I found an interesting service yesterday call Hab.la. It allows you to chat with visitors on your website.
Let’s say Dave is searching for a certain type of blue t-shirt on your website but he isn’t sure about the washing process. He can click on the chat window (and providing someone is available) ask his questions.
The clever bit is that the communication is done between Hab.la and your current instant messaging system. For me it’s Gtalk. The setup is really easy, just add a small piece of Javascript to your website template and then you can change the standard greetings and positioning.
Enough waffle, check out the live example on my personal website Totallyrich.To sign-up or find out more visit the Hab.la website.
Posted July 25th, 2008 by acansick | In category Online | No Comments yet
The Wordcamp UK weekend was a great success in Birmingham. I would like to thank everyone who attended, presented and organised the first ever Wordcamp UK.
A special mention for Tony Scott who was the main organiser of the event.
Here’s a photo of The Studio:
If you would like to see notes and find out more about the topics we discussed visit the Wordcamp wiki.
Posted July 21st, 2008 by acansick | In category Online | 2 Comments »
WordCamp UK is an informal gathering of WordPress bloggers, podcasters, designers and developers based in the United Kingdom. The two day event is being held at The Studio in Birmingham on Saturday and Sunday 19-20 July 2008.
Tickets are still available and cost £35 from EventBrite. Obviously you’ll need to get to Birmingham, which from London will cost you about £35 funnily. Oh, and you’ll need somewhere to crash, so allow for a hotel room.
I am lucky enough to have all my tickets and I can’t wait. I’ll take notes and post some stuff here when I get back.
For more information visit the WordCamp UK site and Tony Scott’s WordCamp Wiki.
Posted July 15th, 2008 by acansick | In category Online | No Comments yet
Our sister company Wyndeham Pre-Press won the prestigious QIP Pre-Media Award last Thursday.
Their award entry focused on the production solution and related support services they delivered to IPC Media for the production of over 40 weekly and monthly magazine titles.
The judges’ comments on their entry were - “A highly detailed entry that ticked every box required. Using its emagine system Wyndeham works closely with its clients to produce a service that delivers innovative production ideas and cost efficiencies“.
To find out more about Wyndeham Pre-Press and their emagine magazine production solution visit: www.nowemagine.co.uk
Posted July 15th, 2008 by acansick | In category Random | No Comments yet
