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We have been writing our company blog since 2006. It's a mixture of news about our business and the projects we're working on, along with more personal thoughts and comments on the experience of working in the print and web design business.

Our blog is also a place for us to flag up newly finished sites to the public and invite people to pay them a visit.

Published on: 14th February 2019

NEW Website for Green Union Weddings

Green Union has been a client of Alacrify for many years now and this website was a kind of third generation build. We built the original website a few years back and it’s had some updates made to i...

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Published on: 28th January 2019

JOB VACANCY: Personal Assistant - Part Time

This post will deliver administrative support to the business and help to increase the quality of communication between the business and our clients. It will also provide extra resource to help with c...

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Published on: 10th December 2018

Christmas 2018 Office Shutdown

This year we will be closing the office from Friday 21st December 2018 and re-opening for business on Wednesday 2nd January 2019. We will reply to phone calls and emails received during this period fr...

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Published on: 16th November 2018

New Help and Kindness Website for Dorset

This is a project that is being developed by the team at Alacrify. We are building a resource that will help to support and empower the community and world that we live in....

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Published on: 26th October 2018

NEW Website for Osmington Village Hall

We’re pleased to announce that we have just launched a NEW website for Osmington Village Hall. Osmington Village Hall came to us needing a brand new website as the old one had been taken offline. We...

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Published on: 18th October 2018

Relaunch of Weymouth and Portland Info Website

We’re excited to announce that we have relaunched the Weymouth and Portland Information website. The website is an internal project of ours and one that’s needed attention for a while. The main ai...

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Published on: 8th October 2018

NEW Website for R-EM Therapies

We have just launched a new website for Emma at R-EM Therapies. R-EM Therapies is a new client of Alacrify’s that we’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with. R-EM came to us needing a new website as th...

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Published on: 1st October 2018

NEW Website for ECS Special Projects

We have just launched a new website for ECS Special Projects. This is another website of ours that we originally built many years ago. The old site stood the test of time and still performed very well...

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Published on: 21st September 2018

NEW Website for Volunteer Centre Dorset

We have just launched a new website for Volunteer Centre Dorset. We designed and built their original site but over the years more and more content had been added to the site as well as additional fun...

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Published on: 14th September 2018

New Website for Dorchester Community Plays Association - Spinning the Moon

Dorchester Community Plays Association commissioned us to create a brand new website to support their 7th Community play, "Spinning The Moon", which will be performed in 2020....

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Published on: 14th August 2018

New Website for Butterflies Cancer Support Group, Dorchester

We have just relaunched a new website for the Butterflies Cancer Support Group. Butterflies is small, friendly and welcoming cancer support group in Dorchester, Dorset. They're here to support local p...

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Published on: 8th August 2018

New Website for Sally Pinhey Botanical Illustration

We have just relaunched a new website for Sally Pinhey Botanical Illustration. Sally Pinhey is one of Britain’s foremost botanical illustrators. Her work is known for its liveliness, charm and detai...

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Published on: 1st August 2018

New Website for West Coast Window Centre

We have just relaunched a new website for West Coast Window Centre, a long-standing client of Alacrify’s but this is the first time we’ve had the opportunity to build their website. The old websit...

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Published on: 22nd May 2018

Difficult Choices for a Small Business - GDPR Impact

A few reflections on the experience of embarking on the journey to GDPR compliance as a small web development business....

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Published on: 5th May 2018

Working in the Community

We are proud to be able to support dozens of social, charity and community groups that do so much to make our world a better and kinder place. It's a key part of our values and work at Alacrify and ha...

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Published on: 1st May 2018

Is Your Site Responsive? Google’s Rolling out Mobile-First Indexing

On March 26th (2018) Google announced it’s rolling out ‘Mobile-First Indexing’. So what does this mean? Essentially Google has made the decision to index pages from mobiles sites first rather th...

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Published on: 26th April 2018

Relaunch of The Hashtag Directory

Alacrify is pleased to announce the relaunch of The Hashtag Directory website. We have just relaunched The Hashtag Directory, an internal project of ours. The original website we created needed updati...

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Published on: 7th April 2018

We're Hosting three Really Useful (and not at all scary) GDPR Training Seminars

We've been helped by Simon Nixon, an independent GDPR consultant, to get in shape for the GDPR legislation that is heading our way on 25th May 2018. We thought it might be useful for other local SMEs ...

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Published on: 29th March 2018

New Website for Green Jersey French Cycling Tours

We have just relaunched a new website for Green Jersey French Cycling Tours, a long-standing client of Alacrify. The old website has started to become dated and wasn’t responsive which was effecting...

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Published on: 23rd March 2018

New Website for PG Economics

We have just relaunched a new website for PG Economics, a long-standing client of ours. We designed their original website many years ago and it was time it was updated. It had become dated and more i...

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Published on: 14th March 2018

New Website for Hull and District Chess Association

We have just launched a new website for Hull Chess, a new client of Alacrify’s. There old website had started to become dated and wasn’t mobile friendly....

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Published on: 2nd March 2018

New Website for ERS Marine Division

We recently redeveloped the ERS Marine website, for a long standing client of Alacrify. (We also built the previous version of their site too.) It has been a pleasure to work on this project alongside...

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Published on: 26th January 2018

New Website for Dorchester Tennis and Squash Club

Alacrify is pleased to announce the relaunch of the Dorchester Tennis & Squash Club website. This is one of our first website launches of 2018 with many more to come. It’s been a really great projec...

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Published on: 19th January 2018

Busy with SSL

Many of our clients are upgrading their hosting services to encrypt all traffic to their websites. This month we're rolling out dozens of upgrades....

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Published on: 15th January 2018

Thrilled by Super Review of our Services

We're delighted with the recent review from The Waste Place about our SEO and web development services. It's great to get feedback, but a real joy to feel you're making a difference....

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Published on: 22nd December 2017

2017 Round-up!

It’s been another busy year at Alacrify with many new and exciting projects cropping up throughout the year. It has also been our first year in our new office; a year which we have particularly enjo...

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Published on: 20th December 2017

New Website for Home-Start West Dorset

One of our final launches of 2017 is Home-Start West Dorset. It’s been a great project to work on. Supporting charities such as Home-Start West Dorset is a passion of Alacrify’s....

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Published on: 15th December 2017

Why not Try This?

We have been working hard with an exciting community development project in Dorchester this year, to support an initiative called "Try This... Dorchester"....

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Published on: 13th December 2017

The Waste Place has arrived!

For almost a year now we have been working on a phenomenal new project called "The Waste Place". Part business directory, part waste information and education service, and part customer service portal...

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Published on: 8th December 2017

Christmas 2017 Office Shutdown

This year we will be closing the office from Friday 22nd December 2017 and re-opening for business on Tuesday 2nd January 2018. We wish you a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!...

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Published on: 20th November 2017

New Website for Dispute Resolution & Quantity Surveying

This is another one of relaunches this month. Dispute Resolution & Quantity Surveying (TFeeney) has been an Alacrify client for a while now and the relaunch was to make the website responsive and to u...

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Published on: 13th November 2017

New Website for Madeleine Preston Artist

Madeleine Preston has been a client of Alacrify for many years now. The reason for the relaunch was to make the website responsive (along with other updates to keep up with today’s trends and securi...

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Published on: 18th October 2017

New Website for the Friends of Dorset County Hospital

Alacrify is pleased to announce the launch of the new website for the Friends of Dorset County Hospital. The Friends of Dorset County Hospital came to us needing a website, something they previously d...

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Published on: 20th September 2017

The Hashtag Directory

We’ve been busy working on one of our internal projects on the side. It’s called The Hashtag Directory and it’s been up and running for around about a year now....

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Published on: 3rd September 2017

Brilliant Culmination To Our Work With #DorsetCountyShow

It's been great to see the impact of our work for the Show on Twitter and their website and we've had a wonderful time as Show Sponsors for the 2017....

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Published on: 25th July 2017

NEW Office Number for Alacrify

As many of you are aware we moved officed just before Christmas of 2016. Along with the office move we had to ensure that the necessary redirects we're in place for our phone number and also mail....

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Published on: 21st July 2017

New Websites for David Noton Photography & f11 Photography Magazine

Alacrify is pleased to announce the launch of David Noton Photography which also runs alongside the f11 Photography Magazine. David came to us with a vision of splitting out his old site into 2 websit...

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Published on: 18th July 2017

New Website for Macmillan Cancer Support’s Christmas Shopping Fair

Alacrify is pleased to support Macmillan, by designing and building a new website for the Christmas Shopping Fair. This is one of many charitable and community websites that we support, as part of ...

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Published on: 2nd June 2017

New Website for Hampshire Based B&B – Tudor House

We have recently launched a new website for Tudor House Bed and Breakfast, a Bed and Breakfast nestled in the heart of rural Hampshire....

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Published on: 22nd May 2017

New Website for Peter Thomas – Living Wood

We have recently launched a new website for Peter Thomas – Living Wood, a Dorset based Wood Turning and Stick Making specialist using locally sourced timber....

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Published on: 12th May 2017

New Sites, New Designs and Updates for the Summer

We've completed a mountain of exciting website projects for our clients in the past couple of weeks. Here's a quick summary....

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Published on: 10th March 2017

Spring Projects for Dorset Website Designers

Our order books are bulging following an amazing amount of enquiries this spring. We're so pleased to be working with such amazing clients and really helping them to make a difference....

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Published on: 20th December 2016

NEW Website for Grasp French Language Coaching

We have recently launched a new #responsive site for Grasp French, who deliver inspirational French language coaching to English-speaking business professionals, managers and senior executives around ...

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Published on: 6th December 2016

Alacrify's New Office - Relocation and Contact Details

Following months of searching and preparation Alacrify will be moving offices on 1st December 2016....

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Published on: 5th December 2016

Christmas 2016 Office Shutdown

Here are the details of our Winter holiday shutdown for Christmas 2016 and New Year....

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Published on: 25th November 2016

Online Catalogue Revamp for High Technology Lighting

Alacrify has been busy supporting High Technology Lighting in designing and uploading their latest products to form an online catalogue....

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Published on: 1st November 2016

NEW Website for Shorley Wood Bed & Breakfast

We have recently just launched a new website for Shorley Wood Bed & Breakfast....

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Published on: 5th October 2016

Apprenticeship Success for Alex

Our third apprentice has successfully completed his course, following two years of training in digital marketing and website design....

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Published on: 29th September 2016

Relaunch of the NEW High Technology Lighting Website

We have recently just relaunched High Technology’s new website. The new website was in need of an upgrade as they wanted their website to reflect their business....

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Published on: 23rd September 2016

Angelus Violin Repairs and Violin Sales - A Small Site Makes A Big Impact

We launched the site for Angelus Violin Repairs and Stringed Instrument Sales over 6 months ago and it has delivered high quality sales leads from the start....

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Published on: 14th September 2016

Updating Alacrify's History

We spent some time last night working on our website. Can't believe we'll be 20 next year!...

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Published on: 17th August 2016

Alacrify is on the move...

After 4 happy years at the Top O' Town Alacrify is going to be moving this autumn. Follow @alacrify on twitter for updates....

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Published on: 16th August 2016

New Website Launched for Devon and Dorset Regimental Association

This month we launched a new responsive website for the Devon and Dorset Regimental Association. Along the way it also had a redesign including a complete renovation of the members area of the site....

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Published on: 2nd August 2016

Busy summer for Alacrify

It’s been a busy summer for Alacrify and one that is still on going. We have been busy pushing out new responsive sites with more scheduled over the next few weeks....

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Published on: 4th July 2016

New Website For The Old Manor Cottage

We are delighted to announce that we have just launched the new Old Manor Cottage website. After a couple of months of design and fine tuning the new Old Manor Cottage website is now live....

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Published on: 1st July 2016

New Website for The Arts Development Company

To coincide with the 1st Birthday of The Arts Development Company we are thrilled to be celebrating the launch of their new website....

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Published on: 27th June 2016

New Website Launched For DOMVS Estate Agents

June saw us launch a completely new responsive website for leading #EstateAgents www.domvs.co.uk...

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Published on: 27th June 2016

#UX #ResponsiveDesign Website Portfolios

We have a growing portfolio of our sites on display on our recently re-launched website. Featuring sites by sector and theme they show our bespoke approach to website design and marketing....

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Published on: 21st June 2016

Fresh New Design For Our Own Website alacrify.co.uk

This week we launched a new look and format for our own website, making it easier to see who we are, what we do, and how we work....

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Published on: 17th June 2016

Responsive Site Update for Portland Legal Services

This week we transformed the website for Portland Legal Services from a static website to one that is completely responsive and now works beautifully on mobile phones and tablets as well as on desktop...

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Published on: 6th April 2016

New Website Launched for Artist, Michael Chappell

We’re delighted to have relaunched the website for Chappell Studios earlier this week....

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Published on: 1st April 2016

New Redesigned Website for Teak House

We’re delighted to have redesigned the website for Teak House, the website was built over the last couple days and yesterday (31st March 2016) it went live!...

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Published on: 31st March 2016

New Website for Home-Start Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

We're delighted to have relaunched the website for Home-Start Renfrewshire and Inverclyde this morning....

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Published on: 24th March 2016

New Website for Dorchester Literary Festival

This week we have launched the new website for the Dorchester Literary Festival 2016. The fully responsive, mobile-friendly website presents this prestigious literary event in an enagaging and attract...

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Published on: 19th February 2016

New Website Launched for Garden & Landscape Designer

We recently Launched a new website for Maitanne Hunt, who is a Garden & Landscape designer based in the UK....

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Published on: 12th February 2016

New Website Launched for South West Society of Botanical Artists (SWSBA)

We recently launched a new website for the South West Society of Botanical Artists (SWSBA)....

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Published on: 21st December 2015

Alacrify is 10 Years Old!

Alacrify is 10 Years Old! We're thrilled to be celebrating this birthday milestone, and are looking forward to continuing to support and serve our clients, new and old, over many more years to come!...

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Published on: 14th December 2015

New Website Launched For IPP Global Print

Last week we launched a new website for IPP Global Print, a global print , distribution and storage service....

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Published on: 7th December 2015

Launch of The Hashtag Directory

We have just launched a new project of ours, The Hashtag Directory. A free digital marketing resource for finding the perfect hashtag for you....

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Published on: 7th December 2015

Christmas Office Closure 2015

Our offices will be closing for Christmas from the 23rd December 2015 at 4pm and we will be reopening from 9am on Monday the 4th January 2015....

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Published on: 7th December 2015

New Website Launched for Weymouth based Offices

We have recently just launched a new website for Weymouth based office letting company, Lynch Lane Offices....

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Published on: 16th November 2015

New Website Launched for Dorset Based Painter & Decorator

We recently launched a new website for Dorset based Painter & Decorator W J Stewart Ltd. This website was design overhaul and also an update to a responsive design....

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Published on: 7th October 2015

New Website Launched For #Dorcheser Based Taste Brasserie

We recently launched a brand new website for Taste Brasserie who are based in Dorchester, Dorset....

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Published on: 24th September 2015

Brand New Website Launched For Tutor, Michelle Holgeth

We have just launched a website for Michelle Holgeth to support her Tutoring Business. In-Tuition Tutoring....

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Published on: 17th September 2015

New Responsive Website Launched For Honeywell Gas Detection

We are excited to announce the launch of the completely redesigned website for Honeywell, experts in marine gas detection and safety....

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Published on: 13th August 2015

Maiden Newton #Community Site Renaissance!

Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 5th August 2015

New Website Launched for #Dorset based Bockhampton Equestrian Centre

We have recently launched a new website for Bockhampton Equestrian Centre who are based just outside of Dorchester in Higher Bockhampton. This website was built from scratch and it is also fully respo...

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Published on: 6th July 2015

Summer Team Planning Meeting - Out of Office 7th July 2015

We are going to be spending the morning of 7th July 2015 in a team meeting, and so will not be answering phone calls or emails until after midday. Notes and information about our work as website and p...

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Published on: 1st July 2015

New Website Launched for Dorset County Show

We are thrilled to have launched a completely redesigned website for Dorset County Show this year. It coincides with the start of their 175th Anniversary celebrations and marks a real step change in d...

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Published on: 22nd May 2015

New Website Launched for #Portland Based taste* Chesil

We have recently launched taste* Chesil brand new website who are based down in Portland, Dorset. As well as it being a brand new website, it has also been made fully responsive to work across all dev...

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Published on: 13th May 2015

New Responsive Website Launched for Auto Passion

We recently launched a new website for Alan Matthews, an ex-rally driver, who came to us wanting a website that would showcase the breadth of services he offers to Classic Car owners and enthusiasts....

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Published on: 25th April 2015

More #Mobilegeddon Friendly Websites For Our Clients

If you'd like us to transform your website and make your site mobile friendly (and save you from Mobilegeddon!) then call us on 01305 753769 or email office@alacrify.co.uk...

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Published on: 24th April 2015

Heathcote House Avoid #Mobilegeddon Crisis With Responsive Upgrade!

If you’re in need in of a website or worried that your website isn’t mobile friendly then contact us today on 01305 753769 or email us at office@alacrify.co.uk...

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Published on: 20th April 2015

New Website for #Weymouth #FinancialAdvisors Money Matters

We recently launched Money Matters Financial Services Ltd new website, who are based in Weymouth....

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Published on: 9th April 2015

'Mobilegeddon' is coming this April, is your business ready?

Google have recently announced its new mobile algorithm update, dubbed as mobilegeddon which is due to hit us on the 21st April...

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Published on: 17th March 2015

New Website for #Dorset #Accountants Kennedy Legg

Today we are pleased to announce the launch of the new website for Kennedy Legg, a long-standing accountancy practice, based in Dorchester....

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Published on: 16th March 2015

New Website for Furleigh Estate #Dorset #Vineyard

We're thrilled to announce the launch of the new website for Furleigh Estate, an international Award-Winning winery in Dorset....

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Published on: 13th March 2015

Mill Street Housing Society Launch New Website

The Mill Street Housing Society has just joined the online world! The society provides affordable housing, mainly around the Fordington area of Dorchester. With their new website, residents will h...

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Published on: 12th March 2015

#PHP Developer Wanted: To work on Bespoke Web Applications - No Agencies

We're looking for an experienced PHP Developer to join our team and help to develop and maintain custom web applications for our clients....

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Published on: 21st January 2015

#ThursdayThanks - Making A Difference by Saying Thank You

#ThursdayThanks. This new year we wanted to do something as a business that would help to make the world a little better. We've come up with the idea of launching and managing a new Twitter hashtag ca...

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Published on: 23rd December 2014

2014 Round-Up!

2014 has been another busy year at Alacrify with several major new flagship projects, and dozens of new websites, being designed, created and launched....

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Published on: 22nd December 2014

Green Union Goes Live!

One of the biggest projects we’ve had the pleasure of working on this year will certainly be kicking off the New Year with a bang as their new website design has been pushed live in time for what we...

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Published on: 12th November 2014

New Bookshop and Redesign for Wild-Food.net

@johnmushroom now has a sparkling new website to promote his amazing foraging courses and to sell his fantastic books....

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Published on: 19th September 2014

Instead of searching for inspiration, search out someone to inspire

Here at Alacrify, we go deeper than what appears to be on the surface, we have a 360 perspective on all things we do. Using our specialised infographic checklist, you can have a better understanding o...

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Published on: 20th August 2014

New #CXRM Installation - Practical Online Tools To Transform Business

This past week we have been really pleased to set up CXRM for another client. This powerful, flexible and highly practical business management software has been powering our business for several years...

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Published on: 7th August 2014

New Print Designs for Dorset Equine and PYXI

Here at Alacrify we not only offer beautiful front-end website design, but we also design eye-catching and aesthetically pleasing media for use in print too......

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Published on: 4th August 2014

Make The Most Of Your Adwords With Alacrify

We help clients actively maintain their websites through a number of services such as copywriting, SEO page optimisation and managing Google Adwords and PPC....

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Published on: 30th July 2014

Introduction of Mobile Phone Options to Comms UK

Working with Comms UK to develop a powerful and effective digital marketing strategy for their business, and delivering real value through SEO and social media syndication....

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Published on: 11th July 2014

NEW Responsive Website for John Bullock Lighting Design

This week we are pleased to announce that John Bullock Lighting Design's new re-designed and responsive website has gone live....

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Published on: 26th June 2014

New Website for West Sussex Violin Repair Business

This week we are pleased to announce the launch of a new one-page website for Angelus Violin Repairs in Storrington, West Sussex....

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Published on: 19th June 2014

Upgrading To A Responsive Website - Is It Worth it?

First off, let us start with saying that yes, it absolutely is worth upgrading to a full responsive website design. Here we explain why......

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Published on: 6th June 2014

Social Media Launch Packs Take Off

Our Social Media launch packs are proving to be very popular with our clients, with two new packs being completed this week....

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Published on: 28th May 2014

Our Social Media Marketing Tips

We've just written our top 5 tips for getting the most from social media marketing campaigns, based on many years experience of working with clients on Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and other social netw...

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Published on: 22nd May 2014

Artist Madeleine Preston has new site in time for #DorsetArtWeeks

This week we launched a new website for Dorset artist, Madeleine Preston. Our goal was to represent Madeleine's artistic vision on the web, showcasing her stunning paintings, sculptures and design wor...

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Published on: 19th May 2014

New Website For New Luxury UK Loungewear Brand

We are delighted to be able to announce the launch of our newest website for luxury UK loungewear brand - Holland Street....

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Published on: 16th May 2014

#CakeClubHour Taking off...

#CakeClubHour started back in March (2014) and since then it has taken off and had a good reception from Twitter users....

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Published on: 14th May 2014

5 Useful (and Effective) SEO Tips

Our top 5 SEO tips for effective search engine optimisation. Tried and tested and effective....

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Published on: 2nd May 2014

Spring News from Alacrify

News from Alacrify in the spring of 2014. New staff and development milestones as the business grows and expands....

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Published on: 25th April 2014

Updated Design for International Business Consultancy

New responsive website design for an international business consultancy launched by Alacrify....

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Published on: 3rd April 2014

New Website for established Fine Art Dealer

We are pleased to have launched www.foxhousefineart.co.uk this week which showcases a range of paintings, drawings and works of art from the twentieth century....

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Published on: 26th March 2014

New Shopify Store launched for Automotive Products Retailer

Visit tecautocare.co.uk for great deals on automotive accessories, cleaning and maintenance products....

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Published on: 28th February 2014

Have you heard about the new networking hour #CakeClubHour?

We've just started a new networking hour called #CakeClubHour and is open to anyone....

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Published on: 3rd February 2014

2 New #Apprenticeships On Offer @alacrify

Apprenticeship opportunities at Alacrify Digital Marketing in 2014. Here are the full job specs for the 2 apprenticeship roles....

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Published on: 8th January 2014

Top Ten Tips for A Successful B&B Website

Ten Tips on How to make a successful B&B website drawn from over ten years of successful B&B website design....

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Published on: 20th December 2013

Christmas Holiday Opening Times for Alacrify

Our Christmas holiday times for Alacrify. We're closed from 24th December until 2nd January 2014....

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Published on: 28th November 2013

SEO Help For Online Wine Retailer

We have just completed a whole host of updates and additions for local based online wine retailer, Gulp Wines....

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Published on: 8th November 2013

Experts In Bed & Breakfast Website Design

We’ve designed and developed a number of successful bed & breakfast websites, whilst providing support for clients through digital marketing ensuring there’s rarely an empty room!...

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Published on: 29th October 2013

Google page 1 listing within an hour!

We are normally conservative when estimating the time updates to our clients websites can take to appear on Google, however on this occasion, we even surprised ourselves!...

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Published on: 28th October 2013

Social Media and Digital Marketing for Business

If you'd like us to help set up your business' social media channels, and work out the best approach to social media activity for your business, then please give us a ring on 01305 753769 or email us ...

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Published on: 10th October 2013

Alacrify's Winning Approach To Digital Marketing

We have always taken the view that Google and the search engines are on our side and that if we play fair, they'll (eventually) be able to realise this and find ways to give precedence to the types of...

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Published on: 9th October 2013

Good News from @Shopify with Scheduling of Stories and Products Now Possible

Shopify now allows you to post-date product launches and blog posts, making it much easier and efficient to keep on top of your marketing and business development....

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Published on: 4th October 2013

Blooming results for Baby Gifts company

Alacrify are proud to be working with BabyBlooms - the UK's leading newborn baby gifts company and pioneer of the Baby Clothes Bouquet....

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Published on: 24th September 2013

@guardian review for Luxury Bed & Breakfast

We are pleased to see that The Church House, Midhurst has received a glowing review from Sally Shalam, Hotel Reviewer for theguardian.co.uk...

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Published on: 20th September 2013

Website completed for Financial Services company

We are pleased to have launched a new, responsive website for Charles Binney Commercial Finance Ltd (CBC Finance)....

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Published on: 14th September 2013

Blitzing Rodent Pests - Digital Marketing for PestControlDelivered

Specialist marketing for niche product and service offerings in the pest control sector. We have brilliant tools and techniques for really making an impact for our clients....

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Published on: 13th September 2013

Dorset Bed & Breakfast scoops top local award

Heathcote House Bed & Breakfast in Milborne St. Andrew have been awarded Gold in the 2013 Taste of the West Hospitality & Retail Awards....

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Published on: 13th September 2013

Print Design for local Equine Vets

We recently reported on the new website we had developed for Dorset Equine Veterinary Services. In addition to this, we completed an in-house update of their existing promotional leaflet, to reflect t...

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Published on: 6th September 2013

Design and Development for new E-commerce Website

Alacrify have been instrumental in the recent launch of the new E-commerce website, Pest Control Delivered....

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Published on: 5th September 2013

Additional website for successful Resin Flooring company

We are pleased to have again worked with Euro Resins, completing a new separate website for their specialist Marine Division. The design needed to retain the feel from the existing website, with subtl...

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Published on: 22nd August 2013

A Guide To Pinterest

Pinterest recently overtook Facebook as one of the main sources of traffic for e-commerce sites grabbing around 41% of all e-commerce traffic compared to Facebooks 37%....

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Published on: 14th August 2013

Revised Website and Leaflet for local Equine Vets

The team from Dorset Equine Veterinary Services, recently approached us to help develop a new website for their Equine Clinic, based at the impressive Whitcombe Monymusk Racing Stables, just outside o...

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Published on: 19th July 2013

Easy e-commerce solution for Lemongrass Trading

We are pleased to have completed and launched the planned e-commerce upgrade for www.lemongrasstrading.com...

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Published on: 17th July 2013

Location SEO For Seven Springs Studios

Alacrify were given the task of optimising their website for the Berkshire region as well as the immediate surrounding towns to Aldermaston, where their new studio is now based....

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Published on: 2nd July 2013

Update to CGFry Travel Plan Website to Include Exmouth

Following the success of the Travel Plan for CG Fry's new property developments at Langport in Somerset, we have just launched a new Travel Plan for their development at Hillcrest School, St John's Ro...

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Published on: 14th June 2013

Website redesign for Devon Furniture Makers

Take a look at the newly designed and built Devon Furniture Makers website....

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Published on: 6th June 2013

Host of new websites for Dorset County Show 2013

We have just put live three new websites to support this year's Dorset County Show, which will be held on 7th & 8th September....

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Published on: 5th June 2013

Great Start to the Summer for Dorset Web Design Business

The beautiful summer weather has coincided with a surge of new business arriving here at Alacrify. We've been busy working on lots of new SEO projects, some of which include complete website rebuilds....

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Published on: 24th May 2013

Continuing Upgrades and Improvements for BioTech Website

Updates to BioPortfolio.com to improve the function and performance of the website. 3.5 million pages later and we're looking forward to seeing the results......

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Published on: 22nd May 2013

Dorchester Web Designers and SEO Specialists

Our Dorchester web design and SEO consultancy provides real results to our clients, helping them to market their businesses more effectively on the internet....

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Published on: 21st May 2013

Improving SEO and Design for Cotswold B&B Website

Our latest B&B Website redesign and SEO improvements have shown great results. Improving B&B website performance with a redesign and clear SEO strategy has lead to big improvements for The Old Manor, ...

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Published on: 19th May 2013

New Auction Website for Bridport Auctioneers

New website for Bridport Auctioneers and Valuers with a responsive design that works effectively on mobile and tablet devices....

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Published on: 9th May 2013

SEO Search Engine Optimisation - Alacrify Style

I recently was asked by a client to say a bit more about our approach to SEO and how we really tackle the whole world of digital marketing. Here's what I wrote:...

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Published on: 9th May 2013

Moth Prevention in the USA and Canada

Alacrify has built and launched a new website for Moth Prevention, localized for the USA and Canadian markets. This builds on the success of the Shopify site that was created for Moth Prevention in Eu...

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Published on: 30th April 2013

Busy Busy Spring for Dorset Web Design

Spring 2013 is full of new beginnings at Alacrify. New apprentices, new clients and new projects are bringing a real whirlwind of energy to the work that we're doing....

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Published on: 15th April 2013

New website for local Dispute Resolution company

A new website brief for tfeeney.co.uk required a professional online presence, to support their many years experience in this field....

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Published on: 28th March 2013

Joined Up Email and Print Marketing from Alacrify

This week we have been working on a print and email marketing campaign for High Technology Lighting. Running both in parallel makes for greater efficiency and lower costs....

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Published on: 27th March 2013

Alacrify Goes Fibre

Alacrify is upgrading to fibre broadband this week. Big speed and capacity increases will improve our business performance in the months and years ahead....

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Published on: 25th March 2013

Big Changes and New Futures at Alacrify

Staff changes and new appointments bring new developments and opportunities to Alacrify....

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Published on: 20th March 2013

xampe is Now FREE for the First Month

Xampe is now available FREE for a month to give you a chance to try out this unique business administration software. Contact us if you want more information about the extensive benefits of using xamp...

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Published on: 11th March 2013

#NAW2013 Apprenticeship Opportunities at Alacrify Digital Marketing in Dorset

Apprenticeship opportunities at Alacrify Digital Marketing in 2013. Here are the full job specs for the 2 apprenticeship roles....

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Published on: 11th March 2013

National Apprenticeships Week 2013 #NAW2013 at Alacrify

National Apprenticeships Week 2013 sees us interviewing candidates for 2 new Apprenticeships at Alacrify. Final closing date for the roles is 17th March 2013....

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Published on: 21st February 2013

Product photography with Seven Springs Studios

Last week Alacrify ran a photo shoot for Moth Prevention, shooting new storage bags to help people keep their clothes protected from moths....

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Published on: 20th February 2013

Contemporary website for luxury French B&B

January 2013 saw us launch a new website for owners Nick & Georgina Maynard who have recently completed a full renovation of their Luxury Bed and Breakfast called 'Domaine de la Favarie', which is loc...

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Published on: 14th February 2013

SEO Work Shows Quick Results

Alacrify's SEO work on carefully selected keywords - when asked to optimise for some new keywords for one of our clients, High Technology Lighting we saw fast results....

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Published on: 13th February 2013

You're Hired... Apprentices Wanted!

New apprenticeship opportunities at Alacrify in 2013. Click here for more details....

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Published on: 6th February 2013

The benefits of a CMS enabled Website

The start of 2013 saw us launch a new design and build website for FPoP (Faculty of Psychologists of Older People; formerly PSIGE - Psychologists' Special Interest Group for the Elderly)....

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Published on: 4th January 2013

New mobile friendly website for Luxury B&B

We are pleased to have launched a new website for the luxurious Church House Bed and Breakfast, located in Midhurst, West Sussex....

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Published on: 12th December 2012

Promoting your Business Locally with Alacrify

Local Roofing Company O’brien Roofing, required a website for their new Gutter Cleaning and Digital Inspection business, O’brien Sky Vac....

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Published on: 5th December 2012

Exciting Changes at Alacrify and the Challenge of Building a Value-Driven Business

The challenge of growing a business and maintaining the core values of service, customer care and support alongside the need to grow and develop as a company....

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Published on: 28th November 2012

SEO Help from Alacrify

Since 2010, Alacrify have been working with Nicola Crewe-Read from Quintessential Bed and Breakfast, to deliver a website that lists some of the most luxurious Bed and Breakfasts in the UK....

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Published on: 21st November 2012

Online Course Booking Facility by Alacrify

Long standing friend and client of Alacrify, John Wright recently required an update to his www.wild-food.net website to allow for easier processing of bookings for his various foraging courses that t...

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Published on: 15th November 2012

xampe Goes Live

We're really pleased that Xampe's online business administration software is now live and welcoming new customers. As Xampe Partners we are available to help set up and configure Xampe's phenomenal bu...

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Published on: 14th November 2012

Responsive Online Magazines from Alacrify

We worked with the Dorset County Show Team and DSouzaPR to produce an online magazine in the run up to the event, giving potential visitors a taste of what to expect from the two day annual Show....

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Published on: 7th November 2012

Tour Company solutions from Alacrify

When approached by Charlie Bladon of Green Jersey Cycling, we knew we would be able to provide an ideal solution based around our MicroCMS system, allowing him to get his French Cycling Tours business...

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Published on: 2nd November 2012

Car Dealer Websites from Alacrify

Our work on a revised website for local Ford Dealers, Harbour Bonfield Garage, required us to produce an improved website maintenance area, to allow for quick addition and updating of their various us...

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Published on: 18th October 2012

New website for Cycling Tours Company

Green Jersey Cycling came to Alacrify in need of a brand new website from which to promote their new business, offering a range of Cycling Holidays in France....

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Published on: 24th September 2012

CMS Website for Luxury Dorset B&B

Alacrify are pleased to have updated the website for Wooden Cabbage Bed & Breakfast, allowing them full control in managing their own content and publication of news stories via the website....

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Published on: 21st September 2012

Launch of new website for Harbour Bonfield Garage

We have just completed the rebuild of the website for this local Ford Dealership, providing them with an easier process for updating their stock of vehicles whilst helping them to increase their promo...

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Published on: 30th August 2012

Alacrify has arrived in Dorchester

Alacrify has made a successful move into our new offices this week from the rural retreats of Maiden Newton to the bright lights of the bustling market town, Dorchester....

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Published on: 23rd August 2012

Capheaton Hall features in the Guardian's - 10 Historic Places to Stay in the UK

Located in the heart of Northumberland The West Wing of Capheaton Hall provides comfortable, spacious, luxury, self-catering holiday accommodation for up to 8 people....

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Published on: 21st August 2012

High Technology Lighting Director Raises Money In Batmobile Roadtrip

Fundraising roadtrip by Batmobile for injured 16 year old rugby player by High Technology Lighting's Graham Kemp....

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Published on: 20th August 2012

Field & Fare - Dorset County Show Magazine Site for 2012

Field and Fare Magazine for the Dorset County Show, with the highlights of this years show....

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Published on: 16th August 2012

We're on the Move!

Alacrify is relocating at the end of August to Little Keep Gate in Dorchester. The move marks a new phase in the growth of the company and an exciting opportunity for us as a business....

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Published on: 15th August 2012

New B&B website launched for Tyllwyd Hir in Wales

You are promised a warm welcome to Tyllwyd Hir, this West Wales B&B, comfortable rooms and a fabulous full breakfast....

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Published on: 30th July 2012

Pestzap.com - Ready to protect you against summer pests

Pestzap.com offer a full range of bug control products on a secure shopping website, with fast delivery and a great history of customer service....

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Published on: 26th July 2012

Mind Your Head Conference - Sunday 12th August

This amazing conference is for anyone who wants to take a pro-active approach to maintaining and enhancing the phenomenal power of their own or their employees’ brains....

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Published on: 19th July 2012

Pinterest Buttons on Luxury B&B Website

Adding Pinterest buttons to allow people to share images on the Quintessential Bed and Breakfast website....

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Published on: 18th July 2012

Roman Finds on ITV

Roman Finds Group member, Sally Worrell, is on ITV this week as part of the Secret Treasures series. The Roman Finds Group website is designed and supported by Alacrify. (We also help with a bit of ma...

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Published on: 11th July 2012

New site for Volunteer Centre Dorset

This week sees the launch of the new Volunteering Dorset website. The site has been re-built onto an easily managed CMS so the team are able to make frequent updates and additions to their volunteeri...

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Published on: 4th July 2012

Further Topic Pages on BioPortfolio.net

Bioportfolio.net has produced a range of topic pages to give readers a summary of the reports available and details of the given subject....

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Published on: 29th June 2012

Promotional Print for Marne Cottage Bed & Breakfast

In addition to our recent print project for ACAT, we have also created some promotional print items for Marne Cottage Bed & Breakfast. This included a double sided 3rd A4 Flyer and a Business card....

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Published on: 28th June 2012

High Technology Lighting Featured on the BBC

High Technology Lighting have been mentioned in a BBC news reports into the corporate archive of one of the biggest names on the British high street (Marks and Spencer) whic has been moved from London...

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Published on: 27th June 2012

Presentation folder and leaflets for ACAT

We have just completed an important print job for ACAT (Association of Cognitive Analytic Therapy), to design and arrange printing and delivery of 1000 A4 Presentation folders....

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Published on: 22nd June 2012

New Topic Pages added to Bioportfolio.net

Bioportfolio.net has produced a range of topic pages to give readers a summary of the reports available and details of the given subject....

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Published on: 22nd June 2012

New Website Launched for DWDAM

Dorchester & West Dorset Advanced Motorcyclists (pronounced Dawdam) is dedicated to improving riding standards and promoting road safety for motorcyclists in Dorset....

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Published on: 21st June 2012

Introducing new website for Weeden Masonry

Experienced Stonemason and craftsman, Jonathon of Weeden Masonry offers a range of services from Fireplace Design and installation to CCTV chimney surveys and Heritage masonry repairs....

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Published on: 20th June 2012

Updates to Roman Finds Group Website

We have just helped the Roman Finds Group to update their website with a mixture of new content and fascinating images of recently discovered Roman artefacts....

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Published on: 19th June 2012

Launch of Tulira Connemara Ponies

Founded in 1963 by Lady Hemphill, Tulira Connemara Pony Stud is a specialist Connemara Breeding Stud on the West Coast of Ireland. The website has been designed and built by Alacrify, to introduce the...

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Published on: 10th June 2012

Sunday Times Feature Inclusion for Quintessential Bed and Breakfast

Sunday Times Travel feature on Quintessential Bed and Breakfast property Capheaton Hall in their 2-page Glorious Garden Getaway feature....

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Published on: 29th May 2012

Introducing Maitanne Hunt - Landscape and Garden Design

Maitanne Hunt's Landscape and Garden Design website gives focus and impact to her portfolio....

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Published on: 24th May 2012

New Website Launched for www.propertyvideoproductions.tv

Visit the new Property Video Productions website to see how luxury property marketing is used to best effect on-line with video tours....

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Published on: 21st May 2012

@MagentoGo @BrightpearlHQ Combined in New PestZap Website Ecommerce Solution

New e-commerce site by Alacrify Pestzap.com retails effective DIY solutions for insect infestations in your home....

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Published on: 17th May 2012

New Marne Cottage B&B website launched - A spot of luxury in Hampshire

The new Marne Cottage website is a comprehensive brochure for this luxury bed and breakfast in the beautiful Hampshire countryside....

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Published on: 3rd April 2012

Dry Island Now Featured In Rough Guides

One of our longest-standing clients - www.dryisland.co.uk - are now featured in The Rough Guide to The Best Places to Stay in Britain on a Budget and we've just updated their website with a new badge ...

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Published on: 29th March 2012

Craigs Farm Dairy Gets a Brand New Website from @alacrify

Today we're delighted to announce the launch of our latest Dorset website, made for Craigs Farm Dairy in Osmington....

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Published on: 27th March 2012

Alacrify Includes @zopim Live Chat in BioPortfolio.net and SPi-Reports.com

Reaching out to online visitors with Zopim's live chat improves our clients' chances of meeting visitor needs and increasing online sales....

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Published on: 21st March 2012

Redesigned BioTechnology, Healthcare and Life Science Market Reports Website

This month we relaunched the Market Reports and Corporate Business Intelligence Data website www.bioportfolio.net with a completely new look and fundamental re-build of the site's codebase....

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Published on: 20th March 2012

Maiden Newton Cafe Website Launched

The new website for Café64 in Maiden Newton has gone live this month. Take a peek and then pop in for a cuppa and slice of cake when you're in the area....

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Published on: 16th March 2012

Over 40,000 Market Research Reports Available from Sector Publishing

@SPiReports website is growing rapidly and becoming a key online source of Global Market Research and Corporate Business Intelligence on the internet....

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Published on: 16th March 2012

A Friendly Mention on @BrightPearlHQ Website from Garden Deco

BrightPearl have published a news story about Garden Deco and our efforts in designing a their new Magento Go store....

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Published on: 15th March 2012

Building New Marketing Campaign for Dorset Roofers

Building a new marketing campaign for Dorset Roofers, O'brien Roofing, makes the most of their website to promote them in the West Dorset area....

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Published on: 14th March 2012

Amazing Illustrations from New Team Member

Our newest team member, Chris Paterson, has been creating fantastic original illustrations for our latest projects this week....

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Published on: 7th March 2012

New Videos on Euro Resins Website

New videos added to the website for Euro Resin Solutions, along with a maintenance system to allow them to be updated and added to over time....

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Published on: 6th March 2012

New Spanish Food Website Underway

There's a new Spanish food website for El Bon Plat under development at Alacrify. With mouth watering photography and delicious food we're looking forward to making this new website a great success....

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Published on: 27th February 2012

New Design for Garden Deco's Magento Go Website

New Magento Go website design for www.gardendeco.co.uk launched today. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 22nd February 2012

Introducing the Website for ACPP the Association for Core Process Psychotherapists

New website launched for therapy association: the Association for Core Process Psychotherapists. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practic...

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Published on: 21st February 2012

MagentoGo Development

We're now working on another new Magento Go website, providing a new design skin for an established gardening products business. Our recent changes to mothprevention.com have also been highly successf...

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Published on: 20th February 2012

New Market Research Reports Website from Sector Publishing

Today sees the launch of www.spi-reports.com the new source for Market Reports, Insights and Company Profiles. With thousands of professional reports from all sectors of the global economy and intelli...

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Published on: 13th February 2012

Redesign for Alacrify Website Unveiled

Alacrify's website redesign for 2012 was launched today. The redesign is intended to create a site that is more intuitive to use, even more obvious and simple to understand, and that allows us to expl...

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Published on: 8th February 2012

Rural-Net Launch Video

Rural-Net launch video from Champagne Film. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 8th February 2012

Changes to Alacrify

Brand development and new designs for Alacrify's website in 2012. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 2nd February 2012

Quick Checkout Performance for Online Retail

High performance e-commerce website converts visits to sales within 5 minutes. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and lif...

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Published on: 31st January 2012

New Website for Fine Art Consultant

We've recently completed work on a website for Patrick-Lees Millais' fine art consultancy....

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Published on: 30th January 2012

Ordering Employers on Facebook

How to order employer records on Facebook. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 30th January 2012

New Moth Prevention Retailer Launches in West Dorset

Press release about the recent startup of MothPrevention.com in West Dorset. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 29th January 2012

We Are Recruiting - New Junior Web Developer Needed

We are recruiting. We need a new Junior Web Developer to join our team. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 28th January 2012

Attending the Launch of #ruralnet

Rural-Net was launched yesterday, breathing new life into the former Business Link clubs across Dorset. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about ...

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Published on: 24th January 2012

2012 Sale Calendar for Dukes Auctions

New Dates for Dukes Auctions in 2012 are now added to their website. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 18th January 2012

New Website for Dorchester Tennis and Squash Club

Dorchester Tennis and Squash Club News. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 16th January 2012

New Year Updates for www.liquavision.com

New pages about SubSea ROVs from Liquavision are among the recent changes we've made to the liquavision website. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and though...

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Published on: 15th January 2012

Show Dates and New Videos for Dorset County Show 2012

New videos and show dates for the 2012 Dorset County Show now live on the show website. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, client...

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Published on: 9th January 2012

Adding a Blog to MagentoGo

How to set up a blog on MagentoGo, and turn it into an RSS feed. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 7th January 2012

Adding Twitter and Twitterfeed to MagentoGo @MothPrevention

MagentoGo has no inbuilt blog facility so we had to build one. We also integrated the blog with Twitter. Here's what we did. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; storie...

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Published on: 4th January 2012

Continuing Rapid Growth for www.mothprevention.com

Ecommerce success with mothprevention.com and MagentoGo. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 3rd January 2012

Sector Publishing Sites Improved

As part of our ongoing involvement in Sector Publishing we've re-designed the the network's homepage....

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Published on: 23rd December 2011

Review of 2011

Review of 2011 at Alacrify. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 23rd December 2011

Over 50 Sites Launched - Relaunched by Alacrify in 2011

View a list of links to websites that Alacrify have built and launched during 2011....

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Published on: 22nd December 2011

Publishing News Online to Boost Traffic

High performance SEO produces results for Southampton Skating. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 21st December 2011

News from www.osedirectory.com on @OSEsafety and @OSEenvironment

New section for news added to the OSE directory website. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 20th December 2011

2011 Christmas and New Year Opening Times for Alacrify

2011 Christmas holiday closing times for Alacrify. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 19th December 2011

Exceptional Website Launched www.capheatonhall.co.uk

New website launched for Capheaton Hall self catering holidays. A stunning location and beautiful website. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts abo...

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Published on: 19th December 2011

Day 1 Sales From New MagentoGo Website

High performance ecommerce website design makes first sales on launch day! Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 18th December 2011

New Website Launched for www.mothprevention.com

New website launched for mothprevention.com. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 15th December 2011

Mine Disposal System Website for CobraMDS Launched

New website launched for mine disposal system that safely destroys unexploded ordnance in a marine environment. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thought...

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Published on: 12th December 2011

Business Blogging and Telling Your Company's Story

Blogging strategy and news publication ideas for business owners. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 9th December 2011

New Website for High Level Cleaning Services

New website launched for company specialising in high level cleaning of guttering and fascias. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice,...

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Published on: 6th December 2011

Free SEO Checker for Your Website

Free SEO Tester launched by Alacrify to show how your website can be improved with changes to its content. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts abo...

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Published on: 2nd December 2011

SEO Testing and Visualising Changes to SEO

A new SEO Tester from Alacrify shows the impact of SEO changes on site quality. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and li...

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Published on: 30th November 2011

Fast Increase in Visitors from Google for New Website

Fast growth in visitors for a new launched site as a result of a powerful mixed-media marketing strategy. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts abou...

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Published on: 28th November 2011

Multi-language websites for Corporate Clients

Our most recent work for Honeywell Analytics, was the development of a new website, set to showcase and promote their state of the art Technical Centre, based in Münich, Germany....

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Published on: 25th November 2011

Consistency in Website Design

As part of our work developing a number of 'micosites' for Honeywell Analytics this year, we were instructed to create a stand alone microsite for their subsiduary company, BW Technologies - for their...

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Published on: 21st November 2011

Quintessential Bed and Breakfast Tops The Good Web Guide for BandBs

The website built by Alacrify for Quintessential Bed and Breakfast has appeared in 1st Place on The Good Web Guide to Best B&B Websites. Notes and information about our work as website and print desig...

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Published on: 21st November 2011

Microsite Marketing for Established Brands

During 2011, we have completed a number of small 'microsites' for Honeywell Analytics, international specialists in all forms of Gas Detection equipment....

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Published on: 15th November 2011

New Spanish Catering Website - El Bon Plat

We've just finished a new website for the Poole based Spanish catering company El Bon Plat. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, cl...

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Alacrify
Published on: 14th November 2011

Ice Skating in Southampton Opens This Week

Ice rink in Southampton opens this week. Book your place on the ice now! Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 9th November 2011

Recent Testimonial for Alacrify

Recent Testimonial of Alacrify from Peter Desmond, Trustee of The African Pulse - HIV&Aids Charity in South Africa...

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Published on: 8th November 2011

Beta Test of xampe Going Well

Business admin support from xampe. Beta testing the xampe business admin system. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and l...

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Alacrify
Published on: 7th November 2011

Ice Skating in Southampton Opens in 10 Days

Ice Skating in Southampton opening soon. Book now. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 4th November 2011

Alacrify is a Beta Tester for xampe

Alacrify is now a beta tester for xampe's online business administration service. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and ...

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Alacrify
Published on: 3rd November 2011

Cheapest Websites Online

Cheapest Website Design - a guide to what's on offer. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 1st November 2011

The Best BandB Listings Website?

Best practice SEO and beautiful design makes Quintessential Bed and Breakfast listings perform brilliantly. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts ab...

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Alacrify
Published on: 1st November 2011

Get your Skates on in Southampton this Christmas

Launch of the new Southampton Skating website, by Alacrify Ltd....

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Published on: 31st October 2011

What To Expect From A New Website

What you should expect from a new website, and how to evualuate its success. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 29th October 2011

Search Engine Optimisation That Works

How to do effective Search Engine Optimisation to get your site noticed. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 11th October 2011

Wild Gardens Bird Food and Feeders

New website launched for Wild Gardens shop, selling bird food, feeders and wildlife gardening gifts and accessories. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and th...

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Alacrify
Published on: 10th October 2011

Relaunch of Western Marquees Website Following a Complete Rebuild

Western Marquees website has been completely rebuilt by Alacrify, in collaboration with Graphic Detail who produced the visual identity for the site. Notes and information about our work as website an...

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Alacrify
Published on: 7th October 2011

Dorset Web Design - Clients in Dorset

Dorset web design for Dorset businesses. Reflections on working with businesses in Dorset. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, cli...

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Alacrify
Published on: 6th October 2011

Cheap Websites - What's the Cost?

Cheap website design compared to professional web design. What's the difference and where's the value? Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about p...

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Alacrify
Published on: 5th October 2011

National feature for local forager

We were pleased to hear the interview with John Wright, well known forager from the River Cottage series, on BBC Radio 2 yesterday (Tues 4th). John featured on Simon Mayo's Drivetime Show, talking abo...

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Alacrify
Published on: 4th October 2011

Regional Advertising Success on the Web

How to run successful regional marketing campaigns on the web. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 3rd October 2011

Home-Start West Dorset Fundraising

Home-Start West Dorset is seeking to win Community Force funding from NatWest. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and lif...

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Published on: 29th September 2011

Alacrify Supports The African Pulse

New AIDS and HIV website for charity, The African Pulse. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 22nd September 2011

New Site Designs and Rebrands

New websites and new designs for September. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 3rd September 2011

Things to Do in Weymouth and Portland

Events and Activities in Weymouth and Portland this weekend. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 2nd September 2011

New Videos and Interactive Map on Dorset County Show Website

New Video and Interactive Map on the Dorset County Show website. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 1st September 2011

Positive Feedback from Relaunched Website

Positive and encouraging initial feedback from visitors to the new website for ACAT. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients a...

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Alacrify
Published on: 19th August 2011

Our Biggest Relaunch to Date

Relaunching ACATonline's biggest website updates to date. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 10th August 2011

Redesigned Website Launched for Advansys Solutions

The launch of the redesigned website for defence sector engineering company, Advansys. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients...

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Alacrify
Published on: 5th August 2011

Tips to Get More Website Visitors

Website Optimisation Tips for getting more traffic to your site. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 4th August 2011

Local Information About Weymouth and Portand

Weymouth and Portland website for local and tourist information. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 3rd August 2011

Bed and Breakfast Website Design

B&B website design expertise from Alacrify. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 2nd August 2011

Dorset Web Design

Dorset website design services from Alacrify. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 25th July 2011

More rare items for sale at Duke's

Duke's Auctioneers in Dorchester, Dorset are set to sell another set of fine Oriental and European Ceramics, Glass and Furniture on 28th and 29th July....

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Alacrify
Published on: 22nd July 2011

Huge Improvements in Google Position Following Site Relaunch

Getting to the top of Google with a site redesign. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 20th July 2011

Summer News from Alacrify

Catching up with some of our current work for the summer of 2011. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 18th July 2011

Loads of Twitter Followers

Twitter and followers of Sector Publishing reach almost 1,000 in a fortnight. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life...

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Alacrify
Published on: 12th July 2011

New Website for Weymouth and Portland

New community website launched for Weymouth and Portland. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 11th July 2011

Sector Publishing News and Twitter Feeds

New functions and features on the Sector Publishing Intelligence website, including Twitter feeds and corporate news. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and t...

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Alacrify
Published on: 8th July 2011

New Website for Award Winning Bar and Restaurant

We've just launched a new website for The Galleon Bar and Restaurant in Highcliffe, Christchurch....

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Published on: 4th July 2011

Having Fun and Being Creative - CSS3 and Google Fonts

Playing with CSS 3 and Google Fonts. Some creative effects. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 1st July 2011

Top Google Result for Relaunched Website

Search Engine Optimisation tips to give top Google results. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 30th June 2011

Help with How To Start a New Business

Help with how to start and new business and get an effective website. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 28th June 2011

Glastonbury Festival Hog Roast Catering

Hog Roasts at Glastonbury with 'The Whole Hog'. Read the story on their website. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and l...

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Alacrify
Published on: 24th June 2011

7 Months of Growth for Bed and Breakfast Website

Bed and Breakfast website design expertise pays off. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 22nd June 2011

Dorset Wedding Photography Website Takes Off

SEO and online marketing strategy for Dorset Wedding Photographer, Pictures of You. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients an...

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Alacrify
Published on: 21st June 2011

New Website Designs and New Customers

Website redesign and new startup websites for a crop of new clients. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 7th June 2011

Websites for New Business Startups

How we work to get your new business online. Startup techniques and approaches to make the most of getting your first website. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stor...

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Alacrify
Published on: 3rd June 2011

Improving Underperforming Websites - Getting More For Your Money

Free consultation about getting more out of having a business website. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 28th May 2011

Alacrify works with Sector Publishing Intelligence to Launch New Site

Breaking news and market information from Sector Publishing; a new site designed and launched by Alacrify. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts abo...

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Alacrify
Published on: 27th May 2011

Optimising Website Speeds

Measuring and improving web page load times by using Google's Page Speed Tool. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and lif...

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Alacrify
Published on: 26th May 2011

Twitterfeed and Facebook Integration

Twitterfeed and Facebook integration for news blogs. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 25th May 2011

Count Not Showing on Twitter Button

Twitter Button count stats not showing on a web page; fixed. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 24th May 2011

Alacrify Launches New Website for Portland Port

New website built for Portland Port, Dorset. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 16th May 2011

New Website for Regimental Association Goes Live

We have just launched a brand new website for The Regimental Association of the Devonshire and Dorset Regiment....

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Alacrify
Published on: 13th May 2011

Fantastic Hog Roasts for the Summer

New website launched for large event caterers, The Whole Hog, who specialise in fantastic hog roasts. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about pr...

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Alacrify
Published on: 11th May 2011

Our Website Training in Dorset is Personal

Website training is key to a successful handover of a new site. Here's our approach to helping clients to make the most of their new website. Notes and information about our work as website and print ...

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Alacrify
Published on: 5th May 2011

Bookmarks and Breadcrumbs on Websites

Ongoing development is the key to SEO. We took a long hard look at the Quintessential Bed and Breakfast site to see that it continues to grow. Notes and information about our work as website and print...

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Alacrify
Published on: 28th April 2011

CSS3 and Website Statistics Charts

Performance charts for site statistics. Integrating with Clicky API and using CSS3 for bar charts. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about pract...

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Alacrify
Published on: 20th April 2011

Capturing lifetime images of your special day

We've just launched a website for Wedding and Portrait Photographer, Katrina Sealey (LBIPP). Katrina had a specific set of requirements that she needed from a new website to help promote her photograp...

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Alacrify
Published on: 15th April 2011

Dynamic Website for Local Photographer

We are pleased to have recently launched a re-designed website for local photographer, Jonathan Gooding....

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Alacrify
Published on: 14th April 2011

New Blogs Bring Great Results

How to blog successfully for business. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 8th April 2011

Website for Holiday Accommodation in Sri Lanka

Website for holiday accommodation in Sri Lanka designed and built by Alacrify. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and lif...

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Alacrify
Published on: 31st March 2011

Promotional design for Village Stores's tasting events

Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 16th March 2011

Spring is Springing

Springtime at Alacrify. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 14th March 2011

Bouquets for Mothers Day at Seasons Florists

Mothers Day flowers at Seasons Florists (and champagne and chocolates too!) Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 11th March 2011

Awards Added to O'Brien Lead Fabrication Website

Lead fabrication website now features new awards. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 10th March 2011

New Market Reports and Conferences on BioPortfolio

BioTech and Pharmaceutical market reports on BioPortfolio. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 16th February 2011

New Website for Enable Support Services in Dorset

New website for Enable Support Services Dorset, who provide social care for people with learning difficulties, aspergers and autism. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers...

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Alacrify
Published on: 11th February 2011

First Choice Solar's New Website Unveiled

New site for solar energy company: First Choice Solar. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 9th February 2011

Working Together with Other Local Businesses

Collaborating with local businesses makes all the difference to the quality and scope of services that we offer. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and though...

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Alacrify
Published on: 6th February 2011

Junior Web Developer Job at Alacrify

Job Advert - Junior Web Developer required. PHP/MySQL experience required. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 4th February 2011

Using .htaccess to Redirect Pages with $_GET Variables to Friendly URLs

.htaccess and friendly url rewrites for pages with $_GET variables. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and ...

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Alacrify
Published on: 3rd February 2011

Updated Design and Functionality for Multi-Language Website

International website design updates for OSE Directory. Improving website performance for multilingual sites. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts ...

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Alacrify
Published on: 28th January 2011

Clicky - A Great Alternative to Google Analytics

An alternative to Google Analytics, Clicky! is a real gem. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 26th January 2011

Feedback about Alacrify from Rutland Reminders

Testimonial from Rutland Reminders about working with Alacrify to build a new website. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients...

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Alacrify
Published on: 25th January 2011

First Choice Solar Website Under Development

New website for solar power supplier and installer, First Choice Solar. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 21st January 2011

Moxoms Builders in Dorchester

Dorchester Building company, Moxoms, provides skilled, traditional building services for listed and historic buildings around Dorset. Notes and information about our work as website and print designer...

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Alacrify
Published on: 19th January 2011

Spring Festival Listing on Quintessential Bed and Breakfast Website

Spring Festivals in 2011 with wonderful bed and breakfast accommodation nearby. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and li...

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Alacrify
Published on: 14th January 2011

Internet Explorer 7 and CK Editor Integration Problems

Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 10th January 2011

Using Twitter and Twitterfeed to Increase Site Traffic

Twitter integration with websites, a case study. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 6th January 2011

Great Response to Maiden Newton Website

Relaunched site gets positive feedback from villagers and Google alike. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 24th December 2010

Review of 2010 for Alacrify

Alacrify's Review of 2010. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 23rd December 2010

Christmas Holiday Dates

Christmas holiday dates 2010. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 22nd December 2010

Twitter and Twitterfeed

Twitter and Twitterfeed integration in action. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 17th December 2010

Another Milestone for Quintessential Bed And Breakfasts

Fabulous bed and breakfasts across the UK now online. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 16th December 2010

New Village Website for Maiden Newton

New Website for Maiden Newton. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 15th December 2010

Christmas Celebrations at Rutland Reminders

Rutland Reminders Christmas celebrations. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 14th December 2010

Duke's Auction Calendar for 2011 Published

Dukes auctions 2011 Sales Calendar is now published on their website. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 13th December 2010

O'Brien Lead Fabrication Website Launched

New Lead Fabrication website launched for O'brien Lead Fabrication, Dorset. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 2nd December 2010

Clay-to-Game Shooting Services Website Grows

Clay and Game shooting services and tuition from Clay-to-Game. New content has been added to the site as the business has grown and expanded. Notes and information about our work as website and print ...

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Alacrify
Published on: 30th November 2010

New BioTech and Life Science Reports Shop on BioPortfolio

A new report store has been added to BioPortfolio website. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 24th November 2010

Reflections on Using Google AdWords

Reflections on using Google Adwords have been added to our site. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 22nd November 2010

Dukes Auctions - 2010: An Exceptional Year - Sale Catalogue Archives Online

Dukes' record breaking sale in 2010 and all the sales catalogue archives have been added to Dukes Auctions' website. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and th...

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Alacrify
Published on: 17th November 2010

Bed and Breakfast Booking Just 7 Days After Site Launch

Fast response from website launch. SEO and planning helps to get website generating business in just 7 days. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts a...

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Alacrify
Published on: 16th November 2010

New Design Brings Huge Performance Improvements for Bioportfolio

Improving website performance to be the best in the world. Drivers for success on the internet. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice...

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Alacrify
Published on: 15th November 2010

Online Donations Facility Added to Home-Start West Dorset Website

Home-Start West Dorset now accepts online donations. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 10th November 2010

Luxury Bed and Breakfasts Website Launched

Bed and breakfast website launched featuring the best B&Bs in the UK. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 8th November 2010

Rutland Reminders - Dementia Therapy Website Launched

Dementia Care website for Rutland Reminders. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 4th November 2010

Long Tail Website Marketing - Practical Examples

Long Tail online marketing - some examples. Offering specialist products and services on the web......

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Published on: 2nd November 2010

Keeping It Fresh - RSS and Twitter Integration

RSS and Twitter integration ideas. Designs to keep your website fresh for minimal effort. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clie...

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Alacrify
Published on: 28th October 2010

New Marshwood Vale Photography and Stories by Robin Mills

Updates to the photography website for Robin Mills; including new stories and pictures from the Marshwood Vale. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thought...

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Alacrify
Published on: 25th October 2010

Full Range of Underwater ROVs now on Liquavision's Website

Land and marine tech website built by Alacrify has it's first birthday. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 18th October 2010

BioSelector Website Redesign

Website rebranding for biotech company BioPure. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 15th October 2010

Web User Trends - Browsers, Search Engines and Screen Sizes

Web statistics and how we use them - browser versions, screen sizes, and user languages. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clien...

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Alacrify
Published on: 11th October 2010

New Projects for October

We're working on a wide variety of interesting new projects in October. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 9th October 2010

Alacrify Becomes SagePay Approved Partner

Alacrify is a SagePay Approved Partner extending the ecommerce solutions that are now available. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practic...

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Alacrify
Published on: 8th October 2010

Magazine Style Home Page for BioPortfolio

Website home page's magazine-style redesign for BioPortfolio.com. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 30th September 2010

International Health and Safety Magazines: New Issues Online

Bay Publishing uses their website to publish back copies of their magazines online, bringing new site visitors and new subscribers. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers;...

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Alacrify
Published on: 28th September 2010

Glowing Review in The Telegraph for Wooden Cabbage

Dorset bed and breakfast gets an amazing review in The Telegraph and update their site with new content. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about...

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Alacrify
Published on: 21st September 2010

Design Updates for OSE Directory

Design updates for OSE Directory to freshen up the site design. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 20th September 2010

New Brand Relaunch for Photography Studio

Rebranding the website for Seven Springs Portraits. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 10th September 2010

Real West Dorset

Wordpress update for Real West Dorset. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 8th September 2010

Seach Engine Performance Boost for BioPortfolio

BioPortfolio website relaunch. The benefits of SEO and a redesigning a really successful website. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practi...

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Alacrify
Published on: 6th September 2010

Wonderful Show - Highlights on Video of the 2010 County Show

Dorset County Show highlights in video. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 3rd September 2010

A Quick Response for Dorset County Show Website Videos

Dorset Show video uploaded on to the site in minutes! Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 2nd September 2010

New Spot the Dog Competition for September

Spot the Dog competition for September on Symms Fabrication's website. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 1st September 2010

Final Preparations for the Dorset County Show

Dorset County Show website updates. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 31st August 2010

GlamSchool: The Finishing School for the 21st Century

New website for GlamSchool - the finishing school for the 21st century. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 26th August 2010

Amazing Treasures at Melplash Court Auction

Dukes Auctions website updates with the forthcoming Melplash Court sale details. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and l...

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Alacrify
Published on: 24th August 2010

Relaunch of Bed and Breakfast Website

New Bed and Breakfast website launched for the Old Post Office, Adlestrop. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 19th August 2010

The Best Psychotherapy Magazine Yet?

Psychotherapy magazine published in full colour for ACAT. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 11th August 2010

Continuing Search Engine Optimisation [SEO] for Nightdress Website

SEO project for luxury cotton nightdress website; If Only If. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 9th August 2010

Rebrand for PG Economics Website

Rebrand for PG Economics website. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 6th August 2010

River Cottage Handbook - Hedgerow - Additional Information

Wild Food Foraging with River Cottage Guru, John Wright. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 3rd August 2010

CKEditor Toolbar Config

CKEditor Toolbar Configuration. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Alacrify
Published on: 30th July 2010

Another Ceramic Success at Dukes

Qianlong Imperial Vases sold for £478,000. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 25th July 2010

New Book Launch for John Wright

New River Cottage Handbook on Hedgerow Foraging published and a new website for it's author John Wright. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about...

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Published on: 22nd July 2010

Site Visitor Stats Rocket Following Redesign

Building website traffic. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 20th July 2010

Videos on the Dorset County Show Website

Video now available on the Dorset County Show website. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 9th July 2010

Breaking News about Dorset County Show

Breaking News stories on Dorset County Show's new website. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 6th July 2010

Major Website Redesign for Farm Machinery Manufacturer

Farm machinery and agricultural fabrication website design. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 2nd July 2010

A Helping Hand With SEO

Luxury Cotton Nightdresses; SEO challenges with an existing website. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 25th June 2010

New Site for Dorset County Show

Dorset County Show's new website has been launched by Alacrify today. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 24th June 2010

Clay Pigeon Tuition and Game Shooting Services

Clay Pigeon and Game Shooting tuition and services. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 18th June 2010

Wild Food Foraging Website for River Cottage's John Wright

New wild food website for River Cottage's John Wright. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 16th June 2010

New Website for Luxury Linen Company

New Website launched for Luxury Linen company. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 14th June 2010

New Team Member Joins Alacrify

Mark Diment joins Alacrify. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 4th June 2010

Islonia's navy set to grow

This week we were informed of the purchase of 2 new ships for Islonia's fleet. King Ian and Queen Jess now have a superb new fishing vessel......

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Published on: 2nd June 2010

New Themed Information Pages on Health and Safety Website

We have recently built a new area on the market leading environmental and health and safety suppliers directory. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and though...

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Published on: 31st May 2010

New Travel Plan Website for Old Kelways, Langport

We have just completed a project with Graphic Detail and CG Fry to build a website for a major new housing development at Old Kelways, Langport in Somerset. Notes and information about our work as web...

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Published on: 20th May 2010

Independence for New Micro-Nation - Islonia Rules the Waves

Islonia declares independence. Micronation. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 13th May 2010

Tompion Watch for Sale at Dukes Auctions

Tompion Watch for sale at Duke's Auctions. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 12th May 2010

Cheapest Pack Shot Photography?

Cheap product photography from £5. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 30th April 2010

Rebrand for the New Year

Rebranding websites. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 29th April 2010

Microsite Websites for Niche Marketing

Microsite: niche marketing and the long tail. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 23rd April 2010

Websafe Fonts that Work in All Browsers

Websafe fonts used on all browsers. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 21st April 2010

Taxidermy Sale at Dukes

Duke's Dorset Auctioneer's unusual sale of Victorian taxidermy. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 15th April 2010

Useful CSS for Navigation Bars

CSS tricks. Navigation bar dividers. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 9th April 2010

Setting Website Language for International Websites

ISO 639-1 and how to indicate the language used on a website. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 7th April 2010

3 out of 3 ain't bad! Google SEO

Health and safety magazine website SEO success. How we did it! Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 1st April 2010

No April Fool - Another Google Success

Google Search Success from launch to page one in under one week! Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 31st March 2010

One in 653,000 - Getting to the Top of Google

How to get to the top of Google. Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 26th March 2010

Catching Rainbows - Fertility Therapies in Dorset

Today we launched a new website for a wonderful new business in Dorchester called Catching Rainbows. Catching Rainbows is based in Dorchester and is home to Fertility Therapies, Holistic Wellbeing Tre...

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Published on: 26th March 2010

Bio Portfolio Facelift

While being in the top 50,000 of anything may not sound particularly impressive it does carry rather more weight when you consider that there are now estimated to be over 155 million others lower down...

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Published on: 23rd March 2010

Happy Birthday Home-Start West Dorset

We are delighted to announce the launch of a brand new website for Home-Start West Dorset which coincides with the celebration of their first birthday. We wish them many happy returns of the day!...

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Published on: 10th March 2010

High Tech Updates for High Technology Lighting

New contemporary shiny design for High Technology Lighting's website....

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Published on: 6th March 2010

Sports and Fitness Feature on The Game Cloud

Fitness Games for the Wii reviewed on The Game Cloud. Sports and exercise for all....

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Published on: 5th March 2010

Is This Fastest Health and Safety Directory on the Web?

Fast loading websites are vital for a satisfying customer exeperience, especially if you have a global audience. Our recent work has led to a 50% quicker load time than the competition....

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Published on: 3rd March 2010

Out of Hours - The Game Cloud Project

Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 23rd February 2010

Need for Speed - Making Websites Work Faster

Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 17th February 2010

New Web Developer Job Advertised

Recruiting for a new web developer began today. Closing date for the job applications is 28th February 2010, with a start date ASAP....

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Published on: 12th February 2010

Multi-Language Websites and Domain Names

International health and safety directory website gets a new set of localised country-specific domain names to help with search engine indexing....

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Published on: 10th February 2010

International Domain Registration

international domain name registrars for CentralNic. Chinese, European and other top level domain names can be registered through Alacrify Ltd....

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Published on: 8th February 2010

New Project to Provide a Website for Home Start West Dorset

Home Start West Dorset, the family support charity working in West Dorset, have commissioned Alacrify to create their new website....

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Published on: 5th February 2010

A Glamorous Makeover and Photo Shoot for Your Valentine!

Professional makeover photography for valentines day. Give your loved one a present to treasure this valentines. A special valentines day present or gift....

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Published on: 1st February 2010

Bay Publishing On Facebook

How to use social networking to promote your business. An example from one of our clients using Facebook. Bay Publishing....

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Published on: 27th January 2010

Qianlong Vase on Sale at Dukes Auctions

Auctioneer website updates to feature a Qianlong vase. The page has a slideshow plus enlarge and zoom options to allow closer inspection of the lot....

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Published on: 26th January 2010

SSL IE File Download Problem and Solution

Installing SSL certificates - IE cache control bug. Solution using cache control private....

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Published on: 21st January 2010

Making the Most of Social Networks

Using Social Networking on the Bay Publishing websites. Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn....

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Published on: 18th January 2010

Useful Excel Worksheet Comparison

Excel method for comparing the existence of a record in two worksheets. Looking for whether a record has been deleted between two spreadsheet snapshots....

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Published on: 13th January 2010

Three New Sites Launched

Notes and information about our work as website and print designers; stories and thoughts about practice, clients and life....

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Published on: 5th January 2010

A Handful of Recent Good Reads

A good read. Book recommendations. Christmas reading. Enjoyable books....

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Published on: 4th January 2010

2010 Bank Holidays

2010 Bank holidays in England and Wales....

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Published on: 23rd December 2009

Auto Insurance Website Goes Live

Auto Insurance Website Up and Running...

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Published on: 21st December 2009

Update for Seven Springs Commercial Photography

New Commercial Images for Seven Springs....

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Published on: 11th December 2009

Exclusive French Wines from Fine Wines From France

Wine importers website for fine French wine. Red, white, rosé and champagnes direct from a quality French wine importer....

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Published on: 10th December 2009

New News from Dry Island

New news page for Dry Island added to their website, maintained using our Micro CMS system....

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Published on: 7th December 2009

New Golf Website for Gairloch Golf Club

Gairloch Golf Club occupies a fabulous location above a beautiful long sandy beach with the Minch and the islands of Skye, Harris and Lewis to the west, the mountains of Torridon to the south, and the...

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Published on: 4th December 2009

Christmas Flowers at Seasons Florists

Christmas flowers, advent wreaths and table decorations all feature on the new page we've created for Seasons Florists' website....

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Published on: 3rd December 2009

2010 Sales Calendar Update for Dukes Auctions

The 2010 sale calendar for Dukes Auctions is now updated on their website....

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Published on: 27th November 2009

The Coolest Tech on the Planet

We've just launched a new website for Liquavision who supply some of the coolest tech imaginable....

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Published on: 27th November 2009

New Website Launched Supplying the Coolest Tech on the Planet

Liquavisions new website is now live, featuring some of the coolest tech on the planet....

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Published on: 10th November 2009

Our Plan ... It's Working!

SEO multi-language website success for OSE Directory as Google starts sending traffic in over half of the translated languages. Results in more languages are appearing daily....

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Published on: 6th November 2009

Contacting Clients

Getting to know new clients and helping with hosting and domain name registration services....

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Published on: 4th November 2009

Back to Normality...

Back to normal and getting back into work again....

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Published on: 30th October 2009

A Hectic Few Days

Coping with a busy week, lots of new work, a family crisis and our new office build....

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Published on: 23rd October 2009

Building Sites

Our new office is going to be built over the next month, a prospect that is both exciting and slightly daunting!...

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Published on: 16th October 2009

Excellent Service and Great Customer Care

Really good customer-support phone calls from Sage and Nominet set the standard for telephone communication....

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Published on: 13th October 2009

A Flurry of New Business

New business and new projects for the autumn demanding creativity and increasing productivity from the new Alacrify team....

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Published on: 7th October 2009

International Language Sites

International multi-language websites specific for major world languages. Indexing translated sites with search engines....

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Published on: 2nd October 2009

Multiple Language Website Launched

The launch of multiple language website - osedirectory - took place today, featuring a site translated into 16 languages to target a global audience....

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Published on: 25th September 2009

Bed and Breakfast Website Rebranding

Rebranding for bed and breakfast website to increases bookings and improve overall appeal of the website to potential guests....

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Published on: 23rd September 2009

Submitting Websites to Search Engines

Sitemap and website url submission to search engines. How to submit a site to google and yahoo!...

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Published on: 18th September 2009

New Services from Alacrify - Domain Registration

Domain name registration service from Alacrify ltd. .com .net TLDs Top Level Domain name registration....

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Published on: 15th September 2009

Managing Business Growth

As Alacrify grows as a business there are challenging decisions and big changes to adapt to. And the 'd' word - Delegation....

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Published on: 11th September 2009

First Week For Our Newest Recruit

Introducing Alacrify's latest recruit, Stefan Warman. Stefan was the successful candidate for the recent Graduate Web Developer job....

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Published on: 9th September 2009

Alascia Marketing Website Launched

Alascia Marketing's new website was launched today. Designed and hosted by Alacrify to match the corporate branding of the new company....

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Published on: 3rd September 2009

Using our New Micro CMS - Client Recommendations

CMS review and recommendation for Alacrify's Micro CMS. Customer comments about Alacrify's services....

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Published on: 27th August 2009

Bridport Open Studios Website Live

Bridport Open Studios website development reaches an important milestone. The new events management system built by Alacrify and ArtSeeker is now live....

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Published on: 24th August 2009

Picking up the Reins

Starting to pick up the reins again after a week's illness. Working on websites for Bridport Open Studios and ArtWey....

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Published on: 20th August 2009

Out of Action

A stomach bug puts Jon out of work for a week....

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Published on: 14th August 2009

New Starter - Peter Rickard

Peter Rickard joined Alacrify on a three month contract this week, combining work and training as a web developer for Alacrify....

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Published on: 12th August 2009

Introducing Charley and Our New Micro CMS

Announcing the launch of our new Micro CMS system, and it's mascot - Charley the mouse....

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Published on: 7th August 2009

A Week of Change

A week of change, with Bill Crumbleholme leaving Alacrify to start ArtSeeker, the appointment of two new staff, and the development of a new Micro CMS system....

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Published on: 4th August 2009

The Kindness of Strangers

Really helpful and impressive support for our business development plans and activities this month....

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Published on: 27th July 2009

Changes Afoot

Recruiting staff and developing our business. Reflections on growing a business....

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Published on: 21st July 2009

The Web Is A Wonderful Thing

Finding answers on the internet for the most obscure technical questions is a doddle. Looking for help with AddThis and IE7 problems provided an immediate fix....

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Published on: 17th July 2009

Domain Name Registration

New domain registration services from Alacrify....

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Published on: 14th July 2009

Making Progress

A busy July at Alacrify with new clients and challenging deadlines....

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Published on: 10th July 2009

John Wright Seafood Guru on the BBC

John Wright, Dorset's seashore foraging guru is featured on the BBC website today....

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Published on: 8th July 2009

Google Search Ranking Success

How to achieve better search engine rankings for your website: another case study showing our successful approach....

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Published on: 29th June 2009

How We Get More Website Traffic

How to get more traffic and higher search engine listings on Google. Experiences and ideas using Google maps, Search Engine Optimisation and other marketing options....

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Published on: 26th June 2009

New Issue of Reformulation Published

Journal Publication of the summer edition of Reformulation, the journal for the Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy (ACAT)....

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Published on: 24th June 2009

Job Vacancy - Junior Web Developer

Job Vacancy for Graduate Junior Web Developer, based in or near Dorchester....

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Published on: 22nd June 2009

Creating Good Administration Systems

Understanding clients' needs is critical to good system performance with online administration systems and websites, and the symbiosis of concurrent project development....

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Published on: 19th June 2009

Local Networking - MeetDraw and DorsetDigital

Networking in Dorset's digital and new media community. MeetDraw and DorsetDigital gatherings in June....

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Published on: 17th June 2009

Indicating Language Choice with Flags or Text

How to represent language choices on websites - to use flags or not to use flags?...

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Published on: 12th June 2009

Improving Search Engine Ranking

Successful SEO examples from John Bullock Lighting Design and Dry Island Holiday Cottages....

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Published on: 11th June 2009

Going Cuckoo: Achieving Work-Life Balance

Achieving a happy work life balance. Working on the allotment and listening to a cuckoo after a long day at work....

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Published on: 9th June 2009

Legal Website Re-branding - Portland Legal Services

A new websites for Portland Legal Services using our Simple CMS system. Website design for the legal and professional services sector....

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Published on: 5th June 2009

New Issue of Reformulation Sent to Print

Journal publishing deadlines and project meetings - and at last the mackeral have arrived!...

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Published on: 2nd June 2009

Getting Your Business On The Map

Using Google Maps to promote a holiday cottage website. Improving website perfomance using Google Maps....

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Published on: 1st June 2009

Commenting on Blog Posts

New comment option added to Alacrify Simple CMS blog system. Details of how it works....

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Published on: 30th May 2009

Listening and Learning

Understanding our clients and taking time to listen and learn from them is a cornerstone of our work....

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Published on: 29th May 2009

Road Angel Fleet Tracking for CNL24

New Fleet Angel section added to CNL24's website. Alacrify works with CNL24 to provide web and design services to CNL24's clients....

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Published on: 27th May 2009

New CMS In Full Flow

Simple Content Management System starts to show its value with Lighting Design website. Another new implementation is almost ready for launch....

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Published on: 26th May 2009

A Tender Moment

Mixed feelings about tendering for public and charitable projects. Reflections on the process and commitment in offering to help....

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Published on: 22nd May 2009

A Breezy Start to the Summer

Thoughts on the business of building relationships with clients....

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Published on: 19th May 2009

Glowing Praise from Dry Island

A wonderful testimonial about the re-branding of the Dry Island holiday cottages website written by Jess Dodd....

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Published on: 18th May 2009

Dry Island - Re-brand Success Story

Success story for self catering accommodation website - 'full til August' only 3 weeks after site relaunch....

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Published on: 15th May 2009

Robin Mills - Photographs of Dorset

Robin Mills photography website has now been updated and relaunched. Featuring photos from the Marshwood Vale Magazine....

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Published on: 14th May 2009

Recent Reading - Thinking About Meatballs

Book recommendations for practical website marketing and design. 'Meatball Sundae' and 'Don't Make Me Think'...

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Published on: 13th May 2009

Promising Start for Re-launched Site

The power of rebranding a website and updating a design to improve search engine performance and lead generation and conversion....

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Published on: 8th May 2009

Brilliant New Seashore Book from River Cottage

John Wright's new edible seashore book from River Cottage is now available from Amazon....

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Published on: 7th May 2009

Dry Island Relaunch

Website redesign for self-catering holiday cottage website, Dry Island, Scotland....

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Published on: 6th May 2009

New Shoots and New Directions

Information about targeting new markets using intelligent website design and search engine optimisation....

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Published on: 4th May 2009

Under the Hammer - Objects of Desire At Auction

Dukes Auctioneers slideshow presentations of forthcoming auction sales, including works by Matisse, Hockney and Lucien Freud....

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Published on: 30th April 2009

John Bullock Lighting Design

The first of our new client websites built with our own CMS is launched today. Find out how it came about and what we did......

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Published on: 29th April 2009

Hotel Video Productions - Site Launch

Announcing the launch of a new site for professional video and photographers Hotel Video Productions....

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Published on: 20th April 2009

Cross Fertilisation and Brainstorming

Managing a diverse portfolio of client projects brings interesting challenges and opportunities to us at Alacrify....

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Published on: 17th April 2009

Alacrify's New Site

Alacrify's new website was launched today built using our bespoke content management system - Alacrify Simply CMS...

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Published on: 17th April 2009

New Website for Botanical Artist

We are pleased to announce the relaunch of the website for award-winning artist, Meriel Thurstan....

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Published on: 31st March 2009

Easter Eggs and Alacrification

Last month I wrote a little item in this blog about the Seasons Florists website and the special Mother`s Day flowers that they were selling....

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Published on: 27th March 2009

Our Latest Holiday Website

This week we have finished a lovely website for a Scottish holiday home in the East Neuk of Fife (that`s near St Andrew`s Golf Course if it helps you to place it!)....

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Published on: 19th March 2009

Content Management For Websites

We are currently working on 3 major new content management / event management / web applications....

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Published on: 5th March 2009

Mother's Day Flowers

Last month we completed a website re-design for London-based "Seasons Florists." We helped to transform their existing site design into a beautiful, standards-compliant showcase for the fabulous flora...

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Published on: 24th February 2009

Things You Can't Do Without

Over the years there have been many bits of equipment and software that have become essential to how we work at alacrify; the things that would immediately be replaced if they ever broke....

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Published on: 12th February 2009

Mix Well and Enjoy...

Last night I went to the 12th DotDorset get-together in the Duke of Wellington Pub at Wareham....

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Published on: 2nd February 2009

Working in a Winter Wonderland

Our hens were very reluctant to step out into their snow-covered run this morning and their water drinker was a solid block of ice....

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Published on: 20th January 2009

Back In Harness

This past 10 days has simply flown by....

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Published on: 9th January 2009

Chilly Start to the New Year

The thermometer recorded -9° Celsius at 7am this morning here in Maiden Newton....

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Published on: 19th December 2008

Health and Safety Publishing

This month we have completed a major project with Weymouth-based publishers Bay Publishing....

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Published on: 5th December 2008

Busy run Up To Christmas

It looks like another busy run up to the holiday season....

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Published on: 23rd November 2008

Taking Care of Copyright

We are currently working on a new website for a group of visual artists and have been sorting out the best ways to prevent their artwork being misused on the internet....

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Published on: 10th November 2008

Keep Warm this Winter

We have recently completed a new postcard design for a local building company....

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Published on: 30th October 2008

Getting to the Top

Our ongoing support and maintenance of the website for High Technology Lighting has lead to a phenomenal improvement in their search engine placement.....

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Published on: 13th October 2008

A Wash and Brush Up

We`ve just finished an update to a website for one of our longest-standing clients; Sally Pinhey Watercolours....

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Published on: 3rd October 2008

Exeter Symphony Orchestra in 2008-2009

We have just completed an update to the website for Exeter Symphony Orchestra....

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Published on: 30th July 2008

Bed and Breakfast in West Dorset

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new website for Wooden Cabbage Bed and Breakfast in East Chelborough (a lovely village between Dorchester, Bridport and Yeovil)....

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Published on: 25th July 2008

Breath Of Fresh Air for Chappell Studio

We have just completely redesigned and re-coded the website for Michael J Chappell to coincide with the launch of his new "Coastlines" book that features his paintings of the Dorset seashore.....

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Published on: 17th July 2008

Keep On Truckin

We have just launched a new website for the Poole-based haulage company FW Eaton....

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Published on: 7th July 2008

On the BBC

For the third time this year one of our clients has been featured on the BBC Dorset website....

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Published on: 24th June 2008

DorsetDigital-DotDorset and Getting to Grips with Camtasia

Last week I went along to the third meeting of DorsetDigital / DotDorset - an informal gathering of people working in digital industries in Dorset....

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Published on: 13th June 2008

Time Flies...

These first two weeks of June have simply flown by....

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Published on: 28th May 2008

PayPal and Video

This week we`ve added Paypal merchant services to one of our clients` sites....

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Published on: 14th May 2008

Angling for Business

This week we`ve been sending out new quotes for work with several new and existing clients; ranging from new website designs and website consultancy, to printed stationery and postcards....

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Published on: 21st March 2008

Approaching Easter

As the days lengthen and spring is almost upon us we have have been engaged in a variety of new projects and activities.....

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Published on: 10th March 2008

New Pottery Site Launched

This morning we are delighted to announce the arrival of our latest website project - Barton Cottage Pottery which features the work of Russel Sydenham and Lesley Collington.....

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Published on: 3rd March 2008

Repeat and Repeat and Repeat

Last week we welcomed the return of another long-standing client for a reprint of a set of flyers to promote his business....

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Published on: 24th February 2008

Ongoing ACAT Development

February and March will see us engaged in a flurry of development on the ACAT website....

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Published on: 15th February 2008

New Designs for International Consultancy

We have just launched a re-branded website for an international recruitment and relocation consultancy based in London, New York and Singapore....

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Published on: 12th February 2008

New Site for Dorset Publisher

Last week we had our final meeting with magazine publisher Bay Publishing to plan their new corporate website....

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Published on: 7th February 2008

Promotional Print for Topiary Business

Bellamont Topiary have taken delivery of a set of printed documents to promote their business in 2008....

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Published on: 15th January 2008

Snow Business like Show Business

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Published on: 20th December 2007

Now We Are Two

As we approach the end of our working year we are delighted to announce the launch of our latest website - HSME Magazine which went live today.....

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Published on: 30th November 2007

Under the Hammer

We have just produced a new website design for Duke`s Auctioneers` forthcoming sale at Buckland Newton Place. The brief was to create a site that is beautiful, high-class and elegant; and from our cli...

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Published on: 23rd November 2007

Ready for 2008

This week, one of our jobs has been to get the 2008 AGM Report for ACAT ready for publication....

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Published on: 7th November 2007

Alacrify Has A Facelift

For those of you who have visited our site before you will notice that we`ve just given alacrify.co.uk a facelift.....

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Published on: 29th October 2007

Booking Workshops

This week we are working on a set of updates for the ACAT website to allow Conference delegates to be able to book into a set of available workshops when they`ve registered for the Conference.....

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Published on: 11th October 2007

Highlights from Rising Stars and John Bullock Lighting Design

We have just completed a set of updates to the Rising Stars Drama School website....

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Published on: 7th October 2007

Defeating Formmail Spam

Having taken care of the website for PSIGE for some time now we have begun to notice a rise in the spam generated through the site`s formmail system....

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Published on: 4th September 2007

Back in Harness

Following a fabulous week`s holiday, spent largely on the beach, it`s now back to work with a vengeance.....

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Published on: 12th August 2007

Back in Time

This weekend the Alacrify board sped back in time to the Bronze Age, some 4500 years ago, at Kelmarsh Festival of History.....

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Published on: 4th August 2007

Continuing Improvements

Since the new ACAT website was launched we have continued to respond to requests for additional improvements....

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Published on: 17th July 2007

Training the Trainers

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Published on: 10th July 2007

New Psychotherapy Website Launched

Last week we put the finishing touches to the website for Way Forward Psychotherapy.....

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Published on: 30th June 2007

Wine Merchant | Site Handover

This week we handed over the reins of the John Gerard Wines website.....

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Published on: 26th June 2007

ACAT Online

The past 9 months` work on the ACAT website is now live....

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Published on: 15th June 2007

Search Engines

I`ve just been researching Google`s latest advice and services to optimise a client`s website.....

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Published on: 4th June 2007

High Technology Lighting

We have just completed a total redesign for the website for High Technology Lighting....

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Published on: 2nd June 2007

End of Call Centre Life

We have just finished a period of working as administrators for an association, taking phone and email messages and dealing with the finances, while a new administrator was appointed.....

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Published on: 18th May 2007

Foreign Language Brochure

Today the first foreign language brochure we have designed has gone to press.....

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Published on: 5th May 2007

Frampton House Bed and Breakfast

Today we launched the brand new website for Frampton House B&B.....

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Published on: 26th April 2007

Exeter Symphony Orchestra

We are delighted to announce the launch of the new website for Exeter Symphony Orchestra.....

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Published on: 19th April 2007

And now for something completely different...

This week I have interspersed my web and graphic design work with finishing off a commission for a watercolour painting that was ordered some time ago.....

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Published on: 5th April 2007

Looking forward to a break

This past week has been exceptionally busy again....

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Published on: 28th March 2007

New B and B Site - The Different Purposes of Web Advertising

Our next Bed and Breakfast website is well underway....

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Published on: 15th March 2007

Finishing Touches to ACATonline - End of Round One?

We are currently working through the finishing touches to the new ACATonline website upgrade....

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Published on: 7th March 2007

Exeter Symphony Orchestra Goes Live

Today we have finished the first stage of the re-design of Exeter Symphony Orchestra`s website.....

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Published on: 6th March 2007

Back For More

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Published on: 2nd March 2007

Wine Merchant Now Live

The new Actinic installation for John Gerard Wines is now live.....

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Published on: 22nd February 2007

Making Headway

We have been multitasking in a big way over the past week.....

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Published on: 19th February 2007

New Client

We`re delighted to have been asked to develop a new website for a local Bed and Breakfast in Frampton, near Dorchester....

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Published on: 7th February 2007

LIttle Tips

I was developing a function on the ACAT website today to add Training Course Handbooks to the database using the fabulous Editize applet from Sitepoint.....

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Published on: 5th February 2007

Actinic - E-Commerce

Last week we were commissioned to develop a new Actinic Catalog installation for John Gerard Wines.....

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Published on: 16th January 2007

New Year - New Challenges

It seems rather late to be wishing people Happy New Year......

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Published on: 23rd November 2006

Cards and Colour

This week we have been continuing to work on the business cards and compliment slips for one of our clients.....

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Published on: 14th November 2006

Endings and Beginnings

As the year draws to a close and several projects reach completion, we are now starting to talk about our projects for the new year.....

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Published on: 7th November 2006

Bits and Pieces

Alongside several large projects that we`re working on for High Technology Lighting, Bellamont Topiary and ACAT we have been able to squeeze in a couple of smaller paper-based design jobs too.....

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Published on: 23rd October 2006

Google Sitemaps

Over the past few months we`ve been adding Google Sitemaps to any of our sites that we`ve been working on.....

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Published on: 11th October 2006

Bellamont Topiary :: Before and After

We are proud to announce the arrival of the new-look site for Bellamont Topiary....

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Published on: 5th October 2006

ACAT Updates

We have just been commissioned to develop a new set of updates for the ACAT [Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy] website following a thorough review of the current site use and the needs of th...

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Published on: 28th September 2006

Enlighten Design Award Website

We have just launched phase one of a new website for the enlighten lighting design award....

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Published on: 12th September 2006

Higher Holway Farm Bed and Breakfast

We have just completed a new website for a beautiful local B&B here in Dorset.South across the hill from Cerne Abbas and just west of Dorchester, Higher Holway Farm is a wonderful listed Dorset...

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Published on: 8th September 2006

Rising Stars Updates

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Published on: 5th September 2006

Bellamont Topiary Website

We have just taken over the hosting, design and maintenance of the website for Bellamont Topiary....

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Published on: 22nd August 2006

Dorset County Museum :: Membership Brochure

We have just sent the redesigned Membership Brochure for the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society [who run Dorset County Museum] to print....

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Published on: 15th August 2006

Bridport Open Studios 2006

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Published on: 10th August 2006

Dorset Art Weeks Venue Feedback Analysis

We have finished inputting the feedback from venues in Dorset Art Weeks Open Studios event in June 2006....

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Published on: 11th July 2006

Broadoak Flyers have Flown :: 1950''s Life in Colour

The Broadoak County Fair flyers are now with the printers and we are looking forward to seeing them within the next few days.....

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Published on: 5th July 2006

Broadoak Country Fair Flyer :: Initial Feedback

We`re progressing well with the new flyer - the initial feedback is great "Just got in to find brilliant design for the flyer......

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Published on: 3rd July 2006

Broadoak Country Fair :: New Flyer Commission

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Published on: 28th June 2006

Dorset County Museum Advertising

This week has seen us working on designs for new adverts for the Dorset County Museum in Dorchester....

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Published on: 26th June 2006

Bellamont Topiary

We have just sent in the first draft of the new style brochure for Bellamont Topiary for review and approval....

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Published on: 22nd June 2006

Dorset Art Week Feedback Coming In

Dorset Art Week 2006 Feedback handling by Alacrify Ltd....

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Published on: 12th June 2006

Topiary Photography

As part of a major new piece of work that we`ve been commissioned to do for Bellamont Topiary we needed to take a whole series of photographs of the fabulous shrubs that they grow.....

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Published on: 29th May 2006

Wine Merchant Site Updates

We`re always happy to take on new clients who are looking for a little help with keeping their site up to date.....

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Published on: 26th May 2006

Feedback for Dorset Art Weeks 2006

We have been commissioned to deal with the feedback forms for Dorset Art Weeks following our success with handling the data from the 2004 event.....

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Published on: 23rd May 2006

Art Trail for Dorset Art Weeks 2006

Designing a new art trail for Dorset Art Weeks participants around Portland, Martinstown, Weymouth and Upwey....

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