A geek's blog about nerdy stuff, with an array of musings on SEO & web design, Barnsley based but internationally read. Honest.
A Pragmatic Approach to Developing Web Technologies & Practices
Nov 2nd
This is something I’ve been mulling over for a while now, actually probably for years, as I’ve seen various trends dip in and out of the web arena.
Of course, some have become mainstays and are now part of our web surfing expectations: I’m thinking here of Asynchronous Javascript And XML that you and i know as “AJAX”; I remember playing with Google Suggest over 6 years ago and thinking what that the speed of the callbacks to a data set was something that would really enhance the web.
And you know it has, how we search using Google now has significantly More >
Swoon Design Wedding Stationery e-commerce Website Launched
Oct 25th
We’ve been working with Sarah at Swoon for a while now to design & develop her fantastic new e-commerce website. Sarah is a graphic designer and runs this brilliant little side-line business that specialises in package / bespoke wedding stationery.
We’ve slightly tweaked up the e-commerce functionality to allow downloads of table plans that are then required as uploads to purchase the products. The site’s product pages also feature some stunning product photography by our very own Marc Wilmot.
Congrats to Sarah!
How to “Un-infringe” copyright issues with Youtube video background music by removing the background audio.
Oct 8th
First the preamble.
The client request was simple. “Can you embed a video on the web site if we give you the video on a cd – and we want it on YouTube too”.
“No trouble” we said.
Next day the cd arrives with the video on. We play the .avi file, 6 minutes of film with an audio music track playing in the background. (Completely unsuitable with the product BTW). But it’s client supplied so we move ahead and upload to YouTube, grab the embed code, pop it in and we’re away. Well nearly.
Next day, a nice email drops in from YouTube More >
Setting up iCloud to Send & Receive POP emails on iPhone, iPad & Mac
Oct 4th
If you’re wondering how to set up iCloud to Send & Receive pop emails on your iPhone, iPad or Mac, it will be worth you reading my previous post on allowing MobileMe to send and receive pop emails – I’m supposing it should be the same process but of course, until we’ve tried it out we shall reserve judgement!
I’ll take a full in depth look at how to set up iCloud to send & receive POP emails on iPhone, iPad & Mac once iCloud is officially with us and share my findings.
In the meantime, if you have any feedback, shoot it More >
Play Mario:Be Productive
Sep 19th
We at DM2 Creative have just moved offices. You may have seen the Tweets if you’re a follower.
One of the first things I did when we moved office was buy a trusty old Super Nintendo; why? Well for the simple reasons: I kick ass at Mario 3 and I want to chill out.
Another thing I’ve gotten back into this year is golf. Yes, I’m terrible and yes I get angry and yes it takes hours and hours to do. But, for the most part it chills me out.
One final thing I’ll mention before getting to the point is that I’ve More >
The Inform Group, Barnsley Web Design Launch
Sep 9th
It’s Friday and it’s 80s Power Anthem afternoon here in the office, but in the mix of John Parr, Queen and (ahem) ABBA we’ve just put live the brand new site for The Inform Group.
The site is really packed full of useful info from Darren, the creator of The Inform Group, and his style of presenting, delivery and thinking is really interesting and thought provoking. I really urge you to check out one of his talks if you get a chance.
Byeeee.
