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  • How to generate your own QR codes

    16th February 2011 03:00 by tom

    There's nothing particularly new about QR codes, they've been kicking around the web for ages, ever since they first popped up in Japanese car production lines all those years ago.

    At first - I have to admit, I didn't really see the point... Ok they're pretty cool... You can… Read more

  • How to make your website talk to you

    16th February 2011 03:00 by tom

    If you're like me and you prefer listening rather than reading, then a new API from Ericson might be just up your street!

    Their new text to speech API lets developers quickly and easily convert strings of text into audio files. It's then just a small step to creating a… 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

  • The devil is in the detail, as Google demonstrates

    11th January 2011 03:00 by lisa

    Google announced yesterday that they're going to change how URLs appear in ads on search results pages.

    The search engine constantly tweaks and refines it's offerings and way of going about things, and the latest announcement is that all URLs displayed in ads will be shown with the domain in… 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

  • Alex from Much Better Adventures quoted by the Guardian

    6th December 2010 03:00 by lisa

    We always get excited when our clients - especially start ups with great ideas - are featured in the press.

    And even though muchbetteradventures.com are getting press coverage all the time now, the novelty still doesn't wear off!

    This month, site co-founder Alex Narracott was quoted in the Guardian in… Read more