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Digital Round Up - Vote 1

(zero)seven — 2010-07-30T17:35:31

This week on the round up I thought it would be good to look at the digital landscape in the lead-up to the 2010 federal election. Sounds boring, but there have been some busy web people out there!

Digital News Round Up - July 23

(zero)seven — 2010-07-26T15:23:34

What's new in the world wide web? Check out some interesting stories here including the world's first 24-hour worldwide documentary filmed using YOUR camera, scary DNA testing mixups, iPhone 4 continues to make headlines for whatever reason good or bad, and meet the retail store assistant who is not a human at all...

Exploring Interaction

(zero)seven — 2010-07-23T17:08:22

Have you ever noticed that sometimes the simplest use of technology and interaction is often so mesmerising, engaging… and fun! Exploring experimental user interfaces and digital art installations.

10 Examples of Creative Navigation in Websites

(zero)seven — 2010-07-23T17:09:45

Whilst not practical for most, some websites deserve a little bit extra when it comes to navigation, in particular sites with minimal but attractive content; adding a unique way of navigating the site will create a memorable experience for the user and in most cases promote the content better.

Consider your e-commerce site as a storefront

(zero)seven — 2010-07-22T17:03:51

There are many benefits to running an e-commerce site as opposed to a physical store and a successful online e-commerce sites has the potential to be a lot more successful than just one physical store, it just requires continued effort...

Che Skincare launches new online store website

(zero)seven — 2010-07-20T16:54:02

Che Skincare create a unique range of clinically effective skin care products developed to dramatically improve skin condition though scientific means…beauty through science.

Is a banner ad better than a salesman?

(zero)seven — 2010-07-26T08:53:07

I am a very happy Peugeot owner and recently dropped in to my local dealer to check out the latest addition to the range, the compact SUV Peugeot 3008. See what a simple banner advertisement did that a salesman failed to do.

One man's trash is another man's treasure

(zero)seven — 2010-06-30T19:04:51

Inspiration can be found anywhere - see where one man gets his from! Looking for ideas for a client project, I came across a fascinating man who makes affordable housing from material that is salvaged or recycled.

Digital News Round Up - June 28

(zero)seven — 2010-06-29T12:17:45

This week's round up features tons of news from the digital world, bringing you nuclear reactors, game trailers, cities of the future, more Apple madness, and you thought you'd seen the last of the vuvuzela? Think again ...

Javascript Debugging with Firebug's Console

(zero)seven — 2010-06-24T09:25:27

Debugging JavaScript couldn't be easier with Firebug console. Here are a few examples of how to implement some of its logging functions.

Digital News Round Up - June 18

(zero)seven — 2010-06-18T16:52:56

This weeks round up of all of the happenings in the digital world.

FIFA World Cup Web Design

(zero)seven — 2010-06-25T09:02:24

As the World Cup players from the top 32 nations have been training hard for the last four years it appears that there have also been thousands of web designers and developers slogging away over pixels and code in preparation for this once in four year event!

Which Browser is Best?

(zero)seven — 2010-06-18T16:21:52

There are more internet browsers around than you can poke a stick at. How do you decide which browser suits you best?

Digital News Round Up - June 4

(zero)seven — 2010-06-05T14:40:39

iPad + Velcro. IE6 = Off Milk. Oil Spill + Twitter. Geeks + Humour.

Be Safe Online

(zero)seven — 2010-06-04T15:42:18

How can we protect ourselves from online threats such as email phishing scams, identity theft, viruses, trojan horses, worms?

Digital News Round Up - May 28

(zero)seven — 2010-05-28T15:40:37

The LOST Finale is abuzz on social networks, the iPad is here! Adobe's Digital Publishing tools brings WIRED to the iPad, Telstra's Business Broadband, Conroy on Google, Facebook privacy changes, YouTube update, More Apple vs. Adobe and Iron Baby!

Paintball: Zeroseven versus Trimble Networks

(zero)seven — 2010-05-25T08:06:25

An intense battle on the paintball field sees Zeroseven pitted against Trimble Networks. Just because we're using paint, doesn't mean it's art..

Digital News Round Up - May 21

(zero)seven — 2010-05-24T21:39:02

Lots of mobile technology, Facebook privacy, green news and Google announces it will officially be running our lives: Google TV

Email Newsletters Work

(zero)seven — 2010-05-21T09:01:37

It's no secret that for an E-Commerce store a skillfully crafted email campaign can convert emails in to sales. Here at Zeroseven we deal with a lot of email newsletters so I thought we should share some tips and resources that may help you perfect that campaign.

Digital News Round Up - May 14

(zero)seven — 2010-05-14T10:50:52

Googles updated design and its redundant UI, .com and .net domain prices to increase, first non-latin web addresses, Android demolishing iPhone, Flash misperceptions and The 2010 Webby Award winners.

Fittest Brisbane web designers at zeroseven

(zero)seven — 2010-05-12T17:18:00

The fittest of the bunch in the Zeroseven team took part in the Nissan/BRW Corporate Triathlon recently...

Extreme Weather Heroes featured by Campaign Monitor

(zero)seven — 2010-05-12T15:09:52

Campaign Monitor features the Extreme Weather Hero November newsletter on their gallery blog as an example of clever craftmanship and a great campaign.

Zeroseven wins Interactive Media Award

(zero)seven — 2010-05-12T15:16:30

We've won an award for our work on the Extreme Weather Heroes website!

Griffith in Print

(zero)seven — 2010-05-12T15:16:01

Practical Web Design magazine features the Griffith University Flash 3D Globe. "Universities are global institutions and this is the perfect way of presenting that ethos to the world through the medium of the internet"

Nissan/BRW Corporate Triathlon

(zero)seven — 2010-05-12T15:15:28

Are Zeroseven Brisbane's fittest web designers?!

Year of the Blood Donor

(zero)seven — 2010-05-12T15:15:09

Zeroseven staff recently did their bit and gave up their time and blood for a great cause.

Web Design Gallery Showcases

(zero)seven — 2010-05-12T15:14:54

Zeroseven websites featured in a number of online showcases for great design and functionality!

Merry Christmas from Zeroseven

(zero)seven — 2010-05-12T15:13:20

Merry Christmas from the Zeroseven team!

Zeroseven supports Meals on Wheels

(zero)seven — 2010-05-12T15:14:11

Zeroseven supports Meals on Wheels this Christmas

Zeroseven's Bridge to Brisbane web design team

(zero)seven — 2010-05-12T15:12:41

Our Bridge to Brisbane web design team completed the 2008 B2B!

Izabel launches online store

(zero)seven — 2010-05-12T15:12:11

New online store for Izabel selling gorgeous boutique products.

Carter Newell website launched

(zero)seven — 2010-05-12T15:11:55

Zeroseven launch a new Umbraco CMS website for Carter Newell Lawyers.

Green Cross Australia launches new website

(zero)seven — 2010-05-12T15:10:42

Zeroseven have designed and developed a new website for Green Cross Australia!

Zeroseven Win National Award

(zero)seven — 2010-05-12T15:10:58

Zeroseven has won a prestigious national digital media award.

BCEC Launch

(zero)seven — 2010-05-12T15:11:10

We've launched a great new website for the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.

New Zeroseven Website

(zero)seven — 2010-05-12T15:11:23

We've finally launched a new websites for ourselves!

Marketing lessons from a 5 year old

(zero)seven — 2010-05-12T11:46:20

My 5 year old son has only received pocket money on an ad-hoc basis, so my wife and I thought it was time for him to start earning weekly pocket money (with a few conditions attached).

Digital News Round Up - May 7

(zero)seven — 2010-05-07T17:10:13

In the news this week, Adobe confirms its latest stoush with Apple won't affect its HTML5 support, Microsoft and HTML 5 issues, Facebook vs privacy and the new Google Chrome rates well.

The Zeroseven SiteLight

(zero)seven — 2010-05-25T08:08:39

OK, this is nerdy, but OMG a light that changes colour based on the number of page impressions on our website!!

Are you a binge marketer?

(zero)seven — 2010-05-04T13:19:48

You know what I mean; no marketing activity for a while and then when things are quiet you panic and try some "get clients quick" campaign.

Digital News Round Up - April 30

(zero)seven — 2010-04-30T16:46:02

Phones, Facebook, and Powerpoint, oh my

Benefits of a CMS

(zero)seven — 2010-04-28T18:44:04

A content management system can offer a lot more than just adding and deleting content. A CMS is structured to allow streamline management by storing the content separately from HTML elements.

Digital News Round Up - April 23

(zero)seven — 2010-04-23T18:02:17

New lost iPhone, Adobe stops developing for the iPhone, Blizzard makes 4 million in a week from their latest WoW offering.

Attract to Interact

(zero)seven — 2010-04-21T14:18:03

We rarely see good interactive banner ads. Interactivity is a feature of the web that no other advertising media can offer. So what makes an effective interactive banner ad?

IMA Winner for Online Courses Australia website

(zero)seven — 2010-05-12T10:17:18

The excitement is overwhelming - two awards in one week - Zeroseven has just won an Interactive Media Award in the 'Education' category for the Online Courses Australia website!

Digital News Round Up - April 16

(zero)seven — 2010-04-21T10:30:38

The weekly digital wrap off all things internet. From our computers to yours.

Zeroseven wins IMA Award for Vast Interior website

(zero)seven — 2010-05-12T10:17:06

We're all very excited - Zeroseven has won an Interactive Media Award!

Time for a redesign?

(zero)seven — 2010-04-15T10:17:25

It's a fact - successful websites are constantly evolving their design and development, and every few years they redesign. This week saw the redesign of some of Australia's big popular websites.

How often should I do it?

(zero)seven — 2010-04-12T11:39:07

How frequently should you communicate with your clients? Quarterly? Monthly? Weekly? Daily?

Digital News Round Up - April 9

(zero)seven — 2010-04-15T09:03:21

Amazon SNS, Suicide Machine, Google Earth pranksters, Australia's looming censorship...

Great Website Design - Design Principles Explored

(zero)seven — 2010-03-31T09:20:28

What is good website design? Explore theories that have stood the test of time and apply these to the sites you see on the internet.

Get Your Order in Order

(zero)seven — 2010-03-29T10:26:02

Who decided that things should be listed alphabetically? Alphabetical order should be left for when no other ordering makes sense. Image if Google listed results in alphabetical order. Similarly, your visitors want things ordered by relevance.

Digital News Round Up

(zero)seven — 2010-04-15T09:04:00

Firefox, Google vs. China, 4G phone, Google Alerts, Skinput

Are Australians Addicted to Social Media?

(zero)seven — 2010-03-29T13:28:40

A recent Nielsen survey shows Australians spend almost two working days (17.6 hours) online each week, with some younger users spending up to 22 hours a week on the internet.

The Many Different Forms of Spam

(zero)seven — 2010-05-21T09:00:58

Email maybe the most talked about form of spam and spam may 'officially' refer to electronic messaging systems, but throughout our everyday life we encounter many types of spam that are all uninvited interruptions.

Digital News Round Up - Week 5

(zero)seven — 2010-03-29T10:26:02

Twitter, the end of publishing? IE9 already, skinput & skinny houses...

Microformats

(zero)seven — 2010-03-29T10:26:02

Microformats are aimed at providing semantic markup using existing technologies in order to streamline the way content reaches users. Based on existing HTML elements, there are no additional files needed, or languages to be written in order to implement microformats.

6 Social Media Mistakes

(zero)seven — 2010-03-29T10:26:02

Dipping your toe in the pool of social media is easy. But easy doesn't mean foolproof. Here's a 6 classic mistakes to avoid as your business gets more into social media marketing.

Digital News Round Up - Week 4