I was in the market for a holiday recently and standing in a local shop I saw an advert for a local travel agent. At the risk of sounding like someone out of the League of Gentlemen, I always like to buy local where possible so I looked closer for a website and shop location.

And that’s where I thought ‘EH’..? Read more…

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I say ruin but I’m maybe being a little harsh. If like me you are on a computer 24/7 then the temptation to find out everything you can about an impending holiday can prove too much.

I’m pretty bad when I have a run up to a holiday, it’s pretty much on my mind constantly and I spend loads of time researching it (because I don’t want to risk missing anything!) Read more…

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Everyone who knows me, knows I am going on holiday very shortly. Anyone who knows I am going on holiday, knows it is pretty much on my mind 24 hours a day. Because it’s on my mind this post is the perfect combination of working while also sneakily getting even more excited about my trip.

I have carefully researched and come up with the ultimate list of 30 things to do for *ahem* ‘technology fans’. Read more…

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We have our own fair share of list posts on this site and they are by far the most popular on the blog. I do think it’s important to imtermingle lists with other styles of writing though to keep interest in your blog (and to cater for all visitors). Much as I love them, I have also been known to bounce off a site that seems to only contain lists – everyone likes a bit of variety! Read more…

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So, you mention Chewbacca on your website once and before you know it your website’s attracting more visits that a candyfloss stall at a fairground.

When we started updating this blog on a daily basis, we didn’t expect the sheer randomness of some of the search terms that were to start to drive traffic to our site. Still, as they provide amusement in the office we thought they were worth sharing. Read more…

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There’s an argument raging in our house and it’s been going for years just as it’s also been going on throughout the world with the MAC v’s PC adverts.

You see, I’m a PC user and yes, I know that a MAC is the computer of choice for designers BUT it’s what I’m used to, what I learnt on and I will continue to use one. I’ve got a MAC and I’m coming round to it but still go back to my old faithfill PC. Read more…

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