Category Archives: World News

Amazon dubbed the Walmart of the Web

Amazon is undoubtedly one of the most successful e-tailers. It seems to effortlessly enter new markets and alter the landscape dramatically in no time at all. Barnes & Noble has gone, and even Apple is looking behind it’s shoulder now. … Continue reading

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The iTunes treatment has come to the book industry

In the first five months of this year, sales of consumer e-books in America overtook those of hardback books. Amazon now sells more e-books than paper books. That really is an incredible statistic. Borders, who not so long ago, could … Continue reading

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WordPress 3.2 Released

WordPress 3.2 was released yesterday marking the fifteenth major release of WordPress. Congratulations to all that were involved in this release, it’s something we want to be able to contribute to in the future. WordPress 3.2 is a release we’ve … Continue reading

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Got a website? Pay attention, Cookie Law will come

From May 2011 a new privacy law came into effect across the EU. The law requires that websites ask visitors for consent to use most web cookies. Nearly all websites use cookies, which are an extremely common technology for remembering … Continue reading

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Cybersquatting..is it to make a return?

Last week, some legislation was passed through quietly, that could have a significant impact upon businesses, when it comes to protecting their online trademarks.For Icann, the governing body for domain names, this represents the biggest change of the internet naming … Continue reading

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Not enough choice..we have only ourselves to blame…

Google has become a verb. Facebook has a valuation of between $50 and $75 billion depending on where you read. It will probably go up another $1bn by the time it takes me to write this blog post. In recent … Continue reading

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Social Media and the people’s growing discontent

It was hard to miss the violence on London’s streets over the weekend. Needless to say, the vast majority of people were there to protest peacefully about the brutal cuts that are taking place in the public sector. But as … Continue reading

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Three Tuns Brewery gets great review!

Regular readers will know what a great fan of The Three Tuns Brewery we are – great beer and John Russell is one of my oldest mates – in time known, not years old! This is just a quick post … Continue reading

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Amazon is moving upmarket

Amazon is relaunching its online clothing and shoe business with a focus on high-end style as it vies with rivals such as Yoox and Net-a-Porter in the expanding online fashion market. US online sales of clothing, shoes and accessories increased … Continue reading

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Innovation brings a touch of class to online shopping

E-commerce is not generally seen as the sexiest corner of the internet these days. Amazon has become the world’s general store, eBay the world’s flea market. Wal-Mart and Target offer predictably low prices. Brands sell direct through their websites, but … Continue reading

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