please note that from this Monday 23rd February, SWiM will be located at our new studio in North Melbourne and will be fully operational again as of Tuesday 24th February. Our new address is: SWiM Communications 134 Langford Street North Melbourne Vic 3051 For now you can still reach us on the current phone number […]
SWiM Christmas Closure
Please note that SWiM Communications will be closing for the holiday period on: Tuesday 23rd Dec 2013 – Monday 12th Jan 2015 Holiday Contact Info For email configuration or troubleshooting information, please visit our website. Or for video instructions, please visit our YouTube Channel. Strictly in case of extreme emergency or website outage enquiries: Please […]
Finishing Off 2014
We are the first .au domain reseller to be officially accredited by AUDA and issued with a reseller number, meaning that SWiM will now appear in the Whois domain results!
5 Tips For Your Business Over The Christmas Period
Communicate your Christmas/New Year hours to clients Back up or upgrade your IT Don’t forget to turn on email auto-responders and change your answer phone messages Remember office security – Homes aren’t the only places that get broken into over the Christmas period Start 2015 one step ahead and set you goals for the new […]
The Internet has a help button (2014 auIGF – Workshop 10)
The Internet has a help button was the topic of the night at the auIGF recently. Watch the workshop below:
Domain Renewals: Don’t get scammed!
If you have received any letters asking you to renew or purchase any domains, make sure you look out for signs of being scammed. Usually these will come from a generically named company that you would not know of, nor be addressed to a name of an actual person either. Take note of the similarities […]
Featured Work – Ganache Chocolate & Godek International
Ganache Chocolate (Online Store + Mobile Site) We have recently launched a new look website for Ganache Chocolate, a specialty chocolate shop in Melbourne. This website also includes a custom chocolate box selector where customers can fill up boxes with a selection of their favourite hand made chocolates. Ganache also have two Melbourne shops, South […]
MailChimp Experts
Did you know that we are one of only a few accredited Mailchimp experts in Melbourne? We are helping an increasing number of clients transition their database from traditional to digital communications. There’s an added bonus of using an Expert to set up your account – give us a call today!
Welcome to Jules & Chelsea
‘Hooray’ was heard from Mary & Alex as two more females have been recruited to the SWIM office. Jules is our resident accounts, hosting & domains guru. She’s in on Thursday and Friday mornings to answer your questions 🙂 Chelsea has joined the SWiM team as an Account Executive. She has a background in marketing […]
Gadgets that we love
‘Pencil – think with your hands‘ We’ve got ours on the way and we can’t wait to trial it. After checking out the video we bet you’ll want to order one as well, We’ll add a review to our next newsletter!
Is your current camera ready for adventure?
Here in the SWiM office travel and photography feature heavily in our favourite things to do. We stumbled across this Sony product, and we are in love. Digital binoculars that take 20 MP stills and record video in 2D or 3D! Check it out here! Not only is it compact in size it has full […]