STUDIO BLOG

Which CMS – WordPress, Expression Engine or go bespoke

With our new WordPress powered site live and as WP Web Host are holding a competition to find the ‘Best WordPress Site’, now seems an appropriate time to discuss the various Content Management Systems that we have been working with.

Three new websites in development

We’re now well underway on three ecommerce websites, each with their own challenges and features. A Russian bookshop, A net curtain retailer and a art gallery bookshop.

Hats off to the Queen!

The Royal Household has re-launched the official British Monarchy web site.

The royal site, which started in 1997, now includes more video material as well as historical documents. About 250,000 people around the world visit the site each week. The Queen stood in front of a bank of nine screens and clicked a remote control to re-launch the site. Read more about the new site on the BBC.

Guerrilla marketing at it’s best! Simple & clever.

Messing with ads in subways is becoming an artform, but this “Photoshopping” of ads in Berlin takes things to the next level by creating a Photoshop interface with stickers. This is pitch-perfect adbusting. Read the full details on gizmodo.

Urbanites + Scooters

Victoria Atherstone from Urbanites + Scooters, who is a client of twobelowzero was featured in the Sunday Times (16th November 2008) and Times Online Business Entrepreneur section regarding her quest to secure funding for the electric scooter business she has been developing.

The Net Generation – Go Logo

Gerald at twobelowzero has recently written an article on the ‘Net Generation’ which will be published in a book called Go Logo by Mac Cato. Mac Cato, who has 50 years involvement in creating successful global brands under his belt. The book reflects history, personal and societal, and the critical role of creativity and branding in our lives. It outlines 12 key determinants that are required to create a ‘successful brand warrior’. The full article charts the rapid growth of the internet from the early 90’s and the potential that brands are tapping into in having the global advantage. It will be on the bookshop shelves in 2009.

Urbanites + Scooters – eco chic commuting

We are currently working on a web site for Urbanites + Scooters, the eco chic commuting company, run by Victoria Atherton. Victoria is in the process of securing an investment deal with Angels Den, a innovative network linking entrepreneurs with investors. To get the latest information on Urbanites and Scooters, pricing and where you can re-charge these electric scooters just visit the web site. You can register to for updates on developments as the official launch is Spring 2009. Urbanites + Scooters

British Waterways Marinas Ltd – Website goes live

British Waterways Marinas Ltd new site is now live. The site is packed with clever features, database driven and controlled by our own Content Management System (CMS). The site gives a comprehensive guide to the 18 marinas currently owned by BWML. Visit the BWML site. If you would like to see any of our Content Management Systems in operation, just call or email to arrange a demo.

New branding for Moonbeach Holidays

The new branding for Moonbeach Holidays has been released with the first round of advertising already on press. The new custom typeface created by twobelowzero reflects a clean modern approach with simple letter shapes that replicate the dome shape roofs of the apartments at the resort. Online media is in production now and will be rolled out over the next month.