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New magazine for Broken Hill

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 04:25:27 GMT

BMD takes on the production of a new Outback magazine for the Broken Hill region.

BMD has just completed the December issue of a new magazine - RASP & STURT.

The publication's first/launch issue was published in a newspaper format. Having taken on board the feedback and demand in response to the successful launch, the RASP & STURT publisher opted to produce the magazine as an A4 sized publication going forward and engaged BMD to design and produce it.

Whilst an online version and subscription is on the cards, for now, you will just have to get up there and grab a printed copy from the local news outlets, if you want a copy.

INNOVATIA - New mega online interactive book created for the web.

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:55:17 GMT

A new concept for online interactive publishing developed and designed for One Mandate Publishing's latest book on Innovation - INNOVATIA

This new publication designed and developed by Burkill Media Design will Incorporate a website and also a limited edition print book. Stage one is a mammoth 650+ page hosted flipping book - https://online.flippingbook.com/view/835428525/

This concept might be of interest to our publisher and marketer clients, by all means contact Craig for details.

Pacific publications read all over the World

Sat, 08 Apr 2023 01:05:38 GMT

Books designed by Burkill Media Design for specialist publisher Twinnies Publications making their mark.

HRH Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka Tuku’aho gifting her book titled: The Essence of the Tongan Woman and Man: Duties and Responsibilities to the British High Commissioner in Tonga, H.E. Lucy Joyce OBE.

Twinnies books are being circulated throughout the region including HRH Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka Tuku’aho's book: KO E NGAFA ‘O E FEFINE PEA MO E TANGATA TONGÁ. The Essence of the Tongan Woman and Man: Duties and Responsibilities . Some of the other recent titles include:

‘DANCING SHADOWS’. Written by: Hon. Frederica Lupe’uluiva Fatafehi Lapaha Tuita.
KO E NGAAHI ‘OTUA TU’UFONUA ‘O TONGA: The Indigenous Gods of Tonga.
‘OKU FU’U FIEMA’U ‘E POTE KE KE ‘ILO: POTE NEEDS YOU TO KNOW.
KO E TALA 'O E KAVA: TALE OF THE KAVA

Check out all of the books https://www.twinniesbooksandgoods.com

Royal Equestrian e-commerce website

craig@burkill.com.au (Craig Burkill) — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 22:33:28 GMT

Our most recent client for an e-commerce site (including all product photography) is equestrian fashion business Royal Equestrian

Check out their website and products at www.royalequestrian.com.au

AGENCYskin website re-launch

craig@burkill.com.au (Craig Burkill) — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 02:45:01 GMT

E-commerce website which combines the design and functionality of Wocode married with a Shopify back end

Our client wanted to use Shopify for its e-commerce but found the design functionality of Shopify lacking in the presentation required for the higher end of the fashion and beauty industry. Without Code offered this functionality with a class leading content management platform. Check out AGENCYskin at www.agencyskin.com.au

Full package e-commerce website

craig@burkill.com.au (Craig Burkill) — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 04:13:45 GMT

Design, development and photography.

Client: The Reversaable

Web project goes live.

New client launch e-commerce website for fashion business 'The Reversaable'

Project included:

full design and rebranding
e-commerce development on Without/Code platform
photography, video clips and post production with studio photoshoot
source model talent

Check out the new website here: www.thereversaable.com

New publication for Twinnies Publishing

craig@burkill.com.au (Craig Burkill) — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 01:36:01 GMT

Ko e Ngafa ‘o e Fefine pea mo e Tangata Tongá

The Essence of the Tongan Woman and Man: Duties and Responsibilities.

Written by:

HRH Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka Tuku’aho

Translation by Twinnies

Published by Twinnies Publishing in Tongan and English

Layout and production by Burkill Media Design

HRH Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka Tuku’aho gracefully imparts insights to the essence of a Tongan woman and man is best reflected in their duties and responsibilities. The Book further elaborates on the proper ways a Tongan woman and man are to fulfill their duties and responsibilities to their families and to their country.

See more https://www.twinniesbooksandgoods.com

Photoshoot for AGENCYskin

craig@burkill.com.au (Craig Burkill) — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 02:37:51 GMT

Studio shoot for promotional images and video for website and social media.

If you require studio, onsite or location photography to promote your corporate or e-commerce site send a brief using our contact/brief form .

Shopify landing pages

craig@burkill.com.au (Craig Burkill) — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 05:50:36 GMT

For new client - AGENCY skin

A new client has driven the need to work with a new app to provide landing pages within Shopify websites. Whilst our regular web development tool and platform WithoutCode can act as a front end and embed Shopify e-commerce sites (instead of using the in-built Ecwid e-commerce system).

Using PageFly we are able to build landing and specialist pages within Shopify sites for clients looking to enhance their e-commerce sites/online stores.

By all means check out the AGENCYskin website and their special offer to bring your lashes to life.

Site Upgrade for One Mandate Group

craig@burkill.com.au (Craig Burkill) — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 01:07:47 GMT

Major upgrade for publisher One Mandate Group incorporating video intro across all screen types. Check out www.onemandate.com

Twinnies website upgrade

craig@burkill.com.au (Craig Burkill) — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 07:27:44 GMT

It has been a while since Burkill Media Design did Twinnies first book and branding. We have just launched a new e-commerce website for this niche publisher for their print and online books, clothing and accessories, and learning resources. Check out their website at www.twinniesbooksandgoods.com

New Website - Flemming Golf

craig@burkill.com.au (Craig Burkill) — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 00:27:32 GMT

Update and re-launch on the Without Code platform. This app allows for a major first impression with a video intro across all devices. Flemming Golf is a market leading earthmoving and turf construction company, specialising in Golf Courses and Sports Playing Fields.

Check them out at www.flemminggolf.com.au

Latest issue of Australian Stamps Professional on sale

craig@burkill.com.au (Craig Burkill) — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 04:18:40 GMT

A rather retro looking cover for the latest issue of Australian Stamps Professional for the philately inclined among you, buy it from your local newsagent now. Or online at https://australianstampspro.com

10 SEO Starter tips

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 01:31:09 GMT

A number of clients have asked how to get their google ranking up on a newly launched website here are 10 ideas.

If, like me, you tire of the daily spam offers from 'SEO experts' offering first page google rankings... whilst hiding behind an anonymous gmail address and an equally implausible name. But beyond the "fake news" there are some gems of SEO wisdom to kickstart and maintain the embryonic growth in traffic and ultimately search engine rankings.

1. Create a ‘Google My Business’ account

Google My Business is a completely free tool and takes only seconds to set up. It lets you verify your business information online, making it easier for potential customers to find you. It’s probably the quickest action you can take to boost your SEO.

Once set up, Google My Business displays your business location in Google Maps on both desktop and mobile. This can significantly boost your local search rankings. But it can also be used by businesses without a physical address.

Another bonus is that customers can leave you reviews and 1-5 star-ratings, adding legitimacy to your brand.

2. Start using Google Search Console

The Google Search Console (formerly known as Google Webmaster Tools) is a free and powerful tool available to all website owners. You’ll be searched, crawled and indexed by Google regardless of whether you sign up - but using the tool opens a world of analytics opportunities.

Search Console’s dashboard lets you monitor page views and clicks, see backlinks, approve content for crawling, remove content you don’t want indexed, and so much more.

And all you need to sign up is a website and Google account!

If you’re looking for more advanced analytics, Hubspot have compiled an excellent list of additional SEO tools.

3. Create title tags, headers & descriptions

Doing this for your whole website sounds like a lot of work, but it really isn’t.

Every page of your website should have a unique title tag, H1 header and meta description. Include a focus keyword or phrase that matches. For example, if the topic of your page is ‘Building Renovations’, this phrase should feature in both the page title and H1 header.

Remember to do the same whenever you publish a blog post or add a new page. They should all have a focus keyword in the title and your first header, and a nicely written meta-description.

It’s good practice to include your focus keyword in the first paragraph of text as well.

4. Check your long-tail keyword phrasing

If you haven’t checked your long-tail keyword strategy since your website first launched, do it today. Don’t simply pick keywords out of the air and blog about them on your website.

All of your keyword phrases should be chosen strategically. What exactly are your potential customers typing into search engines? Has it changed since 6 months ago? What’s trending?

Maybe you’ve been trying to rank for the term ‘Sydney ad agency’ for the last year. You do a quick check in Google Keyword Planner and discover that ‘advertising agencies auckland’ and ‘advertising agency sydney’ are far more popular searches. Adjust your written content accordingly!

5. Fix broken links & redirects

Have you ever landed on an Error 404 page? Broken links suck for 2 big reasons - they annoy visitors to your website and they hurt your SEO. Broken links scare visitors away from your website, which can result in search engine penalties.

There are two types of broken links - internal and external. Fixing internal links is relatively easy. They happen when you’ve made changes or updates to your own website. This means you can anticipate them breaking and stay ahead of the game.

But broken external links are much harder to keep track of. You don’t have psychic powers to keep track of every website you’ve ever linked to - and if other websites change their content, how will you know? Dead external links can easily sneak up on you.

Luckily there’s a bunch of nifty tools to help you out. Try Screaming Frog or Website Crawler r . Sit down for an hour and update your dead links - your website and readers will thank you.

6. Build backlinks to your site

Backlinks are SEO gold. When high quality, authoritative websites link to your website it’s a huge boost to your SEO rankings and traffic. It’s arguably the most important SEO metric you can improve.

But high quality backlinks are also notoriously difficult to earn. Sure, you could spend hours writing thought leadership articles for big sites like Entrepreneur or Inc, but there’s no guarantee they’ll be accepted. Guest blogging is powerful, but it’s a long-term game which takes time and patience.

If you’re looking for a quick fix instead, here’s how to score faster backlinks:

Create foundation backlinks. These are the easiest small wins - create a LinkedIn, Yelp, Facebook, Youtube or Foursquare page for your business, and link to your business website.
Write testimonials. Write reviews for products or services sold by high authority websites. If they feature your testimonial there’s a good chance you’ll get a backlink.
Get a little help from friends. If you have friends in your industry or the blogging world, ask them nicely if they could link to your website. Just make sure the link has context on their page, and matches their topic.
For some more advanced tactics, check out Backlinko ’s guide to scoring quality backlinks.
Reach out to other bloggers & webmasters
There’s a few clever strategies for getting other bloggers and webmasters to give you backlinks. Most of them are white-hat, but still a little cheeky!
Here’s a couple of popular tactics:
Search someone else’s website for broken links. Send the website owner a friendly email saying you’ve spotted dead links, with suggestions on how to fix them. If you’re lucky they might credit or link back to you!
Find long ‘list posts’ related to your industry. You know the kind - 25 Architecture Blogs For Design Inspiration, or 2019 Building & Construction Events. Politely let the writer know they’ve forgotten to mention your blog, event or product in their list.
Ask them for a review. Reach out to bloggers in your industry and ask them to write a review of your product or service. Offer them a free sample or coupon code.
Simple outreach emails can earn you fast rewards - but don’t get disgruntled if it doesn’t go your way. They have every right to ignore your suggestion, or fix their website without crediting you.

7. Promote your content… everywhere

It takes hours to write a brilliant blog post, but only a few seconds to share it across social media channels. The more times you share it, the more people will see it - although it’s important to choose the right social media platform. If it goes viral people may link to it from their own websites.

It’s worth noting that social shares don’t directly boost your SEO. Google themselves have admitted this. But the latest research suggests that social engagement matters to Google, even if social shares don’t. So get your highest quality blog posts and promote them as widely as you can. You never know what kind of engagement you’ll get!

Hot Tip: Infographics are shared on social media 3x more than other types of content. Lacking the skills? Hire a graphic designer. It’s a quick way to boost your blog post’s viral potential.

9. Add Location Keywords

It’s amazing how many businesses make this mistake.

They have a run a location based service business - but their website barely mentions what that location is!

Imagine you run a home renovations service in south east Brisbane. If the only page that happens to mention ‘Brisbane’ is your contact page then you’re missing out on a heap of potential traffic. It should be mentioned throughout your website - especially on your homepage and in headers.

A word of warning though - don’t go overboard. Google doesn’t like unnatural or excessive keyword use...Here’s how to include location information without ‘keyword stuffing’.

It’s a good idea to write blog posts about local topics too. This lets you combine location keywords and industry keywords, without being spammy. E.g. “The 5 Big Home Renovations Trends Sweeping Queensland in 2020”.

10. Check your content length & keyword ratio

Aim for at least 300-400 words on each page. This helps search engines to gather enough information to rank them. If you don’t have enough text, Google has less to work with. Make it easy for the search engines to favour your website over the competitors. Populate it with clear, helpful and relevant written content - including your focus keywords and phrases.

Remember the warning about keyword stuffing before? A good benchmark to aim for is 2-5% focus keywords per page. And it should flow naturally within sentences to make a great user experience. Here’s a concise guide to writing SEO friendly website copy.

There is plenty of advice on the net, just try to filter it by examining the author's reasoning behind the story. Some are just trying to confuse you to the point of subscribing to their services.

It takes a small time investment, but anyone can learn to boost their website’s SEO. When your traffic starts to climb you’ll be glad you made the effort!

Beauty Full Websites

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 04:22:04 GMT

Two new websites for Attalia Human Health Australia

Working with Kat Power Design we have recently launched two websites, one for Attalia's main site and an e-commerce for their marine collagen product - Angel Glow.

Check them out at www.attalia.com.au and www.angelglow.com.au .

Booktopia - Australia's Nobel Laureates Vol III

craig@burkill.com.au (Craig Burkill) — Tue, 04 May 2021 23:25:20 GMT

Print version launched on Booktopia - online version - https://www.innovation-intelligence.com/n3

Publishers Description

This special collector’s edition was requested by thought leaders , universities, science and innovation enthusiasts and a wider public, based on two previous editions, 2003 and 2011. These are the only ever definitive biographies of our Nobel Laureates, an underappreciated group of Australian heroes. Many are surprised that our per capita win rate is amongst the highest in the world.

At over 700 pages, this edition sets forth a fully revised set of biographies, and includes the 2017 Peace Prize won by Australia. The biographies encompass 180 pages, lavishly illustrated.

A series of introductory pages explain the background and meaning of the world’s foremost Science and Literary Prizes in detail. Importantly , as a deliberately hybrid volume , the book contains an additional 280 pages devoted to more than 100 short essays by distinguished writers within the major section “ State of our Innovation Nation 2021 and Beyond “. This “book within a book” offers original critical insight and commentary pieces across a wide spectrum of Australia’s science and business innovation enterprise.

This entirely new section includes essays from Economists Ross Garnaut and Phil Ruthven, CSIRO CEO Larry Marshall, past Chief Scientist Alan Finkel and his successor Cathy Foley , Minister of Industry Karen Andrews, and key figures from our present shadow government , Anthony Albanese, and the shadow Minister for Technology and the Future of Work and Nobel Laureate Barry Marshall, and creator of the globally recognized cervical cancer vaccine, Ian Fraser , former Senator and Minister of Industry Arthur Sinodinos , now Ambassador to the US, amongst dozens of others.

This section begins with a lengthy essay by the Editor-in-Chief which offers a challenging assessment as to our innovation future. Numerous business leaders such as Res Med founder Peter Farrell, Cochlear Chairman Rick Holliday –Smith and Technology One founder Adrian di Marco weigh in on the importance of Science and entrepreneurial activity to the future of Australia. A number of other innovation aware business leaders, such as Melinda Cilento, CEO of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) provide fresh thinking as to Australia’s innovation achievements as well as present shortcomings, which ought be addressed.

The major section, “State of our innovation Nation” stands as the largest group of quality writers on Australia’s innovation capacities and future ever assembled. These are thought leadership pieces, some sternly philosophical, others practical, some highly imaginative, a few unabashedly futuristic.

This selection covers not only technology, but economics, education, climate change, environment and sustainability, infrastructure, the future of mobility, city planning, energy, water, venture capital, and finance – in particular Australia’s embrace of ethical funds. It is an entirely original compendium of a sort not compiled previously—and a must read for thinking Australians concerned about our future.

Innovation in Practice comprises another 140 pages –devoted to analyses of innovative methods within Australian companies and agencies –large and small. This section charts practical business innovation occurring now. It explores business models in a range of articles and interviews largely with CEOs of organisations –carefully selected exemplars at the cutting edge of accomplishment, through new thinking. From market darling Titomic, to Johnson and Johnson Australia, and new launch Headsafe , this expansive review will be found compelling by any business leader , manager or executive grappling with change or seeking new approaches to growth.

A penultimate section is entitled Women in STEM. It was originally created to honour our first female Laureate Elizabeth Blackburn in the 2011 edition, and expressly – to motivate young women to consider science education and career options therein. It was wildly popular, resulting in a special event in Melbourne. This completely new edition features the personal stories of over 30 successful women in Science and Technology, charismatically told in the first person. Last, there are over 100 short, astute and pithy observations and comments from business and science leaders, spanning 50 pages.

This third edition is more than double the size of its predecessor editions, and exactingly produced on highest quality paper, expensively sheet fed printed for outstanding colour reproduction, and beautifully presented. It is in every sense a true collectible, and given its relatively modest print run, which will not be repeated, a collector’s item. It was editorially designed for the enlightened public, but also for business leaders, policy makers, and all those interested in science, innovation, and the future of Australia.

Produced by the long term Science and innovation publisher 1MG, a not for profit, a percentage of book proceeds will be donated to the worthy student participants of Australia’s Science Olympiads, another area of Australian excellence which is largely overlooked.

New Website

craig@burkill.com.au (Craig Burkill) — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 08:01:29 GMT

Superior Electrical's new website (with Kat Power Design) - www.superiorelectricalservices.com.au

New Website - Hairdoodles

craig@burkill.com.au (Craig Burkill) — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 07:52:59 GMT

New website for pampering your fur babies (with Kat Power Design) ... www.hairdoodles.com.au

Australia's Nobel Laureates Vol III State of Our Innovation Nation: 2021 and Beyond

craig@burkill.com.au (Craig Burkill) — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 23:13:41 GMT

New mega publication online and in print

The release of a major publishing project by One Mandate Group (designed and produced by) Burkill Media Design.

The book contains Volume 3 of the acclaimed Australia's Nobel Laureates and a series of essays and articles from thought and industry leaders on the state and future of our Innovation Nation 2021 and beyond.

Weighing in at over 2 kilos and over 700 pages, this is no light read.

Check out the online version (or even purchase a print copy) on the Innovation Intelligence International website .

New Website - Savelife

craig@burkill.com.au (Craig Burkill) — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 07:16:22 GMT

www.savelife.com.au

New website for client SaveLife as an upgrade to the without code platform.

Photoshoot

craig@burkill.com.au (Craig Burkill) — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 02:01:03 GMT

Our recent studio photoshoot for the Summer Range at Stafford Fashions' e-commerce store and catalogue. www.staffordfashions.com.au

New Edition of Oxford Magazine and New Website

craig@burkill.com.au (Craig Burkill) — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 23:53:53 GMT

As local retail business picks up again in South East Brisbane the local magazine reflects the revitalisation with its October Issue and a new website.

Click here to read the online version

Website

New publishing client - Australian Stamps Professional

craig@burkill.com.au (Craig Burkill) — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 00:14:45 GMT

Australian Stamps Professional is a leading print magazine for philately professionals and enthusiasts.

This is the first issue fully designed and produced by BMD. Stamp aficionados should keep an eye out for this bi-monthly magazine on a newsstand near you.

New Website - Photographer Showcase

craig@burkill.com.au (Craig Burkill) — Tue, 12 May 2020 02:52:15 GMT

A new website for Australian photographer Mike Chorley - be sure to check out his work at www.mikechorleyphotography.com.au

New website - physiotherapist

craig@burkill.com.au (Craig Burkill) — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 23:02:10 GMT

With business practices going through many changes, a lot of businesses are updating or ramping up their online presence for the immediate situation, or for when we ramp back up. Even the essential medical practitioners are focused on providing safer necessary services for their new and existing patients such as this new website for Hunt4Health. www.hunt4health.com

OXFORD Magazine - March 2020

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 06:41:32 GMT

Latest monthly issue hits the streets and homes of the South East region of Brisbane. Click the link to read the Online version of the March issue.

Knitters' Guild NSW Magazine

craig@burkill.com.au (Craig Burkill) — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 03:01:25 GMT

New project, taking on the design and production of the quarterly publication of the Knitters Guild of NSW. BMD's first edition hits the streets.

Oxford Magazine

craig@burkill.com.au (Craig Burkill) — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 05:54:03 GMT

New customer publication

My first edition of the recently launched local community monthly lifestyle magazine hits the streets this week covering the Bulimba area of Brisbane. Online version

Photography Announcement

craig@burkill.com.au (Craig Burkill) — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 01:26:05 GMT

Photography services upgraded

Burkill Media Design has recently added a photography studio to the service offerings. The mobile set up (which includes backdrops and lighting) enables site visits for photography including portrait and product shots. Where the client site is not suitable in size/convenience or the shoot requires a larger setup, there is the option of utilising a Sydney studio centrally located in Surry Hills.

Full post production and retouching is also available to ensure the images are optimal for use, whether online or print.

Randlab website upgrade using Without/Code with Kat Power Design

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 08:30:31 GMT

www.randlab.com - Vet medicine company with full descriptions and full safety data sheets. Also includes videos and a technical article reference library.

Book design and simple ecommerce website

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 05:48:12 GMT

Just launched, www.ageingonyourterms.com.au website for book also designed by Burkill Media Design

New website for Rigtrans Intermodal

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 01:24:20 GMT

Just launched - a website on the Without/Code platform for UK based specialist container supplier Rigrans Intermodal Limited, a ground up design and build to create a catalogue style presentation for visitors. Click here to visit the site.

New website for Equity Elevator Consultants Launched

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 02:01:36 GMT

Just launched - a new website on the Without/Code platform for lift consultants - Equity Elevator Consultants, to create a new more functional, editable and significant upgrade on the previous site. Click here to visit the site.

Spring edition of W'SUP Published

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 00:46:37 GMT

The latest edition of the Western Sydney University Student Representative Council (W'SUP) is printed and published. Design and Production by Burkill Media Design. Click here to view an online version.

New media portal website launched

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 01:03:21 GMT

Just launched - a new website designed using Without/Code for media company One Mandate Group for their latest project Innovation Intelligence International. The site also includes the forthcoming Australia's Nobel Laureates Volume III (an innovative print and online interactive publication). Click here to visit the site.

New website for design and building business

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Fri, 31 May 2019 00:17:14 GMT

Just launched a new website designed using Without/Code for WA based design and building company - Outline Building and Design. Click here to visit the site.

Agribusiness Trend and Salary Report 2019 - Published

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Thu, 09 May 2019 02:14:29 GMT

The 2019 Agribusiness Trend and Salary Report has been published by Agricultural Appointments, a leading recruiter in the agribusiness sector. Design and Production by Burkill Media Design. Click here to view an online version.

Autumn edition of W'SUP Published

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 22:46:18 GMT

Major upgrade of farming news and publishing portal - The Australian Farmer

website@sitemodify.com (Website Editor) — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 00:37:05 GMT

Just re-launched - a new website on the Without/Code platform for media company One Mandate Group for their agribusiness news and publishing portal - The Australian Farmer . The Australian Farmer interactive digital publications are also published on the site. Click here to visit the site.