FREE Cookie Law Compliance Magento Module – NEW RELEASE
Posted by Dave Wiltshire on April, 26th 2012The Magento specialists here at Juno Web Design have recently created a Cookie Law Compliance Module for all Magento users.
CLICK HERE To view our Magento Cookie Law Module
We talk to Andrew Slater, the creator, to find out why he produced this particular module and how you can get your hands on this Free plug in.
What have you created?
We have created a new FREE magento module- Cookie Law Compliance Magento Module
Why have you created it?
Mainly to help Magento store owners comply with the new EU cookie law.
How does it work?
It implements this really cool javascript that places a small popup on the pages of your site. informing users that the particular site they are visiting, is using cookies to store information on their computer, ensuring that they are happy with that.
Why should [...]
Adobe CS6: Dreamweaver
Posted by Dave Wiltshire on April, 25th 2012Every now and then we see a rush of evolution in terms of technology and solutions. Take screen sizes for instance. We have desktop PCs such as Macs, which are continuing to grow and grow, we have slimline laptops, we have tablets and of course, we have smart phones. All providing a different size screen and resolution. This makes websites incredibly difficult to view, if they haven’t been created with a responsive theme.
Here is where Adobe CS6: Dreamweaver steps up to the mark. Many clients will expect designers to produce versions for mobile and other devices, and CS6 is perfect for that. The new fluid grid layout provides a basic structure for a website which can be created with three different sizes. These include ‘mobile’ (480px), ‘tablet’ (768px) and ‘desktop’ (1232px). In the actual programme, you can switch between Live [...]
US web designers template goes global
Posted by Dave Wiltshire on April, 20th 2012A US web designer was completely shocked and a little out of pocket after he found the Korean Government had used his website template design for their official website.
Robert Westmore, a freelance website designer, creates templates for blog sites and websites. He was over the moon to find that his design had been used on Korea’s official site, which informs users about the country, culture, places to visit and government.
His design was purchased for a measly $15 (£9.30) but he’s rather proud to have his template facing the world, when people want to know more about the incredible eastern area.
Westmore had no idea that his design had been used until a New York student traced the original designer, when working on a project surrounding Korean propaganda. He is excited that his work is being used on such a huge [...]
New build your own tool aimed at designers
Posted by Dave Wiltshire on April, 16th 2012There are literally hundreds of sites online offering basic and professional website tools, enabling everyday people to create websites that look the part, but are they really any good? Will these simple step by step tools knock bespoke web design out of the market? We don’t believe so, but we do realise it is a good platform to create cheap decent looking site, for those with little or no budget.
In recent news another one of these “build your own” companies has provided a tool purely aimed at website designers.
Breezi has recently created a system aimed at designers and creatives, which will make the process of creating a website a lot easier and fun to work with. Sites can be up and running in a jiffy, but include much more professional tools, widgets and plug-ins. Breezi prides itself in [...]
Recognition for Web Design
Posted by Dave Wiltshire on March, 28th 2012This week the Drum have slowly been releasing the names of companies who have made it onto their Top 100 Design list and Juno Media are proud to be right there on the list.
Initially placed in the early 90′s, we’ve gained places and are now sat at 85, which were are incredibly chuffed about. The list, based on aspects such as company turnover, provides the best of British when it comes to web design. This is a great starting point for an ever-expanding team and company, now we plan to take on the list and edge our way up the charts, it would be amazing to appear in the top 10 or 20.
Our design work with clients such as Graham and Green, KMI Brands, Natura Skin Clinic have gained us credibility and command huge interest from prospective clients. [...]
A trip to the NEC
Posted by Dave Wiltshire on March, 22nd 2012Yesterday, the Juno team decided to take a trip to the NEC for the annual Internet Retailing Expo. A great free event, full of the industry leaders in e commerce solutions and software, with some of the biggest global names such as Paypal and Sagepay.
The stalls were set out, some companies had really put some thought and money into what they wanted to create, areas where people could relax, take everything in and be introduced to incredible solutions. There were freebies everywhere and some interesting ways to get clients in, with competitions to win the latest gadgets or have their sites overhauled.
For the design team, its a little different because the whole expo was centered on the retailing aspect of eCommerce, nevertheless, it was great to go and see other companies, see what they are doing and [...]
Guide to Internet Cookies
Posted by Dave Wiltshire on August, 8th 2011If you are new to the internet then you could be forgiven for thinking that cookies are a type of delicious biscuit. If you’re not new to the internet then you will be aware that on 26 May 2011, the rules and regulations regarding cookies changed and that website owners have had to become more proactive in explaining to users how their details are used and stored.
We have put together a quick guide to cookies that will explain everything that you need to know about the regulation changes and what you can do to stay on the right side of the ICO.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that are downloaded to a device e.g. a computer or mobile phone when the user accesses certain websites. These cookies allow the website to recognise the user’s device.
There is usually nothing sinister at all [...]
Google to target China
Posted by Dave Wiltshire on February, 3rd 2011Google seems to be going from strength to strength with regards to its ever-increasing online portfolio; however, it doesn’t intend to stop where it is. No instead ex chief executive and new executive chairman of Google; Eric Schmidt claims that the web giant’s next move is to once again target the country of China.
In an interview with the BBC, Schmidt reluctantly expressed his and the company Google’s interests in China. He stated that although the company pulled out of communication with China in March last year, he hopes to re-conciliate the censorship differences and once again merge Google back into the country.
Schmidt believes that with careful website design taking in to consideration different cultural sensitivities, he does not see why countries such as China cannot benefit from Google. This along with the specific governments playing a role in watching what Google does with reference to policy concerns and anti-trust [...]
Facebook deals
Posted by Dave Wiltshire on February, 1st 2011The social networking site that is Facebook was originally launched as a, well social networking website, used as a means of communication. However, six years and 600 million fans on and this social networking site plays host to millions of pounds worth of advertising revenue.
Not only do companies advertise down the right hand side of the site, but now you can get specialised ‘Facebook deals’ just for ‘checking in’ via Facebook place apps to shops, cafes and other businesses. In return for using this app on your Smartphone, you can get deals on a number of products including 50% off a cup of coffee, extra dishes at your favourite restaurant or even free gifts. Wow!
The whole point of this venture is to get businesses involved with their customers. This may be due to the fact that many big-brand websites now have more fans on Facebook than they [...]
Amazon: Kindle Ebooks Outsell Paperbacks Online
Posted by Dave Wiltshire on January, 28th 2011Now this one came as a big surprise to me. If history has taught us anything it’s that paperback books really are priceless. I mean there are the original Shakespeare that are worth a staggering amount of money, the collectables that are the Peter Rabbit Chronicles and of course every other great novel out there that is somewhat of a classic.
Books really are treasured items that live on; they are read by one person, then passed on to another and so on, their trails often lasting a lifetime. So you can imagine my surprise and confusion when I read the headline ‘E-book downloads outsell paperbacks’, could the oldest classic alive ‘the book’ really be on its way to the recycling plant?
Over recent weeks Amazon has announced that in the United States the the Amazon website that more E-books for Amazon’s Kindle devices have been purchased than [...]