http://www.blue-dreamer.co.uk/index.php Written articles and my personal thoughts on web design, ecommerce, the internet and odd ramblings about life, the universe and everything! en rob@blue-dreamer.co.uk Copyright 2008 2008-05-17T10:00:00+00:00 http://www.blue-dreamer.co.uk/index.php/blog/entry/how-to-find-a-good-website-designer/ http://www.blue-dreamer.co.uk/index.php/blog/entry/how-to-find-a-good-website-designer/#When:10:00:00Z The web design field is full of amateurs and fly-by-night "bedroom" designers, so how do you find the right designer for your needs? The BWDD web site allows you to find professionals in your area. Web Design 2008-05-17T10:00:00+00:00 http://www.blue-dreamer.co.uk/index.php/blog/entry/suppliers-and-their-poor-web-content/ http://www.blue-dreamer.co.uk/index.php/blog/entry/suppliers-and-their-poor-web-content/#When:01:33:00Z Many web store owners rely on their suppliers or wholesalers to provide product information for their sites, yet the quality of the information often leaves a lot to be desired... Ecommerce 2008-05-10T01:33:00+00:00 http://www.blue-dreamer.co.uk/index.php/blog/entry/the-life-of-a-northampton-web-designer/ http://www.blue-dreamer.co.uk/index.php/blog/entry/the-life-of-a-northampton-web-designer/#When:06:31:00Z What do freelance web designers get up to each day? I've got a routine for prioritising and dealing with my work... Out of the box 2008-05-03T06:31:00+00:00 http://www.blue-dreamer.co.uk/index.php/blog/entry/my-weekend-northampton-rant/ http://www.blue-dreamer.co.uk/index.php/blog/entry/my-weekend-northampton-rant/#When:01:15:00Z Northampton is one of those places you normally drive past on the M1. It's an ok place but like many towns it has it's fair share of downsides... Out of the box 2008-04-26T01:15:00+00:00 http://www.blue-dreamer.co.uk/index.php/blog/entry/expression-engine-templates/ http://www.blue-dreamer.co.uk/index.php/blog/entry/expression-engine-templates/#When:08:44:01Z The third post in a series about Expression Engine CMS. This time I'm focussing on EE's incredibly flexible templating system, which in my opinion is one of the most important aspects of any CMS. ExpressionEngine 2008-04-19T08:44:01+00:00 http://www.blue-dreamer.co.uk/index.php/blog/entry/the-web-designer-and-client-relationship/ http://www.blue-dreamer.co.uk/index.php/blog/entry/the-web-designer-and-client-relationship/#When:12:28:00Z Striking up a good rapport between you the customer and me the one building your site is a key ingredient to making your web site a success. It's a two way thing. Web Design 2008-04-12T12:28:00+00:00 http://www.blue-dreamer.co.uk/index.php/blog/entry/is-your-isp-using-phorm-to-spy-on-you/ http://www.blue-dreamer.co.uk/index.php/blog/entry/is-your-isp-using-phorm-to-spy-on-you/#When:10:49:00Z Dp you value your online privacy? Customers of BT, Virgin Media and TalkTalk could be in for a surprise soon if these companies start using Phorm to track your surfing habits. Out of the box 2008-04-05T10:49:00+00:00 http://www.blue-dreamer.co.uk/index.php/blog/entry/the-pareto-80-20-rule-and-your-web-site/ http://www.blue-dreamer.co.uk/index.php/blog/entry/the-pareto-80-20-rule-and-your-web-site/#When:11:02:00Z The Pareto 80-20 principal can be a good rule for preparing, optimising and managing your web site content. It can help you by allowing you to focus on what's important... Content management 2008-03-29T11:02:00+00:00 http://www.blue-dreamer.co.uk/index.php/blog/entry/expression-engine-2-sneak-preview/ http://www.blue-dreamer.co.uk/index.php/blog/entry/expression-engine-2-sneak-preview/#When:10:16:01Z My favourite Content Management System is being redesigned with a strong focus on improved usability, greater productivity, more logical controls, and easier theming and customization. Content management, ExpressionEngine 2008-03-22T10:16:01+00:00 http://www.blue-dreamer.co.uk/index.php/blog/entry/learning-life-drawing/ http://www.blue-dreamer.co.uk/index.php/blog/entry/learning-life-drawing/#When:11:24:00Z I've always wanted to draw properly so I recently took up life drawing with an artist friend who teaches it from his studio. It's a nice diversion from building web sites and thoroughly enjoyable... Out of the box 2008-03-15T11:24:00+00:00