# Our Blog Source: https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/blog/7/ Insights, tips, and strategies to help your business succeed online. [All](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/blog/) [SEO](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/blog/category/seo/) [Local SEO](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/blog/category/local-seo/) [Web Design](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/blog/category/web-design/) [Paid Ads](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/blog/category/paid-ads/) [AI & Marketing](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/blog/category/ai-marketing/) [CRO](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/blog/category/cro/) [Digital Marketing](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/blog/category/digital-marketing/) SEO 21 May 2026 ## [Google's March 2026 Core Update: Who Recovered, and Why](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/blog/march-2026-core-update-recovery-two-months-on/) Google's March 2026 core update finished rolling out on 8 April. Here's the recovery pattern across New Zealand accounts, and what to do if traffic is still down. Jason Poonia 5 min read Digital Marketing 21 May 2026 ## [Meta Replaced 'Engagement' with 'Interactions': What Changed](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/blog/meta-engagement-interactions-update-2026/) Meta has replaced Post Engagement with Interactions, redefined engaged-views and renamed the attribution model. Here's what changed and what to check now. Jason Poonia 5 min read Digital Marketing 12 May 2026 ## [Meta Ads Algorithm 2026: How Meta Picks One Ad in 200ms](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/blog/meta-ads-algorithm-explained-2026/) The Meta ad auction runs in 200 milliseconds. Here is the four-step process, the equation that ranks every ad, and what Andromeda means for your targeting. Jason Poonia 5 min read Paid Ads 10 May 2026 ## [Instagram & Facebook Ad Safe Zones 2026 (Exact Pixel Guide)](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/blog/instagram-facebook-ad-safe-zones-2026/) Every Meta ad safe zone in one place: exact pixel measurements for 1:1, 4:5, 9:16 and Reels, updated for the March 2026 unified safe zone change. Jason Poonia 5 min read SEO 4 May 2026 ## [Google March & April 2026 Core Updates: How to Recover](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/blog/google-march-april-2026-core-updates/) March hit AI content, April rebuilt the ranking signals. What changed in Google's back-to-back core updates, who lost traffic, and how to start recovering. Jason Poonia 5 min read Digital Marketing 4 May 2026 ## [Meta Ads March 2026 Attribution Update: What Changed](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/blog/meta-ads-march-2026-attribution-update/) Meta rebuilt click-through attribution in March 2026. Here is what actually changed, why your reported numbers dropped 40-60%, and how to read the new reports. Jason Poonia 5 min read Digital Marketing 4 May 2026 ## [Meta Ads MCP Setup for Claude: The is\_ads\_mcp\_enabled Fix](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/blog/meta-ads-mcp-setup-claude-chatgpt/) Connect the Meta Ads MCP to Claude or ChatGPT step by step, plus the fix for is\_ads\_mcp\_enabled returning false, tested on a real client account. Jason Poonia 5 min read Web Design 24 Apr 2026 ## [The 5 Elements of a Good Website Design](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/blog/5-elements-of-good-website-design/) What separates a good website from a great one? These 5 core elements are the foundation of every high-performing website design. Jason Poonia 5 min read Web Design 24 Apr 2026 ## [What Is the 5 Second Rule for Websites?](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/blog/5-second-rule-for-websites/) The 5 second rule for websites says you have just 5 seconds to make a first impression. Here's what it means and how to pass the test. Jason Poonia 5 min read Web Design 24 Apr 2026 ## [The 7 C's of Website Design: What They Are & How to Use Them](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/blog/7-cs-of-a-website/) The 7 C's are a simple framework for websites that engage and convert. What each C means, why it matters, and how to apply each one to your own site. Jason Poonia 5 min read Web Design 24 Apr 2026 ## [The 7 Golden Rules of Design for a Stronger Website](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/blog/7-golden-rules-of-design/) The 7 golden rules of design are principles every good designer applies. Here's what they are and how they translate to better websites for New Zealand businesses. Jason Poonia 5 min read Web Design 24 Apr 2026 ## [The 7 Steps in Web Design: How a Professional Website Gets Built](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/blog/7-steps-in-web-design/) Ever wondered how a professional website actually gets built? Here are the 7 steps in web design that every quality project should follow. Jason Poonia 5 min read Showing 73-84 of 224 posts ## Have a question? Get in touch and let's discuss how we can help your business. Free consultation & quote Response within 24 hours No obligation to proceed [info@lucidmedia.co.nz](mailto:info@lucidmedia.co.nz) [+64 27 582 4369](tel:+64275824369)