Jacqui Lewis-Everley
Posts by Jacqui Lewis-Everley for Web Design News:
Ada Lovelace Day
Since 2009 every year on the second Tuesday in October, all over the world, it is celebrated as Ada Lovelace Day as a recognition of the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths. Traditionally more male dominated industries, things are now changing and October is the time to celebrate it. There are international conferences and events and a...
New Cookies for everyone, or maybe not?
You may not be aware that GDPR regulations are changing slightly. Ongoing, all companies that use cookies may have to change how their users interact with them.
You spin me right round - A Guide to Carousels on home pages
There have been some interesting findings published recently about how users interact with a carousel (or slider) on a website home page.
Silverstripe - Best Technology Solution for the Public Sector
It is nice to see Silverstripe, the platform we use for all our development, getting rewarded for it's excellent work. A global company, based in Wellington, New Zealand, Silverstripe recently won the 2016 NZ Technology award for 'Best Technology Solution for the Public Sector'. Silverstripe is an extremely versatile, stable platform which can be used for any project. We use...
Check your web hosting
Having had an interesting week working with other peoples web hosting, I thought I would share a few things that are worth bearing in mind when hosting your website.
Infobuzz site live
Infobuzz is a charity based in Gloucester who support the most vulnerable groups and individuals. Under the project headings of Infobuzz Direct (schools and the arts), Castle Gate (Criminal Justice) and Head Space (therapeutic and training) they provide effective support and interventions to professionals and clients alike.
It is nice to be appreciated
Customer support and service are important to us and we always endeavour to do the best we can for our clients, whether it is being on hand out of hours, or doing that little bit extra or just giving advice. We do it because we like to help.
Photography site Live
Capture this Moment is the name of Kathryn Goddard's photography business in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. Kathryn produces great work for weddings, families and corporate clients and working with her on this project has been very enjoyable.
Chocolate Strawberry Live
Sarah Jones of the Chocolate Strawberry in the Forest of Dean makes amazing cakes for all occasions and runs workshops on baking and cake decoration (particularly the delicate skill of painting). A simple design was needed that would showcase her designs as well as direct customers to her tutorials and recipes. She also needed to be able to set up...
Joya eCommerce now open
Joya are now online with their own store full of unique and unusual gifts. Based in a beautiful shop in the Cotswolds, Joya specialises in housewares, bags, gifts and jewellery, including their range of lovely necklaces called Indie-Pendants.