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Carlow Business Directory Now Live

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I'd have to be the first one to admit it. I have an annoying habit of registering domains then forgetting about them or simply not having the time / energy to do anything meaningful with them.So I love it when I'm actually able to get something up and running on a domain that is functional and hopefully of some use. Emphasis on hopefully!A few months ago I picked up carlow.biz. … [Read more...] about Carlow Business Directory Now Live

Amazon Free Shipping To Ireland Is Live

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I mentioned the introduction of free shipping to Ireland yesterday. At the time it didn't appear to be available and the article in The Irish Times hadn't specified when it would be ..This morning I can confirm that it is live and available.I placed an order a few minutes ago for over £25 and did NOT pay shipping!See screenshot below:Great news for everyone! … [Read more...] about Amazon Free Shipping To Ireland Is Live

Silly User Interface Things

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American Express offer an online service to their card holders that allows them to check their balance, charges and payments.The problem is that if you go to the American Express website to login you will end up getting a bit frustrated and confused.Why?Well it's really simple. While there is a nice little button on the main page inviting you to register for the service, there … [Read more...] about Silly User Interface Things

Dell Marketing – Inventing Domain Names!

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Image via WikipediaI always applaud inventive and innovative marketing techniques. I think they're great.But when the marketing department of a multinational starts inventing domain names you have to wonder what they're at!Chris from Sensorpro spotted a Dell advert publicising dell.co.ie I suspect someone got Ireland and the UK confused, as we don't have a co.ie extension!In … [Read more...] about Dell Marketing – Inventing Domain Names!