About us
IT experts and teachers working together.Why choose us?
We have over 30 years in IT. Our aim is simple: find the right fix with minimal fuss, so your business runs better and your staff save time.
Our story
AST Digital started in 2021. Founder Aub Thompson taught in TAFE NSW for two decades and has worked in IT for three. Good technology only works when your team knows how to use it, so we set it up and then train your staff.
What we do
IT consulting, onsite IT support, network maintenance, POS setup, custom systems, website development and staff training. We work with homes and small businesses across the Coffs Harbour region.
Our clients
IT support
Let us take the stress out of your IT.Onsite technical support
Help where and when you need it.
Regular maintenance plans
Prevent problems and stay secure.
System upgrades
The right hardware to match your needs.
Remote tech support
Safe and secure help directly on your PC.
POS systems and advice
We install and troubleshoot POS devices.
Custom built systems
We design and develop complex spreadsheets and web apps to help you manage your data.
Home IT support
Virus removal, backups, home networking and PC upgrades.
Business IT
Onsite support, system audits, maintenance plans, remote support and cyber security.
Training
Computer, phone and Excel skills from teachers with 20 years in adult education.All courses are bring your own device. One 3-hour session a week for 3 weeks.
Tech Savvy
Foundation computing and phone skills. Get confident with your computer and smartphone.
$930 $465
Introductory price
Sign upExcel foundation
Create and edit basic worksheets. A good start if you are new to Excel.
$930 $465
Introductory price
Sign upExcel intermediate
For people who know the basics and want to go further.
$930 $465
Introductory price
Sign upExcel advanced
For people with Excel skills who want to take them to the next level.
$930 $465
Introductory price
Sign upOne-on-one training
At your home or workplace, or online with screen sharing. You get your own teacher and no classroom.
Staff training
We design, deliver and assess training for your team, matched to your business. We can also work with RTO partners for nationally approved courses.
Staff training and e-learning
Custom online courses for your staff. Short lessons and quizzes, built in plain English. They work on a phone, tablet or PC.
Website development
Fast, secure websites on a monthly plan. Domain, hosting and email included.Every site is hand-built in clean HTML, CSS and JavaScript to current web standards. Pages load fast, work on any screen and meet accessibility basics. We add structured data, a sitemap and AI-readable files so search engines and AI assistants can understand your business. There are no plugins to patch and no logins to forget. We look after your site and make the changes for you.
Starter
A single page site for a new business
From $79 per month +GST
- Hand-built single page website
- Domain name registration
- Fast, secure hosting with SSL
- Business email address
- Contact form
- Basic SEO: titles, descriptions, sitemap
- Regular backups and security updates
- One small content change a month
Business
A multi-page site for an established business
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- Everything in Starter, plus:
- Up to 6 pages
- Several email accounts
- Local SEO and Google Search Console setup
- Structured data and AI-readable files
- Booking and enquiry forms with auto-reply
- Visitor analytics
- Two hours of changes a month
Pro
A custom site with data tools and web app features
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- Everything in Business, plus:
- Fully custom design and layouts
- Custom web app features
- Data tools linked to your spreadsheets and systems
- Higher speed and security setup
- Monthly performance report
- Priority support
- Four hours of changes a month