When was the last time you gave your website a thorough check-up? A website health check (or audit) is essential to ensure everything is working smoothly, looks professional, and gives visitors the best experience. Here are some key areas you should focus on during a website audit. 1. Content & Copy Typos, outdated information, and inconsistent tone can hurt your credibility. Check all your content - headlines, body text, calls-to-action, and even captions. Your message needs to be clear, concise, and free of errors. 2. Links & Navigation All links - especially your Buy Now or Contact buttons - must lead to the correct pages. Check for broken links and ensure your site's navigation is easy to follow. A user-friendly experience keeps visitors engaged. 3. Visuals & Design Check for proper image placement, load times, and consistent formatting. A well-designed site is more than just attractive - it needs to be easy to read and navigate on both desktop and mobile devices. Test your site on different browsers and devices to ensure responsiveness. 4. Speed & Performance
Nobody likes a slow website. Check how quickly your pages load and ensure they're optimised for both desktop and mobile users. Slow load times can drive visitors away before they even see your content. 5. SEO & Analytics Make sure your website is optimised for search engines with proper meta tags, alt text for images, and keyword use. Also, check if your site is integrated with analytics tools so you can track visitors and improve over time. A full website health check can make the difference between a visitor bouncing or sticking around. If you’d like help ensuring your site is in top shape, feel free to reach out here.
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As we communicate more on a global scale, understanding the differences between various types of English is becoming increasingly important, especially in writing. For those of us in New Zealand, it can be helpful to know how our version of English differs from others. Spelling Differences New Zealand English follows British English in terms of spelling, with words like “colour,” “organisation,” and “theatre.” In contrast, American English opts for simplified versions like “color,” “organization,” and “theater.” Vocabulary While New Zealand shares a lot of vocabulary with British and Australian English, we also have unique terms. For example, in New Zealand, we say “dairy” for a convenience store, while Americans use “corner store,” and Brits say “newsagent.” These variations extend to everyday items like “jandals” (flip-flops) and “togs” (swimsuit). Grammar and Punctuation Like British English, New Zealand English typically uses single quotation marks (‘like this’), whereas American English prefers double quotation marks (“like this”). We also follow British conventions for grammar, like treating collective nouns as plural. For example, “The team are playing well” is standard here, whereas American English would use “The team is playing well.” For proofreaders like me it is important to know which version my clients prefer or need in their writing. Interesting, isn't it?
There's no foolproof formula for perfect proofreading every time. As Mark Twain realized, it's just too tempting to see what we meant to write rather than the words that actually appear on the page or screen. The following tips should help you see your errors before anybody else does.
Author E.S. Gaffney once confessed that when she worked for the U.S. Department of Energy, she had to submit a proposal to a man with the last name of Prono. Without her authorization, her computer corrected that name to… well, you guessed it...
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Contact me now! Life has a funny way of teaching us lessons when we least expect them. I broke my ankle in three places in May, and while it’s been quite the challenge, it’s also given me some surprising insights that relate to business. 1. Adaptability is Key I had to quickly figure out new ways to get around. It reminded me how important it is in business to adapt when things don’t go as planned. Sometimes, you just have to find a new path forward. 2. Seeking Help is Not a Weakness I couldn’t and still can’t do everything on my own. I have to lean on friends and professionals. It makes me realize how important it is in business as well to ask for help when you need it. It’s not a sign of weakness, but a smart move to get the support you need to succeed. 3. Patience and Persistence Pay Off Healing from a broken ankle takes time and A LOT of patience. In business, reaching our goals can feel slow, but sticking with it and trusting the process is crucial. It’s all about staying committed, even when it feels tough. 4. Attention to Detail Matters Getting through daily life with a broken ankle meant being really careful to avoid making things worse. In business, paying attention to the little things can stop small issues from turning into big problems. Being diligent really pays off. 5. Celebrate Small Wins Every bit of progress, no matter how small, is a win for me as I am recovering. From walking (with moon boot and walking frame) one round around the house on my own, to now doing a round plus snipping off some weeds in the garden, it all adds up. So, my broken ankle turned out to be a good reminder of the resilience, adaptability, and support we need in both personal recovery and business. Here are two things I could help you with:
We all spend too much time on our phones, but they are a valuable tool to achieving more. The secret to using your phone to your advantage is to be in control (not the other way round) and mindful of how you're spending time on it. Like anything you do, time is precious, so you want a return on your investment. Here are some tips for sensible usage: DO these things
DON'T do these things
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Contact me now! There's no foolproof formula for perfect proofreading every time. As Mark Twain realized, it's just too tempting to see what we meant to write rather than the words that actually appear on the page or screen. The following tips should help you see your errors before anybody else does.
Author E.S. Gaffney once confessed that when she worked for the U.S. Department of Energy, she had to submit a proposal to a man with the last name of Prono. Without her authorization, her computer corrected that name to… well, you guessed it! Trust your dictionary Your spellchecker can tell you only if a word is a word, not if it's the right word. For instance, if you're not sure whether sand is in a desert or a dessert, visit the dictionary. Ask for help Invite someone else to proofread your text after you have reviewed it. A new set of eyes may immediately spot errors that you've overlooked. Here are two things I could help you with:
Contact me now! Readers are appalled when they spot a typo that seems to them careless or ridiculous. Most of the time though, it’s not habitual sloppiness or lack of effort leading to the errors. Instead, situations crop up where even meticulous writers or editors find it tough to catch mistakes. Headlines Imagine those unbelievable goofs in newspaper headlines, such as referring to “Mayor Michael Bloobmerg” (it should have been “Bloomberg”) or the unintended slapstick in “One-armed man applauds the kindness of strangers”! As proofreaders we sometimes, for whatever reason, not look much at the wording in the biggest font on the page when we’re proofreading. But we SHOULD! Numbers and specifications Few readers would know that “15 grams” should be “15 milligrams” or a lawn mower labelled as model A77134 should be A71134. The only way to check accuracy in such matters is to compare them with an authoritative source. That’s a proofreader’s job to make sure all the numbers and measurements are what they’re supposed to be. Company or brand names Is it “Phillippe,” “Philippe,” or “Phillipe”? It’s all too easy to get this wrong. Confusion like this happened when someone listed an 1852 bottle of Allsopp’s Arctic Ale on eBay as “Allsop’s Arctic Ale,” with only one “p.” The winning bid was $304. However, the buyer noticed the typo and relisted it on eBay. With the correct company spelling, and therefore getting picked up in online searches, this antique item quickly resold with a winning bid of more than half a million dollars. What a lucky buyer (the first one!). Here are two things I could help you with:
Contact me now! Readers are taken aback when they spot a typo that seems careless or ridiculous to them. Sometimes it’s not habitual sloppiness or lack of effort leading to those errors. Instead, situations crop up where even meticulous writers or editors find it tough to catch mistakes. Updates Imagine that you want to rerun a seasonal sale announcement that has worked well the previous year. Most businesses simply find last year’s message and change the relevant dates. And then they forget to change the day of the week in the announcement, and even if they reread it before posting, they overlook the discrepancy. Every time you reuse and update previous copy, check it thoroughly. Make sure you’ve looked at every element that needs to be changed. Quick fixes Ever tinkered at the last moment with what you wrote? Before you post or send it? You make a small change and relax, not noticing that changing two words knock the rest of the sentence out of whack. This last-minute timing of fiddling makes it harder to spot errors that you would otherwise have seen. Here are two things I could help you with:
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Data entry is the world's most hated task, followed by filing digital documents and managing emails.
These are the top three tasks described by business owners and staff that they hate doing, but end up spending most of their workday on – ripe for human error!
If you are spending large amounts of time during the day doing these tasks, it’s time to stop. Outsourcing those repetitive tasks that suck your time and energy is one first step in claiming back your work life. But – sometimes just getting started is the hardest part. If you haven’t outsourced before, you may not know how to tackle this and what the benefits are. You might need to consider hiring an Online Business Manager who can help identify those tasks that could be outsourced and help automate some of your processes, so you’re not wasting any more time on these. The Outsourcing Decision Matrix I found this amazing article that helps figuring out which tasks are ok to be outsourced and which ones better not. It is called The Outsourcing Decision Matrix
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Are you finding yourself feeling more exhausted than usual at the end of your day? Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or just generally drained of energy? If so, you are not alone. And you could be struggling with what’s known as “Zoom fatigue”, a result of the frequent calls and online meetings you’re having to deal with. How to overcome Zoom fatigue You can adapt to these conditions by implementing a few simple practices that keep you alert, attentive and well-rested. Zoom calls (or any type of video call for that matter) are forcing us to focus more intently on conversations so that we can absorb important information. We also need to stare directly at a screen without getting any visual or mental break, and that is tiring. To make video calls less exhausting, try using a few of the following tips:
Schedule shorter meetings - keep meetings short and to-the-point if you can. Not every Zoom needs to be an hour long. The Brain and Zoom “When we’re on Zoom ... the brain has to work overtime to process information. It isn’t picking up the social cues it’s used to identifying [like hand movements, body movements and even a person’s energy]. This places stress on the mind and uses up a lot of energy.” ~ Dr Brian Wind, Vanderbilt University Here are three things I could help you with:
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