http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk Website Design & Development News http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Yahoo-Shows-Off-Social-Search-Enhancements.htm Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT The pioneering Web portal talks up new integrated Mail and social features and still commits to search innovation. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Facebook-Pages-Publish-to-Twitter-With-New-Tool.htm Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Promotional marketing on the top social networking site just got easier with a new tool that automatically publishes Facebook Pages content to Twitter. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Facebook-Posts-Huge-Search-Growth.htm Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Facebook -- a leader in search? It's not so unlikely, comScore suggests. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Microsoft-backs-long-life-for-IE6.htm Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Microsoft has underlined support for its Internet Explorer 6 web browser, despite acknowledging its flaws. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Google-Looks-Beyond-Keywords.htm Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Are big changes coming to Google AdWords? At SES, the search giant drops some tantalizing hints. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Facebook-Moving-Up-Fast-in-the-Enterprise.htm Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Study reveals growing use of Facebook, but watch out for Microsoft and IBM. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Webtrends-Ups-the-Analytics-Ante.htm Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT The pioneering Web analytics company says its latest version unlocks the value of analytic data with a more visual interface. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Click-Fraud-Rate-Dips-Publisher-Scams-Rise.htm Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT If you advertise on ad networks, beware of publisher collusion fraud. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/The-Future-of-Open-Source-CMS-by-23-Web-Designers-Developers.htm Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Dezinerfolio ask 23 web designers & developers for their opinion on the future of open source CMS. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/10-ways-to-put-your-content-in-front-of-more-people.htm Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT What is more important - driving traffic to your site or encouraging as many people as possible to see your content? Believe it or not, they are not one in the same thing. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/PHP-Speeds-to-the-Cloud-With-Zend-Framework-1.8.htm Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT New framework release accelerates PHP development, but where is PHP 6? http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/12-Rules-for-Choosing-the-Right-Domain-Name.htm Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Although this is old and not really news. This post from seomoz still holds invaluable information when it comes to the basics of choosing the right domain name for your brand. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/10-Reasons-Why-Your-Website-Failed.htm Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Web Dev News tells us their top 10 reasons on "why your website failed". http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Facebook-at-200-Million.htm Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Social network celebrates milestone with new partnerships, self-adulation. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Leveraging-The-Power-of-Less-at-Web-2.0-Expo.htm Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT This week's show won't be as big as last year's, but organizers say everyone's looking to make the best out of having "less." http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Facebook-Adds-Adobe-Flash-to-the-Platform.htm Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT New ActionScript 3 library contains 60 APIs to make it easier for developers to build rich-media apps. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/IE-8-Release-Goes-Smoothly-Despite-Bugs.htm Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Some users of the new Internet Explorer 8 report annoying bugs, but no major problems. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Facebook-Rolls-Out-Connect-Sync-Tool-for-iPhone.htm Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT New feature enables users to sync iPhone apps with Facebook network on the eve of Apple's highly anticipated software update. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Microsoft-US-Searches-Sink-to-12-Month-Low.htm Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT After a year of misses on strategic efforts to beef up its search, Microsoft continues losing share to rivals. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Facebook-Takes-a-Page-From-Twitters-Playbook.htm Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT New features emphasize real-time communication and offer celebrity updates via News Feeds. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Vokle-Wants-to-Launch-a-Louder-Web.htm Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT The DEMO conference opens with some flashy, and practical video http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Adobe-Patches-Flash-But-Expect-More-Problems.htm Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT While useful, the application is a clear and present danger, security researchers say http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Online-Ad-Spend-Could-See-First-Decline-in-Years.htm Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT After years of steady increases in online advertising, the bears have finally caught up. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/UK-Throws-Weight-Behind-Open-Source.htm Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT A new policy is aimed to promote open source within the British government while avoiding proprietary vendor lock-in. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Facebook-Users-Get-More-Say-About-Site.htm Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Facebook is seeking the wisdom of its crowds before it sets policy. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Microsoft-Proposes-a-More-Secure-Browser.htm Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT A secure browser and self-contained OS is Microsoft's answer to the common security problems that bedevil Internet Explorer. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Google-EU-Push-Windows-to-Add-Rivals-Browsers.htm Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Things are looking grimmer by the minute for the world's largest software company. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Yahoo-a-Better-Bet-Than-Google-Analytics.htm Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Report lists several advantages of Yahoo's service over Google's for enterprise users. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Hackers-Target-IE-7-Browser-Again.htm Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT That Word attachment in your inbox may not be safe. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Phone-Tech-Promises-Merged-Calls-Web-Apps.htm Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ditech aims to integrate voice and Web 2.0 capabilities -- but it's not alone. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Apple-Safari-Is-Faster-and-Drives-Standards.htm Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Apple execs talk about their new browser and where the squirrel went. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Twitter-Pads-Its-Piggy-Bank.htm Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Microblog gets another financial boost -- and vows to begin generating revenue. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Hold-the-VoIP-Skype-Sale-Rumors-Flying.htm Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Comments from parent company on last week's earnings call have kept the buzz alive over whether eBay's selling Skype. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Spammers-Help-Push-Google-to-Dubious-Milestone.htm Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Google makes top 10 list for spam abuses. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Merb-Merges-With-Rails.htm Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Rival open source Ruby Frameworks come together to create the next generation of development. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/10-Patches-and-More-for-Firefox-Users.htm Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Included in the patches are critical cross site scripting vulnerabilities. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/IE8-Super-Standards-Aim-for-Site-Compatibility.htm Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Browser's new 'super standards' mode means more interoperability, or does it? Microsoft thinks it has an answer. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Microsoft-Set-to-Fix-IE-Zero-Day-Flaw.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Out of cycle patch expected on Wednesday to deal with critical flaw. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Does-Googles-Chrome-Need-More-Polish.htm Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT GMail has been in beta for five years. Chrome went "gold" after four months. Is it ready? http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/W3C-Upgrades-Web-Accessibility-Standards.htm Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Offers tips, tricks, tests to help developers develop disabled-friendly Web sites and pages. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Google-Chromes-Out-of-Beta-Now-What.htm Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT While other products are in beta for years, Google has turned Chrome into a final product in months. What does it have up its sleeve? http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Google-Mozilla-Heat-Up-Browser-Wars.htm Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Google, Mozilla Foundation and Opera Software keep things interesting in a field long thought to be settled. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Amazon-Hangs-Tough-in-Satisfaction-Stats.htm Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Other major online retailers reported a decline in customer satisfaction. Could this mean more rough times ahead for the industry? http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Cyber-Monday-More-Shoppers-Deeper-Discounts.htm Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Cyber Monday: More Shoppers, Deeper Discounts http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/The-Social-Side-of-Shopping.htm Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Online retailers and advertisers look to 'widgetize' your holiday shopping experience, and maybe save you money in the process. http://www.kevinchoppin.co.uk/news/Social-Networks-Not-Ready-for-Business.htm Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Plenty of vendors offer enterprise solutions, but critics say most businesses aren't ready to be friends.