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Open Source, Custom Application or Private License - Part 2

Dec 10th

Open Source, Custom Application or Private License - Part 2

Josh, our resident superman, takes up the second part of this debate as we ponder the pros and cons of utilising open source, custom applications or private licensed code.

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Appy Friday! Beachsafe

Dec 3rd

Appy Friday! Beachsafe

A review of the official beach safety iPhone app released by Surf Life Saving Australia. Dive in to my post to find out my thoughts

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Open Source, Custom Application or Private License - Part 1

Nov 23rd

Open Source, Custom Application or Private License - Part 1

Part 1 Open Source SoftwareI have been battling with this conundrum for 7 years now. I have changed my position many times and I wanted to share with you my thought process...

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Interactivity - The hip way to communicate

Nov 22nd

Interactivity - The hip way to communicate

A lot of big name brands are turning to interactive websites to convey their campaigns. Could your business benefit from this?

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DIY Content Updates.  A Website Design Tip

Nov 18th

DIY Content Updates. A Website Design Tip

Ok, so the other day there was a hissy fit here about websites and design. Web designers hate to see their design corrupted, but you, as the owner of it, want to be able to add to...

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Cascading Style Sheets - Part 2

Nov 10th

Cascading Style Sheets - Part 2

A little explanation about the process of redesigning our site...

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Cascading Style Sheets - Part 1

Nov 8th

Cascading Style Sheets - Part 1

Have you ever created a quick document in a word processor and then once completed, decided you'd like all the headings a bit bigger, a different font, slightly more to the right...

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Loving the cool stuff.

Nov 2nd

Loving the cool stuff.

Since the beginning of the internet people loved sending each other quirky/funny images.

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Dave got hitched.

Oct 28th

Dave got hitched.

So ladies and gentlemen, young and old we never thought the day would come when good old Dave would get married but after 8 years he finally made the decision.

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The long deserved overseas holiday!

Oct 27th

The long deserved overseas holiday!

Those of you who know me could not deny that it is time for me to spread my wings, experience new cultures, get some new inspiration and have a decent holiday.

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Sing & Dance To Stop Human Trafficking

Oct 27th

Sing & Dance To Stop Human Trafficking

QMG has donated our skills to a campaign raising awareness to stop human trafficking

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Why I changed to Telstra

Oct 25th

Why I changed to Telstra

... find out...

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The Present State of Web Fonts

Sep 27th

The Present State of Web Fonts

The use of fonts on the web has always been a huge restriction to design however...

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Websites: Before & After

Sep 21st

Websites: Before & After

Does your website look a bit out of date, perhaps needs a revamp? Here is a 'before & after' showcase of some websites we have redesigned.

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Spring Cleaning Time

Sep 14th

Spring Cleaning Time

It's spring time. Time for a clean up!

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JQuery Goodness

Sep 7th

JQuery Goodness

Do you think your website is boring? Freshen it up with some JQuery magic!

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SSL Explained

Sep 6th

SSL Explained

The majority of information passed over the internet is publically available and there is no need to keep it private, however as soon as sensitive information is needed to be...

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Weekend Laneway Adventures

Aug 23rd

Weekend Laneway Adventures

The Valley Laneway Markets are an initiative of some creative, energetic and visionary fellows who were born & bred in the valley, so they have a better understanding of the...

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Content Filtering 2.0

Aug 16th

Content Filtering 2.0

You are a free content filter, turn this skill on!

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The Basics of Social Media

Aug 10th

The Basics of Social Media

What is social media? Should I be using social media? How will social media benefit me? How do I get started in using social media?

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Fighting obesity through e-learning tools

Jul 29th

Fighting obesity through e-learning tools

As the obesity level in students across the country rise at epidemic levels we all need to pull together to come up with practical solutions.

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E-learning: More than just digitising...

Jul 28th

E-learning: More than just digitising...

E-learning is a phrase that has evolved a lot over the years. Some people associate it with staring at a computer screen reading a PDF version of a text book, or pages & pages of...

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AdWords: How to Save Money & Improve your ROI

Jun 30th

AdWords: How to Save Money & Improve your ROI

In a good digital marketing strategy you don't just focus on the budget and bids of your Google AdWords campaign. It is important to work on all factors that determine the success...

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The Wonderful World of Google : A Step by Step Guide

Jun 15th

The Wonderful World of Google : A Step by Step Guide

Browsing the web these days is like navigating through a minefield of Google products and tools, many of which have been made to directly benefit businesses. There are so many...

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The Third Browser War

Jun 3rd

The Third Browser War

As we reach the middle of 2010, a fierce war is brewing between the online browser heavyweights. Over the past 3 years we see the Internet browser dominance of Internet Explorer...

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Browser Cache - What is it?

Jun 1st

Browser Cache - What is it?

For the best possible online experience, all web browsers use a local copy of recently visited web pages so that repeated visits to the site are faster. ...

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Tools to plan your website

May 27th

Tools to plan your website

When you come to us, you generally already have an idea about what you want. We help you to make these ideas come to life and we help you visualise them with some basic tools:...

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How photos can improve your website

May 18th

How photos can improve your website

Photos in websites - if used the right way - can help you to express emotions and deliver your marketing message more efficient.

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10 Shortcuts to Computer Cool

May 13th

10 Shortcuts to Computer Cool

You may be the most computer literate person at your work, but perhaps what you know is only the tip of the iceberg. Read on to learn how to impress someone with your casual...

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Ideas are Worth Nothing.....

Apr 30th

Ideas are Worth Nothing.....

Unless you let them grow

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Creative3 International Forum. Part One.

Apr 22nd

Creative3 International Forum. Part One.

Creativity and The Human Spirit

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Character Creation - Giving Life to a Concept

Apr 19th

Character Creation - Giving Life to a Concept

Every character has a story, a journey of creation. Our animator, Dave, takes us through his process of bringing characters to life.

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SOS on the SEO

Apr 20th

SOS on the SEO

A user-friendly guide to help you understand SEO and how it can benefit your website.

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Getting Back to Basics - Connecting to the World Wide Web

Apr 12th

Getting Back to Basics - Connecting to the World Wide Web

A simple guide to understanding the best way to get yourself connected to the net.

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Microsoft Release Another Security Update

Apr 6th

Microsoft Release Another Security Update

An 'out-of-band' update for IE!

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Web Hosting - Understanding all of the Jargon

Mar 31st

Web Hosting - Understanding all of the Jargon

A jargon-free guide to understand hosting and your web site

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Choosing a Domain Name

Mar 23rd

Choosing a Domain Name

One of the first questions you'll be asked by your web designer is "do you have a domain name?" But what is a domain name and how do I get one?

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QMG Gets out and about

Mar 22nd

QMG Gets out and about

We love finding new creative avenues and attending industry seminars to learn about the latest trends in the digital realm. The buzz from Brisbane's creative energy is building...

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Acrobat.com - File Management & Web Conferencing

Mar 15th

Acrobat.com - File Management & Web Conferencing

Adobe is giving Google Docs a run for their money with the new Acrobat.com. A free online service from Adobe Systems that allows you to manage your files online.

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Help us raise $1000 and we get to shave our Directors heads!

Mar 4th

Help us raise $1000 and we get to shave our Directors heads!

QMG is taking part in the World's Greatest Shave to Support the Leukaemia foundation.

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How do you Find the Right Digital Agency?

Mar 2nd

How do you Find the Right Digital Agency?

Some helpful tips on how to choose a digital partner that is right for you.

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QMG Lives Life on The Edge

Feb 25th

QMG Lives Life on The Edge

Will we be seeing YOU at THE EDGE Launch Party tomorrow?!

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Join the war against SPAM!

Feb 18th

Join the war against SPAM!

Receiving junk email seems to be a part of being online. It's big business, at your expense.

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Show us what you got! Get your own Online Portfolio.

Feb 19th

Show us what you got! Get your own Online Portfolio.

Are you an aspiring new designer? We have some tips on how to get your portfolio online and showcase your skills for future employers!

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Flash VS the Internet

Feb 16th

Flash VS the Internet

Flash is evolving to meet the demanding needs of the world wide web today and in the future.

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Why the Buzz is it so Blue?

Feb 11th

Why the Buzz is it so Blue?

The new Google Buzz feature in Gmail was obviously developed to rival Facebook, but if a user automatically thinks of Facebook when they see the big blue button - is this a good...

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Global Game Jam 2010

Feb 9th

Global Game Jam 2010

Global Game Jam - The worlds biggest jam session for interactive game developers!

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The 11 Second Club

Feb 1st

The 11 Second Club

If you're looking for a place to view some smashing animation, or happen to be an animator looking to participate in friendly competition, the 11 Second Club is for you.

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Surprise! New Internet Explorer Exploit!

Jan 20th

Surprise! New Internet Explorer Exploit!

This is a big one. Last month, Google and 30 other companies were attacked using an IE exploit suspected to have originated from China!

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Choose the right colour scheme!

Jan 15th

Choose the right colour scheme!

Brighten up your marketing with some more colour to create a mood for your brand. Check out these 3 free online tools that we use in the QMG studio for creating matching colour...

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QMG Wins 2 Interactive Media Awards for eKidna World!

Jan 12th

QMG Wins 2 Interactive Media Awards for eKidna World!

Congratulations to the team at QMG and eKidna World for winning 2 IMA Outstanding Achievement Awards! The www.eKidnaworld.com website is an Australian themed safe and fun virtual...

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QMG Updates: Latest 2010 Team Upgrade

Jan 12th

QMG Updates: Latest 2010 Team Upgrade

We have a new team! QMG has welcomed three new creative professionals to bring more skills to develop bigger and better projects in 2010.To celebrate three new additions to...

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Get ready for Big Things from Team QMG in 2010

Jan 6th

Get ready for Big Things from Team QMG in 2010

Welcome to the brand spanking new year! 2009 was a huge year for the team at QMG and we are about to explode with big changes in 2010.

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