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24 August 2011 at 17:27
It has to be said that as hard as I try to keep on top of things, poor old Caleb is constantly clamouring for me to update OUR OWN website! Anyhow, I've finally gotten round updating our own client portfolio...here are some of the latest client screen shots.
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09 June 2010 at 12:14
A new site for Henry Birtles Associates has launched. The new site is a great improvement over the previous version and does a much better job of conveying the media roots of HBAs business.
The existing content has been incorporated into a new design while keeping the existing brand.
The site will soon feature streaming video to further promote the services and ideas of the Company.
Take a look at the newly designed website and contact HostPipe if you would like a review of your current site.
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14 January 2009 at 10:20
HostPipe has been going for nearly five years now and we have reached a certain amount of stability within the web design marketplace. What has become apparent is companies (and individuals) are now looking to save money by shopping around whether it be when getting a website designed or any other product. This has increased the number of web enquiries coming in essentially making the market for designing websites much more competitive.
A great deal of the web design enquiries are also coming from the local Stroud and surrounding Gloucestershire areas which is incredibly promising. Supporting local businesses is one of the key factors in helping all get through a recession relatively unharmed, propping up the local economy and keeping the money circulating.
One key thing to remember when buying a website is that it is not an extravagance, having a website designed is actually a key weapon in your marketing armoury and cutting back on a website could directly affect the success of your business. A website does not have to be all singing all dancing from the start either. If your budget is only £500 then ask what type of web site can be designed for £500. A good web design company will make suggestions of features for your website that will fit your business model and help promote your business online in the most efficient means possible. You can also add on the ‘wants and widgets’ onto your website at a later date as funds become available.
Most of all, if you are a local Stroud or Gloucestershire based company we are more than happy to pop out see you and discuss your web design requirements further. And don’t forget, the Stroud Pound is one of the strongest currencies going!!
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18 December 2008 at 11:59
With the advent of Web 2.0 and websites being at the forefront of everyone’s mind when it comes to marketing, website design is no longer simply about getting a presence online. Designing a website now means making it not only look good but look good on as many different types of media as possible.
Granted a website cannot be guaranteed to work on 100% of browsers 100% of the time, but you can certainly create a website that will work on high proportion. For example, one of our websites gets on average 1,200 unique visitors a week using the following web browsers (figures since Sep 2008):
| Browser | No. Unique Visitors | % Total Visitors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Internet Explorer | 16,043 | 87.26% |
| 2. | Firefox | 1,672 | 9.09% |
| 3. | Safari | 522 | 2.84% |
| 4. | Chrome | 43 | 0.23% |
| 5. | Mozilla | 35 | 0.19% |
| 6. | Opera | 28 | 0.15% |
| 7. | Playstation 3 | 18 | 0.10% |
| 8. | NetFront | 11 | 0.06% |
| 9. | Netscape | 6 | 0.03% |
| 10. | Konqueror | 3 | 0.02% |
And take Internet Explorer for example we can explore which versions our visitors are using:
| Version | No. Unique Visitors | % Total Visitors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 7.0 | 12,247 | 76.34% |
| 2. | 6.0 | 3,746 | 23.35% |
| 3. | 8.0 | 48 | 0.30% |
| 4. | 5.5 | 1 | 0.01% |
From the stats we can clearly see that most Internet users are now using fairly up-to-date web browsers, and one of the effortless means of achieving high cross-browser compatible websites is to design a website which is compliant with the latest web standards.
The website can now be viewed in 95% plus web browsers currently available, but by developing a website to strict web standards compliance there are plenty of additional benefits:
The best part is it there isn’t a huge amount of additional work required to make your website comply with web standards or in making it cross-browser compatible. Knowing your web browsers and their intricacies means your initial web design concept can be built with cross-browser compatibility in mind.
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28 November 2008 at 15:18
Cheltenham is about more than just Regency architecture and a flutter on the horses. With a wealth of new and expanding businesses, the town has a seemingly insatiable appetite for web design services. With our knowledge of Cheltenham and the Gloucestershire market and a friendly, ethical, approach to business, HostPipe is perfectly positioned to take the risk out of your web design and organic online growth.
Whether you're a Cheltenham start-up business or a more established organisation, we have the skills and experience to launch your new web design project from scratch or manage your existing website.
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire or Cheltenham, Pennsylvania? A relevant marketing message, easily found by search engines and read by your visitors, means everything. Even if your audience is local, search engine visibility and a well designed website can quickly give you a competitive edge. And once your local audience is captured, we'll build your online presence rapidly and cost-effectively.
HostPipe offers a complete web design and development service for Cheltenham businesses like yours. As dozens of satisfied web design clients attest, effective web presence is easy to achieve and needn't be expensive - even on tight budgets. From graphic design through website design, copywriting ('content is king'), site commissioning and organic search engine optimisation, we'll make life easier and incorporate your special requirements. We'll even talk web design in plain English too!
Cheltenham today? The world tomorrow? Tell us what you want to achieve on The Web.
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28 November 2008 at 15:15
Although your business may be based in Stroud, Gloucestershire, your online presence means that the eyes of the world are constantly you. Can you afford not to invest in the great design, development and website copywriting are vital for your online presence? And then there's accessibility and standards compliance - aspects of web design that we pride ourselves on. As our client, you'll benefit from a range of web design and associated services including the following:
For several years, HostPipe has delighted web design clients with needs just like yours. Whatever your message or special requirements, the HostPipe team provides top quality web design to businesses in Stroud, Gloucestershire and across the UK.
Is yours a new Stroud start-up business requiring a user-friendly, fully standards-compliant website from scratch? Or maybe you're looking beyond Gloucestershire, ready for your second or third generation website? For a start-up or an established online player, web design partnership with HostPipe goes beyond just 'web design' - we'll help you identify online aims and measurable objectives; then we'll design the solutions you need to reach your identified target audiences.
As our valued client, you'll benefit from our broad experience in UK web design (and of course the local Stroud and Gloucestershire market). We'll take your web design requirements from concept to completion - reliably, easily and cost-effectively. And, because everything can be improved, we'll always make helpful suggestions during development. Above all, we promise to always explain the web design process in plain, jargon-free English.
Are you just down the road in Stroud, Gloucestershire, or on the other side of the UK? Contact us now for your free no-obligation consultation.
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