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5 CSS3/HTML5 tricks to make your website run smoother

Attitude Design — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:00:53 +0000

Ladies and Gents – a geeky post for all those who like to dabble in a bit of code now and again! In this post we give 5 cutting edge CSS3/HTML5 tips that really help to speed up your websites but still enable them to look great!

When you create a site one of the major things which help to make it look modern and give a good user experience is Javascript or jQuery. These languages allow design elements to do things like glow, fade and move. While these languages do make your site look amazing, it does mean that there is one hefty file for each viewer to download. Google now looks at site loading speeds so we should try to find alternative ways in which to make our sites load quicker – but still look as slick.

Below are 5 CSS tricks that cut down loading time, as there is no need for images or javascript libraries-just CSS. These techniques use HTML5/CSS3 which is currently supported only by the most recent releases of most browsers (IE 8, Firefox 3.6, Safari 5 and Chrome 5) the latest versions of these will used by the majority of internet users within a year. Earlier browsers which don’t support these techniques will simply not display them and this code degrades gracefully not effecting the user experience. So – lets be forward thinking folks – this is a taste of the future…

Tip 1 / Text Shadow

Some of you may have noticed that the links on Attitude have a faint shadow on them, yet no javascript is needed for this, just a little bit of CSS:

a { text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px #FFF; }

What the above code does is apply some text shadow to the text, here is how it works:

Tip 2 / Box Shadows

If you attempted to add a text shadow effect to a box in the way in which we added a shadow to the text in Tip 1, you will find it does not work. But thanks to ‘box-shadow’ it is possible – meaning no more PNG image shadows, just pure and simple CSS! This is how it works:

.shadow {
	-webkit-box-shadow: 2px 2px 3px rgb(255,0,0);
	-moz-box-shadow: 2px 2px 3px rgb(255,0,0);
	box-shadow: 2px 2px 3px rgb(255,0,0);
}

What the above code would do, is add a shadow on an element with the class shadow. This shadow would be red and 2px by 2px:

Tip 3 / Transitions

It is possible using CSS to create transitions of effects, for example when you hover over a link it changes from blue to red. Wouldn’t it be awesome if it faded into red? Well with CSS, that is possible!

a { transition: all 0.15s linear; -webkit-transition: all 0.15s linear; }
a:hover { color: rgb(255,0,0); }

What the above code would do is make the text change to red over a period of 0.15 of a second:

That last bit, the linear, could confuse you. Have a look at the W3 specifications page about it. You’ll see how you can choose how the element loads in – for example one option is ease-in which means it would start of slow, then get faster until it gets to the end. I have chosen linear meaning it will not change speed throughout, just take the specified period of time.
This would also work for things rotating (see below).

Tip 4 / Rotating

You all know the scenario, you build a website and then you want the images to be slightly be rotated. You also want the images to be in a CMS and give an administrator the ability to be able to change the image. This can be easy for the hardened coder with some ImageMagick/GD skills, but what if you could do it in CSS? Well you can:

.rotated {
	transform: rotate(9deg);
	-moz-transform: rotate(9deg);
	-webkit-transform: rotate(9deg);
}

What the above code would do, is on any element with the class rotated would be rotated clockwise by 9 degrees:

It is a pretty simple syntax, but this, coupled with the transition effect and shadow could be an amazing website, for example see this Demo by the tutorial website 24 Ways. It blows us away!

Tip 5 / Word-Wrap

So you design a perfectly working website, then you find a reallylongwordinyourcontentwhichbreaksyourlayout. Wouldn’t it be brilliant if you could somehow separate the words, without some complicated PHP scripting, allowing for font-sizes and types etc. Well thanks to CSS3, it is now possible:

.smallbox { word-wrap: break-word; }

In CSS3 there is a new property, word-wrap which is normally set to normal but can be set to break-word which would make a box separate long words:

We hope this list of 5 CSS tricks will help you develop your websites more effectively. Leave a comment or share your own tips below!

Adding bleed in Adobe InDesign

Attitude Design — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:46:20 +0000

This short tutorial is a handy tip for all those InDesign users out there.

What is “Bleed”?

“Bleed” is basically an area of print which is cropped off when a document it trimmed. It provides a safety area to the sides of a document that allows for small variations in guillotining or positioning. It stops white gaps appearing around the edge on your final print.

Setting up your document

Create a new document in Adobe InDesign (“Command N”). Add your ‘Page Size’, ‘Columns’, ‘Margins’. Don’t hit ‘Ok’ yet! (Note: If you do you can always go back to these options by going to ‘File > Document Setup’)

To the right hand side of this panel hit the “More Options” button:

In this panel you can set the bleed. In most cases you need 3mm. Once this is placed in you will get a handy red border around your document which really helps with positioning and sizing your design elements on your document.

Be sure to place any element which flows right up to the edge of the page into this area so that it will be trimmed.

Exporting for Professional Printing

When you export your document as a high resolution PDF for professional printing, be sure to have included bleed.

To do this go to “File > Export”. Ensure the Format is set to PDF and select the location on your computer you’d like it to be saved to. Select the standard preset of “High Quality Print”. Go to “Marks and Bleeds” and ensure you tick any marks you may need (most printers require crop marks). Also in “Bleed and Slug” area ensure the “Use Document Bleed Settings” is set.

This will then export a PDF with bleed which can be printed by professional printers! We hope you’ve found this Tutorial useful!

5 Ways to Generate Interest in Your Business

Attitude Design — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:22:30 +0000

Whether you’re a new start up company, or one that’s been established for years, it’s always essential to keep the public – and in particular your target audience – interested in what you’re doing. More publicity will generally lead to more sales. Here we look at 5 ways you can generate interest.

1. Blog

Set up a blog on your website and post regular articles. This has several benefits:

It keeps your website up to date and dynamic – encouraging repeat visitors.
It establishes your company as an authority on the subjects written about – good for PR.
People can link into your posts which can help with SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

Also most blogs come with RSS feeds – these can be used in many beneficial ways by you or your target audience. Click here to find out more »

2. Make use of email campaigns

There are 3 main types of email campaigns. If used effectively, these can create a powerful marketing strategy.

Auto responders - these are emails sent out at specific stages from initial sign-up. E.g. 5 days after, 10 days after, 3 weeks after. This can reinforce your company’s key messages in bite sized chunks after a person has signed up to receive emails from yourself for example.
RSS – these are emails which contain content from an RSS feed. They can work as an automatic monthly update on your latest blog posts for example.
Regular – a manual email sent out at particular times e.g. Christmas, Valentines Day etc. – ideal for advertising special offers.

Why not set up an account with Mailchimp where you can set these up yourself? If you need some templates designing or these setting up for you let us know…

3. Promotions

Everyone loves a bit of a ‘good deal’ and offering a special discount for a limited period of time will generate interest. Even if many people don’t actually go for the special offer, it’s an opportunity to show them what other goods/services you can offer. Why not get some advertising on some industry websites or run a pay per click campaign with Google? Whatever you do be sure to measure the impact of your advertising.

Create a page on your website all about your promotion and ensure you add key selling points, messages and prominent ‘calls to action’.

4. Social Media

If you haven’t got a company Facebook and Twitter page already then you should seriously consider setting one up. It’s easy to do and even better it’s a free way to market your company! With more than 75 million active users on Twitter and over 400 million active users on Facebook it’s an area worth tapping into.

Why not go one step further? We can set up Facebook and Twitter pages for you which are branded consistently with your company logo and if your website supports it, we can set up an RSS feed from your website blog to your social media pages. This will mean that whenever you post a new blog on your website – your Facebook and Twitter pages will automatically update with it. Now there’s a bit of a time saver for you!

5. Viral Video

A good way to create a personality around your brand and get people talking about your company is to create a viral video and upload it to YouTube. Generally speaking it should be a fun video which is not sales driven. A video with a really good concept will generate alot of viewers on YouTube and hence more public awareness of your company.

We hope these ideas have got you thinking. If you would like some assistance with your marketing strategy why not contact us today?

New Attitude Design website (v6)!

Attitude Design — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:50:43 +0000

The old one was going stale like that pot in the fridge you have been meaning to clear out for a while. The new one is fresh and tasty with a new revamped home page, journal/blog and portfolio layout. Ladies and gents welcome to the 6th version of the Attitude Design website!

The concept

What’s the concept behind the flowery paper and picture frames? We believe our team is like a family at Attitude Design and so our website and brand style reflects a large stately family home which we invite you to come into, sit down, have a chat and relax. Friendly, good quality service is what we are all about. We treat our clients like family friends and their work like pieces of art.

Get some attitude

If you want some of this quality service and design please don’t hesitate to arrange some time on our sofa to talk about your company and how we might be able to help you. Click here to contact us »

For beginners: How to crop an image in Adobe Photoshop

Attitude Design — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:52:34 +0000

This tutorial explains how to crop an image to a certain size without the image distorting. This has many different uses – one of which is inserting an image into a specific space on your website. You can have scripts which will automatically crop an image to a certain size. However this does have its problems – the script will generally crop the image so that the centre of the image remains – but this can chop off essential parts of the image around the edge. This tutorial will show you how to manually crop the image so you have control over how the end image looks.

Example: we need an image to fit into a space which is 320 x 235 pixels.

Step 1 / Open her up

Open your image in Photoshop. Here you can find out how large the current image is by selecting ‘Image’ from the menu. In my example, the image is 850 pixels wide and 565 pixels high.

Step 2 / Create new document

Create a new document in Photoshop and set the size of this to the exact size you wish the cropped image to be. In this case 320 pixels wide x 235 pixels high. (For images on the web, sizes are always in pixels and the colour mode should always be RGB – as opposed to CMYK.)

Step 3 / Drag her in

Click back onto your image and select the Move Tool (hot key V). Click and drag your image onto your new Photoshop document. As the image will be much larger than your new document, only a portion of it will be visible.

Step 4 / Transformer

Select Free Transform from Edit on the menu (hot key cmd T). This shows the outline of the image.

You can now adjust the size of the image. Simply hold down the Shift key (at all times), click on a corner of the black outline and drag to the size you require. Keep the Shift key down whilst resizing as this prevents the image from distorting. When the image is closer to the document size you can release the Shift key and move the image around within the document to ensure the right parts of the image are showing. Move the image around by clicking and dragging with your mouse, or by using the arrow keys on your keyboard. Resize and move around until you are happy with the cropped image.

Please note: Once you’ve resized an image to be smaller, you can’t make it larger again as this will cause the image to be blurred/bitty.

Step 6 / Save for web

If your image is to be placed onto the web, save it as follows.

You now have a brilliantly cropped image!

Please note: this image has been purchased from istockphoto. If you wish to use it please purchase it from their website.

Related posts:
7 Things You Didn’t Know About Adobe Photoshop

Adding bleed in Adobe InDesign

3D prototype mock up in Adobe Illustrator

Attitude Design produce Actons Solicitors website

Attitude Design — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:53:04 +0000

We’ve recently designed a fresh brand and website for Actons Injury Solicitors. The brand image was to be friendly yet professional. The design was not to look “stuffy” or “traditional” but to appeal to a web savvy audience.

We worked with the Actons team to achieve this by firstly creating a new brand identity which used a mixture of a slick, professional font and a more loose hand written one. The two balanced each other out, giving the persona the brief required. We also chose two main brand colours – again one was quite bright (orange) and friendly whilst the other more reserved (dark mauve).

This brand identity led to the design of the web site which built upon the same principles – mixing a professional slick feel with friendly bubbly design elements. We ensured that key messages were clear and that there were plenty of calls to action which were strategically laid out to maximize the site’s effectiveness.

We also produced a very functional content management system for the site which empowers the Actons team to create flexible landing pages for the website. We used the open source platform Drupal which allows alot of flexibility in building the website’s functionality.

The website also contains an interactive Flash feature we nicknamed “Mr Actons” which can be seen on the injury claim information page. Users can select areas of a figure which displays useful information about what could be claimed for if that area was injured.

The site also integrates with social media platforms – automatically notifying them of any new blog posts which are entered by the Actons team into the website and thereby saving time. We ensured the branding is reflected across those social media sites.

This is what Actons had to say:

“We have been very impressed with Attitude Design from the outset. They, have always been extremely pro-active and exceeded our expectations with the, design process, their flexibility and their willingness to help at every, stage. The finished website was delivered on time and had more impressive, features than we could have ever imagined. We have received some fantastic, feedback since the site was launched and would not hesitate to recommend or, use them again. Thank you.” Victoria Morrell / Project Manager

So, another happy client and another site to add to the portfolio! Feel free to browse any of the other website projects we’ve completed in our website portfolio »

Time Machine / Children’s Annuals from the 80s

Attitude Design — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:13:45 +0000

Once again we’re stepping back in time – here we have a look at children’s annuals and magazines from the 1980s. Feeling nostalgic yet? Have a look at our selection below and we’ll soon have your memories of tree houses, bike rides and games of hopscotch flooding back. Be inspired by those beautiful, bright colours…

Disclaimer: We are not attempting to take any credit for the above work – we have had nothing to do with any of the designs shown. If you have any questions regarding this please contact us.

Review / The Top 10 Best Web Hosting

Attitude Design — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:00:45 +0000

As a graphic design company, we often recommend hosting companies to our clients. After looking at http://www.thetop10bestwebhosting.com/uk we can definitely say that this is an ideal site for us to mention to our clients when they are searching for a hosting company.

From the website, you can instantly see a snap shot of high performing hosting companies. Each listed company has a review section which is easily accessed by clicking one button. There are lots of reviews for each hosting company which you can read through before making a decision.

There are also star ratings for key areas such as ‘Reliability & Uptime’, ‘Tech Response Time’ and so on. This is great for those in a hurry and who just want to see performance levels at a glance without having to read through reviews.

The site also offers a simple comparison chart which compares its top ten hosting companies – so you can see at a glance what features each company offers and how they compare for price.

As companies constantly change in terms of the service they offer and packages/prices available, this site is a great way of getting up to date information on the best hosting company for you.

So over all we think that this is a great resource which will be a “must visit site” for anyone looking to purchase web hosting…

Please note: this is a paid review…

Attitude Launch iBenefits iPhone App

Attitude Design — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:07:00 +0000

Our very first iPhone App is now available for download through Apple iTunes. We developed the App for one of our existing clients Income Max, having already worked with them on their brand image, messaging and website design. iBenefits is ground breaking, being the UK’s first ever benefits and tax credits iPhone app.

The brief was simple. Create an easy to use iPhone App which gives information about the UK tax credits. iBenefits is an easy to use information hub, bringing the benefits and tax credits system to your fingertips in an instant.

Features:

Comprehensive list of benefits and tax credits available to people in Great Britain
Key entitlement information for each benefit and tax credit
Essential claiming contact details and websites
2010/2011 benefits and tax credits rates

iBenefits is available in the iTunes store for just 59p. Read more about the App here »

Lee Healey, Managing Director of Income Max said “Attitude have done a top job, I’m thrilled… We can’t believe the App! We love everything about it from the fantastic branding to the amazing functionality”

Summer Sparkles from Attitude

Attitude Design — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:55:07 +0000

It’s that time again when we give you a taster of some of our recent work. We have been privileged to work on some very cool projects these last few months and were quite impatient to show you all!

Netforte

IT support and consultancy firm Netforte required a fresh brand for their company. A professional and distinctive brand was developed including a ‘mark’ which can be used by itself. We also designed business cards and leaflets for Netforte.

MIA – Made in Asia

MIA – Made in Asia sells products created by local craftspeople in Asia. Having already designed several items for the company (including packaging and the logo) we were asked to design a professional stationery set, including letterhead, business card and envelope.

We were also very excited to be commissioned with the MIA e-commerce website. A clean and professional design was developed which incorporates a creative look to compliment the special products available. The website takes payment via PayPal and a delivery fee system is included which calculates the delivery fee based upon location and weight. Order confirmations are automatically emailed to the customer and to the MIA admin.

SIFE Nottingham

The Nottingham SIFE team required the design of a report to display results and information about their recent work. The report had to display alot of information in a clear and easy to read format. Here we have shown the front and back cover of the report and the inner spread. We also designed a series of icons to represent different criteria and these are also shown below.

Impossible Bottle

A creative and ingenious company which inserts impossibly large items inside bottles. A brand and website design was required and we developed a professional yet eye catching design which conveys the ideas of mysteries and secrets. This website also has simple e-commerce functionality.

Sanco Technology

Sanco specialize in drying technology and required a creative and eye catching brand design for the company. A professional logo was developed making use of special effects to create a strong, memorable design.

iWeekend

Having previously designed the tourism site ‘Ireland Weekends‘, Attitude Design was approached to develop a re-design of the site. A fresh, creative design was developed which invites the user into the site with friendly ‘polaroid’ style photos and an interactive calendar.

Bible Learning Centre

Having already designed the logo and other promotional items for the Bible Learning Centre in Nottingham we were asked to design some business cards. A clean simple design was produced which is consistent with the Centre’s brand.

Better Languages

Translation company Better Languages approached us to design a business stationery set. A clean, professional design was adopted making use of a watermark to create consistency throughout the set.

Is your business in need of a fresh look? Contact us today for a free quote for all your brand, print and web design requirements.

Special Offer – Mobile Websites – save £200

Attitude Design — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:39:50 +0000

Put Your Website On A Handheld Device

Go on! Try it! How does it look? Does it become easy to use and navigate around? Is the information a mobile user needs, such as a telephone number, easy to find and use? If not why not take advantage of this amazing special promotion we are currently offering and get your website mobile! For only £400 +VAT we will develop a bespoke version of your website specifically for a mobile device! Hurry – offer will end June 30th!

Previously this service cost £600 so it’s a massive £200 saving…

Place your order now »

An Example

We recently worked with Better Languages to produce a cutdown version of their website for mobile devices. Try it on your mobile: http://www.betterlanguages.mobi – see what we mean? It fits the screen, the calls to action are relevant to mobile devices (e.g. call now will actually ring the number if the device allows this functionality), it’s clear and easy to read with all the contact details readily available. It was displayed recently at The Internet Conference as an example of cutting edge technology.

What did Better Languages think of our work?:

“As part of our ongoing development strategy we felt it was important to set up a .mobi version of our site, initially this is a single page including a news feed and contact details. We were, as usual, extremely pleased with Attitude’s work on this site, and are very happy with the result. We will be looking to add different language versions of the .mobi in the future, and are confident it will improve the user experience of our site.” Mike Hunter, CEO, betterlanguages.com Ltd.

This is what we are offering – but for your website and your brand!Be one of the first in your industry and lead the way in the mobile revolution that is sweeping the world!

There are also two more blog posts about the Better Languages mobile website here » and here » – just in case you are interested.

Why It Makes Sense

A Smartphone is a phone with advanced features such as email and internet. In 2009 the number of people in Britain using Smartphones came to almost 6.2 million and over one fifth of people in the UK with a mobile phone were using it to browse the web. With the choice, quality and availability of Smartphones increasing, this number is only going to get bigger.

In this busy world that we live in where people are always ‘on the go’ no modern business should be without a website which is in a mobile friendly format. Wherever members of your target audience are – whether it’s on the train or waiting for a bus, they should have access to your website in a tailored version to suit their handheld device.

Benefits

Better brand perception
Gets you ahead of your competition
Connects in an effective way with more of your audience
Is useful to your audience
Helps your SEO

How It Works

We put a script onto your website so that if someone visits it from a mobile device the site will appear in a format that is optimized for this. The design will generally be simpler than your main site (to reflect the small screen it is being viewed on) and will include your main message, what your services are, contact details and a contact form.

If someone is viewing the site from a mobile phone that isn’t a Smartphone then that isn’t a problem either – they will simply see the site as text only.

What We Can Offer You

Attitude Design currently has a great offer on its mobile friendly website designs and we’d love you to get in touch!

For £400+VAT we will deliver:

x1 initial “flat” (uncoded) design of a single page .mobi website for hand held devices based upon your current website design
The design will include:
- Header bar with your logo on it
- Main message and call to action
- A few paragraphs of text about your business
- Contact details with a link to Google maps
- A link back to your main website.
x1 set of amendments if neccessary
Coding in HTML and CSS and implementation
Add Google Analytics so you can measure your visitor levels

Place your order now »

Please note purchase of .mobi domain name and hosting might be additional. We will attempt to host the .mobi site on your current server but will be happy to discuss this with you.

Keeping Up To Date

As new Smartphones enter the market it is also important to keep your mobile friendly site up to date so that people can view it from the newest models. We can offer ongoing maintenance to ensure that however new someone’s Smartphone is – they can still see your .mobi website.

Maintenance: from £30 + VAT per year

Other Services

We do of course offer more than just mobile websites – we provide great, functional design across both print and web.

If you need a brand makeover we can also offer logo design, stationery design, website design and much more - let us know. Special package prices are available – please ask for details.

We look forward to working with you!

The Internet Conference 2010

Attitude Design — Tue, 18 May 2010 09:32:05 +0000

The brand identity we designed for the prestigious conference

We have recently been involved in exhibiting and sponsoring The Internet Conference. Held in Nottingham at the East Midlands Conference Centre and hosted by Hallam Communications – our expectations were high!

The Event was held at The East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham

We knew it would be brilliant as soon as Susan Hallam walked down through the audience towards the stage to a Black Eyed Pea’s thumper. Giving us a brief welcome she introduced Charles Arthur, the Technology Editor from the Guardian. He talked about how to assess change on the internet and talked about many of the new technologies and trends happening right now. Amongst the bunch was HTML 5 and the importance of websites which work on mobile devices. Susan then took over in her usual charismatic style, with an introduction to the new features of Google. Tips about Google Snippets and Google Places featured heavily.

The rest of the day followed with high quality speakers, intermingled with coffee breaks and lunch.

Natasha Barnett teamed up with Susan in their “Web Inspector” session. They pulled up delegates websites and critiqued them – pointing out, and allowing the audience to point out, where websites could be improved. Some comments were harsh – but fair. One of our clients, Mike from Better Languages had his site put up. We held our breath – our reputations at stake!

Natasha Barnett, Head of Web Marketing at Capital One, shows our Better Languages website as an example of good web-design.

Phew – the gurus loved it! Commenting on the clear and easy navigation, the good SEO, clear messaging and simple calls to action. Later they also demoed the betterlanguages.mobi site. A site we had designed to ensure that it could easily be read on a hand held device. Again, positive comments – we must be doing something right!

Kelly Herrick of Abacus Lighting was excellent in her introduction to Twitter for business – as well as Richard Flewitt who gave a brilliant talk about the power of video. He mentioned that YouTube was the second largest search engine – a fact which raised a few eyebrows…

Later Dr Mike Baxter talked about users’ psychological processes when they come to purchase online. Brilliant, logical and in-depth – he really educated the audience.

Dr. Mike Baxter in full swing

There were of course many other speakers (see the program here) although we have only reported on the ones we were able to listen to. Speaking to other delegates they all reported that the event was worthwhile and that they had learnt lots of practical things which will help boost their online marketing.

Some of the materials we produced for the event...

It was an honour to be associated and involved in the event. We supplied the brand identity and many promotional materials for the event – including the website.

Paul Allen, our marketing strategist at our stand

The message of our stand "your brand is priceless"

We were also exhibiting at the event and met many brilliant people. It was great to be able to discuss our passion about what we do. If you were there and didn’t get a chance to speak with us – be sure to drop us a line or follow us on Twitter.

So – was it worth being involved in? Definitely. Would we go again? Absolutely! It was a positive educational time – let’s hope Hallam Communications host another one soon!

Attitude Twitter update for the week (2010-05-07)

Attitude Design — Fri, 07 May 2010 17:00:00 +0000

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NewsFlash: The Internet Conference 14 May

Attitude Design — Fri, 07 May 2010 10:21:40 +0000

Just a reminder that The Internet Conference is only 1 week away!

Featuring hand picked leading internet marketing experts and hosted by Hallam Communications at the East Midlands Conference Centre, it’s going to be a an event to remember! The speakers and topics are:

Keynote Speaker: Charles Arthur: The Guardian’s Technology Editor
Susan Hallam: What’s New With Google
Dr Dave Chaffey: Improve your Business Perfomance with Google Analytics
Dr Mike Baxter: Improving your Ecommerce User Experience
Kelly Herrick: Finding Your Business Voice on Twitter
Richard Flewitt: Engage and Inspire with YouTube Videos
Ian Lockwood: Essentials of Search Engine Optimisation
Mark Shaw: Essentials of Digital Copywriting

So – book now for a boost in ideas to further your business. http://www.theinternetconference.co.uk/

When you are there pop by and see us at our exhibition stand. We’d be happy to chat to you about maximizing your brands potential and helping you to make a reality of some of the techniques and concepts you hear from the talks…

We look forward to seeing you.

Time Machine / Car Ads of the 1920s

Attitude Design — Wed, 05 May 2010 11:01:14 +0000

Cars were still relatively new in the 1920s with large-scale production of the automobile beginning in the early 1900s. With lots of manufacturers competing to gain attention (and of course sales!) car technology grew rapidly. As always with any product – advertising was key and here we take a look at some car adverts from that era. Alot of these adverts are quite ‘wordy’ compared with today and the use of colour was very rare. Be inspired – why not experiment with some black & white designs?!

Images from www.adclassix.com

Disclaimer: We are not attempting to take any credit for the above work – we have had nothing to do with any of the designs shown. If you have any questions regarding this please contact us.