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		<title>Wittering Surf Shop Now Selling ON-LINE!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:34:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wittering Surf Shop prides itself on being A Surfer&#8217;s Surf Shop. The store has won several awards, including Best New Business by the Sea.

The Brief was to design and develop a site for Wittering Surf Shop to showcase their Hardware products and really show off the shop using the fantastic photos and media coverage they [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-137" title="Surf Shop" src="http://www.design51.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/1267812490-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /><a href="http://www.witteringsurfshop.com" target="_blank">Wittering Surf Shop</a> prides itself on being A Surfer&#8217;s Surf Shop. The store has won several awards, including Best New Business by the Sea.</p>
<p>
The Brief was to design and develop a site for <a href="http://www.witteringsurfshop.com" target="_blank">Wittering Surf Shop</a> to showcase their Hardware products and really show off the shop using the fantastic photos and media coverage they have received over the years.</p>
<p>
<a href="http://www.design51.co.uk/project.php?project_id=11" target="_blank">The result</a> was a full E-Commerce store, using Zen Cart to power the Customer Database, Products, Emails and Surf Cam. I worked closely with the team to fine tune the site and get every last detail polished and perfected.</p>
<p>
Nick (Shop Owner) is very happy with the end result and can&#8217;t wait to get out there and tell everyone about it!</p>
<p>
<a href="http://www.design51.co.uk/project.php?project_id=11" target="_blank">View Project Details HERE.</a></p>
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<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-138" title="Surf Shop" src="http://www.design51.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/1267813266.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="738" /></p>
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<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-139" title="Surf Shop" src="http://www.design51.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/1267812645.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="669" /></p>
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		<title>Raw Energy Pursuits Goes LIVE!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:23:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Projects]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Raw Energy Pursuits are Event Organisers In West Sussex Providing Triathlon, Cycle, Swimming &#38; Running Events.

The brief was to Re-Design the existing website, which was hard to update, had become cluttered with adverts and content outdated.

The new site is powered by Wordpress, using a customised theme to allow the REP team to edit all site [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-131 alignleft" title="Raw Energy Pursuits" src="http://www.design51.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/rep_001-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /><a href="http://www.rawenergypursuits.co.uk/" target="_blank">Raw Energy Pursuits</a> are Event Organisers In West Sussex Providing Triathlon, Cycle, Swimming &amp; Running Events.</p>
<p>
The brief was to Re-Design the existing website, which was hard to update, had become cluttered with adverts and content outdated.</p>
<p>
The new site is powered by Wordpress, using a customised theme to allow the REP team to edit all site content at the click of a button. The theme features some cool plug-ins including Twitter feed, Online Social Network links, Event Schedule and Advertising space. All making the sidebar much neater and easier to use.</p>
<p>
<a href="http://www.rawenergypursuits.co.uk/" target="_blank">Raw Energy</a> are very happy with the results and have already gained new event entries and some fantastic site feedback.</p>
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<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-132" title="Raw Energy" src="http://www.design51.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/rep_002.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="444" /></p>
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<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-133" title="Raw Energy" src="http://www.design51.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/rep_004.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="568" /></p>
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		<title>Design 51 goes dark for winter</title>
		<link>http://www.design51.co.uk/blog/general-gubbins/design-51-goes-dark-for-winter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 09:40:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Gubbins]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Web Design]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[You may have noticed that I have a shiny new website, in fact if you have not noticed then welcome, you must be new!
I decided that winter would be the best time to do a re-design, since I had some very good feedback on the last re-design some may be thinking, why change? Well&#8230; i [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-100" title="Design 51 Website" src="http://www.design51.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/d51site-150x150.jpg" alt="Design 51 Website" width="150" height="150" />You may have noticed that I have a shiny new website, in fact if you have not noticed then welcome, you must be new!</p>
<p>I decided that winter would be the best time to do a re-design, since I had some very good feedback on the last re-design some may be thinking, why change? Well&#8230; i guess the only way to describe it would be to say that, for me design is constantly changing and evolving, it is an expression of myself and a good way to test new techniques and styles.</p>
<p>I have added some more <a href="http://www.design51.co.uk/freebies.php"><strong>wallpapers</strong></a> to the <a href="http://www.design51.co.uk/freebies.php"><strong>freebies page</strong></a> and there have been a few exciting projects going on. Most recently I have been working with <a href="http://www.design51.co.uk/project.php?project_id=10"><strong>Alan Stokes</strong></a> the UK Professional Surfer and launched him a nice <a href="http://www.design51.co.uk/project.php?project_id=10"><strong>new site</strong></a>. Also <a href="http://www.design51.co.uk/project.php?project_id=8"><strong>Geared Bikes</strong></a> Went live recently and have given some fantastic feedback. Here&#8217;s to more great projects!</p>
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		<title>Alan Stokes.co.uk Goes LIVE!</title>
		<link>http://www.design51.co.uk/blog/web-design/alan-stokes-co-uk-goes-live/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 12:36:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alan Stokes was raised on the South West beaches of Cornwall England where from the age of six he spent more time in the ocean than on dry land, his parents thought he was a fish so it was only a matter of time until he picked up a surfboard and started riding it.

When I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.design51.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/1266702123-150x150.jpg" alt="Alan Stokes Website" title="Alan Stokes Website" width="150" height="150" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-96" />Alan Stokes was raised on the South West beaches of Cornwall England where from the age of six he spent more time in the ocean than on dry land, his parents thought he was a fish so it was only a matter of time until he picked up a surfboard and started riding it.</p>
<p>
When I was asked to create a website for Alan I was thrilled! The brief was to create a bespoke wordpress theme allowing Alan to add new content, images, video, sponsors and give a general insight into his goings on.</p>
<p>
The site was challenging to create and I worked with a fantastic new developer, the theme uses sIFR for headings and includes some very clever plugins allowing him to add images and edit the slideshow with ease.</p>
<p>
Feedback on this site has been fantastic and I have really enjoyed the process!</p>
<p>
View the entire project <a href="http://www.design51.co.uk/project.php?project_id=10">HERE</a></p>
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		<title>Geared Bikes Website Goes LIVE!</title>
		<link>http://www.design51.co.uk/blog/web-design/geared-bikes-website-goes-live/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:42:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[
  I was asked by Geared Bikes to produce a new website to sell a range of  products online, from Overshoes to Limited Edition Road Bikes. The site was  designed to be clean and easy to use and still contain many of the functions  the old site used; I improved the [...]]]></description>
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<p>  I was asked by <a href="http://design51.co.uk/project.php?project_id=8">Geared Bikes</a> to produce a new website to sell a range of  products online, from Overshoes to Limited Edition Road Bikes. The site was  designed to be clean and easy to use and still contain many of the functions  the old site used; I improved the content pages and added a blog that can be  easily updated with news and events. The site features a unique Custom Builds  page that allows the user to select brands, bike types and order a custom bike unique  to their specifications.</p>
<p>  I was also responsible for the <a href="http://www.twitter.com/gearedbikes" target="_blank">twitter design</a>, and this project is a great  example of the <a href="http://design51.co.uk/web_design.php#ecommerce">bespoke e-commerce stores</a> I can create for you.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://design51.co.uk/project.php?project_id=8">View the Full Project Here</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Merry Christmas from Design 51</title>
		<link>http://www.design51.co.uk/blog/general-gubbins/merry-christmas-from-design-51-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a Spectacular New Year! 2009 has been a big year for Design 51, now moved into my fresh new office in Chichester and taking on some awesome projects.
I have worked with some great people including Hardcloud.com, Game, Set &#38; Match and Royall Appointments. Next year looks to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-87" title="christmas_card_front_new" src="http://www.design51.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/christmas_card_front_new-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a Spectacular New Year! 2009 has been a big year for Design 51, now moved into my fresh new office in Chichester and taking on some awesome projects.</p>
<p>I have worked with some great people including Hardcloud.com, Game, Set &amp; Match and Royall Appointments. Next year looks to be a very exciting one with an E-Commerce Bike Shop Launching in January, a Pro Surfer&#8217;s Blog and A Catering Company with a wacky side&#8230; watch this space!</p>
<p>Thankyou all this year and i look forward to working with  you and future clients in 2010.</p>
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