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As Artificial Intelligence advances at a rate faster than ever before, what are the implications for AI web design, and what results can come from using Intelligent User Interfaces (IUI)? What are Intelligent User Interfaces, and what role do they play in the future of web design and modern user interfaces?Let’s look a
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The Online Safety Act. Who could argue against it with a name like that? The explainer published on the UK government’s website goes into detail on how this bill will protect children and adults, keeping us safe from violent and pornographic content online. But, what are the Online Safety Act consequences for small bus
How to Build a WordPress Plugin & Publish to WordPress: Why I Created this Guide When we talk about how to build a WordPress plugin, it typically falls into one of two categories: Personal requirements and needs – We may want some unique, custom functionality for our own website that isn’t readily available in existing
We have discussed the evolution of websites over the years, with basic HTML sites taking centre stage in the 1990s, and then advancing to sleek and sophisticated content management systems (CMS) in the 2000s with platforms like WordPress leading the charge.This progression was an immense leap forward, but are we at the
Since I first tested DALL-E, I've been on something of a rollercoaster with AI image generation and generative AI in general, but has everything just changed with the new GPT-4o image generation capabilities? Let's do a deep dive into GPT-4o vs DALL-E 3, Stable Diffusion, and other models to see how they compare. Like
Online reviews are crucial for website visitors and customers looking to factor first-hand experiences into their buying decisions:"95% of consumers read online reviews before making decisions"– Source ShapoReviews are also important for service providers that can showcase customer satisfaction, or illustrate how negat
You are likely reading the title and wondering how sustainability in retail and sustainable eCommerce can boost your bottom line, but stick with me—the world of eco-friendly business is changing fast, and you don’t want to be left behind. The following guide will help you think differently about adopting green practice
Editor's Note [September 16th 2024]: This article was originally published in March 2023 and has undergone multiple updates since. On March 3rd 2023, we published our original article discussing the AI inflection point introduced by OpenAI's ChatGPT. Only days later, analysts at Morgan Stanley also reported that AI was
Over the years, websites have evolved far beyond just being simple static HTML pages created in Dreamweaver. We’ve seen the rise of database-driven websites utilising platforms such as Joomla, Drupal and WordPress, but we’ve also seen shifts in form factor across a multitude of devices. With all of these changes, websi
Introduction: The Modern AI-Led Way to Convert Excel to Word Converting Excel data into Word docs is something a lot of companies need. Maybe you're making reports, invoices, or just sorting out research. Excel is often just the starting point because lots of web scraping tools dump data into CSV or Excel. That leaves
Some Background: The Rise of AI & Evolution of Blog Creation in WordPress In the ever-evolving world of WordPress site creation, blog generation, and search engine optimisation (SEO), the rise of AI has completely disrupted what we once knew and reshaped what is now possible. Led by OpenAI and its release of ChatGPT in
In the realm of technological advancements, the rise of AI has undeniably been a game-changer. Tools like ChatGPT are already revolutionising how businesses operate, and marketing is no exception. For WordPress users, one of the most exciting developments has been the creation of ChatGPT WordPress plugins. These ingeni
Have you ever wanted to hire a WordPress developer but didn't know where to begin? You've probably been told that the first thing you need to do is look at their portfolio. But what if I told you that there's a better way, a revolutionary approach that defies all logic and reason? Buckle up, because
Introduction As the world continues to advance technologically, the future of AI is poised to revolutionise industries and redefine the way we live, work, and interact. With names like ChatGPT and Bard becoming commonplace, open source AI models like LLaMA have been hiding in the shadows for most of us whilst slowly e
OpenAI's ChatGPT: a revolutionary tool for enhancing SEO with AI meta data Our previous guide covered ChatGPT, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool developed by OpenAI. We demonstrated in a detailed step-by-step guide how ChatGPT offers an innovative solution for business owners, marketers, content creators, and SEO pr
Editor's note: within literally days of creating the below guide, the creators of DALL-E, OpenAI, launched ChatGPT. Our 6th January 2023 update to this guide expands on our summary of AI copywriting and written text, by covering the ChatGPT BETA service now being offered by OpenAI and how this changes everything. Read
Back in 2016 we talked about how marketers can use virtual reality. With all of this talk about the metaverse, is it too soon to be thinking about metaverse marketing for the average business? As a digital marketing agency, we love all things digital. So, let’s take a look into metaverse marketing and whether or not
Editor’s Note: Our 2022 edition exploring VR eCommerce provides our latest take on the topic first explored in 2016 and again in 2019. All of our previous insights can be found below and remain un-touched apart from correcting the odd typo. This latest update extends our series of VR articles into the metaverse. Back i
You may have seen some of our recent blog posts advising readers of which plugins are best and how to get the most out of your new website, but how do you know when you need to refresh your website and give it a facelift? Having a new website can be potentially expensive, so what
Editor’s Note: In this update, we take a look at our past blog post and give it a fresh, new take on the importance of VR web design in the coming months and years. Our original post was created in June 2016 and we have revisited the topic to give readers an updated opinion where
What are the top 5 best WordPress plugins in 2014? Here are some of our favourites If you use WordPress for your CMS then you will be aware of the vast number of plugins available for download. With so many great plugins, how do you best choose which ones are worthwhile for you or your
If you are an existing Birmingham based business – or are looking to set up a business – then upgrading or creating an effective website will be a major contributor to the success of the company. It will never mask poor customer service or low quality goods or services, but it will help your potential
2012 saw a decline in the fall of PCs but this was more that matched by a phenomenal growth in both tablets and smartphones. This is not just of interest to providers, but should be of interest to any company with a website or interest in internet marketing. The simple conclusion to draw is that
October saw the launch of super-fast 4G products and services made available to millions of consumers in 10 cities across the UK, including our very own Birmingham. EE, formerly known as Everything Everywhere, launched its range of 4G products and services in London, Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, Leeds, Sheffield, Edin
Top tips for increasing website conversions Here's some helpful improvements for website conversions! The way to succeed in business is to stay ahead, continuously grow and develop. Areas of your business you want to grow include lead growth and new enquiries through your website if not sell products. There is a lot to
Images are important when you are planning your website design for plenty of reasons, but they can also have a negative effect and this article attempts to help you maximise the effectiveness of your design. One area that is sometimes overlooked is the actual images used. Today, stock photolibrary images are cheap and
It's a well know fact that this Christmas (2011) was a good time for tablets and apps. It was estimated that over 4,000,000 apps were downloaded at Christmas and over half a million smart phones and tablets sold. Less well reported but more significant for anyone with a business is the estimate from IBM: Mobiles
The New Year is behind us but January is a still a good time for business of all types and sizes to review, plan and implement their business website and Internet marketing activities. So here is our guide to getting the best out of your Internet marketing: 1. Review, review, review You are doing your
In theory, recent changes in web design and related-areas should mean that small businesses can design, build and manage their own website without any expert help or outside guidance. The reality, however, is a different story.For small businesses and small businesses looking to revamp or launch a website, times appare
Birmingham City Council's Digital Plan Birmingham City Council's Digital Plan is over a half a decade old now and its Digital Districts programme is almost a year old. In the light of continued economic depression it may be worth looking a whether any such scheme will make a real difference. The overall strategy covers
The single most critical factor for website success is attracting visitors and retaining those visitors. By building a web community around your site and using the correct keywords, you can quickly grow your gain online presence and rise up in the search engine rankings. Once you have achieved that, the next step is to
Things to think about when having your website designed In this age of the web and digital media, it is essential to have a website for your business to let people know about your company. However how do you know whether your website is a good one? Some business owners are faced with the dilemma
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