Hunter V Digital

05/06/2026

Cheeky Google Update 🚨

Those slippery people at Google quietly changed the review rules in 2026, and a lot of businesses are probably losing reviews without even realising why.

A few things that are now a no-go:

* asking for a review while the customer is still on site using your device
* having a shared iPad, tablet or kiosk set up at your shop or office for reviews
* offering discounts, freebies, gift cards or giveaway entries for a review
* pushing staff to hit review quotas
* telling customers to mention a specific staff member in the review

What’s still totally fine:

* handing over your NFC card or QR code card and letting the customer tap it on their own phone
* having a QR code sticker on your van or ute
* leaving a review card behind after the job
* sending a follow-up text or email once the work’s done

Pretty simple really - it needs to be their device, their choice, no pressure.

So if you’re a tradie handing over your NFC card at the end of a job and the customer taps it on their own phone, you’re doing it right.

If your reviews have dropped off a bit lately and you haven’t known why, this could be worth a look 👇

04/06/2026

Breakdowns happen. Downtime doesn’t have to. 🚜🔧

Just launched the new website for ARB Earthmoving Repairs — keeping earthmoving equipment running across the Hunter Valley, Mid-North Coast, and Central Coast.

From workshop repairs and preventative maintenance to urgent mobile breakdown support, they help construction, mining, and civil operators minimise downtime and keep projects moving.

The new site is built to clearly showcase their services, experience, and mobile capabilities — making it easy to get the help you need when equipment decides to stop cooperating.

Check it out 👉 https://arbemr.com.au/

Need a website that actually works for your business? Shoot us a message. 👊

02/06/2026

Thinking about a spa but not the headache of getting it installed? 🛁

Just launched the new website for Urban Spa Scapes — the team that handles the entire spa installation process from start to finish.

From council approvals and concrete bases to crane lifts, electrical work, and landscaping, they take care of everything so you can focus on enjoying the finished result.

With over 20 years of experience across Sydney, the Central Coast, and Newcastle, they know how to get the job done properly — no matter the site.

Check it out 👉 https://urbanspascapes.com.au/

Need a website that actually works for your business? Shoot us a message. 👊

02/06/2026

Proud to support South Newcastle Lions RLFC this season ❤️🦁

Community clubs are built on support, teamwork and local connection, and we’re grateful to be part of the red and white family.

Go Souths! 🔴⚪

Big energy, bold ideas and digital support that helps local clubs shine. 💻⚡

A huge thank you to Hunter V Digital for backing South Newcastle Rugby League and helping us keep our community presence strong on and off the field.

From creativity to connection, your support makes a real impact.

We appreciate your support! ❤️💛

27/05/2026

Altlec is live! ⚡🔥

Big one for the crew at Altlec — their brand-new website is officially up and running.

Built to be clean, fast, and easy to use, the new site properly shows off the electrical work they do and makes it simple for customers to get in touch without the runaround.

Fresh new look, solid online presence, and ready to go.

Check it out 👉 https://altlec.com/

Need a website that actually works for your business? Shoot us a message. 👊

23/05/2026

Google just changed search forever. 🚨HUGE INCOMING CHANGES

Last week at Google I/O, they announced the biggest overhaul to Search in 25 years. The classic list of blue links is being replaced by an AI-powered experience that reads your website, summarises your business, and decides whether to recommend you - before a customer even clicks anything.

AI Overviews have already started rolling out in Australia - but the full experience is still making its way here over the coming months. When it lands properly, it’s going to be a big shift in how customers find local businesses.
Here’s what that means for you:

If your website is outdated, thin on content, or poorly structured - the AI skips you. It doesn’t care that you’ve been in business 15 years. It can only work with what’s there.

If your website is well-built, clearly describes your services, has proper location signals and real content - you show up in AI answers. You become the business it recommends.

And if you’re running Google Ads - pay attention. Google also announced brand new AI-powered ad formats that place your ads directly inside AI-generated responses. The days of static ads sitting above a list of links are changing too. These new formats pull from your website to generate ad creative on the fly - which means a quality website now directly affects how your ads perform, not just your organic rankings.

The rules haven’t changed completely. They’ve just gotten stricter. Good SEO, a quality website, strong Google reviews, and an active Business Profile are more important now than ever before.

This is exactly why we build websites the way we do - not just to look good, but to perform in search and be readable by AI.

If you’re not sure where your website or Google Ads stand in this new landscape, reach out. We’ll take a look. 👇

20/05/2026

We’re excited to officially kick off the first feature rollout of Proposal M8 for our existing Hunter V Digital clients. 🔥

This first release includes:

* a full custom chatbot on your website that talks like you, thinks like you, collects the right lead info and sends you a clear summary
* a live Google review widget that automatically updates and displays your latest reviews on your website

It’s built to help you respond better, capture more leads after hours, and make your website work harder for your business.

Even better, it can integrate with your current software too - including job management systems like ServiceM8, Tradify and more - helping push leads straight into your workflow and cut down admin.

We’re also offering a 30 day free trial for existing clients only.

After that, it’s just $65 per month, down from $150, with full setup included.

If you want a smarter website, better lead handling, and more automation behind the scenes, this is a bloody good place to start.

If you’re an existing client and want to jump on the rollout, send us a message and we’ll show you how it can work for your business.

https://proposalm8.com.au

19/05/2026

We’ve been nominated. Well… not really. Same as everyone else, we just registered ourselves and got the link 😂

But honestly, it would be unreal to get your vote.

We do love showing up to these things, having a laugh, and pretending we’re not filthy when we don’t win. Clearly it’s been rigged so far, because we still haven’t taken one home… but maybe this is our year.

If we’ve done some good work for you, helped your business grow, built you a website, run your ads, or you’ve just enjoyed watching the Hunter V Digital shenanigans, we’d love your vote.

It only takes a couple of seconds - chuck your name and email in and you’re done.

We’re determined to at least score an invite.

And if we win, beers are on us. 🍻

https://thebusinessawards.com.au/70234/hunter-v-digital

19/05/2026

One Paint now has a website that matches the work they deliver! 💯

Big thanks to the One Paint team for trusting us with the project. We approached the website the same way they approach their painting work — clean, organised, and built to leave a strong impression.

Bold project imagery, straightforward content, and clear sections all work together to give visitors a better understanding of the business and an easy way to request a quote!

Have a look here: https://onepaint.com.au/

If your website’s looking a bit tired, let’s sort it out!

07/05/2026

JJ Mechanical Solutions now has a website that matches the way they run their workshop! 🛞

Big thanks to Jason and the JJ Mechanical Solutions team for trusting us with the build. From log-book servicing and diagnostics to fleet maintenance and performance vehicles, we structured the site to clearly show the range of work they take on without overcomplicating it.

The dark layout, workshop imagery, and bold sections were all designed to reflect the feel of the business itself. Honest advice, proper mechanical work, and no mucking around.

Jump in here 👉 https://jjmechanicalsolutions.com.au/

Need a website that actually reflects your business? Reach out now!