Website Watch
Industry news as well as aprompt news...
QR Code Creator
May 2012
QR code creators have been introduced to our latest release CMS1000 (CMS website). Just add your web address and our QR code creator changes the URL into a QR code - quick and easy-peasy!
Cookie Law
April 2012
The law which applies to how you use cookies and similar technologies for storing information on a user’s equipment such as their computer or mobile device changed on 26 May 2011 meaning website owners could face hefty fines if they’re not compliant.Cookies are one way a website can identify a user, e.g. most eCommerce sites use them to keep track of what you’ve added to your shopping basket.
In 2011 the Information Commissioners Office introduced new legislation, at the request of the EU, to regulate the use of cookies. From 26th May 2011, any cookie which is not required for your site to function must be opt-in, rather than opt-out. In practice this means that most eCommerce websites that use cookies (which are most eCommerce sites) should add a message on the ‘basket’ page making visitors to the site aware of the cookies that you are storing on their machine, as well as why.
When the law came in to effect in 2011, the ICO granted a 12 month grace period to website owners, realising that the change would take some time to implement. This grace period ends on the 26th May 2012, and with the threat of fines up to £500,000 it’s a good idea to make sure you’re compliant.
Compliancy depends on exactly what your website does and how it achieves it, but at the very least you need an easily accessible list of cookies, and their function, somewhere on your website for your users to read. If you have cookies which are not required for your site to function (e.g. Google Analytics), you should get explicit consent from your users before setting the cookie.
The ICO has issued guidance on this: http://www.ico.gov.uk/for_organisations/privacy_and_electronic_communications/the_guide/cookies.aspx
As ever, if you’re in doubt as to whether or not your website is compliant, or if you would like some assistance to bring your website in line with the legislation, then please contact us.
Internet worth £121bn to UK economy at 8.3 per cent of GDP
As of 19th March 2012 the internet is worth a staggering £121bn to the UK economy, equating to around 8.3 per cent of its GDP, making it one of the most advanced G20 nations using the internet, according to a report by analyst firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The firm's Connected World report also said that the internet will contribute £225bn by 2016 the UK economy, growing at a rate of 10.9 per cent, more than Germany at 7.8 per cent and the US at 6.5 per cent.
The internet economy for all G20 nations will be worth $4.2trn by 2016.
Send us your eCommerce website brief and let us help you share in the success of eCommerce
International Women's Day
March 2012
To mark International Women's Day (Thursday, 8 March), Kirsty Paget one of aprompts Directors and joint owner of Ellevate Networking in Salisbury joined BBC Radio Wiltshire from 9- 10am for an hour debate on the subject around feminism; entitled “Is there any need for feminism in the 21st Century?"
David Noton goes live
Award winning travel and landscape photographer, David Noton chose aprompt to design and re-develop his website. Have a look at: www.davidnoton.com or you can see the feedback coming in on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/David-Noton/122327841525
Web economy 'to double by 2016', Google says
The value of the web economy in G20 countries will nearly double by 2016.Driving the spurt from $2.3tn (£1.5tn) to $4.2tn (£2.7tn) will be the rapid rise of mobile internet access.
The study, supported by web giant Google, assumes that in four years 3bn people will be using the internet, or nearly 50% of the world's population. The research suggests that the UK is one of the most advanced e-commerce economies. Right now, every year about 200 million people are going online for the very first time. However, traditional internet access via a copper wire and a desktop PC will fade into the background. The rapid fall in the cost of smartphones - with cheap versions now costing about $100 - means that by 2016 about 80% of all internet users will access the web using a mobile phone.
The research does not even account for web access using so-called feature phones. Source: BBC
Call or email us to discuss your mobile eCommerce website today
Online Ad Spending to Surpass Print for First Time in 2012
Jan 2012
For the first time in U.S. history, marketers are projected to spend more on online advertising than on advertising in print magazines and newspapers. According to a study released on 19th January 2012.
If you'd like to increase revenue on your website and would like banner advertising added to your aprompt website, contact us today!
Busy bees
Dec 2011
Coming to the end of 2011 already! Can't believe time has flown so quickly; we've had our busiest year yet but then we seem to say that every year, which is great! We've been working on some fantastic websites this year including eCommerce, online directories, online galleries, property finders, CMS and business management software. Busy bees indeed so thank you to all our lovely clients and Happy Christmas to everyone; looking forward to another great year.
New style Blogs....
Dec 2011
To save you time (we're good at time saving ideas!), we've created new Blog software that can be added to your aprompt website.
Blog = web log; gives you the ability to share information to the relevant audiences, easily and quickly online.
Rebranding
Dec 2011
Although aprompt has had a very busy 13th year we've been able to rebrand a little. The phrase that came to mind was 'non-conformist'. And as we don't like to conform to website template software or designs we thought our splat was just right for our new logo.
Local web developers create Twitter web app
Dec 2011
aprompt Ltd, based in Melksham Wiltshire have created a Twitter web app that updates Twitter everytime you edit your website. Specialists in website software development, aprompt makes updating your website a breeze. So if you want to keep all social networking/ online PR plates spinning at the same time with minimal effort, ask aprompt for a CMS or eCommerce website today.
“Over the past couple of years I have been involved with a large number of websites for my clients. Without exception aprompt are the only website developers who have been able to deliver what they promise and very importantly they delivered on time. They are truly professional and anybody considering a website should be talking to them.”
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CMS website for Oxley Care, Hampshire
November 2011
aprompt are proud to announce they've won the contract to redesign and develop the new CMS1000 website for Oxley Care Ltd. The project is to promote the exceptional live in care that Oxley Care provide to their clients.
eCommerce Ski shop website gets first order the weekend it goes live
November 2011
eCommerce website for Skimore goes live to help schools fulfill ski wear orders for pupils and parents. Fully editable and integrated with WorldPay for suppliers of ski clothing and ski accessories, Skimore gets their first order a day after the site goes live. There products are already in Google shopping thaks to the code aprompt include in the eCommerce websites for the clients. Skimore bring a great range of ski products at great prices. www.skimore.co.uk
CMS website for Strongbond Painting Specialists, Hampshire
November 2011
aprompt are pleased to confirm winning the contract to design and develop a second CMS website for the Strongbond Group. The project is for their sister website, Strongbond Painting Specialists Ltd in Andover, Hants.
CMS website for Blossom Therapy, Hampshire
October 2011
aprompt are proud to announce they've won the contract to design and develop the new CMS website for Blossom. The project is for a new CMS website to promote the specialisms of Blossom in Andover, Hants.
More design fonts
Sept 2011
We have a massive array of cool search engine friendly fonts to use in our website designs. Allowing us to break away from the standard 'web safe' fonts that most website designers still use. This gives our clients more choice in the fonts used within their bespoke website designs.
eCommerce website for David Noton Photography, Somerset
August 2011
aprompt are proud to announce they've won the contract to design and develop the new eCommerce and membership based website for David Noton. David Noton is one of the UK’s leading landscape & travel photographers & over the last 25 yrs his work has taken him to almost every corner of the globe.
Best eCommerce Website 2011 - Award Winners!
July 2011
One of our lovely clients, Glover & Smith won the coveted eCommerce website award at the South Wilts Business Awards 2011 held at the Salisbury Playhouse this summer. During his acceptance speech Ed Glover made a special mention of aprompt web developers to the audience saying that aprompt had played a large part in helping them achieve such an accolade. Well done guys!
Take a look atthe award winning eCommerce website... www.gloverandsmith.co.uk
Tandem ski-dive for Wessex Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre
July 2011
Michael Park, 76 years old Melksham retiree is a volunteer hyperbaric chamber operator at the centre and aprompt have contributed towards sponsorship in Michaels fantastic efforts to achieve funds to allow Wessex Therapy Centre to continue to provide a range of therapies to people with M.S. If you would also like to take part and donate, please visit: www.justgiving.com/michael-park0
Twitter direct from your website
July 2011
aprompt websites now come with Twitter integrated updates! As soon as you update your CMS website or eCommerce website you can also post a tweet - automatically the website will create the link to that update page/product. Nice! (And if you change your Twitter account, you can easily change it in your website too)
Prostate Cancer Charity website
May 2011
We don't really have to tell you how important prostate cancer charities are for men do we? One of our dear clients, Alan Potter, who was a well known and very popular local businessman & golfer from Andover, Hampshire at the age of 63 lost his battle with Prostate Cancer. This spawned the idea of a Charity Golf day to commemorate Alan’s life. We offered to produce the charity website and it has now been developed so as soon as it's live, we'll let you know.
Sign written cars
April 2011
OK, it's only taken us 13 years - we've been so busy with website designs! aprompt have had the cars sign written - not 'in yer face' sign written, but hopefully 'smart and elegant' sign written...
Charity begins at home - local web developers support Melksham Community Radio
January 2011
Over the years we've developed free websites for organisations and charities that we think will be beneficial to the area. In 2010 we spotted Melksham Community Radio. So we developed an online radio station website for them to help them get started. The website is fully editable by the DJs, with a very powerful Content Management System - putting the DJs in control of their website.
aprompt web designers sponsor England to Italy rally!
July 2010
Three friends Jamie, Max and Greg all at the age of 19 years old, after copius amounts Stella at the local pub, have been mad enough to sign up to the up and coming banger rally event known as Home 2 Rome.
Team Novadose were born - see their progress from their website. The boys can update their website from their mobile phones so the gallery of images are totally up to date!
The Chariot of choice is a J reg 1.2 Vauxhall Nova, obtained for free in need of moderate work, but after a few hours of head scratching and an eccentric re-spray Novadose were ready for the roads.
"On behalf of Max, Jamie, and Greg, we would like to say thankyou to aprompt for all the help we have received along the way", say the boys.
Home 2 Rome 2010 started on July 26th 2010 in Calais and finished in Rome on Friday 30th July 2010.
Double Award Winners!
July 2010
Still fresh from success in winning the Wiltshire Life Magazine's Business of the Year Award 2010, one of our clients - Glover & Smith -have just returned from the prestigious South Wiltshire Business of the Year Awards in July 2010.
We are delighted and extremely proud to announce that Glover & Smith won the much coveted Small Business of the Year Award, beating over 50 other companies to the esteemed title.
And to prove success really does breed success, their website www.gloverandsmith.co.uk was the finalist in the E-Commerce Award (recognising their ever increasing efforts to utilise the website aprompt designed and developed for them + using their other online marketing tools effectively - like Facebook).
Well Done Glover & Smith!
Online auction website launch
 eTendering website Leafield Logistics, Corsham - new e-tendering website launched
Banksy website launch
Banksy website launched - new eCommerce website selling Banksy art. The commission Banksy would have received on all sales, goes to Bristol Childrens Hospital, Bristol UK.
NEW Services - Value-added website services for you
We are pleased to continually expand our website design services by offering you more features and enhancements for your website.
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