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Why we're not dropping Slack for Google Hangouts Chat...yet.

Google finally released their "Slack Killer" to all Google Suite users - but is it as good as they say it is? We weren't convinced, but here is why...

How I wrote a book; the writing process from one of our Developers

In 2017, one of our front-end developers wrote and released a book about the JavaScript library; Vue.js. This blog post explains the process he went through to get the book from his mind to print.

8 creative ways you can use talking head videos on your website.

8 creative ways you can use talking head videos on your website.

In this post I will be sharing 8 of the most popular applications talking head videos can be used for. You probably have the perfect opportunity to use a video in this style and don’t know it yet.

Brand frameworks: Creating and managing a coherent brand strategy

Here at Liquid Light we build websites. But this is a very simplistic summary of the services we offer to our clients, and in today's competitive landscape to build a successful website that differentiates from competitors and...

Bytes 2017

Bytes Conf - 16th November 2017

On the 16th November, Bytes Conf once again opened it's doors for an evening of entertainment and truth bombs from four fantastic speakers. Hosted by our very own Candi and Mike, Bytes Conf is about making an affordable,...

Schema - what is it and how do I use it?

Schema markup is a method of adding extra tags to your website in order to help machines, such as Google, understand the data. It can help identity key bits of information such as your address or reviews of your services. This enables users find you or trust you quicker. This blog post explains more about Schema and how you can use it.

My site is down, help!

In this quick-post we’re going back-to-basics, covering things you should check if your website is down and a summary of the administrative checks that need to be in place for website to stay online.

How can I verify my Google Event Tracking is working?

Validating your Google Event tracking is working can be a tricky business. This blog post walks you through checking the data being sent to Google Analytics, so you can verify the information is correct.

CMS Showdown: TYPO3 v WordPress - Which is the best?

CMS Showdown: TYPO3 v WordPress - Which is the best?

For most websites a Content Management System (CMS) is an essential tool that can help you create and manage your website more easily. There are of course many CMS’s - with strange names, and very different features - but which is the best?

A beginner’s guide to Twitter

From hashtags to emojis, RTs to followers...Twitter can seem like a whole new world with it’s own language. So where to begin? In this guide we are going to talk through the basics of Twitter to get you started and help you understand best practice.

Navigation drop-downs. Should they be hover or click?

Navigation drop-downs, or mega menus as they are sometimes dubbed, are becoming more and more common on the web. A drop-down menu is a navigation block which appears when a link is clicked (or hovered) - a good example of this can...

8 simple steps to writing an effective design brief

A project can live or die depending on the strength of a design brief, so it is essential that your design brief is well thought out and that it offers your agency clarity and insight into your brand.