Category Archives: internet

Bebo to close down?

Any offers? It seems that competition has got the better of Bebo. With just 5.1m users in the US compared to 210 on Facebook it seems as if it could be curtains for what could be seen as the forerunner … Continue reading

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Contact Form For Your Facebook Page

I’ve recently started using a very handy App for some of my Facebook pages. It’s simply called the Contact Tab. What it does is add the possibility of people visiting your Facebook page contacting you via a contact form and/or … Continue reading

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Your phone may be being traced

Android developer Trevor Eckhart recently noticed something odd on several EVO HTC devices: hidden software that phoned home to the carrier with details about how the phone was being used and where it was. The software, Carrier IQ, tracked the … Continue reading

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Scam?

I was contacted today by an Indian woman claiming to be from Microsoft. She said that they had received an error report from my PC that some problems had been detected. It was all very convincing – she gave her … Continue reading

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Only 75 Free For Life Entries Left

I’ve now got 25 suppliers added to my wedding directory for Ireland. Another 75 and I’ll be closing the Free for Life offer. If you’re a business related to weddings in any way why not get it now – www.affianced.co.uk/directory/add-your-business

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Email Spam Filter Trigger Words To Avoid In Your E-Campaigns

List of 100 email spam filter trigger words to avoid in your e-campaign subject lines. These are commonly used words and phrases that could trigger spam filters and cause your email messages to be blocked, so avoid them! via Email … Continue reading

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New Site – Value City Breaks

I’ve recently completed designing a new web site for a small independent travel agent in Kilkeel, Northern Ireland. The site uses elements of Flash and Javascript to display a slideshow and random images. The site uses CSS for layout and … Continue reading

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New Web Site Design

  I’ve just completed the web site for Paint Pots, a small business based in Warrenpoint, County Down. Paint Pots offer pottery painting as a party activity, whether for children’s birthday parties or for adults, such as team building events, … Continue reading

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Facebook developers given access to your home address and phone number

If this is true then I’d really recommend updating your privacy settings on Facebook or else don’t use any 3rd party apps. http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/facebook-developers-given-access-to-your-home-address-and-phone-number-2188323.html

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Further £2million investment in rural broadband in Northern Ireland

Rural Development Minister Michelle Gildernew MP, MLA has announced a further £2million investment in rural broadband through the Next Generation Broadband Network. This is very good news especially for people like me running a business from home. I recently moved … Continue reading

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