8 Seconds

We are a marketing department for your business!

8 Seconds is the average human attention span, an

In 8 seconds a potential client will make a decision on the value of your site and therefore your business in relation to their needs. In today's world, it seems this web rule of thumb has seeped into all areas of 'first impressions' as we become intolerant of anything less than instant gratification.We believe it essential your impression is made instantly on every level, whether it be through ad

vertising, face to face sales or over the internet.At all times it is essential that you are not just selling a product or service, you are selling an experience with your business... First impressions last! The truth is … 8 seconds is more than enough time to send a powerful message to your target market. At 8 Seconds, we understand the vital elements that need to be present on any business website, or business as a whole, in order to actively increase your exposure, your customer base and of course, your future sales! We provide tailored marketing, branding and business development solutions for business.

25/06/2025

Love a ‘slightly’ early hump day!

Not sure pony feels the same? 🤣🫣😳🙃

20/06/2025

It's GO time Show Whitsunday!

12/06/2025

Brilliant event at Lake Proserpine - Lakeside Camping + thanks to Whitsunday Regional Council + Qld Music Trails ... Love our little backyard!

Great stuff!

07/06/2025

Brilliant!

16/05/2025

“We need more sales.” Yep, don't we all! But here’s the real question:

👉 What are you actually trying to sell more of?
👉 Which offers make you the most money — not just sales, but profit?
👉 What’s sitting on your shelf or service list right now that could be sold smarter?

Most small businesses hit "panic promo mode" when things get quiet — discounting anything and everything, just to get some cash through the door.

🚨 But not all sales are good sales.

Selling the wrong thing (too cheap, too fast, or at the wrong time) can actually lose you money or overload your team with work that doesn’t pay off.

Instead — let’s flip the thinking:

🎯 Start with what’s best for your business this month:
Do you need to clear stock? Fill a slow timeslot? Upsell a high-value service?

📈 Then build your marketing content around that — instead of just “what looks nice” or “what’s trending”.

We call this strategy-led content — and it’s how you get sales that stick, not just spike.

10/05/2025

Have you ever thought about using your DMs like a funnel? Want to know how it actually works? 👀

Because in 2025, the inbox isn’t just for “hey, here’s the link” anymore. It’s where real conversions can happen — if you do it right.

Here’s what most people are doing wrong 👇
❌ Sending random links with no context
❌ Talking AT people, not WITH them
❌ Treating their DMs like a dumping ground, not a designed space

Now, here’s what smart, high-converting brands are doing instead:

✅ Asking one smart question to qualify interest
✅ Using message rhythm and buttons to keep the convo flowing
✅ Turning the DM into a mini funnel — one that feels personal, not pushy
✅ Sharing bundles, previews, even price inside the chat

It’s not about spamming your inbox. It’s about creating clarity and confidence — before someone ever clicks “buy”.

01/05/2025

🌈 Canva makes it easy to create beautiful colours, layouts, and images — but don’t let "pretty" get in the way of "powerful."

A gorgeous design that’s cluttered or confusing will only make it harder for your audience to get your message. Clear beats clever. Simple wins over busy.

👉 Focus on clean layouts, logical flow, and intentional use of space.
Design with your user in mind — not just your artistic side. 🎯

Swipe ➡️ for 5 things to watch out for when designing!

26/03/2025

📊 Where do you go first when looking for info about a business? Google, right?

You're not alone! According to a new 2025 study from BrightLocal (via SMK.co), Google remains the #1 platform for online reviews, with consumers increasingly valuing detailed experiences over just star ratings.

Here's what caught my attention:
96% of consumers are open to writing reviews (but only 29% did last year)
Email is the most effective way to request reviews (40% response rate) - or JUST ASK THEM!

Most importantly - providing "average" service is no longer enough to inspire reviews!

This is why customer service IS your most powerful marketing tool. When your service is exceptional, customers want to share their experience.

Are you struggling with consistency in your customer service? That's exactly why we created the Customer Service Hero program. Transform your team's approach and watch those Google reviews multiply! Visit customerservicehero.com.au

15/03/2025

Would you like to learn how to use ChatGPT?

🛑 Our first round of this webinar was a hit, so we are running it again, this Tuesday 18 March, 11am (45 mins - online)! 🛑

Curious about how this AI magic works and what it could actually do for your business? I'd love to invite you to join our exclusive webinar where you'll discover practical ways AI can make your life easier (and your business run smoother)!

Don't worry - I speak human, not tech! This live webinar is presented in plain language that anyone can follow, regardless of your tech comfort level.

Here's what you'll learn...
🚀 Content Creation Made Easy: Say goodbye to staring at blank screens! Learn how to create quality content in minutes
🚀 Documentation Without the Headache: See how AI can help with all those business documents you've been putting off
🚀 Level Up Your Digital Presence: Create consistent, engaging content that connects with your audience

I love unpacking tech and showing people who think "this isn't for me" that they absolutely CAN understand and use these tools! That's exactly what this webinar is all about.

Want to join us? 😎 Register (for free!) below...
Register here → https://bit.ly/aiwebround2
Cost: Free!

Hope to see you in the Zoom room!!

13/03/2025

Did you know that TikTok has a photo posting feature?

Think of them as image carousels (up to 35 images!) that YOUR followers can swipe through at their own pace. The best part? YOU can add music, text overlays, and all the usual TikTok magic thanks to their editor.

Static images sometimes capture what videos can't, especially when YOU want YOUR audience to linger on the details.

Why should YOU as a busy business owner care? 💼
Here's what I love about this feature for YOUR business:
🔹 YOU can repurpose existing professional photos YOU'VE already invested in
🔹 It's perfect when YOU don't have time to script, shoot and edit video content
🔹 The carousel format lets YOU tell a complete story
🔹 YOU can add up to 4,000 characters in the description (hello mini-blog!)
🔹 Photo posts show up in TikTok search results just like videos

Quick tips: 💡
1️⃣ Don't just dump your pics! Create a narrative with a beginning, middle and end
2️⃣ Add a soundtrack from TikTok's Commercial Music Library to enhance the mood
3️⃣ Use the description space to tell YOUR story and add context
4️⃣ Include relevant hashtags to boost YOUR discoverability
5️⃣ Crop all images to the same ratio for a more professional look

Content ideas for you: 🌟
🌴 "Day in the Life" photo series
🌴 Behind-the-scenes glimpses of YOUR business
🌴 Customer journey highlights
🌴 Local area features (we have plenty of gorgeous spots to share!)
🌴 Team introductions
🌴 Product collections or new arrivals

Feeling overwhelmed by yet another social media feature to master? Let me know!

- Tolita (8seconds.com.au)

Have you received one of those official-looking messages saying there's been a "restriction applied to your Facebook pag...

08/03/2025

Have you received one of those official-looking messages saying there's been a "restriction applied to your page"? (and note, their icon looks VERY much like the Meta one - sneaky!)

I've had these come through on several pages I manage, and I can confirm they're 100% SPAM! 🚨

How to spot these fakes:
🚨 If you click the link (though I don't recommend it), good antivirus software should give you a big RED FLAG warning
🚨 If you do end up on their page, try clicking around - you'll notice many buttons and tabs are actually just images designed to look legitimate
🚨 The whole goal is to trick you into "signing in" - once you do that, they've got your info and access to your accounts!

If you're genuinely concerned about any restrictions or access issues with your pages, please reach out directly to me instead of clicking suspicious links.

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