ianhulme.net - Web Design & Photography (Cheshire, Uk)

Google Maps, more than just a location map

Ian Hulme — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:52:29 +0000

Many business like to show where they are located, and most use a google map embedded into their “Find Us” page, or link directly to Google Maps.

On developing a new social site for touring Cheshire (soon to be released into beta), I have been looking into what different uses Google Maps has when embedded.

One of the many functions I’ve discovered within the Google Maps Api community is Reverse Geocoding. Geocoding is the process of assigning geographic identifiers to to map features and other data records, such as street addresses. Reverse Geocoding what it says on the tin, retrieving the address of a given point on the map.

Click here for an example, and if you are interested in using Google mapping within your sites contact us.

RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park by Train

Ian Hulme — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:45:39 +0000

In 2008, take the scenic route when you visit the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park.

www.rhsbytrain.org.uk is there to help people find their way to the RHS Flower show at Tatton Park through the Floral walk of Knutsford.

Photos 2 Use gets some News!

Ian Hulme — Tue, 20 May 2008 08:00:19 +0000

Photos 2 use has added a news facillity to its website.

These news items can be updated by Photos 2 Use easily, and as much as they want.

To find out more about adding a News Reel to your website, contact Designed 2 Use on 07810 640239.

Launching the Stanley Arms Website

Ian Hulme — Mon, 12 May 2008 19:30:08 +0000

The Stanley Arms Pub and Restaurant extends a warm welcome to boaters, walkers and cyclists. Open all day, with gardens that sit beside the Trent and Mersey Canal, your hosts Mike and Angela invite you to savour their traditional home cooked food and beers that the locals have enjoyed
for many years.

Sale of a Zebra Image

Ian Hulme — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:52:43 +0000

Its been a busy couple of months for me in the website and computer business, so I was happy when last week Octoprint Lithographic Printers rang asking to if they could use the above zebra image for an A2 poster for a customer of theirs. Hanging in on the walls of the NEC, this image is being used by a Barcode company to promote their services.

User Updatable Website - Using a bespoke web interface.

Ian Hulme — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 08:53:08 +0000

I have found in my line of work that, from a customers point of view, getting changes done to their websites can be a long process in some cases. Imagine that you would have to email your web designer, who in turn will add it to his queue of jobs, before even getting round to it. This could be a slight change of service, or a change of price.

Now imagine that you could log in to your own online system and change it all yourself…

We can adapt and develop your current website to enable you to change the information, products and services on your site, keeping your site update and relevent to your customers.

For more information, please contact us at www.designed2use.co.uk.

A New Look for Photos 2 Use

Ian Hulme — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:12:04 +0000

Photos 2 Use Website gets an overhall with a new design, pictures and structure to help Search Engine Optimisation.

Photos 2 Use

Launching the Tarvin Garage Website

Ian Hulme — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:29:11 +0000

I am pleased to announce that the Tarvin Garage Services Ltd Website has officially launched today.

Based in Tarvin, 5 miles from Chester, Tarvin Garage Services Ltd provides a Professional service second to none, to both Private and Commercial Customers.

Specialising in MOT Testing, Services and Valeting, A Friendly, reliable team of experts specialising in Car Services, Repairs, Brake Relining, Clutch Repairs and MOT Testing are there to help.

Tarvin Garage Services Ltd

A New Look for the Baggin Man

Ian Hulme — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 14:32:08 +0000

The Baggin Man Suite of sites gets a updated look.

The Baggin Man
Cheshire Best Kept Stations
Cheshire Waterways
Cheshire by Train

Launching the Cheshire Railway Websites.

Ian Hulme — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:07:39 +0000

I’m pleased to announce that Cheshire Railway Websites, Mid Cheshire Rail and Crewe to Manchester Rail, have officially launched today. The site has been designed as a railway corridor tourism cluster information facility with many links to places of interest, local community websites and with transport information.

Mid Cheshire Rail
Crewe to Manchester Rail

These websites have been designed so that they can be updated with new content, including images, links and railway information such as times and fares. These changes and additions can be done easily and quickly using a bespoke administration system designed specifically for the customer.