Notes on revenue-first search marketing.
Written by the people running the work. SEO, Google Ads, GEO, content, agency strategy: what we are learning across active client engagements, written for the marketing managers on the receiving end of it.
Shopify vs WooCommerce SEO: which is better for your online store?
Shopify vs WooCommerce for SEO, compared honestly: URL control, page speed, schema, scalability, migration risk and total cost. See how to choose for 2026.
Shopify SEO: the complete guide for Australian stores
Shopify SEO done properly. Our complete guide covers product titles, collections, URL structure, duplicate content, speed and a checklist you can action today.
WooCommerce SEO: the complete guide (Yoast vs RankMath vs AIOSEO)
WooCommerce SEO done properly. We compare Yoast, RankMath and AIOSEO, then fix the technical issues most guides skip: performance, faceted nav and schema.
Google Ads audit: the complete 2026 checklist (and how to run one)
A complete Google Ads audit checklist for 2026: what to check across structure, tracking, bidding, PMax and AI Max, with Australian context and red flags.
SEO forecasting: how to build one that survives a finance review
Most SEO forecasts are fiction. Here is how to build an SEO forecasting model that ties to revenue, carries honest ranges, and survives a finance review.
Site migration SEO: how to migrate a website without losing rankings
A site migration SEO guide for Australian businesses: the migration types, the phased process, redirect mapping, and a full checklist to protect rankings.
AI search optimisation: how to actually get cited in AI search
Most AI search optimisation advice is generic. The data-backed playbook for getting cited in ChatGPT, Gemini and AI Overviews, and why cited isn't chosen.
Blog post template: 8 fill-in-the-blank structures you can copy right now
Grab a blog post template that fits any topic: 8 fill-in-the-blank structures to draft faster. No email gate, just copy and start writing.
SEO cost Australia: how much should you actually pay in 2026?
How much does SEO cost in Australia? Real numbers: campaigns from $2,500/month ex-GST, the four pricing models, and when SEO isn't worth buying.
SEO ROI: how to measure and forecast it like a CFO
Most SEO ROI guides hand you a vanity calculator or a hand-wave. Here are the actual measurement and forecasting models we run, attribution and all.
How to get 5-star reviews, one customer at a time
How to build a steady stream of 5-star reviews. When to ask, how to ask, and how to respond so the next customer chooses you.
Black Friday SEO tips for Aussie retailers: the 2026 playbook
Black Friday SEO starts months early. Get the tips Aussie retailers use to rank seasonal pages, capture demand and win sales before the rush.
Free And Open Datasets & How To Access Them
Unlock the potential of free, open datasets with our latest guide. Learn about key platforms, best practices, and strategic applications to enhance your project
50+ key AI writing statistics for 2026 (data, trends and sources)
AI writing statistics that show how marketers really use it: 40+ data points on adoption, quality, search impact and what it means for content.
The best SEO conferences and events in Australia (2026-27)
SEO events in Australia worth attending in 2026: conferences, meetups and workshops, including Edge of Search in Newcastle on 4 September.
Image SEO best practices: the 2026 how-to guide (with checklist)
Image SEO done right wins traffic from Google Images. Get the full checklist: alt text, file names, compression, formats and lazy loading.
Ecommerce traffic statistics: the 2026 data for Australia and the world
Ecommerce traffic statistics every online retailer should know in 2026: sources, devices, conversion rates and the channels driving real sales.
Display ads best practices to boost your ROI
Display ads best practices that actually move ROI. Targeting, creative, frequency capping and the optimisation loop we run on client accounts.
How does programmatic advertising work?
How does programmatic advertising work? A plain-English breakdown of real-time bidding, ad exchanges and DSPs, and when it's worth the spend.
4 SEO Benefits of Original Content
In this article, Firewire Digital explores 4 SEO benefits of creating original content for businesses and brands looking to stand out and increase traffic.
Supercharge your SEO writing process: the 2026 guide
SEO writing that ranks isn't guesswork. Follow our 8-phase process to plan, draft and optimise content that wins search traffic and converts.
SEO benchmarking: metrics, tools and 2026 benchmarks (with real numbers)
SEO benchmarking shows you where you really rank. Compare traffic, keywords and authority against competitors, and set targets that drive revenue.
Local SEO: the complete guide to ranking where buyers search
The full Firewire playbook for local SEO: Google Business Profile, citations, reviews, keywords, on-page, and links. Built for Australian businesses.
How much do Google Ads cost?
How much do Google Ads cost in Australia? Realistic CPC ranges, budget guidance by business size, and what actually drives your spend in 2026.
How to see competitor Google Ads for free (everything you can find in 2026)
See your competitor Google Ads for free using the Ads Transparency Center and 3 other methods. Reveal their copy, offers and strategy today.
Google Ads auction insights: how to read the report and win the profitable auctions (2026)
Use Google Ads auction insights to see who you compete with, where you lose impression share, and how to outbid rivals without wasting budget.