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<rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Recent News</title><link>https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/rss/recent/</link><description></description><language>en-gb</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Agile software development</title><author>John Brennan</author><link>https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/agile-software-development/</link><guid isPermalink="true">https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/agile-software-development/</guid><description>We transformed how we approach software development from Waterfall to Agile with some amazing results.</description><pubDate>Mon, 4 Dec 2017 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Child Interests Under GDPR</title><author>Terri Buzzeo</author><link>https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/child-interests-under-gdpr/</link><guid isPermalink="true">https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/child-interests-under-gdpr/</guid><description>The GDPR intends to outline and enhance the protection of a significant proportion of online users. Find out if your provisions for child personal data are enough. </description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2017 12:06:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Your GDPR Checklist so far</title><author>Terri Buzzeo</author><link>https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/your-do-list-so-far-gdpr/</link><guid isPermalink="true">https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/your-do-list-so-far-gdpr/</guid><description>A quick checklist for the start of your GDPR compliance journey. Some key points to consider.</description><pubDate>Tue, 1 Aug 2017 14:27:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Legitimate Interests</title><author>Terri Buzzeo</author><link>https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/legitimate-interests-gdpr/</link><guid isPermalink="true">https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/legitimate-interests-gdpr/</guid><description>There are two distinctions to understand when it comes to the processing of personal data and whether you need to obtain permission or not from your client or customer. Here we discuss legitimate interest as a means of reliance when processing personal data.</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2017 15:50:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Does your retention policy comply with the GDPR?</title><author>Daniel Scott</author><link>https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/does-your-retention-policy-comply-gdpr/</link><guid isPermalink="true">https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/does-your-retention-policy-comply-gdpr/</guid><description>Every business needs a detailed retention policy if they store personal data. Find out how to create and apply a retention policy to your company in this article.</description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2017 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Looking at the future of responsive design</title><author>By Rupert Sharp (illustrated by Anne Walterfang)</author><link>https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/looking-future-responsive-design/</link><guid isPermalink="true">https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/looking-future-responsive-design/</guid><description>From variables to wearables…</description><pubDate>Tue, 4 Jul 2017 11:55:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>GDPR and your marketing communications </title><author>Terri Buzzeo</author><link>https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/gdpr-and-your-marketing-communications/</link><guid isPermalink="true">https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/gdpr-and-your-marketing-communications/</guid><description>Processing personal data for the purpose of legitimate interests and direct marketing. Find out how the GDPR impacts the way you communicate with your current and potential clients. 
</description><pubDate>Tue, 4 Jul 2017 11:08:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Winner of 'Website of the Year 2017'</title><link>https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/winner-website-year-2017/</link><guid isPermalink="true">https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/winner-website-year-2017/</guid><description>We're happy to announce that the site we built for Wise Property Care just won 'Website of the Year 2017'.</description><pubDate>Mon, 3 Jul 2017 14:57:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Consent under the GDPR</title><author>Terri Buzzeo</author><link>https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/gdpr-consent/</link><guid isPermalink="true">https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/gdpr-consent/</guid><description>A breakdown of what consent is under the GDPR and what approach you should take, including practical advice. </description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2017 13:50:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The 6 principles of GDPR that will affect your business</title><author>Daniel Scott</author><link>https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/6-principles-gdpr-will-affect-your-business/</link><guid isPermalink="true">https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/6-principles-gdpr-will-affect-your-business/</guid><description>A breakdown of the GDPR's core principles, explaining the impact that they may have on your business.</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2017 18:01:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Best Use of Customer Insight Award Winners</title><link>https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/best-use-customer-insight-award-winners/</link><guid isPermalink="true">https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/best-use-customer-insight-award-winners/</guid><description>We won bronze for 'Best Use of Customer Insight' at the world class Campaign Creative Tech Awards for our Faithful+Gould Dashboard. 
</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2017 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much does a website cost?</title><author>John Brennan</author><link>https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/how-much-does-website-cost/</link><guid isPermalink="true">https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/how-much-does-website-cost/</guid><description>A rough guide to costs and options along with pros and cons of the options available.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Introduction to the GDPR</title><author>Daniel Scott</author><link>https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/introduction-to-the-gdpr/</link><guid isPermalink="true">https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/introduction-to-the-gdpr/</guid><description>The first in a series of articles breaking down the European Union's new privacy and personal data regulation.</description><pubDate>Tue, 6 Jun 2017 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>An Introduction to A/B Testing</title><author>Daniel Scott</author><link>https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/introduction-ab-testing/</link><guid isPermalink="true">https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/introduction-ab-testing/</guid><description>An introductory guide to optimising your website to make the most of your traffic.</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2017 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Business Show 2017</title><link>https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/business-show-2017/</link><guid isPermalink="true">https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/business-show-2017/</guid><description>This 17th and 18th of May we’ll be in London to connect with businesses, listen to their challenges, find synergies and find solutions!</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2017 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Gender optimisation: Targeting male shoppers</title><author>Anne Walterfang</author><link>https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/gender-optimisation-targeting-male-shoppers/</link><guid isPermalink="true">https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/gender-optimisation-targeting-male-shoppers/</guid><description>The majority of ecommerce sites are already geared towards male customers, but there might be a few tricks you’re missing.</description><pubDate>Tue, 9 May 2017 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Gender optimisation: Targeting female shoppers</title><author>Anne Walterfang</author><link>https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/gender-optimisation-targeting-female-shoppers/</link><guid isPermalink="true">https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/gender-optimisation-targeting-female-shoppers/</guid><description>How can you optimise your shop if the majority of your users are women?</description><pubDate>Wed, 3 May 2017 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Gender optimisation: how women and men shop online</title><author>Anne Walterfang</author><link>https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/gender-optimisation-how-women-and-men-shop-online/</link><guid isPermalink="true">https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/gender-optimisation-how-women-and-men-shop-online/</guid><description>Who is your target audience? Which personas are you optimising your shop for? What impact does it have if the majority of your users is male or female?</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2017 08:15:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why do I need a Security Certificate?</title><author>Ben Murdoch-Smith</author><link>https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/why-do-i-need-security-certificate/</link><guid isPermalink="true">https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/why-do-i-need-security-certificate/</guid><description>We answer what a security certificate is, what it does and why you would want one.</description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2017 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>We are a finalist in the DRUM Marketing Awards</title><link>https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/we-are-finalist-drum-marketing-awards/</link><guid isPermalink="true">https://www.mercurytide.co.uk/blog/article/we-are-finalist-drum-marketing-awards/</guid><description>The Faithful+Gould Performance Dashboard, built by Mercurytide, is a finalist in the upcoming DRUM Marketing Awards.</description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2017 11:19:00 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>