Blog Portfolio
www.albergandaustin.com/blog
Alberg & Austin is a design-led, online t-shirt boutique. Their quirky tees are created by a bevy of talented designers. The Alberg and Austin online shop allows for browsing and purchasing online. The back end includes stock management at a size and colour level, customer tracking, zoomed product images and full content management functionality. The Flash banner on the home page is also managed by the client to keep content fresh and current. The integral blog keeps Alberg and Austin customers up to date with company and product news.
www.stolenthunderboutique.com/blog
A collaboration between Joy Frost and Alice Burlinson, Stolen Thunder is bright, young accessories boutique specialising in unique wooden jewellery. The Stolen Thunder online shop allows customers to browse and checkout securely online. The back end includes stock management at a size and colour level, customer tracking, zoomed product images and full content management functionality. Flash and static banners on the home page are also managed by the client, to ensure that content is fresh and up to date. The integral blog keeps Stolen Thunder customers up to date with product news, special offers and press.
Also included is a password protected wholesale area, which allows wholesale stockists to login and buy directly via the online shop. This area contains customer group functionality which controls pricing for specific customers.
www.wewalk.com/news
We Walk designs and makes quirky printed t-shirts that are inspired by travel. The We Walk website incorporates a blog and online shop, where customers can browse and checkout in a secure environment. The back end includes stock management at a size and colour level, customer tracking and full content management functionality.
www.myviewoflondon.org.uk/blog
After working on the Eye Cycle website a few months back, we were delighted to be involved in Fight For Sight's My View of London photography competition. The site was set up to allow entrants to upload their photos via the site, along with their personal details and a description. An online photo gallery displayed a selection of the images and later the winning entries. A blog allowed the client to keep entrants informed of their latest news. The competition was endorsed by a number of celebrities and ads ran in the Evening Standard and on the Tube network.
The competition was a resounding success with over 1,000 entries.
www.clerkenwellfineart.com/news
Clerkenwell Fine Art is an online art gallery. Visitors can browse the collections by artist or by genre, read about the art and view similar works. The site is fully content managed allowing the client access to keep content fresh and interesting. An integral blog allows Clerkenwell to post news features and other items of interest.
www.mmsolicitors.co.uk/news/
Mohindra Maini LLP is a busy city centre law practice based in Manchester. Their website is fully content managed allowing the client access to update content and news items as and when needed. Latest News items are automatically pulled through to the home page providing regular fresh content for their clients and readers. The website is fully optimised around selected keywords and phrases and this can be managed by the client going forward. It is split between the company’s main services, with useful quick links providing easy navigation for users.
www.e-metrixx.com/blog/
E-METRIXX provides psychometrics tools to help businesses and organisations have a better understanding of their employees and consumers. Their website is built around the company’s unique branding. It is fully content managed allowing the client access to update content as and when needed. An interactive blogs allows the company to add articles of interest and offers an area for users to leave comments.
eyecycle.fightforsight.org.uk/blog/
We were delighted to be involved in the Eye Cycle project as web developers and also sponsors. Scientist John Greenwood, Actor Lloyd Hutchinson, and Jeweller Alex Monroe will take on a mammoth 1000 mile Land’s End to John O’Groats cycle ride, from 1st to 14th July, to raise funds for Fight for Sight. The website includes information on the cycle ride, details on patrons and information on how to make a donation. It also includes a live auction where Alex Monroe will be auctioning some of his key pieces to raise funds for the charity. An interactive blog and Twitter feed keeps supporters informed of news and updates.
http://www.groboxgardens.co.uk/blog/
GroBoxes are collections of beautiful flowering plants and tasty herbs and vegetables designed by award winning garden designer Jayne Lawton. You simply plant the box, water and wait. The GroBox website provides a platform to sell GroBoxes direct to the consumer. Customers can browse, checkout and pay online in a secure environment. The site is fully content managed allowing the client to add / edit content as and when needed. It provides multi product offers (buy one get one free etc.), stock management and customer tracking.
http://www.victoriatryon.com/news/
Victoria Tryon provides a range of beautiful, jewellery. Customers can browse the collections and checkout and pay online in a secure environment. The system includes stock management at a size and colour level and customer tracking. The system includes zoomed product images to display the intricate details of the collections. The site is fully content managed allowing the client to add / edit content as and when needed.
http://www.debtcollect.co.uk/news/
Jack Russell is a debt collection agency with a network of offices throughout the UK. The Jack Russell website is built around a content management system which allows the client to update their content as and when needed. It also includes an integral blog, where the company can share their news and share articles that may be of interest to their clients.
http://www.prodigyred.com/blog/
Prodigy RED is a women’s fashion label. Their website incorporates an online shop allowing customers to browse their collections and pay securely without leaving the site. The product pages include image zooms, allowing customers to focus in on the garment details. They also include data information providing key information without the customer having to leave the page. The online shop system incorporates customer tracking, returns, stock management at a colour and size level and reporting. Other features include a ‘buy more pay less’ feature, content managed press page and an integral blog.
www.designplusfashion.com
Design Plus Fashion is an online shop selling designer plus size clothing for women. The website allows customers to browse and shop online and checkout via WorldPay. It includes customer tracking and stock control at a colour and size level.
The Design Plus Fashion website is based on Creative Design Four
http://www.121hometutors.co.uk/news/
121 Home Tutors provides a bespoke tutor matching service in Manchester and Cheshire. The 121 website is fully content managed allowing the client access to add and edit content as needed. Quick links on the home page provide easy access for clients looking for both tutors and students. The integral blog provides a platform for 121 to keep clients up to date with all their news. Latest news articles are pulled through to the home page automatically.
www.dishandspoonfood.co.uk/blog
And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon makes yummy cupcakes, brownies, biscuits and slices. Based in Manchester, they sell their cakes via farmers’ markets, cafes and foodie and music festivals.
The And the Dish website gives an overview of their company, their menu, wedding services and events. The interactive blog keeps customers up to date with all their news.
The website is based on Creative Design Four and incorporates the company’s logo and branding.
www.beebyrelocation.com/news/
Beeby Relocation offers a smooth transition for individuals and companies relocating to Manchester and the North West. The website includes company information and outlines their services. A blog provides readers with relevant sector news. Latest blog posts are pulled through to the home page and internal pages of the site.
The site is fully content managed allowing the client access to update content as and when needed.
This website is based on Business Design Two.
www.suefrance.com/tipsandsecrets/
Sue France is the author of the successful ‘The Definitive Personal Assistant / Secretarial Handbook’. Sue’s website provides information about Sue, her work and the various organisations she works with. The book can be purchased directly from the site.
An integral blog provides a platform to provide aspiring PAs and secretaries with valuable hints and tips. Readers can contact Sue directly for advice via the ‘Ask Sue’ section of the site.
This website is based on Business Design Two.
http://www.gmpublichealthpracticeunit.nhs.uk/news/
The GM Public Health Practice Unit was established to ensure that public health knowledge and skills are used in decisions that impact on the people of Greater Manchester. The website pulls together the practice’s reports and projects and includes a password protected login area for members. A blog section allows the practice to share their news and latest posts are pulled through to the main site. The website is fully content managed allowing the client to update content as and when needed.
www.laurenadriana.com/news/
Lauren Adriana designs one-off imaginative pieces of fine jewellery. Her beautiful designs are stocked by Browns exclusive jewellery boutique and can now be purchased direct from her website. Customers can browse the collections and checkout and pay online in a secure environment. The system includes stock management at a size and colour level and customer tracking.
The Lauren Adriana website is fully content managed including the rotating images on the home page, collections, online shop, FAQs section, press page and look book. The customised News page is blog driven and keeps readers up-to-date with news and information relating to the designer.
www.alexmonroe.com/blog
Jewellery Etailer of the Year 2010
Alex Monroe is a jewellery designer based in London. His jewellery is sold in exclusive stores all over the world and receives much press attention. AlexMonroe.com is fully content manageable, from the banners on the home page to the online catalogue. The shop pages allow customers to browse by collection and by item. The product detail pages offer a 'zoom' feature to display the intricate details of the jewellery. Products are also linked to press clippings in an 'As Seen In' section. Other features include stock management at a size and colour level, customer tracking and featured products / collections. The site also includes an integral blog to enable customers to keep up to date with news, special offers and promotions.
In 2010 this site won Jewellery Etailer of the Year at the prestigious UK Jewellery Awards.
www.rossnoble.co.uk/news
Geordie comedian Ross Noble has been performing since he was smuggled in to his local comedy club at the age of 15. He was recently voted one of the top ten greatest stand-ups of all time by Channel 4 viewers. Enter his ‘webyrinth’ and use the spyglass to find your way through Ross’ underground lair. Turn up the volume for full effect! The site includes a blog with RSS feed to enable fans to keep up to date with all Ross’ news and forthcoming tour dates. And the online shop will enable you to stock up on Ross swag.
www.ministryofcraft.co.uk
Located in venues in Central Manchester and Chorlton, Ministry of Craft offers a wide range of craft related courses for beginners to intermediate level. Their website is fully content managed with a built in blog (coming soon). By logging into a secure admin area, the client can update text and images to ensure that the site stays fresh and up-to-date.
www.missguided.co.uk/blog
Missguided is an online clothing store selling key catwalk looks and celebrity-led fashion garments. Their website incorporates and online shop allowing customers to pay securely online and an integral blog. A fully content managed zoom feature has been installed to enable customers to view garments and accessories close up and in detail. The online shop system incorporates customer tracking, returns, stock management at a colour and size level and reporting.
www.billbailey.co.uk/latestnews
We have recently completed a new website for comedian Bill Bailey. The web site continues its ‘Futuristic Victorian’ theme but incorporates new ‘temperature zone’ backdrops and a number of added features.
New to the site is the in-built video player. Fans can enjoy online video footage including content from shows and tours, as well as new material created exclusively for the site.
Also new are a number of interactive tour programmes which allow fans to browse through them on screen.
Some old favourites remain, including the online shop and blog.
www.lazyoaf.co.uk/blog
The Lazy Oaf website is built around the brand's quirky illustrations. A built in online shop enables customers to shop online and checkout in a secure area. Also included is a fully customised, content managed blog.
www.scarlettmonroe.com
Scarlett Monroe is a fashion retailer based in Marlowe. They sell a range of women's designer clothing in sizes 12 to 24. The Scarlett Monroe website allows customers to browse and shop online and checkout via WorldPay. The site includes customer tracking and stock control at a colour and size level.
The Scarlett Monroe website is based on Creative Design Four
www.pathwaysthroughtrauma.co.uk/news
Pathways Through Trauma provides a nationwide service for managing psychological trauma. Their website is fully content managed with a built in blog. There is also a password protected area where registered users can access information and documents.
www.gecko-consultancy.co.uk/news
Gecko Consultancy provides therapeutic support services to children, families and professionals. The website provides information on Gecko's services and includes a fully content managed blog, allowing the client access to post regular news articles. Latest news is pulled through to the home page of the site, providing fresh content for visitors.
www.badidea.co.uk
Bad Idea is a bi-monthly magazine aimed at an intelligent young Britain. A distinguished list of past contributors includes novelists Patrick Neate, Mil Millington and Xiaolu Guo, and prominent young writers from the Times, Telegraph, Guardian, and New York Times. Content includes narrative journalism, photo essays, non-fiction comics and personal insights. The Bad Idea site is predominantly blog driven with a number of complex features including writer submissions, the Butcher's Shop (where magazine staff demonstrate the difference between a raw submission and the finished article) and banner ad software. There is also an online shop where visitors can purchase magazines, subscriptions and other merchandise.
www.execcoach.com/news
ExecCoach.com works with business owners and senior executives to improve personal and business success. The ExecCoach.com website is fully content managed with a built in blog, allowing for regular text changes and for news articles to be added to the site. The design has been created around the client's branding.
www.thestreetfathers.com/blog
The Streetfathers is a retailer of urban and street clothing, shoes and accessories. Their advanced online shopping cart allows customers to buy products online and pay via a secure environment on the website. Customers also have the ability to browse by category and by designer. The client has full access to the site to add / edit products, add featured products and featured designers and to upload banners which appear randomly on the home page. The category banners are also fully content managed, ensuring that there is always fresh content on the website.
www.indiequarter.com
Indie Quarter is a Vanilla Storm blog. Started in 2005, it is updated each week day (or thereabouts) by Vanilla Storm's Jenny Hudson. It showcases and promotes the work of indie designers, makers, artists and crafters.
Since its launch the blog has grown rapidly in popularity. The blog also includes a content managed banner ad feature.
www.pepeandfriends.com/blog
Pepe and Friends produces a range of beautiful designer bone china, porcelain tableware and ornaments. Their online shop is built around their range of quirky character designs. The website includes content managed static pages and online shop and an integral blog. The online shop includes a number of features including stock control, extra product image function and customer tracking.