2 October 2026
When a WordPress Contact Form Works but the Emails Don’t
A contact form can look perfectly healthy from the front end while quietly failing at the point that matters most: getting the enquiry into someone’s inbox.
Blog
Notes on websites, ads, automation and AI
Practical writing from Ben and the team, for businesses around Brisbane, Ipswich and South East Queensland.
1 September 2026
How we helped NuGrow build a Pipedrive workflow that reflects how its team works
The objective was simple: create a clearer line of sight from first contact through to delivery, without overcomplicating the system for a busy team.
31 August 2026
How a ServiceM8 Implementation Gives Field-Service SMEs a System Their Team Can Run
In Cahoots Co helps Australian field-service SMEs design and configure ServiceM8 around the way their teams actually work. We connect the operational foundations ...
18 August 2026
Transformative Digital Refresh: Modernising In House Bathrooms’ Digital Footprint
When Brinckman Effect (Inhouse by Brinckman Effect / In House Bathrooms) approached us, their goal was clear: rebuild their digital foundation, modernise their online presence, and capture high-intent leads across the Ipswich and Greater Brisbane renovation markets.
10 July 2026
Case Study: How PKG Tiling scaled Meta Ads with In Cahoots Co
Recently, the team at In Cahoots Co ran a high-performing Meta Ads campaign for PKG Tiling and Silicon Solutions targeting the Greater Brisbane area.
26 May 2026
Another Brisbane business website launched
There are a few key benefits for growing small businesses to use the Wordpress CMS, including having full control over their hosting partners and flexibility moving forward when it comes to add-ons and other integrations,
24 May 2026
The Stillness Strategy: Why static is the new dynamic
We’ve officially reached "peak digital." You can feel it. Cutting through on digital channels alone is not enough.
20 May 2026
Google Just Replaced its Search Box After 25 Years: What it means for growth-minded SMEs
At its annual I/O conference, Google unveiled the "Intelligent Search Box" the single most significant structural and behavioral redesign to its search bar in 25 years ...
4 May 2026
The AI stack powering our fractional CMO practice — and why we chose every tool deliberately
Every tool we use is documented, vetted and governed. Here's an honest look at what's in the stack, what each tool actually does, and the principles that guided every decision.
30 April 2026
New Launch: DermInk’s High-Performance Site is Live!
We are thrilled to announce the official launch of the brand-new website for DermInk www.dermink.com, built on the powerful DUDA CMS.
27 April 2026
Your marketing infrastructure is nobody's job. That's becoming a serious problem.
The businesses that are extracting real value from their marketing technology investment are not the ones with the most sophisticated tools.
19 April 2026
Your AI agent doesn't know how to do your job yet. Here's how to teach it.
A new standard called Agent Skills lets you download ready-made expertise for your AI (or build your own)
14 April 2026
How We Automated a Job Application Workflow Using WordPress and Dropbox — No Zapier Required
In Cahoots Co. provides workflow automation services for businesses in Brisbane, Sydney and across Australia. If your team is doing manual work that software should be handling, we'd love to take a look. Get in touch.
12 April 2026
WordPress Is Powerful. But Is It Right For Your Business?
WordPress is free. Until it isn't. When a new small business needs a website, WordPress is almost always the first suggestion on the table. It's open-source ...
31 March 2026
We Took the Client Anyway. Here's What It Cost Us.
A cautionary tale for web agencies and developers who've ever pushed down a gut feeling to close a deal — and the hard lessons we're still applying today.
18 March 2026
AI Agents in the real world ...
AI agents are a super hot topic at the moment, but for the average SME style business, what does that look like?
5 March 2026
In Cahoots Co helps wedding planner launch new website
Before any website strategy could be developed, a thorough understanding of the business, its clients, and its competitive environment was essential.
24 February 2026
Why Your Marketing Manager Keeps Leaving (And What It's Actually Costing You)
Here's how it typically goes. Business is growing, leads are coming in, but marketing feels chaotic and reactive. Someone suggests hiring a dedicated marketing person ...