Posts by Andrea @ Coppertops
The Beautiful side of CSS
Most people who have put together a website have at least heard of CSS. Cascading Style Sheets allow you to set custom styling on your website which remains consistent across all pages and all items of the same type. It allows some creative designs on items. For some, it can be more creative even than…
Read MoreWordPress releases “Benny”, 4.0
On September 4th, WordPress announced the launch of their new version named Benny after Benny Goodman (jazz clarinetist and bandleader). This new version introduces some features to give users a smoother experience while managing their WordPress website or blog. Coppertops have updated all of our websites to 4.0, with the usual testing necessary after any…
Read MoreSt Finian’s National School, Dillonstown: Website
The school had an existing site which they were working hard to keep updated, working too hard! With this new version all of that should be much easier to manage for the teachers and the pupils may also have a go at blogging as the year goes on.
Read MoreWebsite design – when to DIY and when to bring in the professionals
There are many options available which allow you to create a website with a spend of nothing or very close to it. So why should you pay somebody else to do something which you can do yourself for free? Cost Analysis Well the first question to ask is whether it is really costing you nothing?…
Read MoreCan I cheat google rankings?
Firstly, what do I mean by that. What I mean is to ask whether it is possible to find a shortcut or a fast fix to get your site listed at the top of the results in Google’s search engine. Absolutely, in the short term this is possible. The problem with this approach becomes clear…
Read MoreRegina of Coppertops nominated for BusinessWoman of the Year Award
We’re so excited at Coppertops this week! Regina has been selected as a nominee for the Business Woman of the Year Awards with the Louth Meath branch of Network Ireland! The event takes place on Thursday 10th June, at the Network Louth Meath Summer Luncheon. Post by Network Ireland – Louth Branch.
Read MoreEasy Password Management for Internet Security
Password management has been a thorn in my side for a long time. I’ve been aware that my passwords were not optimised for security as much as they should be, mainly because I needed to be able to remember them!
Read MoreDon’t fight against turning into your mother?
It’s not just me, is it? I seem to be told on a regular basis how like my mother I am, or am becoming – both in looks, personality and in my style of work. Part of me cringes when I’m reminded of these similarities, but part of me is immensely proud. I’ve always admired…
Read MoreHow good logo design can make a difference
We’ve all heard the phrase “you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Right? Right. And yes that is an overused phrase but it also happens to be true.One of the first things someone will know about your company, your brand, is the logo. And in an instant, they will gain an…
Read MoreA Day in the Life of a Graphic Designer
The dream of a graphic designer is to create meaningful designs that communicate on a visual, intellectual and emotional level. It is the joy of being creative and having someone pay you to do it.
Read MoreGetting Business Online
The ever-brilliant Noel Davidson of QED Training talks to Newstalk’s Jonathan Healy about getting your business online and how to sell in the online world. Remember, anyone can get online (in theory!). The question is whether you, as a business owner, can afford to take the time out of your working day to get online. https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-newstalk-lunchtime-vodafon-30958305/episode/getting-your-business-online-31262384…
Read MoreEM Accounting Services Website
Run by certified public accountant Elizabeth Moles, EM Accounting Services provides accounting, payroll, tax and book keeping services to small and medium sized businesses. Our brief was to create a brand, a website and an online social media presence suitable to EM Accounting Services.
Read MoreInfographic: Shutterstock’s Global Design Trends 2014
An infographic showing trends in design for 2014. Shutterstock covers the trends in all elements of design, from typography to social
Read MoreYou never get a second chance……. Business Stationery
You know the rest…… to make a first impression. We’ve all done it, decided how we feel within seconds of meeting someone.
Well if you run a business, it’s even more important. Think of your business stationery, what impression is it giving of your business? Your stationery could be the first time a prospective client meets you and your company so what impression are they getting? And is it the impression you WANT them to get?
Read MoreWebsite: Connemara Country Cottages
Connemara Country Cottages is a privately owned timeshare resort based in the picturesque Connemara region of Ireland. The brief here was to create a page to allow online payments through a Realex gateway – a secure method allowing users to make payments on the Realex servers before returning to the Connemara Country Cottages site. These payments are only allowed for registered users after they have logged on, for extra security.
The client also wished to begin displaying Reviews of the resort, from a couple of separate sources, as well as the beginning of a page of links to useful info for members.
Read MoreA woman’s work is never done?
According to Her.ie, a mother’s work is never done and is a full time job. If you are running a business as well, it can feel like being on a treadmill that never stops. For me, even when it’s time to go to sleep the hamster’s wheel in my head has other ideas!
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