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Google Wallet – The Virtual Credit Card

Posted on 25/01/2012 at 12:44pm by admin No Comment
Google Wallet – The Virtual Credit Card

Google recently launched (do they ever stop?) their Google Wallet system and app. The app allows you to store your credit card (see below for further details) information on your phone and then use your phone to make payments in store (if the store has a PayPass POS terminal). All you have to do is…

Out with the Old, in with the New

Posted on 11/01/2012 at 4:06pm by admin No Comment
Out with the Old, in with the New

Well it has been with us since 2001, but finally the web community is giving up on making the aged browser work with modern websites. The fact is there are many aspects of IE6 that were fine in 2001, but just won’t cut the mustard these days. IE6 does not fully support CSS version 2…

Best christmas website ever . . . or at least for its purpose

Posted on 13/12/2011 at 5:56pm by admin 2 Comments
Best christmas website ever . . . or at least for its purpose

So here at the office we do a “Secret Santa” every year. This year i didn’t feel like doing the traditional “names in a hat / Quality Street tin” trick, it only leads to people picking a name, deciding they don’t really know their colleagues tastes overly well, or “I had them last year” and…

Do you need a Content Management System?

Posted on 29/11/2011 at 2:51pm by admin 2 Comments
Do you need a Content Management System?

The world of the web has changed. Originally websites were static creations that sat there from week to week, month to month with the same carefully written content up there all the time. But with the more recent requirements of social networking, blogging and SEO they are now more about generating and sharing dynamic content,…

Google Music Vs BBM Music

Posted on 22/11/2011 at 3:32pm by admin 5 Comments
Google Music Vs BBM Music

So a few days ago Google launched (in the U.S only) their online music store for Android users. It’s going to work in the same way that iTunes worked originally for apple product users, Software restricted and client restrictive. The new service will integrate with the new Google+ (another blog for another day) social service,…

Flash: in the Pan?

Posted on 18/11/2011 at 12:24pm by admin 2 Comments
Flash: in the Pan?

So you have heard about Flash – about how Apple products won’t support it, but what does that mean for the consumer? To understand the issues we need a little bit of background first. Flash – ahh. King of the Impossible For many years, Flash has enabled websites to deliver smooth video with clever and…

Why Every Business Needs a Website

Posted on 12/11/2011 at 12:40pm by admin 1 Comment
Why Every Business Needs a Website

A recent study by RainToday.com showed that 97% of surveyed buyers – from companies of all sizes – say a provider’s website has an influence on their ultimate purchase decision. Before making major purchases, consumers go online looking for the best deals and incentives. They compare one vehicle to another looking for the best match….

Blogging for Small Businesses

Posted on 12/11/2011 at 12:36pm by admin No Comment
Blogging for Small Businesses

Creating a blog for your business website can generate traffic to your site and encourage new business. It is a cost-effective way to help invite new visitors and build new relationships, while demonstrating what knowledge you bring to your field. Here’s how to create a successful business blog that is informative and useful for your…

Writing Effective About Us Pages

Posted on 12/11/2011 at 12:33pm by admin No Comment
Writing Effective About Us Pages

Writing about your company seems easy. You know your customers, your products and your employees better than anyone, so you are in a better position than most to write about them. People want to buy from people, not faceless corporations, so an About Us section tells them who is responsible for the business and adds…

The Benefits of Rebranding

Posted on 12/11/2011 at 12:30pm by admin No Comment
The Benefits of Rebranding

As your business grows and transforms, perhaps expanding into new markets, it is vital that your branding reflects the positive changes that are taking place. A rethink of your company image communicates that changes are being made within your company for the better; it will reflect growth, progression and ambition. Brand Repositioning – Building Confidence…