Using CSS to create a faded read more link

Whilst using Trello recently I noticed a nice little CSS fade effect. We often have 'read more' links on long paragraphs of text which, once clicked on, reveals the entire body of text. This can be really handy with user interfaces when you don't want to overload the screen with…

Cookie Widget Tool

Agree with it or not, due to EU law, every website we create these days needs to have the obligatory 'this website contains cookies' warning. Understandably most people have absolutely no idea what they need to include on this page. So to make life easier, we've launched a new tool…

Life in the fast lane – a new website for Performance Verbier

When you're running a business where agility and accuracy are essential attributes, you need your website to do the same. This wasn't quite the case for the specialist ski instructors and experts at Performance Verbier .. until now!When your business demands a quick response you need a website that can…

Our new Digital Account Manager – Meet Lian

Well what a week! I thought I'd start by saying Hi! I'm Lian Simmons, the new Account Manager here at 18a having joined the team on Monday.I'll be on hand full time Monday-Friday to help you with any queries you may have or simply keep you up to date on…

We’re hiring – Digital account handler role

Update: This position has now been filled.We're looking for an enthusiastic web project manager / account handler to join our team. We are a small, friendly, busy agency with an exciting client list of international brand-clients, web start ups and small businesses. We build everything from simple Wordpress websites, to…

Winscombe triumphs again!

Winscombe - home of 18a's HQ - has hit the headlines again for being a great place to be!We moved out of the centre of Bristol, Gloucester Road, in 2011 - we wanted to be on the outskirts of Bristol so we could still drive in easily for meetings, whilst…

The launch of The Web Guild

5 years ago, Lisa Freeman, a Director here at 18a, came up with the idea of a Guild for web professionals.The idea was to help businesses choose a web developer who would suit their project - a trustworthy, experienced, professional company who would give them a good service.Meanwhile, the Guild…

Re-branding for Mapp Media

We recently helped Mapp Media rebrand their website, changing all of their previous purple into green! We made the changes to their blog site and holding page for their new brochure site which we're currently developing on WordPress. The blog site is fully responsive and kept up to date with…

Helping your customers get more from your products

We've just set up a new page for Beyond The Bean's WordPress website so that they can easily add their How To videos.Their professionally produced videos talk their visitors through how to get the best from their products - such as creating a flavoured latte from their Sweetbird range.It's always…

A new look for Magnetic North Travel

We built Magnetic North Travel's site back in 2010 and now 5 years on they needed a glossy make over and to go responsive!Now an established luxury holiday brand, Magnetic North needed a site which emphasises how special their holidays really are. Powerful photography is key, as are memorable design…

A shiny new look for Muddy Boots

Muddy Boots Software needed a website refresh to showcase the latest in their product offerings, and we're very proud of the results!The fully responsive site suits large screens through to mobiles, with colour coded product landing pages making a real splash about each piece of their software.CSS3 animations on the…

New CMS for Bristol architects noma

Bristol architects noma wanted to be able to update their website themselves.After years of needing a developer to update their static HTML website, noma came to us to help them create an easy to use site they can update in house to keep potential clients informed of their latest work,…