Website development
Keep your website legal and accessible to all (28 May 2008)
Legally all online businesses must make their websites accessible to everyone, however with times (and budgets) tight making sure your website is accessibility friendly can be the last thing on your mind.
Still no word on new Internet Explorer (15 November 2007)
Microsoft promised a new version of Internet Explorer every 12-18 months, and some are wondering why we haven't heard anything.
Mashups in minutes: no knowledge needed (12 November 2007)
The latest tools from Microsoft and Yahoo make it surprisingly easy to pull in and process data from all over the web. Here are some examples we made earlier.
Handling the slow takeup of IE7 ( 2 November 2007)
A year after the launch of its successor, Internet Explorer v6 remains the world's most used browser. Thankfully it is possible to run both on the same PC - if you know how.
Clever tricks for your site's RSS feed (24 October 2007)
RSS rocks, but is your audience ready? Probably not... in which case, you might want to use the free tools offered by recent Google acquisition, Feedburner.
Advertising comes to YouTube video (22 October 2007)
Google's new 'AdSense video units' bring context-sensitive adverts to YouTube videos: but don't worry, your own clips are safe. For now, at least.
Yahoo poised for a comeback? ( 5 October 2007)
Yahoo used to rule the roost, but senior staff admitted last year that it had lost its focus. With its co-founder back at the helm, Yahoo looks to be getting its act together again.
Microsoft's Silverlight: flashier than Flash (17 September 2007)
Is there any reason to get excited about Microsoft's new rival for Adobe's ubiquitous Flash technology? Yes and no. Despite fantastic video capability, you've seen most of it before.
The daddy of RSS readers makes a comeback (14 September 2007)
Bloglines was once the clear leader in online feed-reading - but then Google came along. It's taken a while, but Bloglines is finally fighting back.
Stream your own videos YouTube-style ( 6 September 2007)
If you want to deliver your own video content via Flash, but you don't trust YouTube to do it for you, two free downloads will get you started. Just watch the bandwidth charges.
Embed a Google Map on your website in minutes ( 3 September 2007)
Google's new facility makes it easy to create a customised map or satellite image, and include it within your web pages. The possibilities are endless.
Four ways to make people notice online ads (30 August 2007)
Usability guru Jakob Nielsen reveals the ugly truth: if you blur the divide between your website content and any adverts on the page, you'll get more ad clicks.
Microsoft turns your photos into 3D models (20 August 2007)
A new tool from Microsoft's research labs does some amazing things with photographs - as demonstrated by a joint project with the BBC. But that's only the start of it.
Opera: the other web browser (16 August 2007)
A recent blog post about web browsers received a surprising number of comments from users of Opera. Although it has slipped to fourth in the pecking order, it has a lot going for it.
The truth about TV advertising ( 3 August 2007)
If you've ever thought of producing video material to promote your business, don't be intimidated. There are surprisingly few ways to do it, and it may even be helpful if it looks a bit shoddy.
Internet Explorer: the browser you can't ignore ( 1 August 2007)
For a lot of web professionals, Internet Explorer is a necessary evil: you don't like it, but you have to work with it. Good news - there are a couple of ways to make the experience a bit more bearable.
Google drops charges on Feedburner RSS services ( 6 July 2007)
Once again, Google has bought a web innovator, and has stopped charging for their services. This time, it's RSS specialist Feedburner. Could it be a useful addition to your website?
Free photos to spruce up your site ( 4 July 2007)
It's easier than you think to find professional-quality photographs for your website - and probably cheaper too. Shall we start at 'free'?
Apple releases web browser for Windows (11 June 2007)
Windows users can now download a 'beta' version of Apple's Safari browser - good news for web professionals, but unlikely to inspire anyone else.
IFRAME blamed for web security threats ( 7 June 2007)
Maliciously embedded 'web pages within web pages' are posing an increasing risk to online security.
Google: still redefining the world of maps ( 1 June 2007)
Google Maps rewrote the rules when it launched in 2005, and new features come along regularly. But it may not always be the best option for UK-based users.
Testing your website for colour blindness (30 May 2007)
Colour blindness affects over 5 million people in the UK, yet their needs are often overlooked in web design. We've found some great free tools to help you see your site through their eyes.
Microsoft's new toolbar: first aid for web developers (15 May 2007)
The official Developer Toolbar for Internet Explorer v7 adds a host of tools and tweaks to help you build and trouble-shoot your website; but it's still not the best out there.
Photo editing software - fully functional, and free ( 9 May 2007)
Imaging professionals wouldn't trust their photos to anything other than Photoshop. If your needs (or your budget) are more modest, there are two excellent free programs just waiting to be downloaded.
The new BT Web hosting - now launched ( 4 May 2007)
Our new Hosting portfolio brings a range of benefits designed to help grow your business - building a successful website has never been so easy.
Search marketing simplified with BT Web Clicks ( 1 May 2007)
Promote your website in all the right places without the fuss - our new service effectively takes care of your search marketing, so that you can take care of your customers.
Instant Chat and the new BT Web hosting (20 April 2007)
Enhance communication with your customers and gain instant feedback on your site.
Google's free tool takes the guesswork out of web design (17 April 2007)
This great new service lets you try out all your ideas for tweaking your website, and puts hard numbers on what works and what doesn't. Just think, no more arguments with designers!
Mark your mark on Google Maps (11 April 2007)
Google's new 'My Maps' function makes it a doddle to create your own interactive map.
Rank higher on search engines with the new BT Web hosting ( 5 April 2007)
Finally - an effective but simple-to-use search optimisation tool. Available with the new BT Web hosting service, launching this month.
People read more online than in print ( 4 April 2007)
Readers on the internet have zero attention-span, right? Er, wrong, according to a major new investigation, which will be of interest to anyone producing marketing materials.
What web browser are your customers using? (30 March 2007)
More than half of web browsing in Europe is still done with the old version of Internet Explorer, but a new study reveals high levels of Firefox use in certain countries.
Website creation and the new BT Web hosting (27 March 2007)
A powerful new website creation tool will soon be available with the new BT Web hosting service.
Migrating to the new BT Web hosting (12 March 2007)
As an existing BT hosting customer, how will you be affected by our new Web hosting launch?
Launching soon: the new BT Web hosting ( 2 March 2007)
A new BT Web hosting service will be launching in April, offering a range of useful new features.
Should you be using a content management system (CMS)? ( 1 March 2007)
What is a content management system, and what are the advantages to using one?
7 ways to boost your search engine rankings with the title tag (18 January 2007)
Title tags are important in how a search engine finds and ranks your site. Here are our tips to improve your title tags and ranking.
New Year's resolutions to improve your website ( 2 January 2007)
At a time when everyone's making resolutions, here are ten suggestions to ensure your website is best serving its purpose.
Website accessibility tools and tutorials (12 October 2006)
Businesses have had a legal obligation to make their websites accessible since 1999. Our list of free tools and tutorials will help you keep the right side of the law.
Adding moving images to your website (16 August 2006)
Sometimes a static image just doesn't do the job and you want an animated image on your website. GIF and Flash animation are most common but you need to use them carefully to enhance your site.
