Don't get me wrong - I actually like Flash if it's used properly. However I would expect a Flash powered site to warn me that I need the Flash plugin if I don't have it installed or need a newer version. Not so with Magico! If you visit their site without Flash or without a recent version (not sure which was my case.. ) you end up with a great big black square on the page where … [Read more...] about Web Design Annoyances – Flash
Net Visionary Awards 2006 – part 1
This will be a multi-episode blog posting, as I won't be able to upload photos etc., until I get my camera out of my car find the usb cable for my camera ..... In any case the Net Visionary Awards were on the other night.. ... The event kicked off at 7 with a drinks reception downstairs, however quite a few of us were in the main bar of the hotel, so it kind of spread across … [Read more...] about Net Visionary Awards 2006 – part 1
Amazon Astore Upgraded
Amazon have upgraded their Astore tool / service on both .com and .co.uk (I haven't had a chance to look at .fr yet, but I will do when I get a chance). The official announcement arrived a couple of days ago: With this version of aStore you can now: * Build and maintain multiple aStores under one Associate ID * Feature up to 54 products in each category * Create custom … [Read more...] about Amazon Astore Upgraded
Net Visionary Awards Tonight
I'm heading up to Dublin shortly to attend the IIA Net Visionary Awards. As the company is sponsoring a category and I've been shortlisted for two awards it would be simply rude not to go :) I've no idea who will walk away with awards this evening, but I intend to enjoy the evening. Last year's event was really good fun and I didn't get to bed until around 5am! Of course last … [Read more...] about Net Visionary Awards Tonight
Helm 4 Is Not Ready
Webhost Automation have released Helm 4 but it's premature. It's simply not ready for release. Who in their right mind releases a hosting control panel that doesn't support MySQL? What sane person would leave out modules that are so popular such as Awstats? Want the answer? Simply click here They seem to be going down the route that other software vendors have taken of late, … [Read more...] about Helm 4 Is Not Ready