http://www.devon-web-design.co.uk/ The latest blog articles from Soapbox en-uk Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:59:49 GMT Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:59:49 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Integralvision RSS Generator 1.0 admin@soapbox.co.uk (David) admin@integralvision.co.uk (Admin) http://www.devon-web-design.co.uk/blog/Welcome_to_Devon_Web_Design_Soapbox/ This brand new site has just been launched and we are busy writing the content. Rest assured the hairs will stand up on the back of your neck when you hear our true stories of ne'er-do-wells and wrong doers in the web design world. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT http://www.devon-web-design.co.uk/blog/Welcome_to_Devon_Web_Design_Soapbox/ admin@soapbox.co.uk (DT) Devon Web Design http://www.devon-web-design.co.uk/blog/Consumers_to_increase_online_spend_as_credit_crunch_continues/ New Media Age and Lightspeed Research have conducted their first online shopping survey to try to predict the trend for 2009 as consumers are forced to tighten their belts as the Credit Crunch continues. Christmas retail figures are showing that spending on the high street during Christmas was considerably lower than last year; and this trend seems set to continue over the next 12 months. In a bid to save money,... Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.devon-web-design.co.uk/blog/Consumers_to_increase_online_spend_as_credit_crunch_continues/ admin@soapbox.co.uk (AF) E-commerce http://www.devon-web-design.co.uk/blog/42_of_Businesses_see_the_internet_as_the_way_to_beat_the_credit_crunch/ A survey carried out by NetBenefit has found that businesses are turning to the internet to survive the Credit Crunch. 75% of their respondents already have at least half of their business online, and 80% plan move more of their business online within the next 12 months. Almost half of the businesses surveyed believe that by increasing their online presence, they will have a better chance of beating the... Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.devon-web-design.co.uk/blog/42_of_Businesses_see_the_internet_as_the_way_to_beat_the_credit_crunch/ admin@soapbox.co.uk (AF) E-commerce http://www.devon-web-design.co.uk/blog/Web_not_important_to_majority_of_retail_hospitality_business_in_Devon/ The interviews the report is based on also contained attitudinal questions to compliment the "hard" information that was collected about computer and ICT technology ownership and usage. These concerned their perception of the importance of e-business: "How important do you consider E-business is to the current needs of your business or organisation? (By 'E-business' I mean the use of Internet technologies such as... Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.devon-web-design.co.uk/blog/Web_not_important_to_majority_of_retail_hospitality_business_in_Devon/ admin@soapbox.co.uk (DT) Devon Web Design E-commerce E-marketing http://www.devon-web-design.co.uk/blog/Devon_SEO_companies_may_get_you_banned/ Shadow DomainsOne common scam is the creation of "shadow" domains that funnel users to a site by using deceptive redirects. These shadow domains often will be owned by the SEO who claims to be working on a client's behalf. Doorway PagesAnother illicit practice is to place "doorway" pages loaded with keywords on the client's site somewhere. The SEO promises this will make the page more relevant for more queries.... Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.devon-web-design.co.uk/blog/Devon_SEO_companies_may_get_you_banned/ admin@soapbox.co.uk (DT) E-marketing SEO http://www.devon-web-design.co.uk/review/Pennywell_Farm_site_review/ While the idea of a farm wired up to the internet may seem a bit strange, for an attraction of Pennywell's standing it's a must. After winning the 2006 Farm of the Year award and being named Visitor Attraction of the Year several times by BBC's Holiday programme, the farm needs something to deal with all the interest. Parents considering a visit can make bookings via the site as well as find practical... Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.devon-web-design.co.uk/review/Pennywell_Farm_site_review/ admin@soapbox.co.uk (NMA) Tourism