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We don't just build websites. We are on-line retailers too! We also help our customers run their e-commerce websites.


So if you're worrying about things like Distance Selling regulations, Payment Gateways, Merchant agreements and Shipping charges, give us a call on 01539 741461.


Get found in Google!



We don't shout about it too much but as well as building websites we also help get them found in Google searches. If you have a site which isn't doing the business we can explain what's wrong and help get you noticed in a variety of ways. See our news page for more on this subject..


News - 

 

09/06 2009:

searchrankresults.co.uk



 

You'll need a lawyer to tell you if it's legal or not...

SearchRankResults.co.uk (among others) cold-calls small business with a web site and promises them a place on Page 1 of Google. They offer a 3-month trial at (say) £100 per month and take a credit/debit card payment for the full amount. The 3-month trial leads into a 12-month rolling contract unless cancelled.

The phone call is recorded.

The small print is just that - very small, faint print on the back of the invoice. It states that to cancel trial the customer must give one month's notice in writing - i.e. after 2 months.

After 2 months SearchRankResults take full payment for the year's contract.

Should the customer manage to stop this payment SearchRankResults starts threatening legal action.

We have heard from a couple of victims and would be happy to hear from more. Our advice is AVOID AT ALL COSTS - as it would be for any such offer from a cold-caller.

Remember - anyone who guarantees you top spot in Google is either lying, or (as in this case) just spending your money on Google Adwords (Sponsored Links).


28/10 2008:

New Year's Resolution



Just like me, our web site is getting wider! Unlike me, I think it's better looking too.

 

We've given it a make-over with a new "skin" and layout. As you'd expect the colours for the design are all derived from our logo.

 

The re-vamp was prompted partly by some new, bigger monitors in the office. Suddenly the old site looked a bit lost in the middle of our screens. Time for a change...

 

We are not alone in feeling like this, I suspect. When it comes to monitors there are a few sources of statistics on the web, notably the W3Schools site. The most interesting statistics are here.

(reproduced below).


Date

Higher

1024x768

800x600

640x480

Unknown

January 2008

38%

48%

8%

0%

6%

January 2007

26%

54%

14%

0%

6%

January 2006

17%

57%

20%

0%

6%

January 2005

12%

53%

30%

0%

5%

January 2004

10%

47%

37%

1%

5%

January 2003

6%

40%

47%

    2%

5%

January 2002

 6%

34%

52%

3%

5%

January 2001

 5%

29%

55%

6%

5%

January 2000

 4%

25%

56%

11%

4%



The main thing to note is that the vast majority of site visitors are now using a screen resolution of at least 1024x768 - this is the usual resolution for a standard 17 inch monitor. 19 inch monitors and wide-screen laptops will normally use a higher resolution. It's worth noting that the BBC is changing to this format.

 

We've stuck with our favoured content management system (CMS) and fold-out menu system. Between them they allow us to change the site as and when we choose, adding, changing and removing content. If you're using Firefox or a recent edition of Internet Explorer you'll be able to enjoy our nice, rounded fold-out menus.

 

So, if your website was constructed a few years ago, to a fixed-width design, it probably looks a bit narrow too. If so, why not contact us, ask for a quote, and give your site a new look for 2009?

 

Best wishes

Alan Jewitt

Director