about us.
Picture this: a wide-eyed 21-year-old me, wielding a spatula and running a tiny café like I owned the place (even though I kinda did). Specialising in pancakes, toasties, and salads that were fresher than my caffeine-fueled dreams, we'd write our daily specials on a chalkboard.
It was our beacon of hope—our way of screaming, "Look at us! We have food! And coffee that isn't made on instant powder" (yes, it was that long ago). Fast-forward a few years, and suddenly, everyone's glued to their screens instead of looking out for the chalkboard board strategically placed on the street. The digital world has taken over, leaving our beloved chalkboard in the dust and transforming business communication into a scroll through Instagram, a website click or an add-to-cart.
Since 2010, we've been rolling up our sleeves and getting down to work in the ever-changing digital landscape. We kicked things off with email marketing for real estate agents before morphing into a full-blown content marketing agency. Our goal? Simple. Help you shine online while you're busy doing, well, whatever it is you do best.
Chalkboard Digital is your go-to digital content sidekick located in sunny South East Queensland, Australia. We're all about giving you a megaphone to tell your stories—not just shouting into the void. Our team are all seasoned pros who know the ins and outs of digital content and marketing, so you can kick back and let us handle the nitty-gritty while you keep flipping those pancakes or whatever else floats your boat. Let's get started, shall we?
About Chalkboard Digital.
Our goal? Simple. Help you shine online while you're busy doing, well, whatever it is you do best.
On the Blog
Welcome emails have the highest open rates — but yours might be doing nothing. Here’s how to make it pull its weight and actually work.
Using the same product photos everywhere? Product photography works differently on websites and social media. Learn what actually changes — and how to plan images that perform on both.
Planning a product photography shoot for your online store? Most product shoots fail at the planning stage. Learn how to plan it properly — with clarity, consistency and conversion in mind.
Stop collecting subscribers you can’t sell to. This guide shows how to build an email list that actually works. And if you’ve already started growing your list, these tips will help you make the changes you need to see genuine engagement and growth.
Planning a photoshoot? Learn how to create business-focused photography that supports your website, email and content strategy.
How many product photos do you really need on a website? Too many product photos can confuse or interrupt the customer and hurt conversions. Learn how many you need — and why.
SEO doesn’t have to be complicated. Learn the fundamentals that actually matter — without becoming an SEO expert or chasing algorithms.
Your website looks great but isn’t converting? Learn why design alone doesn’t drive results — and what actually turns visitors into enquiries.
In today’s fast-paced digital world, it’s easy for your emails to get lost among the countless marketing messages people receive daily. So, how can you make your emails shine?
With every Tom, Dick, and Harry vying for attention online, it’s not enough to toss up a few posts and hope for the best. Nope! If you want to shine brighter than the rest, you need to be intentional with the content you create.
Ready to start fresh in the new year? The world of digital marketing is a thrilling, ever-evolving adventure, so embrace the excitement! Don't hesitate to push your boundaries—experimenting with new strategies and tools can lead to your next big breakthrough. Remember, every misstep is a lesson waiting to happen, guiding you closer to success.
If you've been on the internet, you would know every man and his dog are having a Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale. What started out in the US as something like our Boxing Day sales (but pre-Christmas during the Thanksgiving long weekend), Black Friday has taken over the world of e-commerce one email and sales banner at a time. So, how do we feel about that?