Zen Web Solutions Latest News

Like our new Web site? Let us know

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 9:02:36 GMT

We've been busy behind the scenes developing our new Web site - and we're quite proud of it. Let us know what you think!

Latest eCommerce Stats released

Wed, 6 Feb 2008 13:45:21 GMT

Whilst it seems that high street shops suffered in the run up to Christmas 2007, online retailers enjoyed excellent sales with Internet sales in general continuing to improve.

Zen plans to buy prestigious new HQ

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:54:02 GMT

We're really excited about the news that our parent company, Zen Internet, are in the process of purchasing a fantastic new HQ.

Ben develops into a running machine

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:08:26 GMT

Senior Web Developer Ben Warham will be running the Flora London Marathon on the 13th of April and raising money for VICTA.

UK online sales figures growing

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 14:51:44 GMT

The UK's online population will reportedly account for 40% of online sales in Western Europe in 2008.

Web Design in Manchester?

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:56:23 GMT

A look at the thriving web design & new media industry in Manchester and the surrounding areas.

Web Sites Designed by Zen Web Solutions | March 08

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:16:53 GMT

Cast your eyes over the Web sites recently designed and developed by Zen Web Solutions.

Client Sites Launched | April 08

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:18:12 GMT

Take a look at the most recent client sites produced by our design and development departments.

Users Prefer Organic Search Results Over Paid Results

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:54:42 GMT

Research shows that web users prefer organic search results over paid search results and will rarely look past the third results page.

How Fast is Google Search?

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:28:14 GMT

Ever wondered how quick a Google search actually is? The journey your search query takes might surprise you.

Chinese .cn Domain Name Scams

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:48:27 GMT

Have you recieved a scam email trying to sell you a .cn domain name? Would you be able to spot a scam email if you recieved one?

Is Your Company Ready for SEO?

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:04:14 GMT

Are you ready to implement changes that can help your Web site achieve success?

Business Slow?

Mon, 12 Sep 2008 14:28:54 GMT

Business and consumer confidence seems to be down everywhere, it seems...except in the online world.

How is the recession affecting online shopping?

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:22:14 GMT

A new report highlights how active the UK consumer is online when compared with the high street, as well as focusing on stories of success and failure.

CompareTheMeerkat.com Proves Social Media Success

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:52:34 GMT

A recent TV advert for a well known insurance comparison company has spread to popular social sites Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Are you in control of your Domain Name?

Thursday, 15 Jan 2009 12:50:55 GMT

In recent months we've spoken with countless clients who've had problems regaining control of their domain name.

Social Media Sites help to Spread News

Tuesday, 20 Jan 2009 13:57:18 GMT

What do the inauguration of Barack Obama, the recent terror attacks in Mumbai and a plane crash in New York have in common?

Is it too late to start a blog?

Thursday, 22 Jan 2009 11:15:11 GMT

It's a safe bet that you've heard of blogging, you've more than likely read a blog and maybe you've even considered starting one for your business. However, the chances are you won't have a blog, for one reason or another.

Why your Web site visitors are leaving

Fri, 6 Mar 2009 17:47:36 GMT

Knowing where your visitors land and controlling what they see and do when they get there can be vitally important.

Web site helps local NHS to win national award

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:31:12 GMT

Part of the award judged each local NHS Web site and how easily they allowed local people to communicate and interact with their local NHS services.

Is your Web site ready for Internet Explorer 8?

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:10:52 GMT

Thursday 19th March 2009 saw the official release of Internet Explorer 8 (IE8). This might not seem like such a big deal, just another version of the world's most popular Web browser, right?

Online spending continues to defy recession

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:28:21 GMT

A recent report from Verdict Research has revealed that online expenditure is set to rise by up to 13.3% in 2009 compared to 2008.

Email marketing drives sales conversions

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:12:45 GMT

New research conducted by e-Dialog claims that email marketing is the most successful way of driving impulse purchases.

Top ways to prevent shopping cart abandonment

Mon, 20 July 2009 13:05:12 GMT

Shopping cart abandonment rates have been rising in the past 12 months. According to a recent survey by the e-tailing group, 60% of US online retailers reported abandonment rates above 20% during the last year.

Should you build a mobile version of your Web site?

Tue, 21 July 2009 17:12:47 GMT

The odds are pretty good that your mobile phone or PDA allows you to access the Internet. But, how do Web sites appear, do they look just like the site you see when using your PC or Mac, or do they take an age to load and then end up squashed or broken?

Interview with Ebuyer.com focusing on Social Media

Thu, 23 July 2009 14:45:02 GMT

We spoke with Senior Web Designer Daryl Walker-Smith and Head Copywriter Lee Benecke to discover what barriers they had to overcome, how they manage the Ebuyer HQ Blog and Twitter account and what plans they have for the future.

iPhone Web usage due to increase in 2010

Wed, 30 September 2009 11:23:13 GMT

Apple's iPhone will be available to Orange and Vodafone customers after O2's exclusive deal comes to an end. What does this mean for your Web site?

Online Advertising Spend Overtakes TV Advertising in the UK

Wed, 14 October 2009 14:09:44 GMT

For the first time ever, UK advertisers are spending more money online than they are on TV adverts.

YouTube.com reaches 1 billion hits per day, can your business benefit?

Wed, 21 October 2009 14:48:01 GMT

Can the continued success of YouTube.com help your business online?

UK Online retailers ranked in 2009 Ecommerce Usability Study

Wed, 28 October 2009 14:38:18 GMT

WHSmith has once again been ranked top of Webcredible's ecommerce usability study 'The Online High Street'.

New Year's Resolutions for Web site Owners

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:04:42 GMT

The start of a new year is often met with a list of a New Year’s resolutions that you fully intend to stick to but somehow just don't get around to managing.

Most popular Google searches in 2009

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:36:12 GMT

Google have released their annual figures of the most searched words and terms in 2009, revealing the stories and trends that swept the country last year.

Does your Thank You page work?

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:53:06 GMT

The Thank You page is an opportunity for cross-selling, brand reinforcement, clarifying the next steps in a larger transaction, and perhaps generating a little extra reassurance and goodwill.

Ten ways to use feedback to drive sales

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:06:28 GMT

What could you do to get more feedback from customers, potential customers - and especially from the buyers you’ve lost?