People don't like filling out forms in the real world, either paper or online. Forms are complicated, distracting, and take control away from the user. That is, unless they're designed and used effectively. Add a comment

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We all know the importance of checking our web pages with multiple browsers (inparticular Internet Explorer!), especially when we are designing a new layout for a new client. Add a comment

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I am really excited to be attending the Joomla and Beyond conference in Wiesbaden, Germany - from the 30th May to 1st June 2010. Add a comment

Read more: Joomla and Beyond - Germany - A Conference with attendees from all across the World

A must watch video... based on the book 'Socialnomics' by Erik Qualman - is social media a fad? Add a comment

Read more: Online social media & mobile statistics that are hard to ignore

If you are a Joomla CMS user, there are great components to automatically put disaster recovery & backup in place - including databases & files not even associated with Joomla. Add a comment

Read more: Joomla Backup & Disaster Recovery using the Amazon S3 Cloud

Be aware of vendor lock-in upfront, or be prepared to pay later - make sure you have both an entrance and an exit strategy. Add a comment

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It's crashed, I've messed up, got to do this quickly... help me!
Fastnet offers quick response support for clients on it's basic support contract via remote desktop. Add a comment

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Oh... those hackers are everywhere & they just love getting into CMS's and messing around with 'your' content or changing your administration username/password. What should I do? Add a comment

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J Admin Mobile! (JAM!) is a native iPhone app for Joomla! 1.5 - JAM! will allow you to manage many of the core Joomla! 1.5 features right from your iPhone! Manage many of the core features of your Joomla CMS site remotely. Add a comment

Read more: Joomla Jam! iPhone Application makes Website Editing Easier

Each client and web site has different objectives when it comes to deploying video's on their websites. Whether you're looking to create an interactive television experience, launch an engaging rich-media promotion... Add a comment

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We are excited to be adding the design and develop of applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Whether by porting an existing application or developing an application from scratch... Add a comment

Read more: Fastnet is Excited to Add iPhone Development to it's Service Portfolio

Our clients are always asking us how to create images with nicely rounded corners. So here is a quick Photoshop tutorial that explains exactly what you have to do. Add a comment

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Whats he going to tweet about? Will he let out any secrets? Well I'm sure he won't be letting out any secrets to what will be a mass following. But will he listen to those tweeting to him - no... don't be silly, why would he want to listen to the likes of us mere mortals! Add a comment

Read more: Bill Gates is now a Twitter user

Every web site is going on about 'Predictions for 2010' for the web... why not promises?
Well heres our promises for 2010 for the web, our CMS's and what our year ahead has in store for our clients. Add a comment

Read more: Not Predictions for 2010 - our Promises for 2010

I just had to share this video... The Vendor Client Relationship in Real World Situations.

How many times does this happen to businesses out there? I can name a few...

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I frequently get asked: "I need a website and CMS or I want to upgrade my website and incorporate a CMS - what is the best CMS?”

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Read more: So what content management system (CMS) is best?

Operating a successful web site demands smart search engine practices for Google and a like, and that includes the the URLs of your web pages. A friendly web site means more hits, which equals more viusitors able to find you and added success to your business.

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So who is this chappy at Fastnet Web Design?

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Read more: 5 minute interview with Fastnet

Now that the IAC web site is live and all seems to be well with the CMS, I just wanted to drop you a line to thank you and your team for all the good work that you did.

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Read more: Latest Joomla CMS Testimonial

The faster and fully loaded Animal Friends Cat & Dog Insurance Quote Engine has launched! And it's designed to help sales and ROI by improving customer satisfaction, increasing conversions and generating more leads for the AFI sales team. Add a comment

Read more: NEW Pet Insurance Quote Engine Creates - Easier, Faster, More Efficient