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Application and Interview Tips

Thanks to everyone who applied for the Junior PM / AM role with Brightlabs. We thought we would put this little list of feedback together as it may help some of you to make small updates to your applications which might mean all the difference in future selections!

January 20, 2012

Jeffery Archer, Kindles and eBooks

A chance encounter with Jeffrey Archer leads Farhad to ponder the future of traditional publishing.

December 15, 2011

Best Overall User Experience - Australian Web Awards

The Australian Web Awards is presented by the Australian Web Awards Committee and held annually

November 14, 2011

What do you love?

Google has launched a new website called What Do You Love. It's a simple search box, similar to the one on Google’s homepage, but it returns results from more than 20 different Google services, including Google Translate, Trends, YouTube, Maps and Groups.

July 4, 2011

Biggest Morning Tea Thank You!

Brightlabs successfully hosted the Biggest Morning Tea again this year - a big Thank You to everyone who came along and donated!

June 9, 2011

Brightlabs selected as an Official Webby Honouree

Brightlabs is excited to have been selected as an Official Honouree at the 15th Annual Webby Awards, the Internet's highest recognition of excellence in online design and development.

May 24, 2011

Web Savvy Brand Building Seminar

Due to the success of our sell-out 'Web Branding Mastery' event in February, Brightlabs and DAIS are hosting a second Seminar in July for those who were unable to secure seats to the first event.

May 23, 2011

Google +1: Google's version of 'I like this'

Google +1 is more than just a Facebook 'Like' button; it's an attempt to push further into social web while trying to improve search results. The +1 button is shorthand for 'this is pretty cool' or 'you should check this out.'

May 23, 2011

Biggest Morning Tea 2011

Brightlabs will host the Biggest Morning Tea this year on May 26th to help raise funds for the Cancer Council Queensland.

May 17, 2011

Brightlabs expands Melbourne office

In February 2011, Brightlabs' Melbourne office expands its office space and employee numbers!

April 18, 2011

Internet (Website) versus Intranet Design

When creating both a public website and private intranet, should they both be considered part of the same project? Is it a good idea for one to leverage the design off the other, and can both of them be updated using the same back-end (CMS)?

March 23, 2011

Does Your Website Need Legal Pages?

Some website owners focus heavily on the design and layout of their website and not enough on the content. While it is not an absolute requirement, it is important to know when and why your website may need a legal page.

February 18, 2011

Develop an online game to increase traffic to your website and strengthen your brand

Let's have a look at what browser based games can do for your brand. Online gaming has become big business, why not capitalise on the success of such widely accessible technology?

February 17, 2011

Web Design Predictions for 2011

Design for the web is constantly changing and often it's hard to tell where trends are heading. We share our thoughts on which trends may become popular this year and take a look at how latest technologies such as Touch Devices, HTML5 and CSS3 are going to change web design.

February 16, 2011

IPv4 and IPv6 - The bits are hitting the fan

You may have heard about the Internet running out of web addresses. Here is what it means in layman's terms and how it affects you.

February 16, 2011

Mobile Internet Trends – What lies ahead?

An insight into the future of how Smartphones are changing the way we browse the Internet.

January 30, 2011

Five Trends That Will Change the Web in 2011

As the web enters its third decade, a collision of technological and social advances are changing the way we use the Internet. We take a look at how businesses will be affected by these innovations and how they can capitalise on the changing web.

January 21, 2011

Why your business needs a Facebook Page

In 2011, your business needs a Facebook presence. Facebook was the number one visited site on the internet in 2010, and it is crucial that you have a presence to manage your company’s reputation as part of your social media strategy.

January 18, 2011

Online Forums

Internet discussion forums have been around for a long time, but in recent years they have started to project their importance onto the world by proving to be a powerful resource both in the online and offline world.

January 15, 2011

Social Media and its use during the Queensland Floods

80% of Queensland has been rocked by devastating floods creating havoc and chaos in many parts including the capital city of Brisbane. Here's how government agencies and some enterprising individuals are leveraging social media and the power of the web to create awareness, call for assistance and prompt donations for the relief effort.

January 13, 2011

Office Hours during Brisbane Floods

Concerns over safety and continuity of work in our Brisbane office due to the horrific amount of flooding has prompted us to post an update.

January 12, 2011

How do I get more Twitter followers?

So you've decided to set up a Twitter account. Now the question is, 'How do I get people to follow me?' Here are a few simple steps to boost your following on Twitter.

January 6, 2011

Social Media and its Legal Implications

The benefits of the Internet and Social Media are unquestionable. But do the advantages of our electronic world impose any legal risks?

January 6, 2011

Website Optimisation: The Need for Speed

Even if a website has a mind-blowing design and incredible features, functionality and graphics alone have proven not to be sufficient; a need for speed is absolutely essential.

January 5, 2011

Opening the Domain Floodgates

The opening of domain floodgates brings an unprecedented opportunity for companies who will soon be allowed to create websites with URLs that end with any word they desire. We look at the process and implications.

January 4, 2011

Track your goals and resolutions online in the New Year

With 2011 underway us, a lot of thoughts will be focused on new aims, goals and resolutions for the new year. Once you've decided on what you want to achieve, you'll need to track your progress; what better way than to do it online.

January 2, 2011

Brightlabs Christmas Card Builder

Send your friends and family a Christmas card this year using our new Christmas card builder. Choose from Santa, Santa's little helper or Rudolf to personalise your Christmas cheer in 2010.

December 21, 2010

Brisbane Special Children's Christmas Party

Santa stopped off early this year to attend the Brisbane Special Children's Christmas Party at the Brisbane Convention Centre earlier this month.

December 20, 2010

Brightlabs - our year in review

2010 - the year in review. See what Brightlabs achieved over the last 12 months and what's on the cards for 2011.

December 17, 2010

Prevent spam by using email obfuscation

Do you edit web content? This article teaches web content editors how to link to email addresses so spammers can't find them as easily.

December 14, 2010

All traffic is not created equal: Comparing the social networks

By using a combination of the correct social media tools, you can gain followers and increase your brand recognition online.

November 25, 2010

Google launches Instant Preview

In the quest to stay ahead in the search game, Google launched Instant Preview this month, a feature that allows users to preview a web page in the search results before they have visited it.

November 24, 2010

How deep is deep-linking?

On a daily basis we use hyperlinks on one website to transfer us to another website where the desired information exists. It would appear at first glance that the practice of using hyperlinks is both natural and desirable, given the nature of the web. Some, however, will strongly disagree.

November 16, 2010

Queensland Multimedia Awards - Best Website Winners!

Brightlabs takes home another prestigious award - Best Website at the Queensland Multimedia Awards.

November 11, 2010

Mac viruses: The ignorance problem

Windows has always been the biggest victim of malware, but with Microsoft's proactive stance on security and the vast range of quality Anti-Virus software, it is now Apple who is lacking in this department. Why do Mac users claim that they can't get viruses and where did this rumour come from?

November 7, 2010

Google's latest search results emphasise Google Place listings

With Google's latest update to its local search result listing, it has become more important than ever to have an optimised Google Place page. Simply put, it's time to 'put your business on the map'.

November 4, 2010

Brightlabs makes the BRW Fast 100 List

We are excited to announce that Brightlabs has debuted in the BRW Fast 100 Company List for 2010 at position 74. Each year, hundreds of companies enter the Fast 100 Awards and Brightlabs is excited to have made the list.

October 28, 2010

How to build your brand and promote your website on Social Media networks

How can you optimise your content for social networks? This article outlines exactly how you can use social media to compliment your existing market as well as provide valuable tips to engage your followers and encourage them to spread your message throughout their network.

October 27, 2010

Web Design as Art?

Should web designs be considered art? What challenges are faced when trying to recognise the same rights afforded by other creative industries?

October 26, 2010

How to use photos to promote your product or services online

A picture is worth a thousand words. The age-old saying couldn't be truer when it comes to finding effective imagery to promote your brand.

October 17, 2010

The HTC Desire - reviewed

A mobile phone 'newbie' shares his experience with buying a HTC Desire and reviews some of the features that makes it stand apart from Google's Nexus One.

October 13, 2010

Should my business use Twitter?

This article introduces Twitter at an introductory level and explores whether tweeting is useful or not.

October 5, 2010

SingTel Accelerate 2010 Singapore

Brightlabs recently attended the Accelerate 2010 Conference in Singapore. The conference focused on the development of mobile applications and technology in Asia and offered insights into how to facilitate business and gain access to the Asian market. The conference was segmented into the three key areas: Technology, Design and Business.

September 29, 2010

7 Tips For Social Media Success

Social media is gaining momentum among businesses and it's hard to ignore this facet of your online marketing strategy. Whether you've just jumped on the bandwagon or want to start, follow these handy guidelines to help you succeed.

September 29, 2010

Santa could go viral

Frohe Weihnachten - Merry Christmas - Joyeux Noël - Vrolijk kerstfeest - Feliz Navidad - Bon Nadal - Felices festas - Mele Kalikimaka - Cristmas-e-shoma mobarak bashad - Veselé vánoce
عيد ميلاد مجيد
圣诞快乐

September 29, 2010

SCRUM Methodology in the web development industry

In this technical article we explain a bit about our web development processes by explaining SCRUM how SCRUM methodology is used to build your websites and how it affects the web development industry.

September 27, 2010

Google Instant - Fundamental change or cool gimmick?

On 8th September 2010, Google released its latest feature in the search engine battles, Google Instant. Google is calling it a ‘fundamental shift’. Find out how it will change the way you search.

September 26, 2010

Brightlabs rated amongst the top 10 agencies worldwide at the IMAs

Each year, over 500 companies enter the international awards and more than 3,500 websites are submitted for judging. IMA has announced that Brightlabs has been recognised in the top 10 agencies (and the sole Australian company on the list) for consistently representing the highest standards of excellence in web design and development.

September 7, 2010

Brightlabs makes the Smart Company Smart50 List for 2010

Smart Company has announced that Brightlabs has been listed in the Smart Company Smart50 list for 2010! Each year, hundreds of companies enter the Smart Company Smart50 Awards and Brightlabs is excited to have made the list.

September 7, 2010

Developing your first iPhone Application

We recently spoke about the importance iPhone application development has in today’s business climate. In this article we’ll look at what you’ll need to bring to your developer, and what you should expect from them in return. We’ll discuss some of the common-sense approaches to iPhone application development that will make the process as smooth and as easy for both you and your developer.

August 20, 2010

Anti-Copyright - An interesting dilemma

Have you heard of anti-copyright? It poses an alternative take on traditional copyright views.

August 18, 2010

How social media can help people cope with cancer

We have embraced Facebook's status update function as a quick and easy way to tell everybody on our friend list exactly what's going on in our life. Twitter works on the same principle – offering users the ability to post tid-bits of information to anyone who cares to listen. Some people find this irritating, some like it but to others, it provides them with a valuable avenue for coping with life-changing situations such as being told that you have cancer.

August 17, 2010

Women's shopping habits online

Why are online stores so appealing to women in particular? Are online coupons and the increasing number of online stores changing the face of the Australian household?

August 12, 2010

To 'Check in' or not to 'Check in' - Location-based social networking

The latest social networking craze has arrived in the form of online location services FourSquare and GoWalla. They are designed to encourage people to visit and experience places they may have never experienced in their local area - but do the benefits of these services and sharing your exact location online risk your own personal privacy and security?

August 10, 2010

Is iPhone application development the final frontier?

In this article we explore the rationale behind iPhone application development for the modern organisation. We highlight the benefits obtained by an existing brand, and lay some ground rules to adhere to once you decide to take the next step in marketing your brand and expanding your user base.

August 4, 2010

Google Wave - Once a tsunami, now a ripple?

On the 4th of August, Google announced that it would cease to develop its newly launched Wave platform, much to the sorrow of designers and developers all over the world.

August 4, 2010

Living Your Brand is One Thing...Valuing it is Another

Guest Writer, Jack Perlinski from DAIS gives us an insight into valuing your brand.

August 4, 2010

Brightlabs receives ISO 9001:2008 Quality Assurance

Brightlabs is proud to announce our ISO 9001:2008 Quality Assurance Certification. Our General Manager, Han te Riele talks about what it means to Brightlabs and how it will impact everyday business.

July 27, 2010

Website Domain Names Explained

The domain name system can be difficult to comprehend, but it's important for all website owners to have at least a basic understanding of how it works.

July 26, 2010

Google Caffeine and your Website SEO

To deal with rapidly updated information on the web, Google released it's updated search indexing system, called Caffeine. We detail how this has changed the constantly evolving search landscape and provide some hints on improving your Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Strategy.

July 25, 2010

The importance of a good-looking eCommerce website

eCommerce websites are meant to be an alternative to the physical retail world, yet some online store owners will make their sites more confronting than a pushy salesman. We explore some simple steps you can use to keep users coming back to your store

July 23, 2010

Event Wrap Up: Online Retailer 2010

Online Retailer purports to bring together retailers, online marketers, entrepreneurs and e-commerce professionals to network, share best practices, develop new business

July 12, 2010

Optimise your Website for iPhones and Mobile Devices

The popularity of mobile internet devices, such as the iPhone and iPad, has increased dramatically over the past few years. Is your site ready to tap into this rapidly expanding user segment?

July 5, 2010

Time Travel: The Internet Archive Wayback Machine

The Internet Archive Wayback Machine allows you to virtually travel back in time. See what your favorite website content and design looked like in 1996 and compare it to what it looks like today.

July 2, 2010

Print Vs Web Advertising

The internet is revolutionising the way in which companies do business. This article outlines the many advantages of embracing media-rich and interactive web-based advertising.

June 28, 2010

The iPhone 4: How Does it Stack Up?

With the relatively recent announcement of the iPhone 4's release later this month and an increasingly Apple-oriented office, it felt appropriate to give the next generation of the phone that started the smart phone explosion a bit of a comparison with one of its competitors - the Nexus One from Google.

June 21, 2010

The issue with SEO

Search engine optimisation (SEO) is an important consideration for any website. Everyone wants to be number one. Have you ever considered the fundamental principles behind Google's search system?

June 18, 2010

Apple takes a bite out of Adobe

Apple and Adobe; for nearly two decades these companies have played a major part in the development of the web. Together, both companies have forged a strong alliance in creating products and software to enhance online user experience, with Adobe’s software range and Apple’s Mac systems working hand-in-hand.

June 16, 2010

How much does a website cost?

The cost to develop a website needs to take into account a range of items. Unless you are purchasing a fixed price solution, prices can vary widely depending on the calibre of the web design agency you have chosen, and the type and size of solution you are after. In this article we attempt to provide you with an explanation on how a website is costed.

June 10, 2010

Brightlabs hosts the Biggest Morning Tea

Brightlabs hosts another successful Biggest Morning Tea - thanks to everyone who came along.

June 9, 2010

Aussie Technology Wiki Launched by Delimiter

Australian technology publication Delimiter has launched a public wiki site purely focused on the Australian technology sector - its personalities, issues, companies, and events.

May 26, 2010

Benefits of Good Photography on Your Website

Good imagery creates a connection between your website viewers and your organisation so it is in your best interest to select the best imagery possible.

May 24, 2010

Five Minutes with Jeff Yang, Head of Online Business Strategy for SEO Giant, E-Web Marketing

This month we interview Jeff Yang, Head of Online Business Strategy at E-Web Marketing, one of Australia's most successful SEO companies.

May 21, 2010

eCommerce, Transaction Forms, and why doing them the right way is money in your pocket

The simple rule: If your ecommerce site is easy to use you will have more sales, and more sales is more money in your pocket.

May 19, 2010

The Unacknowledged Heroes

There are many people and organisations that have put in countless hours of hard work so that your website can load on someone else's computer. In this article we attempt to name a few.

May 19, 2010

What a Woman Wants

What does a woman want in today's testosterone driven technology world? Something to facilitate her busy lifestyle or something completely different?

May 18, 2010

Click Wrap Agreements - What are they and are they enforceable?

Have you ever read the barely legible print in the terms and conditions pop-up box that appears online? What exactly is it? Should you even read it?

May 12, 2010

The benefits of having a Newsletter and how to get started

Learn about how you can generate revenue for your business by simply writing about your trade.

May 11, 2010

Better Understanding Your Web Solution

Having a better understanding of what what goes into your web solution can greatly effect the outcome

May 5, 2010

Software Snapshot: TraceWatch Real Time Web Statistics

TraceWatch Real Time Web Statistic and Traffic Analysis lets you keep track of the visitors to your website in real time with detailed statistics and deep analysis.

May 3, 2010

7 Tips For Good Website Content

How does your website content rate? Have a look at our 7 tips below to see if your content is up to scratch.

April 13, 2010

Why Is My Internet So Slow?

When it comes to download speed, Australia ranks 43rd in the world. The average Australian internet user enjoys a download speed of about 5.55 Mbps.

April 12, 2010

The Power of RSS

Enhance your online communication channels with automated website feeds

April 8, 2010

The 3 Clicks Myth

When designing intranets or websites, it is helpful to have some 'rules of thumb' to follow when making decisions. Over time, many of these have become elevated into principles or rules, widely used throughout the industry.

April 6, 2010

Using Your iPhone to Find That Song

Have you ever had a song stuck in your head and wished you could hear it instantly?

April 1, 2010

The Young Ones

Here at Brightlabs we have staff of varying ages ranging from 21 to 50, all skilled in their own regard. It is interesting though to see how there are differing views on Internet trends and technology depending on their jobs and age. While everyone in the...

March 31, 2010

Now you can backup your website to your Swiss Army Knife

Do you love your USB stick? Do you love Swiss Army Knives? Are you a nerdy web developer (or work in IT)? Then you will love this...

March 30, 2010

The Possibilities of Streaming

In the last 5 years or so, we have seen a massive boom in online-streaming content - music, videos, software and much more. As technology advances, computers become more powerful and our Internet connections get faster, the possibilities of streaming are becoming more and more apparent.

March 29, 2010

What is Information Architecture?

Information architecture is the term used to describe the structure of a system, i.e. the way information is grouped, the navigation methods and terminology used within the system.

March 25, 2010

5 Web Design Tricks and Trends

The internet is a constantly evolving medium and can be very difficult to predict what the next big online sensation will be – who would have thought 10 years ago that online social media giants such as Facebook, Twitter and Youtube could become household...

March 24, 2010

Facebook Overtakes Google...maybe

During March this year Hitwise (search intelligence aggregator) announced that Facebook received more traffic than Google for the week ending March13th. This statistic is based on how many people in the US typed "Facebook.com" into their browser...

March 18, 2010

Australian Internet Censorship

Censorship is always a touchy subject particularly when you bring it up in countries that like to refer to themselves as the "Free World", however we're also quick to judge those that suppress information from their people. We have largely won the...

March 15, 2010

8 Ways to Increase Conversions on Your Newsletter Sign-Up page

Want to build a large newsletter subscription list but don't know where to start? Read on for tips to help you increase your database size.

March 15, 2010

3DTV: 3D or not to be?

3DTV is seen as the next ‘big thing’ for technophiles and electronic industry officials, ever since James Cameron’s Avatar became the highest-grossing film in history many people’s eyes have been opened to the power of 3D entertainment....

March 8, 2010

Inflight Internet

Over the past 10 years, inflight passenger services such as on demand video, music and entertainment systems have made massive strides forward. Gone are the days when passengers were subject to a single movie selected by the airline and played on a central...

March 3, 2010

Is Your Navigation "People Friendly"?

Whether you are designing a brand new site from scratch, considering a redesign, or simply wanting to test your current site's usability, "people testing" is invaluable at all stages (read Don Norman's essay on talking about people over users here:...

February 24, 2010

ISP Mandatory Filtering, a Technical Introduction

One of the most controversial subjects in internet circles recently has been the trial and subsequent plan to progress and implement mandatory internet filtering in every ISP throughout Australia. The internet filtering plan is the brainchild of Senator Stephen...

February 22, 2010

Brightlabs - The only web design agency in Australia to have won the coveted 'Best in Class' award eight times at the IMAs

Brightlabs was recently informed that it was the only web development agency in Australia to have won the coveted 'Best in Class' award 8 times at the Interactive Media Awards.

February 16, 2010

Google's Nexus One smartphone, not smart enough for Australian networks

Nexus One is not fully functional with Telstra’s Next G (3G) network. This is a large blow in comparison to the accessibility of the iPhone in Australia and on the international level. Brightlabs looks at the new Google phone and its future in Australia.

February 11, 2010

Client Side Browser Support

As many companies have started to phase out Internet Explorer 6 support, Brightlabs will also be doing the same. Read on to find out what software we will be supporting and why...

February 11, 2010

The woes of Internet Explorer 6

Internet Explorer 6 is about 8 years old, yet it is still used widely by many internet users around the world despite versions 7 and 8 being made available for free. Brightlabs discusses the issues surrounding this browser, and why you have to upgrade your software in the near future.

February 11, 2010

Social Media - taking the English Language by storm?

Academics all over the world seem to be up in arms about the "death of the English language"; is social media really killing English?

February 11, 2010

The Apple iPad - Do you really need it?

The Apple iPad was recently announced to the world and has been received with mixed reviews. Brightlabs has a look at the key features of the device and examine how useful it is, and who will benefit the most from it.

February 11, 2010

Diversified Workforce

The realities of Globalisation and the proliferation of Information Technology have impacted on many aspects of our lives. Brightlabs is determined to actively embrace these changes in order to create excellent solutions that provide value for our clients....

February 1, 2010

The future of iCMS

Version 2.5 of iCMS is in development, with new features and improvements currently being implemented and tested.

January 19, 2010

nVidia ION: Charging Intel's Atom

In today's day and age we rely on mobile technology to aid us in our busy lives, but mobile technology has been hindered by the lack of processing power, until now. nVidia has come up with the solution - the ION platform.

January 19, 2010

Interview with 3Blokes Studios

Social media is booming. We asked 3Blokes to give us their thoughts on the industry and growth trends.

January 19, 2010

Bing and Google sitting in a tree... S-E-A-R-C-H-I-N-G

The search market is still dominated by the juggernaut Google and this does not seem likely to change in the near future. But what is it that is drawing people to use Bing over Google? What can it offer that Google cannot?

January 19, 2010

Shoes of Prey

At Brightlabs we like to keep an eye out for interesting ideas and innovative ways of doing things. The good people at www.shoesofprey.com seem to have come up with such an idea.

November 16, 2009

The ACCC and Online Warranties

Do you own an online store or are you an ecommerce retailer? Many online retailers may not realise that they are subject to the same terms and conditions outlined by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) as retailers who have a ‘shop front’ presence in, for example, a shopping centre.

November 12, 2009

eNewsletters - Refining your content

This month we’ll be looking at two quick tips to help you get your eNewsletter content perfect. Be wary of spam filters when using images Although images might help your eNewsletter look slick and professional, using too many images can trap your eNewsletter...

November 12, 2009

AGPN Conference 09 Laptop Winner

We are pleased to announce that the winner of the laptop is Alison Edwards from General Practice South Australia. Congratulations Alison, we hope you have fun using your new computer!

November 11, 2009

Associations and Social Media

It’s hard to ignore the growing role social media is playing in our lives. Programs like Twitter, Myspace and Facebook seem to be appearing in every second news headline and there is a mad rush to try and find a commercial application for the software.

November 11, 2009

Client Feedback Received

During September, Brightlabs gathered feedback from clients about their Brightlabs experiences.

October 7, 2009

Designing effective eNewsletters

Get your message across immediately with our tips on creating effective e-newsletters.

October 7, 2009

Photo galleries - easy to install, easy to use

The Photo Gallery is an additional module offered by Brightlabs that integrates into the iCMS system. It is easy to use and allows for a more professional and attractive way of displaying images on your website.

October 6, 2009

Christmas Cards

Frohe Weihnachten - Merry Christmas - Joyeux Noël - Felican Kristnaskon - Vrolijk kerstfeest - Feliz Navidad- Bon Nadal- Feliz Natal - Buon Natale - 圣诞快乐 - Καλά Χριστούγεννα - Felices festas

October 5, 2009

Brightlabs Blister Sisters Go The Distance

The Brightlabs Blister Sisters completed a 50km walk from Mitchelton to Scarborough in Brisbane, to raise money for India's poorest and most needy. Congratulations on being the first team across the line!

October 5, 2009

Brightlabs Sponsors Brisbane Special Children's Christmas Party

This year's event, the 15th anniversary, has been scheduled for Sunday 13th December, and will be held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.

October 5, 2009

Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a comprehensive website performance tracking tool that allows users to gain access to virtually any type of statistic related to their website through an easy to use interface. The system can show you how people found your site, what they did when they were on your site, and provide insight on how you can enhance their visitor experience.

October 1, 2009

New General Manager at Brightlabs - Han te Riele

Brightlabs is proud to announce that we have appointed Han te Riele as our General Manager.

September 8, 2009

September competition - Win a free subscription to your choice of Australia's top magazines

The competition is on again in September! We are looking to increase our circulation of the enlighten newsletter so we are giving away one free 12 month subscription to your choice of Australia's best selling magazines. To enter the competition... Simply forward...

September 8, 2009

Google AdWords - Is it for you?

Do you want to reach your customers at the precise moment they’re looking for your products or services? Google AdWords is a quick and simple way to advertise on Google, regardless of your budget.

September 7, 2009

iCMS 2.4 is live!

Brightlabs are proud to announce the release of version 2.4 of iCMS! Today sees the release of iCMS 2.4 - the newly revised and improved version of Brightlabs' popular Content Management System. Over the past several months, the Brightlabs team has been steadily...

September 2, 2009

Winner of the August competition

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September 1, 2009

iCMS 2.4 goes live tomorrow!

Brightlabs is proud to announce the release of version 2.4 of iCMS! Tomorrow will see the release of iCMS 2.4 - the newly revised and improved version of Brightlabs' popular Content Management System. Over the past several months, the Brightlabs team has been...

September 1, 2009

Twitter for Business

Twitter debuted as a side project in March 2006 for a San Francisco based podcasting company. Just 3 years later it is booming; its growth has been meteoric, showing annual growth rates of over 1300%. Initially people used Twitter to create, discover and share...

August 25, 2009

Five Minutes with Andrew Cooper, CEO of dStore

In a recent conversation with dStore’s owner Andrew Cooper, I asked him to shed some light on how online businesses were coping with the stresses imposed by the "Global Financial Crisis".

August 3, 2009

Microsoft and Yahoo Vs Google

It was announced last week that Microsoft and Yahoo will be joining forces in an attempt to topple Search giant Google, in a bid to become the world's most utilised search engine.

July 31, 2009

Google Chrome OS

Google continues to impress, promising to unleash yet another technological advancement for the benefit of all...except maybe Microsoft. The target this time: Netbooks.

July 29, 2009

Win a free subscription to your choice of Australia's top magazines

We are looking to increase our circulation of the enlighten newsletter so we are giving away one free 12 month subscription to your choice of Australia's best selling magazines. To enter the competition... Simply forward enlighten to a friend using the 'Send...

July 28, 2009

Apple, the iPhone, and the App Store...

The iPhone phenomenon is hard to hide from. The underlying success of this device is not due to its innovative operating system or its pretty looks, but rather the iTunes Applications (App) store.

July 22, 2009

Five Minutes with Farhad Irani, Head of PayPal Asia Pacific

Brightlabs was caught up with the newly appointed Head of PayPal Asia Pacific and asked him a few questions about the future of PayPal in Asia.

July 1, 2009

Lars Rasmussen on innovation, motivation and how Google Maps almost never came to be...

Where there’s a desire to actually achieve something new and a high degree of motivation and genuine desire to overcome obstacles, it’s evident that anything is possible once you put your mind to it.

July 1, 2009

Social Media - Does it Work for Everyone?

Social Bliss We were sitting in a meeting the other day talking about the launch of our new website and discussing the fact that we now have a blog regularly needing to be updated. Given that the website had only just been launched, there was palpable enthusiasm...

June 30, 2009

Brightlabs Wins Top Honours at 2009 Interactive Media Awards

Interactive Media AwardsBrightlabs has been awarded the internationally recognised Interactive Media Award (Best in Class) for the development of our own website - www.brightlabs.com.au.

June 24, 2009

New CMS Module - Form and Survey Builder

As part of the Content Management Systems upgrade to version 2.4, Brightlabs has developed an easy to use Form and Survey Builder. Build your own forms, collect data from your website users and have all the information neatly presented to you within your CMS interface.

June 9, 2009

Technology Update - Google Wave

Have you heard of Google Wave? It’s Google’s new online collaborative tool with a host of exciting new functionality. Wave will bring together e-mail, instant messaging, online forums, and wikis into one great offering.

June 9, 2009

Brightlabs hosts Australia's Biggest Morning Tea!

Brightlabs hosted our own "Biggest Morning Tea" on Monday the 25th of May at our Brisbane offices. We are pleased to announce that we've raised over $700 for the Cancer Council!

May 25, 2009

imagin8 re-brands to Brightlabs

After a two year search for a new name, imagin8 will be re-branding to Brightlabs as of 6th April, 2009. Read on for an in-depth explanation of why we chose the name and what plans are in store for the future.

April 6, 2009

Got Traffic?

Rishad Sukhia, co-founder of Brightlabs, has been featured in Digital Media Magazine. The article, "Got Traffic?" outlines methods to get more website traffic.

February 19, 2009

cmsadvantage - A new product for the web development industry

In April 2009, Brightlabs will be launching an exciting new product for the web development industry. Subscribe to the Newsletter and RSS feed to stay in touch!

February 2, 2009

Determining the value in Content Management Systems

In the beginning... In the beginning there were static HTML websites. These were a series of 'stand alone' pages, linking to each other. Static sites are characterised by the inability to change layout or content without utilising the skills of a person trained...

December 1, 2008

Brightlabs acquires AltStudio Web Design

In seeking to enhance their products and services suite, Brightlabs identified AltStudio as a market leader in the provision of content management technology for small to medium sized enterprises. Over the course of several months, Brightlabs and AltStudio...

September 25, 2008

Making Content Management work for you

If you're already looking for a content management system, the sales and marketing promises that you've read will no doubt include the following: Reduced IT involvement in content creation Fresh, high quality content Consistency in layout and appearance Workflow...

August 1, 2008

Winner of the 2008 CeBIT Competition

Congratulations to Maurice from Belkin who was the winner of the Brightlabs CeBIT Giveaway. Maurice was the happy recipient of an Asus eeePC.

May 30, 2008

Brightlabs exhibiting at CeBIT 2008

Brightlabs will be attending CeBIT (www.cebit.com.au), the leading Information and Communications Technology event of the year in Sydney. Exhibiting last year, and for the last 2 years with great success, Brightlabs will be sending a team to participate in...

May 17, 2008

So Hot Right Now

A brief look at the success of MySpace and YouTube

April 1, 2008

Brightlabs Sponsors UQ Rugby Club

Brightlabs is pleased to announce it's sponsorship of The University of Queensland Rugby Football Club for the 2008 season. The UQ Rugby Club was established almost 100 years ago. It's history is colourful and steeped in tradition, with many national representatives...

January 21, 2008

Workflow in Content Management

What is Workflow? Workflow is the movement of information or tasks through a work process. The process could be anything from publishing an edition of a magazine to the approval of a loan. While this may sound quite straight forward, it manages to cover...

January 1, 2008

Brightlabs Featured Desktop Magazine - October 2007

Brightlabs' collaboration with Raine & Horne Queensland was featured in the October 2007 edition of Desktop Magazine. Brightlabs has helped keep Raine and Horne at the forefront of the industry by collaborating to develop a successful tool for generating...

December 3, 2007

2007 BSCCP Platinum Sponsorship

Brightlabs is proud to announce our continuing Platinum sponsorship of the Brisbane Special Children's Christmas Party in 2007. The aim of the Golden Casket Variety Special Children’s Christmas Party is to provide in excess of 3,000 children with a day...

November 12, 2007

Brightlabs wins International IMA 'Best in Class' for Ausenco

Brightlabs has recently been awarded the internationally recognised Interactive Media Award™ (Best in Class) for the work development of the Ausenco website. The Interactive Media Awards™ is a highly regarded competition showcasing organisations...

November 1, 2007

New Office in Melbourne

Brightlabs is very proud to announce the opening of its new office in Melbourne. From our new office we will be better able to serve the needs of our clients in Victoria. The details for the new office are: Phone +61 3 9225 5075 Fax +61 3 9225 5050 Email info@brightlabs.com.au...

August 20, 2007

Communicasia 2007

With over 60,000 visitors visiting the exhibition during the 4 day period Communicasia is one of Asia's largest technology expos. Brightlabs was delighted to be invited as part of the Australian Pavilion. Over the 4 day event Brightlabs demonstrated its CMS...

July 1, 2007

iCMS Reseller and Partner Program

iCMS is a highly regarded content management system and is used by organisations across many industries in both the public & private sectors. With Brightlabs' Reseller Program, web developers, designers and agencies can extend their market reach by expanding...

May 23, 2007

CeBIT 2007 - A Great Success

CeBIT was once again a great success for Brightlabs with over 30,000 visitors passing through the Sydney Convention Centre during the 3 day exhibition. This year Brightlabs used the opportunity of CeBIT to launch the most recent release of its highly-regarded...

May 4, 2007

Interview with Channel 7's Gadget Guy

During Day 2 of CeBIT 2007, Brightlabs' Operations Manager, Farhad Meher-Homji, was interviewed by Channel 7's Gadget Guy, Peter Blasina, about Brightlabs' recent success with its well-regarded content management software and growing client base. The interview...

May 2, 2007

CeBIT 2007

Brightlabs was once again invited to CeBIT Australia by the Queensland Government as part of its initiative in promoting information and communication technology. Last year was a great success for Brightlabs at CeBIT, with several new contracts generated by...

April 29, 2007

Brightlabs World Tour

Due to a number of requests from potential international customers, Business Development Manager Peter Rawson-Harris and Operations Manager Farhad Meher-Homji visited several overseas markets to investigate the various opportunities available. The trip covered...

April 14, 2007

Another Platinum Award for Brightlabs!

Brightlabs is pleased to announce our third award from the Australian Web Designers Network! The Lexus of Brisbane website has been awarded a Platinum Website Award, based on categories including Graphics, Artwork, Layout, Ease of Navigation, Functionality...

October 18, 2006

Brightlabs wins Gold Website Award

Brightlabs is pleased to announce our second award from the Australian Web Designers Network! The Sci-Fleet website has been awarded a Gold Website Award, based on categories including Graphics, Artwork, Layout, Ease of Navigation, Functionality and Originality....

September 7, 2006

Platinum Website Award

The Impedimed website has been awarded a Platinum Website Award, as voted by the official judges of the Australian Web Designers Network! The award is judged on the following categories: Graphics, Artwork, Layout, Ease of Navigation, Functionality and Originality....

September 4, 2006

Aegis - Offsite Storage and Backup Solution

Have you been looking for a location to create a backup of your files and data? Brightlabs' new storage and backup solution may be what you are looking for. Brightlabs has increased its hosting infrastructure with the introduction of Aegis, our new offsite...

August 15, 2006

iDirectory - The flexible online catalogue & listing system

iDirectory is a flexible online catalogue that allows your website users to find information about a particular product or service quickly and easily by either searching or browsing for it. iDirectory can be used for anything from listing available educational...

July 30, 2006

Brightlabs releases iCMS 2.1

On the morning of the 31st of May, Brightlabs deployed a significant update to its Content Management System (iCMS). Over 60 iCMS websites were included in the upgrade process. New features include: User-friendly URLs for Search Engines; Upgraded Workflow...

June 2, 2006

A successful CeBIT for Brightlabs

With over 30,000 visitors flowing through the Sydney Convention Centre, CeBIT 2006 turned out to be a great success for many companies and Brightlabs was no exception. iCMS 2.1 was very well received, generating a large amount of interest from all those who...

May 15, 2006

Brightlabs exhibits at CeBIT

Brightlabs will be showcasing the latest release of its Content Management System (iCMS) when the world's largest IT Expo comes to Sydney in May this year. As part of an initiative by the Queensland Government in promoting information and communication technology,...

May 2, 2006

iCMS 2.1 Release

iCMS 2.1 is the latest instalment in Brightlabs' widely used content management system. With a planned release date of the 1st of June 2006, Brightlabs will be showcasing some of the new features at CeBIT in May. Some of the changes include upgrades and improvements...

May 1, 2006

Brightlabs and Clayton Utz Sponsor QUT Law School Event

The 2006 ‘Meet the profession evening’ held by the QUT Law Student’s Association is designed to help graduating students meet with representatives from key Sate and National law firms. Due to ongoing support of student associations and continuing...

April 1, 2006

Brightlabs Expanding its Horizons

While most people are looking to India for outsourcing opportunities, Brightlabs is looking to India for other prospects. After visiting India in February of this year, Brightlabs has partnered with Iopsis, an American company with offices in the U.S and India,...

February 8, 2006

Brightlabs Director gets featured

In the 2006 Art & Design Education Resource Guide (A Design Graphics Publication), Brightlabs' Creative Director, Rishad Sukhia was featured as one of the most successful graduates in his field. To obtain a copy of this publication please contact Design...

January 1, 2006

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