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SD goes back to school

Quiet class, Andrew’s talking
Why is it that people are always harping on about how strange developers are, how they hang out in the dark in basements and can’t communicate if not in code? Well we must be really lucky then because our developers are nothing like that, and Andrew is no exception………..apart [...]

Slightly Funny III – the Rise of the Chortle

Here at Slightly Different we spend quite a lot of time online.  On our virtual travels we stumble across lots of things to keep us amused.  Here is a sprinkling of things that made us chuckle this month.
INCEPTION – the SD film club went to see this recently, and loved it.  Then we came across [...]

Are you ready for the season of goodwill?

Prepare for Christmas now or pay later
It seems that Christmas starts earlier and earlier every year.  I remember going into a local supermarket a few years ago when the mince pies had hit the shelves (yeah, I know a Northerner mentioning pies – quelle surprise!).  The sell by date on them was mid November.  I [...]

Ten Top Tips for a Truly Fantastic Home Page

Our Senior Designer gives his expert insight
Here are a set of top tips to get the best from your web design.
Navigation
Clear navigation don’t over clutter, use a maximum over 7-8 top level links.  Make the link names obvious, and above all don’t make me think.
Focus
Make the purpose of your site standout.  What do you do? [...]

Client Focus – County Homesearch International PLC

Britain’s leading independent provider of homefinding services has commissioned Slightly Different to redevelop their new website.
County Homesearch International PLC has a network of homefinding experts throughout the UK, and also currently operates in two offices overseas in Ireland and South Africa. Since 1988, they have been finding properties for both home buyers and those looking [...]