Using Google Alerts
Google provides a fantastic tool to find out if people are talking about you. The idea is to enter a search phrase or a few keywords, then Google will email you links to new content and websites which contain the search term you entered. This really has its uses for keeping on top of what people think [...]
What makes self employment worth it?
Absolutely everything, that’s what. Like a lot of people who have ended up with their own business, I tried the normal, everyday method of earning and working. I went to University, and got a part time job at a pub. I worked when I wasn’t working, and occasionally, when I had a break from working, [...]
We’re Not (only) Web Designers
This is one of the biggest misconceptions most people have about so called ‘web designers’. You could even copy this across to any design driven job, say graphic designers. The entirety of our skills do not simply come down to being able to <p>open and close paragraphs</p> and sending out fancy HTML emails. Most people come to the [...]
Is the customer always right?
The answer of course is: Yes. The customer is always right. If the customer tells you to do something, you do it, and you do it without argument, without complaint, and without a single thought as to how such a request might reflect on you. Don’t be shy, put your hand up if that’s the [...]
What Web Browser Should You Be Using?
Think of this more of a basic intro to the three main web browsers out there. Most people (namley our clients) use Internet Explorer. What I want to try and do is educate as to why using Chrome or FireFox is far, far better! The main reason for so many people using Internet Explorer is [...]
When does clean design become boring design?
Against my better judgement, I started browsing the website of one of the world’s most prominent computer, phone and mp3 player manufacturers yesterday. I’m sure I don’t need to tell you which company it was; a simple description of the products and an allusion to it’s avid fan base should be enough… All in one [...]
Is the 960 Grid System Over the Hill?
The 960 grid system has been used for quite a few years now. The system is a series of lines which form a grid, using the grid designers can perfect the layouts of their web designs. You can see in the image below how this system is used to align all the aspects of the [...]
Adding A Quantity Box and Add to Cart Button to List Category Pages
This is the second post in our series on customising Magento. Today we’ll look at putting a quantity box and “Add to cart” button on the category page next to our products in list view. Usually, a wholesale customer is placing an order for large numbers of items. Forcing the customer to drill down into [...]
Hub Local
Hub Local is a free directory for local businesses in the Midlands area! Hub Local has been designed by Hub Internet Media to help small to medium businesses grab a foothold within the online advertising space.
