How BrightLocal Can Help Brisbane Businesses Improve Their Local SEO
Build a complete local-search system BrightLocal is most useful as part of a broader strategy. Start with our local…
Digital Strategist and Founder
Margaret Shakibaie is the founder of The ICT Shak, a Brisbane-based web design and digital marketing business established in 2009.
With a Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology and more than 15 years of hands-on experience, Margaret has worked with small businesses across Australia to build, manage and improve their websites and online presence.
Her experience covers WordPress and Joomla website development, SEO, website hosting and management, Google Ads, local search, CRM systems and digital marketing. Rather than focusing on technology for technology's sake, Margaret believes websites should be practical business tools that help owners attract customers, generate enquiries and grow their businesses.
Through Brisbane Business Websites, Margaret shares practical advice based on real-world experience building, fixing and managing websites for Australian small businesses. Her aim is to make websites, SEO and digital marketing easier for business owners to understand, without unnecessary jargon or technical complexity.

Build a complete local-search system BrightLocal is most useful as part of a broader strategy. Start with our local…
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Margaret Shakibaie is the founder of The ICT Shak, a Brisbane-based web design and digital marketing business established in 2009. With a Bachelor of Applied Science…
