{"id":57525,"date":"2025-03-25T14:37:29","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T06:37:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/?p=57525"},"modified":"2025-03-25T14:55:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T06:55:23","slug":"build-au-direct-website-with-site-builder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/build-au-direct-website-with-site-builder\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Every Aussie Business Needs a .au Direct Domain (and What to Do Next)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Picture this: A hungry customer calls your shop, eager to place an order online. But there\u2019s a problem\u2014you don&#8217;t have a website! The customer is disappointed, and you lose a sale.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sounds familiar? People expect businesses to be online. If you\u2019re not, you\u2019re missing out on potential customers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That\u2019s why you need a solid website\u2014starting with a .au Direct domain.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe title=\"It&#039;s Australian for BIG ideas - Bring Your Website Live in Minutes with .au Direct\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XIVeapejKOk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Why Your Business Needs a .AU Direct Domain<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"> <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-57526 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Why-Your-Business-Needs-a-.AU-Direct-Domain-.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Why-Your-Business-Needs-a-.AU-Direct-Domain-.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Why-Your-Business-Needs-a-.AU-Direct-Domain--300x101.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your domain is your online address. It\u2019s how customers find you, trust you, and remember you. But what sets the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.au Direct<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">apart from other domains?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0fc\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0fc&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shorter &amp; Simpler: <\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A .au Direct is sleek and easy to remember.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0fc\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0fc&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exclusively Australian:<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> A .au Direct domain speaks directly to Australians. This boosts trust among local customers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0fc\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0fc&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Better Search Visibility:<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Google prioritises local domains in searches, which helps your business show up for Aussie customers looking for what you offer.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0fc\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0fc&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Brand Protection: <\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Already have a .com.au domain? Securing your .au Direct prevents competitors from grabbing it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Got Your .<\/span><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">au<\/span><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"> Direct Domain? Here\u2019s What\u2019s Next<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-57527 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Got-Your-.au-Direct-Domain_-Heres-Whats-Next-.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Got-Your-.au-Direct-Domain_-Heres-Whats-Next-.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Got-Your-.au-Direct-Domain_-Heres-Whats-Next--300x101.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many business owners get a domain and don\u2019t know what to do next. The good news? Setting up your website is <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">easy and hassle-free<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 4\">1. Build Your Website in Minutes with AI<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:319,&quot;335559739&quot;:319}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No coding skills? No problem. Crazy Domains offers an <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI-Powered Website Builder that gets your site up and running fast. Just answer a few simple questions, and our AI does the rest\u2014creating a professional-looking website tailored to your business.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No technical skills needed<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Custom designs built instantly<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Optimised for desktop and mobile<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plus, you get a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">90-day free trial (if you register a .au Direct domain)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, so you can test it out without any commitment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 4\">2. Add Essential Features to Impress Customers<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:319,&quot;335559739&quot;:319}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A good website isn\u2019t just about looking great\u2014it needs to work for your business. With the AI-Powered Website Builder, you can easily:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Add an Online Store<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Start selling your products with a built-in shopping cart with a Website + eCommerce Plan.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Display Contact Info<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Make it easy for customers to reach you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Include a Booking System<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Perfect for appointments and reservations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Integrate Google Maps<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Show customers where to find you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 4\">3. Launch <\/span><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 4\">and<\/span><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 4\"> Grow Your Online Presence<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:319,&quot;335559739&quot;:319}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once your site is live, it\u2019s time to bring in customers. Here\u2019s how you can boost your online success:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Get Found on Google<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Add keywords and optimise your content for search engines. Or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/managed-seo\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=CD_ContentHub&amp;utm_campaign=build-au-direct-website-with-site-builder&amp;utm_content=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">you can let the pros do it for you<\/a>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Promote on Social Media<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Share your website on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/email-hosting\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=CD_ContentHub&amp;utm_campaign=build-au-direct-website-with-site-builder&amp;utm_content=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Business Email<\/a><\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Look professional with an email like <\/span><a href=\"mailto:hello@yourbusiness.au\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">hello@yourbusiness.au<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/web-builder\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=CD_ContentHub&amp;utm_campaign=build-au-direct-website-with-site-builder&amp;utm_content=banner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-57528 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/product-banner-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/product-banner-4.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/product-banner-4-300x101.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Ready to Take Your Business Online?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you don\u2019t have a website yet, don\u2019t wait for customers to call and leave disappointed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Secure your<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> .au Direct<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">with Crazy Domains today and start your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">90-day free trial <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">of our AI-Powered Website Builder. Or bundle<strong> .au Direct<\/strong> \/<strong> .com.au domain<\/strong> + <strong>Website Builder<\/strong> until 15 April 2025 and get 25% off!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Get started now. Your customers are waiting!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Picture this: A hungry customer calls your shop, eager to place an order online. But there\u2019s a problem\u2014you don&#8217;t have a website! The customer is disappointed, and you lose a sale.\u00a0\u00a0 Sounds familiar? People expect businesses to be online. 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