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iPhone Application or iPhone Pages? (0)

Benjamin Christie | 29/06/2009

Recently, a senior Optus executive came out and said that one of the mobile carrier’s recent areas of growth in the Australian market is due to sales of the iPhone. I am sure the other carriers in the Australian market have also seen a similar trend. So the question many of our clients are asking us at present is “Should we build an iPhone Application?” There isn’t an easy answer to the question, instead it may even be answered with a second question which is “Should we develop iPhone specific pages for our site?”

tags: iphone , Web Design , Web Development

SME compliance: investing in a dynamic website to manage new policies (0)

| 29/06/2009

It may seem to be easier to ignore compliance issues. The opportunity cost of compliance can certainly equate to missed sales. On the other hand, it only takes one dissatisfied, or vindictive, customer or supplier to complain.

tags: Business , Web Development , Investment

Announcing the launch of CareerNav for students and their parents (0)

Alex Wilson | 26/06/2009

Do you remember when you were about to finish school? I’m sure you had multiple questions like; ‘where to from here?’, ‘what career should I choose?’ and most importantly, ‘how do I make money doing what I love?’. The newly launched CareerNav website now gives the answers many students and parents seek.

tags: Web Design , Web Development , Business

Most common errors to avoid when choosing a CMS (0)

Daniel Nelson | 25/06/2009

I spend a lot of time with clients discussing their Content Management System (CMS) requirements and needs. Regularly clients find CMS selection extremely daunting and find it hard to navigate through lists of possible functionality, features and workflows. Regularly I read through RFTs and RFPs where the brief allows only a paragraph each on business and user requirements and devotes 5 pages to CMS requirements complete with checklists and diagrams outlining CMS functionality must haves. Below I have listed some common mistakes that I see.

tags: Business , Web Development , Investment , Technology

Web Development in a School Environment (0)

James Mitchell-Clark | 28/05/2009

James Mitchell-Clark @ Wiliam work experience talks about web development in a school environment

tags: Web Design , Web Development

Quick Tips: Using Goals & Funnels for Optimising Conversions (0)

Patrick Wong | 28/05/2009

Wondering where your customers go after second thoughts during checkout process? Create a few goals in Google analytics for some insight on how to optimise your checkout process.

tags: Web Design , Web Development , Google

Increase your ROI when advertising on TV by integrating it successfully with your website (2)

Roslyn Zolandor | 27/02/2009

You can increase your return on investment (ROI) when running a television commercial by successfully integrating it with your website.

tags: Web Design , Web Development , Business , Web Strategy

Why Minimalist Web Design May Offer More (0)

Adam Tedeschi | 9/02/2009

Over the years the Internet has seen much advancement in available technologies. Widespread broadband availability has allowed for graphic intensive sites as well as rich media such as streaming videos. The wide range of options can make it difficult for web designers, developers and administrators to settle on one approach. It’s no surprise that numerous websites have become large, unwieldy collections of content, images, technologies and add-ons. While these features can have a positive impact when used effectively there are some notable advantages for using a minimalist design for your site.

tags: Web Design , Web Strategy , Online Marketing , Web Development

How Should Outbound Links Function (0)

Gillian Lindsay | 20/01/2009

There’s a good chance your website contains at least one outbound link. If so, you have probably debated whether or not this link should open in a new browser window. There are several logical reasons why this may seem like a good option

tags: Usability , Accessibility , Web Design , Web Development

Should You Consider Using Microsoft Silverlight (0)

Gillian Lindsay | 23/12/2008

In October, Microsoft released version 2.0 of Silverlight. This may leave you with a few questions. What is Silverlight, and do I need to invest in this technology?

tags: Technology , Online Trends , Web Development , Web 2.0

Why You Should Develop an Online Widget (0)

| 27/11/2008

You have probably heard the term Widget used more and more these days, but are you still left wondering what a widget is or why you should jump on the widget bandwagon?

tags: Technology , Web Design , Web Development , Business , Media , Viral Marketing , Web 2.0

The Importance of User Testing (0)

Patrick Wong | 30/10/2008

In most cases you will spend a great deal of time testing various technical aspects of your site before it is available to the public. You will ensure the navigation functions, forms submit correctly, and the site behaves correctly on all browsers. While this is an excellent start, this approach neglects a critical variable: your users. Do you know the types of users your site attracts? If so, do you understand how these users expect to interact with your site?

tags: Web Development , Web Design , Usability

Top Ten Reasons to Outsource (0)

Robert Beerworth | 27/10/2008

Given the current economic climate, companies are thinning their workforce. Yet the need to capture new customers through a dynamic web presence has never been greater. If you are looking for a way to do more with less then you should consider the benefits of outsourcing.

tags: Web Marketing , Web Strategy , Business , Web Development

Untapped Potential: Web Presence for Small Business (0)

| 24/09/2008

Are you among the majority of Australian small business owners who have no web presence at all? This post highlights several factors unique to the small business market and addresses the key myth surrounding online sales.

tags: Business , Web Development , Web Strategy

Refreshing Your Website Design (1)

| 17/09/2008

Have you reviewed your web site lately? If your site is at least a year old you may want to consider updating the design of your site. There are several reasons to consider an update:

tags: Business , Web Design , Web Development , CSS , Usability

Conversion Rate Optimization – How to increase Conversion Rate, Sales & Leads (0)

David Cheng | 20/06/2008

A recent meeting with Google Australia has revealed vital insights into the capabilities of Google Adwords in analysis and optimization. Websites for all businesses should be treated as an investment. Like any investment, its continuous maintenance & evaluation can help it grow and mature; with the ultimate aim to achieve 100% conversion rate.

tags: SEO , Web Development , Web Development , Web Design , Usability , Business

Conversion Rate Optimization – How to increase Conversion Rate, Sales & Leads (0)

David Cheng | 20/06/2008

A recent meeting with Google Australia has revealed vital insights into the capabilities of Google Adwords in analysis and optimization. Websites for all businesses should be treated as an investment. Like any investment, its continuous maintenance & evaluation can help it grow and mature; with the ultimate aim to achieve 100% conversion rate.

tags: SEO , Web Development , Web Development , Web Design , Usability , Business

The Tiered Approach: Who Social Networking campaigns reach – and who they don’t (0)

| 12/06/2008

Building social networking strategies is necessary for successful online marketing. However, as many companies are finding – one size doesn’t fit all.

tags: facebook applications , Viral Marketing , Web Development

Brainstorming a Viral Flash Game (0)

Martin Wicyniak | 23/04/2008

Creating a viral flash game to inspire and attract players demands imagination, technological savvy, and spirit.

tags: Web Development , Viral Marketing , Web Design

Building A Website Marketing Plan (0)

| 23/04/2008

A website marketing plan is your roadmap to long-term success. It’s a highly detailed, well-researched document that sets goals, provides directions, and defines the website’s strategy over time.

tags: Web Design , Web Development , Melbourne Web Design , Business , Common Sense , Finance

Has Social Networking blurred the line between Blog and CMS systems? (1)

| 9/04/2008

We are starting to see a convergance between Content Management Systems such as Sitedock and Blog systems such as Wordpress driven by a need to leverage social networking to achieve a greater market share.

tags: Technology , Web Development , Web 2.0

Designing Google Gadget Ads (0)

Benjamin Christie | 7/04/2008

Google gadget ads are much like widgets and can include dizzying variety of content like video, animation, data feeds, maps, images, music and audio or JavaScript. They can be coded in plus they can be developed in Flash and HTML. Additionally, they can be built in any number of shapes, sizes, and formats.

tags: Web Development , Online Trends

Choosing a Content Management System (0)

Liza Seville | 17/03/2008

Nearly all professional websites employ a Content Management System (CMS) to manage their web content. A CMS can store, version, publish, organize, and control all the information published, so choosing the right one is important.

tags: Web Design , Web Development

e-Commerce strategies (0)

Sushiv Mathur | 17/03/2008

Electronic commerce, known as eCommerce, consists of the buying and selling of products or services over the Internet. It has exploded in popularity over recent years; almost all big retailers have an eCommerce presence. Due to its low headcount and overhead costs in comparison to physical shops, getting customers to do business via eCommerce is a financially advantageous preference.

tags: Web Development , Business , Technology

What is required to brief a web development company? (0)

| 17/03/2008

When engaging a web designer for your online presence, there is certain information you can gather that will help build success.

tags: Web Development , Issues , Clients

Wiliam’s dictionary of web design part one (2)

Cheb Dagher | 10/03/2008

In not so successfully trying to avoid the cliché that the web design industry can sometimes be a tsunami in the great ocean that is the World Wide Web – Wiliam is pleased to present an A-Z listing of popular web design buzzwords. We’ve searched high and low; even as far as under our desks and on our office dog – to come up with the most bizarre, over-used yet under-explained – and sometimes even confusing buzzwords used in the web industry.

tags: Web Design , Web Development , Technology , Common Sense

Website maintenance tips from Wiliam (1)

Cheb Dagher | 26/02/2008

So you've got your website designed, what now? Here are some website maintanance tips from WIliam to help keep your site current, fresh and informative.

tags: Web Design , Web Development , Sydney Web Design , Common Sense , Management

Choosing the Best Domain Name (0)

| 31/01/2008

Choosing the best domain is something that our clients constantly ask us about. Here at Wiliam we regularly work on both new product sites and new web start-ups so having the right domain name is essential. So, with that in mind, here are some recommendations and things you should consider before clicking the purchase button on your next domain name.

tags: Business , Web Design , Web Development

Get the Goss – With Fox8’s Gossip Girl Facebook Application (0)

| 19/11/2007

Ever since Facebook flung opened its doors to developers, the social networking portal has added over 7,000 applications. Introducing the latest kid on the Facebook Application Platform – The Gossip Girl Facebook Application.

tags: Web 2.0 , Viral Marketing , Web Development , Online Trends

Flog Your Blog on Facebook (0)

Robert Beerworth | 11/10/2007

One of the first Web 2.0 styled applications that has the capability to improve our social networking lives has arrived - The Blog RSS Feed Reader.

tags: Web 2.0 , Web Development , Viral Marketing

Top 5 Most Recommended Facebook Applications (0)

| 5/10/2007

More than 50 percent of Facebook users return to the site each day, providing unparalleled distribution potential for applications and the opportunity to build a business that is highly relevant to people’s lives. Undoubtly creating your own business branded Facebook Application is an extremely powerful online marketing commodity.

tags: Web 2.0 , Web Development

Election 2.0 (0)

| 4/10/2007

The massive growth of Web 2.0 has transformed the internet into a 2 way user generated phenomenon - and is now host to new wave of interactive election coverage.

tags: Web 2.0 , Web Development

.NET and Data Modeling (0)

| 3/10/2007

When a web development agency approaches a new website implementation on behalf of a client, they must bring a surprisingly wide set of expertise into play. Web site development is not just about programming or visual design

tags: Technology , Web Design , Web Development

Database Driven Web Site (0)

| 3/10/2007

Database development is a significant part of contemporary web design and development. Web sites that contain significant functionality – such as membership profiles and dynamic personalisation – often require data-design know-how.

tags: Web Development , Programming , Web Design , Melbourne Web Design , Melbourne

Top Five Tips for Choosing a Web Developer (0)

| 19/09/2007

There are several factors you need to consider when choosing the right web developer for you. Look at the web developer’s capability to construct the right web site in-line with your product, technical and artistic talents and coding skills that allow for search engine optimisation.

tags: Technology , Web Design , Web Development , SEO Melbourne , Search Engine Optimisation Melbourne , SEO

Wiliam and educational web development (0)

| 14/09/2007

Wiliam recently designed an educational platform to provide interactive learning for Skwirk Interactive Schooling. We combined our skill, knowledge and understanding of the importance of education and used it to build an innovative solution.

tags: Web 2.0 , Web Development , Clients

4 Things to Consider When Delivering Online Video Content (0)

| 15/08/2007

Online video content offers great opportunities for companies to deliver to users a rewarding and engaging experience. With the continual uptake of broadband users it is a known fact that online video streaming and online video viewing will continue to rise.

tags: Technology , Business , Web Development , Online Trends , Common Sense

10 tips to developing a successful intranet solution (0)

| 8/05/2007

The best strategies for developing an intranet solution become less and less clear the bigger the organisation becomes. The evitable intranet project that is correctly undergone by most large organisiations in an attempt to improve efficiency, is patched together in a scattered manner with different divisions creating their own areas and little coordination or experience.

tags: Web Development , Web 2.0 , Web Design , Technology , Melbourne Web Design , Melbourne

Design and Development of a Web 2.0 classic (0)

| 7/05/2007

Wiliam has just lauched it's new website, built using cutting edge Web 2.0 technology, combined with truly breathtaking designs.

tags: Technology , Web Design , Web Development , Clients , CSS , Programming , Web 2.0 , SEO Melbourne , Search Engine Optimisation Melbourne , SEO

Website design for a growing Chinese Audience (0)

| 7/05/2007

Similarly to many Asian countries, the Chinese audience loves highly interactive websites and web 2.0 functionality allowing them to be more involved in the website. Examples of such features and functionality include blogs, forums and the ability to rate products and send information to their friends.

tags: Web Design , Web Development , Web 2.0 , Online Trends , Viral Marketing

Best New Technology Gadget Guy (0)

| 4/05/2007

Gadget Guy wins Sun Microsystems IT Journalism Award for Best New Technology Title 2006

tags: Technology , Web Development , Business , Clients , CSS , Programming

web 2.0 Shifts Paradigm for CIOs (0)

Dominic Main | 3/05/2007

Beverly Head’s recent article in the Australian Financial Review investigates the impact that Web 2.0 orientated business interests and models will affect the IT infrastructure demands placed on chief information officers.

tags: Technology , Web Development , Programming

Gadgets and Sidebars (0)

| 11/04/2007

The new Vista Gadget and Sidebar technologies bundled with Microsoft Windows Vista are available to third party developers to build Gadget and Sidebar offering of their own.

tags: Technology , Web Development

Microsoft’s 3D Revolution (0)

| 4/04/2007

There are several technologies which work in concert behind the scenes to provide the eye catching enhancements to Microsoft based application and Web site interfaces.

tags: Technology , Web Development

Vista – user friendly technology (0)

| 2/04/2007

The new Microsoft Windows Vista graphical user interface (GUI) offers some significant advantages and improvements over previous versions of the operating system. Wizards for performing common tasks and configuring the desktop and its applications are more streamlined and intuitive, and application interfaces are generally better appointed and easier to work with.

tags: Technology , Programming , Web Development