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  • Internet World Conference

    12th May 2011 03:00 by lisa

    I'm writing this on the way back from the last day of the Internet World conference, and overall I'd say it was an interesting day out!

    There was the usual barage of email marketers, SEO-ers and hosting companies and at least one "newly invented brand new product" that has of course… Read more

  • Hey Everyone - I'm new!

    15th March 2011 03:00 by jo

    Hi everyone, my name is Jo.

    I’m the lastest member to join the 18aproduction team! I am the new studio assistant and I hope to get stuck right in. Having graduated last summer, I am very happy to be a part of this exciting web company in Bristol. I was… Read more

  • The importance of keeping your website updated

    19th February 2011 03:00 by lisa

    We always preach to clients about the importance of fresh content, but recent results from a web service provider back up our suspicions!

    A recent survey by an online web tool SiteKreator has found that the small number of websites involved in their research that updated their site more than… Read more

  • Security threat in Internet Explorer

    1st February 2011 03:00 by lisa

    Microsoft have issued a warning that any Window's user who uses Internet Explorer to view the Internet should download a security patch whilst they work on fixing the problem for good.

    The patch is available for download from Microsoft's website, and is designed to stop websites you visit being able… Read more

  • How has the snow effected your work? Take our quick survey...

    21st December 2010 03:00 by lisa

    In case you haven't noticed, the UK is at a bit of a stand still this week due to the crazy amount of snow we've had. I've been speaking to several people over the last couple of days who have had to work from home because they couldn't get into… Read more

  • Snowy website updates

    20th December 2010 03:00 by lisa

    Don't forget to keep your customers up to speed on your business operations in these snowy times!

    If you've got a blog or a CMS, consider adding a message to your website that tells your customers when you're open this Christmas, or about any changes to your normal operating times… Read more

  • Get your own Google Places page

    17th December 2010 12:00 by lisa

    You may have noticed, when you use Google, that some listings appear at the top of the results as bullet points next to, or on, a map.

    If you want to get featured here, you need to sort yourself out with a Google Places page. Through this you can display… Read more

  • 18a Productions 2010 Christmas opening hours

    15th December 2010 03:00 by lisa

    It's been a busy year here at 18a HQ so we're taking a break over the festive period!

    Our offices will be closed from 24th December 2010 - 4th January 2011 inclusive. 

    Hosting:

    We might be on a break, but we don't get off that lightly! All hosting will continue… Read more

  • VAT rise in January 2011

    13th December 2010 03:00 by lisa

    Yep, it's happening again - the VAT rate is changing. So let us know if you need a hand updating your site for it.

    Whether you have an online shop, a subscription based service, an online booking system or just the odd "buy now" Paypal button, get in touch if… Read more

  • Facebook tries to copyright the words face and book!

    26th November 2010 12:00 by lisa

    The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has this week granted the social media giant Facebook a "notice of allowance" to trade mark the word "face".

    Apparently Facebook have a history of going after anyone who use "face" or "book" in their name - UTalkMarketing cites examples such as Teachbook… Read more