Bespoke website design 'is becoming more accessible'
15th December 2009
Accessibility is being given more consideration in tailor made websites, according to an industry professional.Judy Brewer, head of the Web Accessibility Initiative of the World Wide Web Consortium, told CNET News: "We're seeing a lot more awareness and involvement in web accessibility than we...
Bespoke websites 'must be tested'
14th December 2009
Website design must be constantly tested in order to keep search engine optimisation (SEO) performance to a maximum.This is the assertion made by Carrie Hill in an article for Search Engine Land."No form of marketing is 'set it and forget it'," she wrote, explaining that the only way to...
Social media 'helps to understand customers'
14th December 2009
Knowing a person's social networking behaviour can help companies when marketing to them, a professional has said.In news relevant to those working with bespoke websites, John Drachman used a Web 2.0 Journal article to outline ways of maximising social media use.He explained that learning about...
Mobile applications development: Google updates app
11th December 2009
A new step has been made in mobile applications development as Google updates its app for the iPhone.Users can now choose their accent or language for the voice search function, with Japanese and Mandarin among the tongues that can now be spoken to it.There has also been a redesign to the display...
SEO 'remains key to bespoke websites'
11th December 2009
Bespoke websites still need to focus on search engine optimisation (SEO) despite changes made by Google.This is the assertion made by Rob Garner in a Search Insider blog post.Google recently announced that it is personalising search results for everyone, though it remains possible to opt out.Mr...
Bespoke web design news: More women using social media
11th December 2009
Businesses creating tailor made websites may wish to consider their female users as research shows more women are involved in social media.According to SheSpeaks, a social media platform for women, 86 per cent of females are now on major social networking websites.This shows a 48 per cent rise...
Cost 'a factor in open source software'
10th December 2009
Price is one factor contributing to the move to open source software, a professional has said.Shane Wright, IT director for eDigitalResearch, made the statement after a study from Gartnder showed that open source business intelligence software is set for rapid expansion.It predicts that by 2012, it...
Bespoke web designers 'must take two-pronged approach to social media'
10th December 2009
The challenge facing marketers regarding social media is twofold, according to a professional.Social Media Explorer blogger Jason Falls pointed out that marketers have been trained for a different selling approach and to look for immediate results in a strategy.He explained that consumers no longer...
New Linux servers from IBM
10th December 2009
A range of new Linux servers has been launched by IT giant IBM.It has released the new products for the System z mainframe.The Linux Solution Edition includes software and hardware as well as other services that are intended to "virtualise and consolidate workloads".In addition, the...
Christmas products part of mobile applications development
9th December 2009
The Christmas market is providing scope for mobile applications development.According to the Independent, many companies are trying to attract customers for festive purchases using their mobile phones.Mobile vouchers and applications such as barcode readers to find the best prices are among the...
Bespoke websites 'should use video'
9th December 2009
Firms could use video in their bespoke website design to help promote themselves, professionals have said.Jamie Estrin, managing director of Web TV Enterprises, observed a rise in video marketing in the last quarter of this year and highlighted the impact of video on demand (VOD).He said that it is...
Internet shopping 'is changing'
8th December 2009
Online shoppers are experiencing a "shift", an expert has said.Chris Russell, director for eDigitalResearch, pointed out that smart devices such as iPhones are now advanced enough to have an impact on consumer behaviour, as they can be used to compare prices even while the user is inside...
Real-time Linux product released
8th December 2009
Communication through Linux can take place in real time with a new release by distributor Red Hat.The 1.2 variant of Enterprise MRG allows fast messaging and grid computing using the open source software.It is the second time in a year that there has been a release of the product, with version 1.1...
Google app uses camera phones to search
8th December 2009
Smartphone owners can run searches using their camera phones with a new Google application.Google Goggles is an advance in mobile applications development, running picture searches for users.People take photographs of famous landmarks with their smartphones and the pictures are then run against...
Facebook 'has generic audience'
7th December 2009
Social networking website Facebook has broad appeal to a "generic audience", an expert has said.In comments that may interest those who create bespoke websites, Social Media Portal co-founder Tim Gibbon explained that Facebook has a wider remit than other, more specific networks.He noted...
Social media website strategies 'should be long-term'
7th December 2009
Companies that create bespoke websites to engage in social media need to consider that it is a long-term strategy.This is the advice given by Jason Falls, a social media consultant.He explained that firms are often wary of investing money in social media as they are not sure about the return they...
MySQL resources rounded up
7th December 2009
Programmers and website graphic designers who want to stay abreast of news relating to MySQL have been given a round-up of helpful resources.Jeremy Zawodny used a Linux Magazine article to highlight some of the sources he uses to read up about MySQL and current events that concern it.There is...
Bespoke websites 'could lose business by charging for local news'
4th December 2009
Local news providers could lose business if they impose a cost on accessing their material.This is the warning given by Ben Camm-Jones, who is news editor of Web User.He was commenting after Johnston Press began a trial period in which it is charging for some of its content.Mr Camm-Jones said that...
Bespoke websites 'must account for lazier users'
4th December 2009
Tailor made websites need to work to attract lazier users, an expert has said.Sam Tilston, online marketing director for Zoombits.co.uk, made the comment after Google revealed the most popular searches in the UK.More searches were made for social media, communication and news sites, with...
Social media 'helps personalise web design'
3rd December 2009
Companies have been urged to give themselves a more human tone by using social media.Geoff Galat of customer experience management firm Tealeaf said that social media opens a new means of communication between customers and companies but also gives "a human face and name" to the...
Ecommerce bespoke websites 'ready for Christmas'
3rd December 2009
Internet retailers, including those with tailor made websites, are ready for the festive season.This is the claim made by David Smith, director of operations at the Interactive Media in Retail Group (IMRG).He said that internet shopping has stayed "remarkably resilient" despite the...
Website design 'should be uncluttered'
3rd December 2009
Businesses have been urged to ensure that their web design is clean and uncluttered.Merinews suggested that web design keep as much white space as necessary to keep it looking neat, although it warned that this alone would not necessarily ensure a tidy layout.Graphic designers were encouraged to...
Bespoke website content 'should stay fun'
2nd December 2009
An individual sense of whimsy should be manifest in a bespoke website, according to a professional. Writing for Business Week, Hilary Topper gave some tips on how to create a successful social media campaign.She urged firms to stay away from dry corporate speak and to combine a "fun and...
Mobile applications development 'key for 2010'
2nd December 2009
There will be a greater scope for marketing through mobile applications development next year, experts have said.Online Media, Marketing and Advertising magazine predicted that search and mobile browsing of the internet will pick up in 2010.This was put down to a growth in smartphones that use...
MySQL 'could gain value'
2nd December 2009
The future value of MySQL could rise considerably, it has been predicted.In a ZDNet blog post, Dana Gardner commented on the ongoing matter between Oracle and the European Union.Questioning why Oracle does not rid itself of MySQL now, he stated: "It's because not of what MySQL is worth now,...
Website design mistakes outlined
1st December 2009
Tailor made websites should steer clear of mistakes that have been detailed by a professional.Kevin Gibbons used an SEOptimise article to demonstrate the errors made in web design by a well-known restaurant chain.He pointed out that the website was based in Flash, which is less visible to search...
'Assess web design before redoing it'
1st December 2009
Firms wishing to make a new bespoke website should first have their original one looked over.This is the claim made by Neil Salerno in a 4Hoteliers article.He told hotel owners that more than 70 per cent of their business would be influenced by the internet to some degree and stressed the need for...
Nokia to make one Linux smartphone
1st December 2009
Phone company Nokia plans to make only one Linux smartphone in 2010, according to reports.Despite the fact that analysts and experts had expected Nokia to launch several Linux-based smartphones in the new year, the company intends to unveil just one. It said that it will stay with Symbian for the...
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