Version: 2.01
SYNOPSIS
Perl Script for website forms with a captcha box (Does not work on servers running Windows)
This is an easy to install perl form, you can include checkboxes, radio buttons, textfields, input and drop down boxes.
Click here to read the instructions for installing the form online.
Click here to download files needed for installation
Click the link to see a live working example of the form
Below are a list of 5 books that any web designer should be encouraged to read. While it’s not important to read all it definitely helps. You can just use the internet to advance your skills but there is so much rubbish information out there that by reading a book you don’t have to become a filter for bad information. So with that – onto the list!
This book I would say is essential. For beginners or experts, there’s so much information in this book it would be hard not to learn something.
Yes, another missing manual. How many manuals have we lost over the years! Another in depth book, this time for CSS. Everytime I skim through this book I learn something new. It’s great if you’re just starting off in the world of CSS but it’s also great as a reference, i’m constantly referring back to it when i’m knee deep in CSS.
We have just completed a new website for The Studley Motor Company who are specialists in Classic & Vintage cars. The website supplies information about the company and shows what cars are available for purchase.
The Cars for Sale page displays pictures of the cars with thumbnails that can be enlarged. The site is built using a Content Management System and therefore the client is able to update the website themselves – an invaluable tool when dealing with regularly changing content.
Take a look and maybe you will see a car you like or perhaps you’d like a similar website designed!
www.thestudleymotorcompany.co.uk
We have just built a website for Mike Maloney on behalf of Beyond Media. Beyond Media created a beautiful, professional design and it was a pleasure to build such a good looking website. The website features a slideshow gallery of Mike’s photography including pictures of the Queen, Grace Kelly, William & Kate and lots more. As well as press photography Mike photographs weddings.
For more information about Mike and to see the website go to: www.mikemaloney.co.uk
I was recently searching for the term “I need a website” and one of the results was an article from Enterpreneur.com entitled “Why do I need a website?”. Interestingly he says:
“That’s a good question. In fact, it’s one of the most important and most frequently asked questions of the digital business age. Before I answer, however, let’s flash back to the very first time I was asked this question. It was circa 1998, during the toddler years of the internet.
“So should your business have a website, even if your business is small and sells products or services you don’t think can be sold online? My answer in 1998 is the same as my answer today: Yes, if you have a business, you should have a website. Period. No question. Without a doubt.”
This got me to thinking about the “toddler years of the internet”. I started making websites in 1999 and I remember at the time it was hard to persuade businesses that they needed a website. I did a search of that time period and came up with nothing until 2001 when results started displaying for the search term “Do I need a website?”. (more…)
This project included a slight re-working of the the existing website design to incorporate all 3 books written by experienced teacher and tutor, Jeff Smith.
The original website focused only on his Fabulous Physics book but needed to be expanded to include the Cracking Chemistry and Brilliant Biology works.
A “buy now” button linking to Google checkout was added to the books so that people can buy them online and immediately download them.
The books are excellent works teaching you all about the 3 sciences – physics, biology and chemistry. They build on the information in a step by step gradient with exercises at the end of each section and a full glossary to define all the terms used.
On a personal note, Jeff tutored my daughter in Biology and took her from a total confusion about the subject to her passing her A level! Without his help I’m sure this is one subject she would not have succeeded in.
If you need a similar website designed and built please get in touch.
goMobi is a cut-down version of your website made specifically for viewing on a mobile phone.
It’s a simple, icon-driven interface which delivers a great experience on any mobile phone and makes it easy for customers to find what they’re looking for when they need it most.
Compatible with any domain name, goMobi is the quickest and easiest way to take advantage of the growing number of mobile internet users.
More info…..
I just read an article called “Why are restaurant websites so horrifically bad?”. It’s about the number of restaurant websites that have useless flash introductions, automatic music playing etc. These sites don’t deliver what people are looking for – or if they do, it’s done in such a way that it takes ages to find and requires a degree in navigational skills. (more…)
I was recently contacted by a local hairdresser whose website had gone offline. It transpired the web design company she had used to build the website had vanished. The web design company’s own website was offline and they couldn’t be contacted by phone or email.
On further investigation I found the hairdresser’s domain name had been registered in the web design company’s name. This meant she had no ownership rights or control over the domain and the company that hosted the domain wasn’t able to give her access to it so that another website could be built. (more…)
Facebook is fast becoming the new marketing medium for businesses.
You’ve probably noticed on a lot of TV and print advertising they now include a link to the company’s Facebook page front and centre!
Did you know each Facebook user has an average of 130 friends and with more than 750 million active users spending over 700 billion minutes per month on Facebook you can see the potential!
If you have a company page you may just have the standard wall where people arrive along with the tab for info if they want to find out more. It’s now possible to create a landing page for new visitors to your page which has a lot more style and creativity. It can look very similar to your website with links to your website for more info or it could be laid out as an advert.
Whichever option you choose you will be able to give a lot more information to the visitor and hopefully get them to your website to engage your services or buy your products.
When someone “likes” your page their friends will see this on the newsfeed. They in turn may visit and “like” your page and then it becomes viral!
We can provide you with a Facebook landing page and if you don’t have a company page we can also set this up on your behalf. Visit our Facebook Company Fan pages for more info. Or get in touch right now if you want to get started.
