EV Charging available at Webnetism HQ
8 Feb 2024
As part of improving our green credentials we have a new three-phase electric vehicle charger (EV) available now for clients and employees to use at our offices
Our CMS:42 AI
13 Dec 2023
Our AI can be used to generate content. Here are some of the things it can do... and perhaps why you shouldn't do them.
Eating Our Own Dog Food
31 Oct 2023
Delving in to the concept of Dogfooding, a practice in many tech companies to describe the practice of using the tools they develop internally themselves.
What you can do to prepare yourself for Google’s new Core Web Vital metric INP?
24 Jul 2023
INP (Interaction to next paint) is about to replace FID. What can you do to prepare for the new Web Core Vital metric from Google?
Introducing our custom mail server - WMA
11 Jul 2023
Email is an integral part of communication for businesses and individuals alike, and we are proud to introduce our own SMTP mail server - which we call WMA.
90 day SSL/TLS certificates
25 Jun 2023
Google have announced that they propose to make SSL/TLS certificates require renewing every 90 days.
How can “AI” like ChatGPT help with my website
10 Jan 2023
How you can use ChatGPT to help produce, check and improve content across your website, and what better way to do this than have ChatGPT do the work for me.
How images can be displayed using modern CSS
17 Oct 2022
When creating websites & applications for our clients we have various ways to display images in the project.
Do I really need a Mobile Application?
29 Aug 2022
Do I really need a custom application for my mobile device? Or is a mobile-first web application enough?
Action required to keep your Google Analytics Working
27 Jul 2022
As you may have seen from your Analytics account, Universal Analytics is being retired from the 1st July 2023 and you will need to create a brand new GA4 account to keep collecting data.
Goodbye Internet Explorer
15 Jun 2022
After 11 versions and at the ripe old age of 26 Internet Explorer has today been retired.
Introducing the all-new CMS:42 in 2022
16 Mar 2022
CMS:42 is a powerful, custom developed Content Management System developed in-house by the Webnetism team in Cheltenham, UK.
How the approach to web design has evolved over the past decade.
14 Dec 2021
May 8th 2021 marked my ten-year anniversary at Webnetism, so I’m a little late with this blog post, but as the year comes to an end, I thought it would be a good time to look back at how the approach to website design has changed in the past 10 years.
Webnetism no longer support Internet Explorer (IE) 11 browser as standard
6 Dec 2021
We no longer develop and test for browser support in Internet Explorer (IE) 11 & previous versions of IE.
Implementing 'New Pic On The Block'
29 Nov 2021
This is a technical follow up to the recent blog post “NEW PIC ON THE BLOCK”. To recap there is a new(ish) picture format called avif (or AV1 image compression format). This blog is to show you what we can do to automate implementing this (and webp) in your website without you having to spend a frankly enormous time converting your images.
New Pic on the Block
15 Oct 2021
WebP move over, here comes AVIF! That's right there's a new kind of image compression and it's even better.
Automating Page Insights and Lighthouse
10 Sep 2021
The API we’re implementing will allow you to see how your site and pages perform as time passes and as your site changes.
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) in 2021
12 Aug 2021
One of the things that we often need to do is to optimise a website for search engines. It’s a bit of a mysterious art so let's find out more...
Core Web Vitals - Cumulative Layout Shift
6 Aug 2021
Lets look at Google's Core Web Vitals. Starting with Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS), what is it and why should we care?
Why speed matters
17 Jun 2021
Multiple studies have shown that a faster website increases conversion rates, lowers bounce rates, and improves ranking. Not only does speed matter, but it is vital for any business.
What should your child learn if they want to join us in a few years’ time as a developer?
25 May 2021
Your child tells you that they want to be a software developer - how can you help them
Photography considerations for your website and branding
10 May 2021
Using photography can have a massive impact on your website & branding design, depending on how it's used.
Quick fire five top tips for a great website
29 Apr 2021
Here’s my 5 quick pointers to keeping your website on track for success.
How to choose the right development agency for the job!
26 Feb 2021
As we start to see the light at the end of this pandemic tunnel thanks to the distribution of the vaccine, no doubt thoughts are going to start turning to how to rebuild your business after probably the hardest 12 months thus far.
2+ years on and our scrum adoption has helped us deliver more
26 Feb 2021
You might remember that back in 2018 we decided to adopt a scrum approach to all thing’s development, and since its inception the team have been busy refining the process, so it runs like a well oiled machine.
Exciting new reporting capabilities within CMS:42
9 Feb 2021
Various web trackers can tell you an awful lot about the sort of things people do and purchase on your website but some people, like me, completely block trackers. I do that at the network level as well as ad blocking plug ins.
Even tech giants suffer outages
1 Feb 2021
Even tech giants suffer outages from time to time. What you can do about it? And why does this happen?
Lockdown 3.0 - Making The Best Of It
15 Jan 2021
As the England endures its third lockdown along with similar restrictions in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic we see businesses across the countries with their doors closed once more.
10 Common Mistakes When Print Designers Design Websites
23 Dec 2020
Generally, us graphic designers can be quite versatile. After all we’re just arranging words and pictures to look pretty - right? We’ll maybe that was true once, but when it comes to website design, we have to consider that unlike printed material the ‘viewers’ won’t always all see the same results.
How web development helped me be a better parent
18 Dec 2020
Just like web development, I’ve found parenting takes a lot of patience, commitment and perseverance; you need to be flexible and always on your toes and i genuinely believe the skills I've developed and honed over my time as a web developer have had a huge impact on my abilities as a parent.
Out with the old, in with the new!
2 Nov 2020
As high street shopping lessens, more and more businesses are turning to the world wide web to sell their products and services but with the huge increase in online shopping have you taken a step back and thought, is my Google Analytics helping me learn about my customers and reach out to them with relevant information?
App Development - Apple vs Android
9 Oct 2020
Getting ready to launch an App might sound exciting, but there’s lots of things to think about. Possibly the most important decision, do I go with Apple or Android? Well that decision may have just got easier.
Google’s search ranking update – the low down!
10 Sep 2020
First of all, hi! I’m Naima, Webnetism’s latest addition to the team. My role is to help clients navigate through the ever confusing, world of websites – lovely to e-meet you!
Kill Off The Carousel
20 Aug 2020
I’ve been in web design long enough to see many trends evolve. One of the early breakthroughs ‘The Slideshow Banner’ has been with us a long time now, but is it time to Kill Off The Carousel?
Why Shouldn't I Use A DIY Website Builder
14 Jul 2020
You’ve probably seen those TV ads for online companies that provide ‘DIY’ web building services. You can create a website from a range of templates and options, and host it on their servers. It all sounds so simple. So why shouldn’t everybody just do it that way?
CMS:42 New Features
2 Jul 2020
Over the last 12 months the team have been hard at work building some fantastic new features within our CMS:42 product, which I’ve outlined in this post.
Free Microsoft 365 Migration
3 Jun 2020
Over the last 12 months, we have assisted many of our clients in their migration from a traditional hosted mail appliance to Microsoft 365 (formally Office365).
Progressive Web Apps
19 May 2020
Progressive web applications (PWA) balance the latest technologies available to web and mobile apps providing what is essentially a website that behaves and feels like a mobile app. PWAs provide access to many of the features usually only available to mobile apps.
Communication is key
11 May 2020
Whilst the country is on lockdown and staff are working remotely keeping the lines of communication open can be a challenge, but it is essential to keep the business running as smoothly as possible.
The Amazon Effect – Meeting your customers' expectations
14 Apr 2020
Whilst some businesses operate online only, many relied on more traditional avenues to generate sales as well. With the world now pretty much on lockdown due to Coronavirus many businesses are now relying solely on their online presence.
6 crucial things your website is missing
7 Apr 2020
6 things missing from your website that it needs to succeed.
Working from Home
23 Mar 2020
The development team are now working from home - find out how we're getting on and pick up a few handy tips about home working.
Update on our solar panels
10 Mar 2020
After a year of producing green electricity we have a look at how our small solar power plant is doing.
How are UX and UI design related and yet very different?
20 Feb 2020
It’s likely you’ve heard the terms UX (User eXperience) design and UI (User Interface) design, but what exactly do these terms mean?
Planning a new website?
10 Feb 2020
Is your website looking old and dated? Is it performing as well as it should? Is it generating business?
A fistful of ‘good practice’ tips for managing your website content
20 Jan 2020
A content management system is a great tool to give you access to adding content onto your website, but there are some common mistakes people make that easily be avoided if you follow these simple guidelines.
Planning for next Christmas?
6 Jan 2020
Now is the time to start planning your Christmas website amendments. It is always easier if it is a planned piece of work rather than a last-minute rush.
Benefits and Considerations of Single Page Applications
19 Dec 2019
A single page application (SPA) is a web application or website that loads content dynamically in to a single page based on user interactions instead of reloading the entire page from the server.
Best practice suggestions for blog writing
5 Dec 2019
Having blog posts on your website is a great way to generate content to keep your website fresh and current. But there’s no point churning out content if it’s not going to be read.
Ten Key Points to increasing customer loyalty
28 Nov 2019
Improving customer loyalty, will increase your returning visitors and not only increase your repeat business, but get things right and it can also help to increase average basket value.
How to increase the amount of time users spend on your site
14 Nov 2019
Research has shown that you have only 15 seconds to engage a customer before they click onto the next search result. How do you grab their attention?
Top tips for personalising your marketing emails
31 Oct 2019
Do you regularly send marketing emails to your customers and prospects? Do you take the time to segment your subscribers and personalise your emails (Hint putting their name in the email is not personalisation!) then read on…
Hosting solutions
3 Oct 2019
There are many different hosting options for your website but what do you need? Many different factors will help you decide: cost, control, security, availability. Hopefully, this will explain what the differences are.
Top five things to do after your website goes live
19 Sep 2019
When you launch your new website the work doesn't end there. No matter how great your new website is, if there is no traffic to the site, your business won't thrive. Read more below on how to promote your new website
Five top tips for hiring a web development company
5 Sep 2019
Choosing a web development company for your business isn’t easy. How should you choose which web developers to work with?
What is zero click searches and how does it affect SEO?
21 Aug 2019
A zero click search is when the answer is being displayed at the top of a search engine. The user does not have to click on the link to find the answer as it will already be displayed on the SERPS. Read more on how to effectively work on your SEO against zero click searches.
Five benefits of a custom cms
8 Aug 2019
There are many off-the-shelf website content management systems that you could use for your business website. Some are very popular, free or you can even make a website yourself using a website builder CMS. So why should you choose a custom CMS?
Getting to know a front end developer
31 Jul 2019
Get to know Ben Dowding, our Front End Developer here at Webnetism.
Tailor made or off the peg?
25 Jul 2019
This is the same when it comes to a software system that you might use to operate your business or part of your business. For sure there are plenty of software systems that you can purchase off the peg to manage your human resources requirements, for example, but I am sure that none of these will work exactly how you want to work.
SEO; Thin content explained
18 Jul 2019
You might have heard the expression: ‘content is king’. By this, we mean that you can’t just rank for any keywords without having unique and original content on your website. You might have come across the term ‘thin content’, but why does it matter for SEO?
Why hashtags are important for your business
11 Jul 2019
Hashtags are great to use with social media as they help your post reach a wider audience and be discovered (if used correctly). There are some guidelines to follow to increase your social media traffic.
Meet our new recruit, Pavilion!
4 Jul 2019
Get to know our latest recruit Pavilion Sahota, who joined the team as a Full Stack Developer.
We have launched our new website
27 Jun 2019
You may or may not know this, but the parent company of Webentism, Continental Ltd provides computer hardware to business. One of our outlets is a reseller website for Iiyama monitors www.iiyama-monitors.co.uk.
The impact of single page web applications on SEO
20 Jun 2019
As we’re starting to see a dramatic increase in the usage and implementation of single page applications, it leaves us with the question: “Well… How does this affect SEO?”
The pros and cons of stock icons
13 Jun 2019
Businesses often turn to stock images for their marketing, especially their website because: “it’ll do the job just fine” and “it’s (often) a lot cheaper than a photographer”. We’ve come to accept seeing photos of characterless well-dressed people in modern yet unremarkable offices using generic technology on corporate website.
Why keyword research is important for SEO
6 Jun 2019
One of the main goals for a website is to increase conversions, traffic to the website and ultimately make the sales hit the roof.
Password Security
30 May 2019
Presumably the website you're using has something behind it you don't want public? That might just be your name and address, but maybe it's your purchase history or financial details, maybe the account is linked to your credit card – I can't imagine anyone wants any of that information exploited. Passwords can be easy to crack, especially with a computer doing the "guessing", so it's important that you make it as difficult as possible for someone to get in to your account.
What are the Benefits of Smart Shopping ads?
23 May 2019
Earlier this year, Google released their “Smart Shopping campaigns” for their Google Ads. There is already a standard shopping campaign within Google Ads and the difference is that Smart Shopping is using the latest machine learning technology to make processes a lot more automated.
6 Design Elements that can Help to Modernise your Website
16 May 2019
Webnetism have been in the process of developing and redesigning the Ultra Electronics website over the last year. Ultra Electronics is an internationally renowned defense and aerospace, security, transport and energy company.
Technical SEO, Why Do you Need it?
8 May 2019
The technical side of SEO is crucial, if there are any errors with this part of the process, then the results are not likely to perform as expected.
How to ferret proof your website
2 May 2019
I have four ferrets. In my house there is an arms race. I endlessly have to come up with ways of thwarting their latest antics and they are endless coming up with ways of overcoming my defences.
What is an SEO Optimised Website and why is it important?
25 Apr 2019
You have probably heard the term “SEO optimised” or “SEO friendly” at some point but what does this really mean? How can an SEO optimised website help your company grow?
What is a webp? And how it can speed up your website
18 Apr 2019
The .webp file extension represents an image file, just like .png, .jpeg or .gif. This file extension is fairly new and was released by google in 2010. The .webp file format was designed to reduce image file size over standard jpeg while still maintaining the same quality.
How to appear on Featured Snippets
11 Apr 2019
A featured snippet is best described when Google choose to highlight content on top of the search engine results. These are selected search results and the text is shown within an “answer box”. The aim of the featured snippets is to answer what the user typed in to Google search.
Working at Webnetism
4 Apr 2019
I’m the “new boy” at Webnetism, having only worked here since January – but in all honesty, it doesn’t feel like. I already feel at home.
Our Free PPC Audit includes
27 Mar 2019
Undertaking a PPC Audit is very useful to discover how your PPC campaigns can improve and what areas are not performing as expected. We offer a free PPC Audit service so get in touch today.
Before Undertaking an SEO Audit
21 Mar 2019
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is important to your business’ online presence. The aim of SEO is to acquire visibility on search engines such as Google, Yahoo and Bing by making sure that the page ranks high on organic searches. In other words, SEO is simply making it easier for people to find your products/services online.
Is Tracking Slowing Down my Website?
14 Mar 2019
We are sometimes asked “Why is my website slow to load?”
30th Anniversary of the World Wide Web
12 Mar 2019
Internet and World Wide Web are often used interchangeably but refer to different things: the Internet is the mechanism that connects computers and allows them to share data, but the Web links information together and makes is accessible.
Latest Addition to the Team
7 Mar 2019
As Marketing Manager I’m responsible for managing all marketing activities for Webnetism and Continental. This includes overseeing the company’s marketing budget, managing and improving lead generation campaigns and offering a range of digital marketing services to our clients.
Google Plus Closing Down in 2019
20 Feb 2019
In October 2018, Google announced that Google plus will be closing down in 2019.
What is Continuous Integration?
12 Feb 2019
Over the last 6 months we have been upgrading our workflows to now include Continuous Integration. This process will help reduce errors and speed up development. This post will explain everything you need to know about Continuous Integration.
How to choose a Website Hosting Service in the UK
7 Feb 2019
Choosing the right website hosting service is vital for your business. If you partner with the wrong hosting service, you could struggle to get the support you need or experience downtime (the server goes down and your website isn’t accessible).
Mobile SEO
31 Jan 2019
Having a mobile friendly website these days is crucial and a must. Mobile friendliness is now a ranking factor on search engines.
Meet Our New Team Member Andy
21 Jan 2019
As a Senior Developer I get involved in a variety of tasks, from CMS integration and new-builds, to support and maintenance of our existing portfolio of websites and eCommerce applications.
Why Quality Scores and Backlinks are Important for Search Engine Ranking
14 Jan 2019
This blog post will cover backlinks also known as inbound links and the importance they can have on your website and SEO. Backlinks and quality scores improve your Google search ranking and that’s why they’re important if you want to stay ahead of your competitors.
What is Remarketing?
7 Jan 2019
Have you ever been stalked by ads online and wherever you go – they just seem to appear? This is known as remarketing.
Major content editor update to CMS:42
18 Dec 2018
Webnetism have updated a core component of our custom CMS:42 system; the HTML editor. As CMS:42 is built ‘in house’ by our development team we have the opportunity to integrate any HTML editor into our core CMS.
Adopting Scrum at Webnetism
30 Nov 2018
The last 6 months has seen a big change in development practices at Webnetism. This post is designed to give an insight into our new working method.
CSS3 Multiple column layout
12 Jul 2018
Multiple column layout is a CSS3 feature that allows us to define a number of columns we want our block of text to be split up into. The two most commonly used properties are column-count and column-width. Count allowing you to set how many columns will appear and width setting a minimum desired width each column should be.
Re-permission strategies for your marketing campaigns
4 Apr 2018
Under the new GDPR laws, taking effect from the 25th May, many companies are required to re-gain consent in order to send marketing communications to their customers. This post looks at some of the best examples we’ve seen so far.
How to increase traffic to my website
19 Mar 2018
On completion of a new website we’re often asked by our clients, how do I increase traffic? This post gives you some quick tips for the digital marketing novice.
Webnetism at Apprenticeship Evening
28 Feb 2018
On the 28th March we'll be at the Gloucestershire College Apprenticeship Open Evening. If you're in the tech industry, come and say hello!
GDPR Checklist
19 Feb 2018
With May 25th fast approaching we’ve put together a series of questions to ask your business to ensure you’re GDPR ready.
Chrome to mark non-secure websites
14 Feb 2018
Last week Google announced that from July 2018 it would begin marking all HTTP sites as “Not secure”. This comes as no great surprise as Google has previously stated that not having an SSL would negatively impact search engine rankings.
So, you’ve launched your new website, now what?
5 Feb 2018
Quick things to do to ensure success when your new website launches.
What are URL redirects and do you need any?
30 Jan 2018
Learn how to simply and effectively improve your website UX, and SEO, with URL redirection.
The GDPR – Processing Data
8 Jan 2018
In April 2016 the EU passed the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding the processing of personal information. This comes into force from the 25th May 2018. This post looks closer at processing personal data.
The GDPR and Cookies
3 Jan 2018
In April 2016 the EU passed new regulations regarding the processing of personal information (GDPR) which comes into effect from 25 May 2018. This post looks at the impact this has on cookies.
What is GDPR?
18 Dec 2017
In April 2016 the EU passed new regulations regarding the processing of personal information which comes into effect on 25th of May 2018. These changes will have a massive impact on all UK organisations. In the run-up to May we'll be posting further information regarding the GDPR and how we can help you prepare.
Making better* pictorial web content : Part 2
3 Oct 2017
*by better I mean better optimised for faster browsing. Part two.
Making better* pictorial web content : Part 1
1 Sep 2017
*by better I mean better optimised for faster browsing.
Product personalisation on ecommerce websites
23 May 2017
Product personalisation software can be expensive and challenging to use so what are the options, costs and benefits of each system?
7 signs why your website might need bit of a facelift
13 Mar 2017
Old and dull? Perhaps a little slow? Doesn’t work on a phone either? The SEO rankings are dropping and apparently, it’s doing fine. Or you think… it’s 2017. How have things changed?
Top 3 SEO tips for your website in 2016
21 Nov 2016
Improve your general website ranking in three simple steps. It’s easy as one, two, three!
What are 301 redirects and why are they important?
18 Nov 2016
Our Cheltenham website development team have built a system that extends .NET functionality, integrates with our CMS:42 and plugs in to our error handling system. It can store and manage all your redirects.
Top 16 features of a cutting edge website
15 Nov 2016
Your first digital impression matters! Make the most of the digital world by turning your website into a pure, focused, functional art piece. It’s easier than you might think!
Innovative websites are simple. And this is why it works…
11 Nov 2016
The mobile-first, less-is-more approach has showed us that achieving sophisticated elegance isn’t too difficult and it delivers results. There’s not much too it, just keep it simple and relevant!
Why Brewing Beer is a lot like building a website
9 Aug 2016
I've got a real passion for brewing beer much like I have for problem-solving and coding, so I've used this as an excuse to write about beer and why I think brewing beer is a lot like building a website.
How to use Google image search?
3 Aug 2016
So most people now know about searching Google for images, say you want a picture of a dog. You type dog, and when you get your first page of search results you select images.
Enterprise ecommerce content management system (CMS:42)
26 Jul 2016
We're happy to announce the release of our brand new enterprise ecommerce content management system (CMS:42). Fresh looking, fast, easy to use, SEO oriented, product-driven, content management system for your shop!
Which payment integration is right for me?
19 Jul 2016
PayPal, SagePay, WorldPay, Stripe, EPDQ, etc... all fundamentally offer the same thing, a means for your customers to pay you for your products and/or services.
Do you know how your customers interact with your website?
14 Jul 2016
Are you able to see how your website’s visitors interact with the site at scale? Do you know what your customers are doing and why? Well now you can.
11 Free stock photos websites for your next project
12 Jul 2016
Why is it so hard to find high-quality photos, for your website? Don’t worry, we have put together a list of top 11 free stock photos websites for you to use! UPDATED to 13...
Cross-Browser Image Upload & Manipulation
13 Jun 2016
Upload and manipulation of images to a website including re-positioning and resizing the image, conversion of the image to grayscale and flipping the image both horizontally and vertically.
Cotswold Osteopaths launch new website
11 May 2016
New website launched for Cotswold Osteopaths, located in the middle of Cheltenham.
Parallax and responsive website launched for Exemplar Solutions
3 May 2016
The Exemplar Solutions website one of the simplest websites we've built. It looks fantastic and Ciaran is delighted with the results.
Webnetism welcome Ringway Jacobs as a client
21 Apr 2016
Ringway Jacobs use Webnetism for website development work...
Is going Open Source a bad idea?
4 Jan 2016
We explore the pros and cons of using Open Source software versus one of our products or bespoke solutions.
And another beautiful website design!
17 Dec 2015
The latest website designed and developed by the team goes live, demonstrating excellence in every aspect of our work.
Keeping the design team on their toes
11 Dec 2015
We thought we would get some time through December to re build our own website, but our client work comes first and with no spare time our dated website sits firmly at the back of the queue.
How do I increase my order values
9 Nov 2015
here are our top 5 ideas for increasing your order values, and they are all about maximising the basket value for each visitor.
Gaming Monitors
2 Nov 2015
The Gaming Monitors website is built using CSS3 and HTML5 with Parallax effects, no overkill with the effects, but just enough to keep it tasteful.
The most intuitive, feature rich and powerful platform...
24 Sep 2015
Webnetisms’ CMS is by far the most intuitive, feature rich and powerful platform that myself and my team have worked with; through it we have rapidly expanded our online marketing proposition and it has been fundamental in our ability to deliver our digital strategy.
The all new responsive ecommerce website for Cotswold trading goes live
24 Sep 2015
Today we launched the an all new shiny website for our long time client Cotswold Trading. Their old website stood the test of time well and we are hoping you will enjoy the new one too.
Are your email and website passwords strong enough?
15 Sep 2015
Strong passwords are essential to security - The most common way that websites and email accounts get compromised is through having a weak password. Powerful computer programs can attempt tens of thousands of different password combinations for your account until the correct one is found.
In the next five years, mobile sales are estimated to increase by 400%. In the USA alone, mobile sales are set to reach $31bn by 2016.
10 Sep 2015
In the next five years, mobile sales are estimated to increase by 400%. In the USA alone, mobile sales are set to reach $31bn by 2016.
The all new CMS:42
31 Jul 2015
Our new version of CMS:42 fully designed and developed in Cheltenham is now in commercial use and we've recently launched a website using the first release https://www.continental.co.uk. <strong>So why have we redeveloped our established CMS?</strong>
The new Content Management System - Brewed in the heart of Cheltenham
26 Jun 2015
CMS:42 was originally developed over 8 years ago with several versions available; it’s a very established and reliable system but has needed to evolve with the requirements of our customers and the capabilities of the web.
Responsive website design & multi-site CMS platform
19 Jun 2015
Webnetism launch the all new Iguana Security responsive website, designed, developed and hosted by our Cheltenham website design and development team.
Responsive website design for Phoenix Doors
10 Jun 2015
Phoenix Doors are one of the UK's leading uPVC and GRP Composite door manufacturers and their new responsive website uses the Webnetsim CMS42 “content management system” to run all its pages and news. The website is fully responsive and so will work across mobile phones and tablet devices.
Why is my website home page so slow to load?
29 May 2015
The images on a site play a very big part of download speed, but they also usually play a huge part in the overall design and identity of a website. So there’s a very fine balance to be maintained between designing with big, clear and quality imagery that is quick to be delivered to the website visitor.
Enterprise ecommerce made easy…
5 May 2015
Our all new responsive websites make mobile ecommerce simple, adhering to Google’s new algorithm. </br></br>See two new examples of our work...
New responsive website launched for Hazlewoods
20 Apr 2015
With Google's pending update in which it promises to penalise non-responsive websites, it is timely and well planned that the new Hazlewoods responsive website went live last week.
TRL Technology launch a new responsive website
1 Apr 2015
TRL Technology are the latest of our clients to launch a new responsive website. The new responsive website has a fresh design and responsive HTML and runs on our enterprise CMS system built specifically for large corporate website solutions.
Is my website "mobile-friendly"?
4 Mar 2015
With Google changing its algorithm to rank mobile-friendly websites higher, it's now even more important to check that your website is.
Happy Birthday Photoshop
24 Feb 2015
My most memorable Photoshop moment was when I worked for a music website, I had to add some modesty shadows to a revealing picture of the members of girl band TLC to make is suitable for our ‘smash hits’ age target audience.
Are mobile apps still important?
20 Feb 2015
7 or 8 years ago when Android and iOS were first released; all of a sudden apps were a must have for any company. Everyone wanted apps and everyone was downloading apps, even though they usually offered little or no real benefit to the user.
The "Poodle" vulnerability and what it means for you (UPDATED)
30 Jan 2015
It may have a silly name but it could mean BIG trouble. Are you prepared as a consumer or a website owner?
New responsive website launched for online marketing agency - toinfinity
28 Jan 2015
toinfinity are an online marketing agency providing consultancy, email marketing, paid search and organic search services. Their old website was supported by Wordpress and didn’t provide the flexibility this dynamic and forward thinking company required.
The TOP 5 reasons growing a moustache is just like creating a website
5 Nov 2014
Continuing our long line of articles tenuously linking current affairs to all things web design and development, we give you the TOP 5 reasons growing a moustache is just like creating a website.
Webnetism's Movember Team 2014
31 Oct 2014
It's that Hairy Scary time of the year again! Movember is back with a vengeance and we're proud to be doing our part again....
Key Word Stuffing - Bad habits of old school SEO
16 Sep 2014
Provide good quality prose that is relevant and useful to the user on your website and watch your listings improve. If your content is “real” and is useful to a visitor then it will be indexed appropriately.
New responsive CMS website launched for Spectrum Medical
4 Sep 2014
Spectrum Medical is a global leader in clinical EMR systems and advanced perfusion technologies…. I know, we didn’t understand what that meant either! But now with a shiny new responsive website you can find out!
Neglecting our “shouts”
13 Aug 2014
It’s been a very busy summer here at Webnetism, so busy we have neglected our “shouts”.
How Marks & Spencer’s new website LOST them business
11 Jul 2014
This week Marks & Spencer announced an 8.1% fall in online sales. The main reason – their new website... We look at what went wrong and how you can avoid making these same costly mistakes.
The top challenges in creating a complex mobile website
11 Jun 2014
Websites have a personality that needs to be retained for the mobile version even though a smaller scale, limited space and potentially restricted bandwidth get in the way.
How a panda could seriously ruin your SEO rankings
29 May 2014
Google has given these poor creatures a bad name due to their infamous "Panda 4.0" algorithm, and just like its namesake, beneath that loveable exterior is something that would probably rip your face off given half a chance…
The DogsDoodahs goes responsive
27 May 2014
We were asked to produce a website for The Dogs Doodahs that worked in conjunction with their existing website that provided an improved mobile experience.
Charity ride brings in the cash
20 May 2014
Our merry team of over 35 riders managed to complete the 40 mile British Heart Foundation Cotswold bike ride on Sunday, their efforts have so far raised £825 for the charity.
OpenSSL Heartbleed Bug
10 Apr 2014
There has been a lot of media coverage of an SSL vulnerability for OpenSSL over the last few days and our servers are not affected by this bug.
Webnetism support the British Heart Foundation Cotswold's bike ride
20 Mar 2014
Webnetism are proud to support the British Heart Foundation in the 2014 Cotswold's Bike Ride which sets out from Cheltenham and follows a beautiful 40 mile route around the villages of the Cotswold hills.
How to use image alt tags and title tags for SEO
6 Mar 2014
Adding ALT attribute to you image tag will no doubt help your SEO a little, in particular if used correctly it will help your images appear in Google Image searches, but that is not what it is for and should not be the sole reason for using them
Responsive Website Design versus a Mobile Specific Website
27 Feb 2014
Using a “responsive” design all devices access exactly the same website and the code uses “media queries” to tailor what is displayed for each device and screen resolution/dimensions. A mobile site is a completely separate site that is specifically optimised for smartphones. It will usually have its own separate design and may contain custom content and functionality or features.
Webnetism commissioned to design, develop and host QiT
24 Feb 2014
The quality in tourism website is operated by G4S Assessment Services who have recently commissioned Webnetism to provide dedicated website hosting, technical support and website design and development.
eCommerce in the mind of a football manager...
20 Feb 2014
Hannah Lugsden compares the process of buying from an ecommerce website with the purchase of a football player by a manager.
Are you being scammed by the "Call back form" on your website?
19 Feb 2014
How to increase genuine sales leads on your website and avoid the latest 070 and 076 premium rate telephone number scam!
Another great website designed, developed and delivered
10 Feb 2014
Kohler launches the PRO UK website where users can register and access details about their products. PRO UK was designed and developed in Cheltenham by the Webnetism web design and development team.
Cryptography, encryption and securing your passwords so even we don’t know what they are
23 Jan 2014
You’ll find that cryptography has become a part of your daily life, probably without you ever being aware of it. Are your passwords safe?
An example of “time-limited” ecommerce
6 Jan 2014
The Auctionair ecommerce system also powers a number of “white-label” websites for other clients such as The Sunday Times and the London Evening Standard. The system now offers “time-limited” ecommerce!
Can I use HTML5 and CSS3 yet?
2 Jan 2014
Dan Peacey discusses the use of HTML5 and CSS3 and makes the case for their use
Webnetism Christmas Advent Game
17 Dec 2013
While thousands queue up overnight for the launch of the latest “Call of Duty” game, last night hardcore gaming geeks were queuing outside the Webnetism Cheltenham data-centre for a glimpse of our festive offering...
Excellent effort by the Cheltenham web design and development team - Raising £977
10 Dec 2013
The hairy days of Movember may now seem like a distant (and sometimes quite itchy) memory, but it’s time to reflect on an excellent effort by the Cheltenham web design and development team.
How to set ie11 to run in compatibility mode
6 Dec 2013
With the new ie11, Microsoft have slightly changed where you find the compatibility mode settings. this document will show you how to do it.
How to set ie10 to run in compatibility mode
6 Dec 2013
Three easy steps to turn your ie10 browser to run a website in compatibility mode
How to set your Auto-Reply using the webmail interface
5 Dec 2013
Its easy to set up an auto responder using the webmail interface...
How to set up iPhone for mail.webnetism.com
4 Dec 2013
This document will help Webnetism clients reset their iPhone to collect email.
Veterinary Practice Management Software at London Vet Show
19 Nov 2013
Veterinary Practice Management Software - See us at The London Vet Show Olympia on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 October - Stand #T51
Webnetism Movember Update #2</br>it's impossible without a couple of drinks!
8 Nov 2013
A week has now past and there’s already some pretty impressive growth going on
Is Internet Explorer tracking protection blocking content? Are ie9 and ie10 stopping websites from working properly?
26 Sep 2013
Recently we’ve found some users are having difficulty viewing some content on our client’s sites, with no real explanation and no consistency between user environments. It’s been hard to explain the issue. One piece of consistency between these users is that they’re using Internet Explorer.
Responsive multilingual websites launch
17 Sep 2013
Our Cheltenham based web design and development team have been working on several new sites for G4S Technology and their partners...
How to set up my email account?
13 Sep 2013
Here is a short document outlining how you can setup your email service with easy to follow screenshots for the most common email applications.
Introducing the Webnetism online bookings module
30 Aug 2013
Our on-line hotel and apartment booking system is a powerful but really easy to use module and includes everything you would expect from a modern on-line booking system, such as Occupancy calendar and Special offers and breaks.
Evolution or Revolution In The Web Design Community?
21 Aug 2013
Web design tools; Adobe Photoshop and Fireworks, which is better? Why is Adobe canning Fireworks? Click here to view the article and find out more.
How to plan for Disaster Recovery
2 Aug 2013
Simple disaster recovery planning can save you a lot of pain. This short article will help you to get started with your DR plan.
Search Engine Ranking using the h1 tag
1 Aug 2013
H1 tags can improve your search engine ranking and this article is meant to help you understand more about using the H1 tag to improve your onsite SEO and search engine ranking.
You snooze…. You lose!
9 Jul 2013
Successful ecommerce means listening to your customers and capitalising on what the current trends and themes are RIGHT NOW not last week!
The word on mobile-first design
20 Jun 2013
Responsive web design has become a standard solution for delivering web content not only to desktop, but to a whole slew of mobile devices.
Importance of error pages (404/500)
12 Jun 2013
Error pages are important for several reasons, but mostly they ensure the user knows exactly what’s happening and what they can do when something unexpected happens on your site.
Webnetism raise money for BHF
21 May 2013
Webnetism have raised about £1000.00 for the British Heart Foundation charity on the Cotswold bike ride and hope this sum continues to increase.
New Webnetism Website Launches!
14 May 2013
Alongside working on new projects and providing support to existing customers, the team at Webnetism have been busy working on our new company website - and here it is!
MASCO Grapevine goes live on iTunes
28 Mar 2013
The Grapevine iPhone app is used by all the sales team within the group to carry out and update market research. The solution was delivered with a comprehensive CMS system and user permissions model.
New Auctionair White Label!
19 Mar 2013
Auctionair, who power several major auction websites including How to Spend it, Evening Standard and Auctionair.co.uk have had a major upgrade of their websites.
An all new design and integration of the dogsdoodahs
25 Jan 2013
An all new design and integration of the dogdoodahs website has been launched
Safechoice launch new client portal using CMS:42
22 Oct 2012
Cheltenham based Webnetism build new website for Safechoice.
Webnetism launch new website for Uni-com
6 Aug 2012
The Uni-Com web site is based on our ecommerce platform which is used as a lead generation tool and quote engine. There is no ability to purchase directly from the site but the traditional basket is still used as a quote request system.
Use an SSL and make money.
25 May 2012
An SSL is used on websites to ensure confidential data collected from visitors is encrypted and therefore safe.
R Scott & Co ecommerce website goes live
21 May 2012
R Scott and Co of Cirencester went live today with their new ecommerce website developed in Cheltenham by the team at Webnetism.
Dedicated, Virtual or Shared hosting?
4 May 2012
“Should I go with dedicated or shared hosting, and what is the difference?"
Webnetism launch new website for Mr John Hamilton
13 Mar 2012
Mr John Hamilton is an Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist who does Functional Orthogonal Cholesteatoma Surgery in Cheltenham and Gloucester.
Mira Showers mobile goes live!
15 Feb 2012
The web site uses our CMS42 CMS system and our enterprise multi channel ecommerce platform.
PSQ Analytics research portal goes live.
7 Jan 2012
PSQ Analytics provides access to detailed information and objective research on small and growing companies from a broad range of sectors, on London's AIM and the Main Market.
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