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Implementing Google Certified Shops code in Drupal
Introduction Google have made available their Google Certified Shops feature in the UK. Any online shop who applies to become a Google Certified Shop and implements the code on their site, will go through a ‘verification period’ which lasts from 30 days to 3 months (depends on the amount of orders you get per month); and at the end of the period you will become an…
Oct 31, 2014 Implementing Google Certified Shops code...Drupal,
Web Development
Handling the Gruntwork of Frontend DevOps
Introduction With frontend development getting more and more complex every day, there are more and more steps we as frontend devs need to go through in order to get the job done. Of course there is still something to be said for crafting your HTML / CSS, but this isn't always required / possible. Tools like Markdown and HAML can take the 'load' off writing raw HTML…
Oct 24, 2014 Handling the Gruntwork of Frontend...Drupal
Drupal Multilingual - Where do I start? What to think about?
So you’re using Drupal and you want to make your site multilingual. If you already have experience doing this, chances are you are aware of the relative pains you must go through to make this happen. If this is your first time, well, hopefully I can make your first time less painful. Introductory Resources If you're just starting out and want a good overview of Drupal…
Aug 28, 2014 Drupal Multilingual - Where do...Ecommerce,
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How EU VAT changes affect UK eCommerce Websites
Back in 2008, an EU law changed affecting the calculation of Value Added Taxes (VAT) on broadcasting, telecommunications and e-services (collectively called ‘VAT on electronic services’ or VOES for short!). These changes come into force on 1st January 2015 - the delay being due to resistance from EU member states (and I dare say lobbying from corporations) protecting…
Jul 9, 2014 How EU VAT changes affect...UX & Web Design
The Year of Mobile - A Case for Responsive Design
I think the first time I heard someone predict it would be “the year of mobile” (with a straight face) was 2010. Even then, it was something of a fantasy, not only because smartphone technology and tablets were still in relative infancy, but also because few websites catered for a mobile customer experience. Fast forward to 2014 and the landscape looks very different…
Jun 9, 2014 The Year of Mobile -...Drupal,
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Steps to a Successful Drupal Project
For anyone building a website or web application, Drupal promises loads. You will hear Drupal evangelists (like us) talk about the benefits of open source, zero licence fees, portability, scalability, flexibility and ease of integration with other systems. This is all true, so why do some organisations wrestle with Drupal, getting frustrated, confused and…
Jun 6, 2014 Steps to a Successful Drupal...General
Working Remotely
Remote working is becoming more and more popular but not all businesses are convinced. Read Heidi's blog to find out what it takes to be self disciplined, and to ignore the call of the sofa when working from home. When I tell people that I work from home, I tend to get one of three reactions. Often there’s envy and people say things like: ‘Oh, that must be great. No…
Apr 14, 2014 Working RemotelyDrupal,
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Drupal Camp London 2014
This weekend some of the Zoocha dev crew went to Drupal Camp London for a brush up on the latest Drupal developments. Not one to waste any time in introductions, let's get to the detail of what the team learned. The sessions were varied but mainly focused on back-end dev and general matters such as project management and marketing. There were two sessions on twig…
Mar 2, 2014 Drupal Camp London 2014News
Zoocha announced as a supplier for G-Cloud IV
Corks have been popping in Zoocha HQ – and not just to celebrate the new year… We have been celebrating the news that The Cabinet Office has recently announced that Zoocha had been successful in fulfilling the stringent criteria required for entry into the CloudStore as part of the G-Cloud scheme. The CloudStore is an online catalogue of cloud based information and…
Jan 6, 2014 Zoocha announced as a supplier...