Category Archives: Web Design

Everyone knows the basics of SEO: use keywords, write great content, get backlinks, keep your site speedy. But what about the less obvious stuff? Those subtle signals that can give your website a quiet nudge up the rankings while your competitors are still obsessing over meta tags and blog lengths?

Here’s a look at a few clever, lesser-known SEO 'hidden secrets' you might not have thought of, the kind that layer nicely on top of your existing efforts and can make a real difference to your digital visibility.

1. Reply to Google Reviews with Purpose

One of our clients recently asked if adding keywords into their Google review replies helps with SEO, and the short answer is yes, a little!

While Google doesn’t directly score the text in replies the way it does for your...

The Kingdom of Tonga has unveiled its new destination brand, “Kingdom of Tonga: The Friendly Islands”, developed in partnership with Tomahawk. 

Drawing on Tonga’s globally recognised nickname, The Friendly Islands, the new brand celebrates the nation’s warmth, hospitality, and vibrant culture. Each letter in the TONGA logo has been carefully designed to reflect traditional tapa patterns and cultural motifs, creating a visual identity that brings the country’s rich heritage to life. 

What sets this rebrand apart is its people-led approach. Over 20 months, Tomahawk conducted extensive research and workshops across four islands, including 15 workshops and over 20 consultations with tourism operators, cultural leaders, schools, community members, and government representatives....

The way people find information online is changing, and your content needs to adapt with it. AI-powered search tools like ChatGPT, Google’s AI Overviews, Gemini, and Perplexity are new ways for travellers to help them research travel options. Instead of scrolling through a list of links, they’re asking questions and getting neatly packaged answers, often before they’ve even seen your website. Check out more on this in our article about the Evolution of Content.

So what does this mean for your business? It means your digitial content has to work in new ways to be picked up by AI. Fortunately, the foundations are the same as good SEO, and allows you to think more like a human!

Here are 8 content tips that gets noticed in the age of AI search.

1. Answer Questions...

If you're a tourism business trying to stand out online today, you’ve likely felt the challenge of producing content that actually gets noticed. The right content done well will help to drive visibility, trust, and engagement across every digital channel. But content has evolved and the way we plan, create, and share it has to evolve too.

When putting together content you need to consider how to:

• Reflect your brand identity
• Satisfy Google’s ever-changing search algorithms, AND AI search platforms
• Connect meaningfully with your audience

Here’s a look at how content creation has changed across three key perspectives: SEO, social media, and AI, and why storytelling is the common thread that can tie it all together.

1. The SEO Perspective

Then:

SEO used...

Website technology, design trends, and the search engine landscapes are all constantly evolving. Your website is not a static entity and regular audits and updates are vital to maintain optimal performance. By staying up-to-date, you ensure your website remains discoverable, delivers a positive user experience, and thrives in search engine results.

Below we outline are some key benefits to keeping your website updated.

1. Content-Rich & Relevant

Regularly updated content that keeps it relevant and valuable to your audience will enhance user engagement and positions your brand strongly against your competition.

2. A Top Notch User Experience (UX)

Modern design trends and user interface improvements ensure a seamless and engaging user experience, reducing bounce rates...

The trend of taking a ‘workcation’ - working remotely while travelling - has gained momentum as companies become more flexible with remote work policies. In response, countries like New Zealand and Australia have introduced flexibility to their visitor visas designed to attract digital nomads, allowing them to live, work, and explore for extended periods with ease.

As a tourism business, this presents a golden opportunity to attract this growing segment of travellers. By implementing the following strategies, you can effectively attract and cater to digital nomads, and at the same time lift your occupancy rates in quieter months when you need a boost.

Below are five simple strategies to tap into the digital nomad market.

1. Create a Remote-Friendly Environment

Digital...