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EU cookie law takes the biscuit

28th May 2011 scribed by Rob in The Internet

On 26th May 2011 a new law came into force about the use of cookies on web sites. Apart from being on the farcical side, this affects every site that does business in the EU.... more

Cold calling Online PC Care scammers

5th Jul 2010 scribed by Rob in The Internet

Over the last few months I've been receiving a lot of unsolicited phone calls telling me my computer is full of malware and other problems, and offering to fix them. If you get one of these calls don't be fooled, it's a scam!... more

I’m now a Sitepoint.com mentor!

10th Feb 2010 scribed by Rob in The Internet

I got a promotion! Well not really, but I was recently invited to become a forum mentor at one of the busiest webmaster forums on the planet.... more

Annoying email disclaimers

24th Nov 2009 scribed by Rob in The Internet

Am I the only one that finds excessive email disclaimers just plain annoying? I know there's a point to them but why try and force feed them to me on every email you send?... more

Browser usage 2008-2009

14th Feb 2009 scribed by Rob in The Internet

Microsoft's dominance of the browser market is in decline so I decided to look at the numbers from the last 12 months for the period Feb 2008 to Jan 2009...... more

The Xmas 2008 ecommerce boom

17th Jan 2009 scribed by Rob in The Internet

It's been another bumper Yule for e-tailers, all the more reason to look at the web to sell your goods and services...... more

The frustrating side of webmaster forums

20th Dec 2008 scribed by Rob in The Internet

I visit a few webdesign forums to keep up with news and ideas, yet some posters ask things that just frustrate and annoy regular members.... more

Will the web boom while the world is in recession?

22nd Nov 2008 scribed by Rob in The Internet

Everywhere, it seems, businesses are cutting costs and laying staff off, but the web seems to be in a boom state from where I'm looking!... more

Beware of web hosting comparison sites

13th Sep 2008 scribed by Rob in The Internet

Searching for web hosting is a minefield and many people will find themselves on a so called hosting "comparsion" site looking at a "top 10" list. Buyer beware, things are not all they seem.... more

Using the internet to ride out the recession

12th Jul 2008 scribed by Rob in The Internet

Times are getting harder with higher fuel prices and everyone cutting back on spending. Tough times are ahead and it's a great time to utilise your web site as a cost effective marketing and sales tool.... more