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Digital Services Lab

Raising the voice and visualisation of non-profits and for purpose business in the Digital World.

31/12/2022

Happy New Year! Here’s to feeling thankful for the year behind and enthusiastic for the year ahead 🥂🎉

27/10/2022

Today is..... Tidy it up Thursday and we're talking SSL.

Let’s face it - this is a pretty boring but important topic. SSL stands for Secure Socket Layer and provides a level of protection for your website visitors as they interact with your website.

If you don’t have SSL setup on your server (this is a server side function) - you have a problem. Browsers, like Chrome - will not let people go to your website without first telling everyone that you didn't take the proper caution to protect them (see picture).

So do yourself a favour: open chrome > pop in your website address and check to see if there is a little warning sign or a padlock. Padlock = good. Warning sign = Bad.

If you have not passed the test - contact your website hosting provider and tell them you need SSL and you need it yesterday. Also, this shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg, so be sure to not be ripped off.

08/09/2022

This is a post for people with a .com.au and .org.au domains.

You are likely receiving prompts from various domain registrars and government bodies encouraging you to take up the .au version of your domain. You are able to use the priority securing process that ends on the 20th of September 2022.

Of course, it’s up to your business or organisation to determine if you want to take up the .au domain.

It may be wise to secure it to avoid unscrupulous parties from trying to profit from your own brand names but there is likely no benefit from actually transitioning to, or using the .au domain.

The position Australian business have been put in here can be considered a costly imposition.

It’s unfortunate that auDA have launched .au direct domains as it actively works against the built reputation of .com.au domains with Australian consumers. It has taken a long time for trust to be built with .com.au domains.

It all smells of a money grab that doesn’t benefit Australian businesses and if looking at other countries, it most likely won't be taken up. According to reports from UK registrars, attempts to do the same in the UK with .uk direct domains have failed dismally with only a truly tiny portion of businesses taking up the new domain many years down the track.

Our businesses will reluctantly purchase the new .au version of our existing domain simply to protect our brand, irrespective of our intention to actually use the domain (we won't be).

Many unidentifiable parties may purchase, or attempt to purchase, .au domains of other businesses in an attempt to profit from the hard work of others.

There will be many emails sent around by Domain Registrars pushing it because they are one of the only ones who stand to profit from it along with auDA.

Please share this.

04/08/2022

By now you are aware that we love helping and servicing Ethical businesses and Not For Profits, but how exactly do we specialise in it?

We specialise in the following Digital Services, so that amazing businesses will be seen where they need to be seen, and that’s important for everyone.

•Bespoke website design and development
•WordPress Website care plans
•Search Engine Optimisation
•Digital Strategy Workshops

If your business needs assistance with any of the above we would love to chat with you, click the link below to see more!

https://digitalserviceslab.com.au/websites/

03/08/2022

Haemochromatosis Australia supports Australians affected by Haemochromatosis, which is a genetic iron overload condition.

We worked with them to create a new website to help spread vital health messages, raise community awareness, assist health professionals in learning about Haemochromatosis and provide patients with up-to-date and accurate information.

The key requirements for the website were to;
•Raise awareness about Haemochromatosis
•Educate people to recognise the symptoms
•Encourage early testing and diagnosis
•Attract funders, donors and members
•Share information about support services
•Encourage volunteering
•Integrate sign-up forms with email automation or email lists
•Collect donations with the emphasis of giving amounts

Check out their amazing work by visiting our website below;
https://digitalserviceslab.com.au/portfolio/

31/07/2022

Have you heard of an organisation called Headspace?

We would like to highlight them for for Make A Difference Monday!

Headspace has helped thousands of young people get vital support through over 110+ national centres.
Its mission is to help young Australians with mental health, physical health, managing work and study.

We follow several Headspace accounts here and are blown away at the content they produce to help assist young Australians.

They have an excellent website where you can donate, seek support and make contact with nearby in-person locations.

Headspace continues to make a significant impact around Australia in our communities.Show support where you can, by following the link below!

https://headspace.org.au/?gclid=CjwKCAjwrNmWBhA4EiwAHbjEQBORIUb2pCrRpgd9Q8CMHtm6oEyI2n_Rdw-4doDRfAkVN1SchsHFhRoC7T0QAvD_BwE

28/07/2022

Why is it important to find space in all the busyness?

When we take some time to find space, whether going for a walk, taking a yoga class or, like Bel today, a retreat with other women in business, it is quite impressive what can come from it.

We find creativity strikes, we find clarity, and the mental load softens.

We find the team even more productive by encouraging walks at lunch breaks, taking time out and flexing that creative muscle.

What can you discover if you take a break?

26/07/2022

A great opportunity existed for a new website to showcase R Tucker's tourism adventures whilst leveraging their existing digital presence and showcasing the youth development side of their work.

They do amazing work to help the youth and today are featured as our Wednesday Winner!

Given the pandemic and the crushing impact it has had on overseas tourism, an opportunity existed to better reach and communicate with the domestic tourist audiences in New Zealand.

We built them a website with an upgraded design and a user-friendly experience that assisted the customer journey and ensured people knew what actions to take.

To see their fantastic work, head to our website to view our portfolio.

https://digitalserviceslab.com.au

25/07/2022

Nourishing Neighbours is just that. This organisation helps nourish those struggling to afford food in the community.

They are an Emergency Food Relief run 100% by Volunteers. Catering to Dietary and Culturally Appropriate Food and help those in the community that are the most vulnerable.

You can help them make a difference by donating items, volunteering your time or making a donation so they can keep helping so many.

Check out their website here;
https://www.nourishingneighbours.org.au/

21/07/2022

We wanted to shine a light on one of our director Bel’s favourite writers, Megan Buntine. MJB Consulting

We are always impressed by her dedication to writing articles for the non-profit sector.

She is a go-getter in this space and super passionate about governance.

With over 50 articles that provide fantastic information to help run or lead a non-profit, they are thought provoking and practical.

If you are in the non-profit sector we highly recommend you check it out at https://mjbconsulting.net.au/blog/

20/07/2022

For today's Wednesday Winner, we are highlighting Blue Sky Community Services, whom we have worked closely with for many years.

As they have evolved with a name change and rebranded, we have supported them along the way.

We have built custom plugins, community directories and multiple bespoke community newsletters.

The aim of our work together is to build efficiency and automation while maintaining a strong community focus.

We provide ongoing website support and maintenance and are now in the process of delivering a brand new website - stay tuned!

To see more or our work together, head to our portfolio;
https://digitalserviceslab.com.au/portfolio/blue-sky-community-services/

17/07/2022

As they say, kindness doesn’t cost a thing!

Think about what kindness means to you, and what parts of your life can you lean into more kindness?

We have clocked up over one thousand volunteer hours in the past few years, and for us, we believe we can all make a difference by volunteering in the community.

Share with us where you can lean into kindness?

14/07/2022

Do you feel lost when writing a video promo script for your business or non-profit?

We have put together a new blog that will provide you with nine great tips you can implement in your next video.

Remember, you can use video scripting as an experience to summarise your message and deliver it in the best possible way.

Please use the tips and give it a go.

Click our link below to read this blog post!

https://digitalserviceslab.com.au/9-steps-to-writing-a-video-promo-script-for-your-business-or-non-profit/

12/07/2022

We thoroughly enjoyed working with Melbourne Lifestyle Medicine practitioners!

They support individuals to gain control of their health, no longer being a passive recipient of medical care.

We assisted them by building a bespoke website to help market and highlight the life-changing impact their program can have on people.

It also serves as a reputation piece to attract cardiologist referrals and self-referred or family-referred clients.

The website encourages people to express interest in the program, buy the program and generate leads.

Follow this link to find out more about our website services👇🏼👇🏼

https://digitalserviceslab.com.au/websites/

11/07/2022

Make A Difference Monday!

An organisation making a significant difference in the northern suburbs is Northern Youth Council

This fantastic organisation is for young people and run by young people!

From hip-hop writing sessions to garden art classes, a range of monthly events encourages community and connection.

To stay up to date with what's on, keep an eye on their socials!

Here's to more organisations supporting youth and providing a safe place to connect and have fun!

08/07/2022

Being Friday, we thought it would be fun to share a little Friday fact with you all!

Bel and Mike are true and have been together for 18 years!

They had an incredible wedding in VEGAS. How fun! 👰🏼🤵🏼.

Their commitment to improving the world has held firm throughout the years. They are constantly looking for ways to improve their community, help the non-profit sector and be decent, authentic people!

Ah, we love these guys.

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North Melbourne, VIC

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+61390185375

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http://www.digitalserviceslab.com.au/

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