Website design, web development and outsourcing, based in Hexham - Northumberland
All of our services revolve around programming, web-development and web consultancy.
In addition to general programming; one of the services we offer is converting PSD (photoshop file designs) into compliant html. Local and national designers trust us to hand convert PSD to html or PSD to WordPress themes. Each design is different so we don't try to put a formula on our prices (or quote a very low price and then add on each little extra feature). And importantly - we don't use … [Read more...]
Many of our clients have WordPress web sites. It is important to keep your site upgraded to the latest versions of all software, and WordPress is no exception. The latest version (3.3.1 at the time of writing) fixes 15 issues including a minor security issue. Upgrading is relatively straightforward and something you may want to do yourself. We would recommend backing up your wp-content folders and … [Read more...]
Setting up Google Webmaster Tools is very easy, and it will open up a mine of information for you about your website. The easiest way to set it up is as follows. Log in to your Google account (create one if you don't have one). Navigate to the following URL: http://www.google.com/webmasters/tools Click the 'Add Site' button and enter your URL. Then get the html file provided by … [Read more...]
Google's Blogger platform is a great starting point to get into blogging It's easy to see with the following list of positives that it is a popular choice. No hosting worries - hosted with Google. A good range of templates to choose from A nice and easy wysiwyg editor Easy to add widgets Blogger is used as a blogging platform by individuals and business bloggers. Unfortunately each … [Read more...]
Digital acorn has over 15 years experience in providing website development services to satisfied customers from all over the world. We offer mainstream services such-as CMS installations, bespoke PHP developments, and static web-sites using validated HTML and CSS markup. Lee, our experienced PHP developer and has a keen eye for quality webpage layouts ensuring you an excellent finish on your … [Read more...]
Peter Davies has been developing software since the age of eleven. Please read on to discover why he has skills to add value to your project. Over the years he has occupied the following positions: software developer and architect, team leader, internal project manager, manager of subcontractors, consultant. Been involved in computer game development, tools, software applications, websites, … [Read more...]
Digital acorn Limited offers programming and project management services to the console games development industry. Peter Davies has been a computer programmer since the age of 11 - starting with basic and Z80 machine code on the ZX Spectrum. Having come fairly close to having an educational software title published at this age he left game programming alone for about 15 years until he had almost … [Read more...]
A slow, ugly or malfunctioning website can do more harm than no website at all. Even a broken-link can send a potential customer straight back to the search engine to look for a competitor. A site which looks the business on the surface may have inefficiencies, errors or problems which only search engines pick-up on. These hidden penalties could be why your site is nowhere to be found on … [Read more...]
Digital Acorn was established in 2006 and is based in Hexham, Northumberland UK. We've been fixing and enhancing websites ever since.
Peter has over 15 years experience in software development, website development, computer game programming and project management.
Solving problems, fixing bugs, optimising code and proposing innovative solutions are what makes him tick.
Peter splits his time between supporting customers and coding. Peter is likely to be your primary contact and ensures you are delighted with our service
Competitive pricing, guaranteed inhouse coding and a personal service are just a few of the factors which ensure satisfied customers.
Lee joined Digital Acorn in January 2011.
Lee is an experienced PHP developer and has a keen eye for quality webpage layouts ensuring you an excellent finish on your project. He has exacting standards for both the visible details and the compliant HTML and CSS coding underpinning your site.
Lee is also our Social Media expert, providing advice on the best way to engage your customers through these crucial channels.
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