Evidence continues to mount that despite our slowing economy the web continues to be a key driver of both survival and success. Research by Internet firm, Easynet Connect, has revealed that nearly half of small firms believe the Internet will be the most important tool to help them survive the recession. The study showed that [...]

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The Conservative party yesterday implemented an audacious online ambush of Alistair Darling’s budget, with the aim of buying up Google keywords and directing internet users to its “live rebuttal” of the chancellor’s speech. The Tories plan was to buy up budget-related Google keywords as the chancellor mentions them in his speech from 12.30pm, in an [...]

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HeadRed have shaken hands with local haulers, Woodfields, to redevelop their e-commerce driven website. Woodfields have over 70 years experience in the haulage industry, supplying their customers with landscaping products, topsoil and waste recycling services. Their website acts as the online face for the company and needs to provide Woodfields with a quick and easy [...]

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February saw the launch of the new website for Britannia Wardrobes, a subsidiary of the highly acclaimed Spaceslide. The new site has built on the successes of its parent with a clean, crisp design supporting clear calls-to-action for potential customers. Unlike Spaceslide, there is no e-commerce functionality built in, but interested purchasers can request a [...]

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Back in December we posted forecasts from industry experts who claimed that, despite the economic slump, online retailers were set for further growth over the festive period. Now in January it seems that those forecasts have been vindicated. Statistics released from Nielsen Online show that traffic to the top 10 retail websites increased by 37% [...]

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The credit crunch might be holding back our high street spending, but it’s still not enough to prevent what experts predict will be another period of year-on-year growth for online retailing. In forecasts released this past month the industry heavyweights are predicting e-commerce to be the one bright spot for retailers this Christmas IMRG and [...]

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