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We are continually updating our blog to help present our wisdom in a short yet precise explanation. Read our blogs to learn more about websites, SEO, copywriting, content and other digital matters. Find out why you need SSL Certificates, what a DNS is, how to accelate your online presence and make your business grow.

Geraldton Open Studios & Surrounds website displayed on a desktop monitor and smartphoneBuilding Open Studios Australia
Open Studios Australia is more than a website and app, it’s a digital platform designed to connect artists, studios, event organisers and communities across regional Australia. Building Open Studios Australia
Flat icon illustration of SEO concepts including search rankings, SERP, local search and business growth4 Methods to Improve SEO
Improve your website’s SEO with better content, page structure, technical performance and ongoing analysis. Practical SEO advice from JABA.4 Methods to Improve SEO
How Long Should a Business Website Last?
This is a question clients have asked me many times over the years—and there is no single answer.How Long Should a Business Website Last?
Shark cage diving tourists photograph a great white shark breaching beside the boatTourism Websites - Beyond Looking Beautiful
People choose destinations, accommodation and experiences partly because of how those places make them feel. Strong photography, engaging video and attractive design can inspire someone to imagine their next holiday before they have even decided where to go.Tourism Websites - Beyond Looking Beautiful
Vintage and modern computer setups side by side, symbolising 30 years of website design evolutionWhat 30 Years in Website Design Has Taught Me
I designed my first major website in 1995, five years before we launched JABA and three years before Google was founded. At the time, the internet was still a mystery to most businesses. Websites were relatively simple, connection speeds were painfully slow and nobody really knew where this new technology was going to take us. What 30 Years in Website Design Has Taught Me
Robotic hand and human hand using a stylus on a digital tablet, representing AI in web designHow AI Will Change JABA - Now and Next
We’ve been adapting since 1995 — from Dreamweaver to our own CMS, from static sites to PWAs. AI is the next big shift. At JABA we’re open to it, excited by it, and honest about one thing: we’re still working out what it means for people’s roles and careers.How AI Will Change JABA - Now and Next
Illustration of a laptop with web pages connected by chain links representing internal linkingEffective Internal Linking Strategies
Internal linking is a crucial aspect of any successful website. By implementing effective internal linking strategies, you can improve your website's SEO and overall performance.Effective Internal Linking Strategies
Person typing on a laptop with a holographic Chat AI interface overlayAI Technology and Cutting-Edge Solutions
In the fast-paced world of web development and design, staying ahead of the curve is essential. For over 20 years, JABA has been integrating and developing cutting-edge technologies, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible.AI Technology and Cutting-Edge Solutions
Circuit board close-up with an illuminated AI chip, symbolising artificial intelligence in web designHow AI Can Streamline Web Design
The web design industry is constantly evolving, with new technologies and trends emerging every day. JABA is embracing AI technology and is using it to streamline the design process, generate cost-effective content, and enhance SEO optimization, providing clients with cutting-edge, efficient solutions.How AI Can Streamline Web Design
Laptop on a table displaying a website traffic analytics dashboard beside a cup of coffeeCan a PWA Improve Your Google Ranking?
In today's fast-paced digital world, having a strong online presence is essential for any business. One of the most effective ways to improve your visibility on the web is to have a professionally built Progressive Web App (PWA) website.Can a PWA Improve Your Google Ranking?
Festival of the Dreaming Sydney Olympic Arts Festival poster artwork with an eye motifAdapt or Die: 25 Years of Web Design at JABA
When I designed my first website in 1995, the web felt like fresh paint. That year I built Festival of the Dreaming—the first ever website for the Olympic Games and part of the cultural arts festival sites attached to the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000.Adapt or Die: 25 Years of Web Design at JABA
How to Choose the Right CMS for Your Business
With so many options available, it's essential to find the perfect fit for your needs. In this article, we'll explore what to consider when selecting a Content Management System and how JABA can help make your decision easierHow to Choose the Right CMS for Your Business
Progressive Web Apps illustration with laptop and phone screens between two stylised user profilesWhat is a Progressive Web App?
PWA’s offer native app features and experiences with offline access and push notifications for a website. This unparalleled technology allows websites developed as a Progressive Web App to look and behave as a mobile application.What is a Progressive Web App?
Businessman reclining in an office chair on a running track while working on a laptop, city skyline behindPros and Cons of Progressive Web Apps
PWA's appear as a website whilst web browsing and as a native app with a home page icon for your mobile and tablet. PWA's are the perfect hybrid between a website and an application.Pros and Cons of Progressive Web Apps
Hands holding smartphones showing login, shopping, video and chat app icons, illustrating progressive web appsProgressive Web Apps are Changing the Internet
Progressive web apps just got real. Though progressive web apps, or PWAs, have been around for about three years — an initiative mostly driven by Google — they got real when Google released Chrome 70 in 2018.Progressive Web Apps are Changing the Internet
Laptop and smartphone on a desk displaying cloud and social media icons4 Signs Your Website is Outdated
As you’ve probably noticed already, the information technology industry moves at an incredible pace.4 Signs Your Website is Outdated
Illustration of a team building and inspecting a website on a giant smartphone screenHow to Diagnose Your Website
Do you know how your website will perform across multiple platforms and devices? Is your website mobile responsive?How to Diagnose Your Website
Green secure HTTPS padlock icon in a browser address barGoogle Clamps Down on Website SSL Certificates
You’re probably asking yourself, what is an SSL Certificate, and why is it important?Google Clamps Down on Website SSL Certificates
Hands presenting a lightbulb surrounded by marketing and business icons for a strategy conceptRethink Strategy in 2022
PWA's are here! The new technology developed by Google called Progressive Web Apps (PWA's) is an absolute game-changer for the web and is simply too good to ignore. Rethink Strategy in 2022