OK, so now I have grabbed your attention either because you think social media does work or because you think social media doesn’t work! We have run a series of experiments over the last 18 months and now seems as good a time to review our use of social media as any, so please read on and discover if I have simply grabbed your attention or is there some substance to my opening statement.
How to choose a software developer
January 30th, 2012 by Vince McConvilleThere are numerous articles on the web about how to choose a software or web developer and effectively communicate your needs and requirements to them. This is our take on the process which is borne out of years of experience within the sector.
Intuitive design – not so intuitive.
January 5th, 2012 by Vince McConvilleAs a software and web developers we strive to create intuitive business solutions for our clients. However over the years we have discovered that what is intuitive for some is not for others.
Challenging your clients is good for them
November 18th, 2011 by Vince McConvilleIn any project we undertake, whether it be a content managed website or a complex business system we like to challenge our clients as to what they want versus what they actually need. But does this approach actually benefit them? We certainly thinks it does.
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Web developers and designers dependancy on libraries
November 4th, 2011 by Charlie CollinsWeb development seems to rely more and more on frameworks and the underlying source code seems to be getting heavier as a result. Having worked along side website designers for a number of years I have noticed how they use pre-built kits like jQuery more and more and regularly see this listed on their Curriculum Vitae. Is this a good thing or not?
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Should software companies charge for maintenance agreements?
October 10th, 2011 by Vince McConvilleI was listening to the Radio 4 – The Bottom Line – again, recently ( I’m getting quite into R4 – must be an age thing)! The Chief Executive of Sage was on saying that they could almost give the software away as they make their money through the service agreements; is this right?
Invest in the un-sexy back-end systems
September 30th, 2011 by Vince McConvilleI was listening to Brent Hoberman from lastminute.com fame on Radio 4 the other day when he gave some very good advice. He advised businesses not to forget to invest in the “un-sexy” back-end systems. I wouldn’t couch it in the same terms but his advice is very good.
Staring in the face of adversity – some tips for surviving the recession
September 22nd, 2011 by Charlie CollinsIf you listen to the media at the moment, we are heading for economic collapse that could potentially see the end of the euro and a number of countries – including Greece, Italy and Portugal – go bankrupt! On the other hand, if you are trying to find a 5* hotel for a weekend break in Devon or Cornwall, you’ll struggle to find a vacancy (even at the really expensive hotels in Salcombe, Padstow, Looe and alike). So what is going on and why are the media been so down beat?
