Links - web resources
Building a website? We've put together a few of our favourites over the years. There's still plenty of help available, but the freebies are getting thinner on the ground.
Advice
.net magazine on-line
With a great forum too!
Data protection
The Information Commissioner's Office is the UK's independent authority set up to promote access to official information and to protect personal information
W3C - worldwide web standards
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) develops interoperable technologies (specifications, guidelines, software, and tools) to lead the Web to its full potential.
W3C is a forum for information, commerce, communication, and collective understanding.
Plain English Campaign
Since 1979, we have been campaigning against gobbledygook, jargon and misleading public information. We have helped many government departments and other official organisations with their documents, reports and publications.
We believe that everyone should have access to clear and concise information.
PC Advisor magazine on-line
PC Advisor delivers expert advice you can trust to business and home PC users who want to buy the best-value equipment and make the most out of the equipment they already own.
dotdragnet cafe
Making accessibility and Search Engine Optimisation work for each other.
Scripts
Books
Easy to understand, step by step instructions.
Chances are you are going to need one good reference book to tackle this website malarkey! Here's some recommended reading from us.
Peachpit Press
Visual Quickstart guides:
1) Javascript for the World Wide Web - basic introduction.
2) HTLM for the World Wide Web - basic introduction.
http://www.peachpit.com
O'Reilly
Web Design in a Nutshell - O'Reilly/Niederst
Everything you need to know about building a website and more.
http://www.oreilly.com
Hosting
Easily
Easily.co.uk is a top UK provider of cost-effective web hosting and domain name services, including the revolutionary Easily Website Creator, a low cost website solution for the non-technical.
Easily was formed in 1999 to provide UK businesses and consumers with reliable services at affordable prices, backed by first-class customer support. Easily is now part of London-listed Group NBT plc.
Hardware
Orca Logic Ltd
If you are looking to upgrade your PC memory you could do worse then to visit this website. Having shopped around we found that ORCA came highly recommended and lived up to it's reputation.
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Regulars
funny old life
This blog is about living with a hearing loss in London (UK), bringing up various issues surrounding hearing loss.
Latest: Just plain tired ….. YAWN!
just smudge
Hi, my name is Smudge, I’m a Hearing Dog living in London, England. I’m a cocker poo (cocker spaniel and poodle cross), a breed that’s great for people with allergies. Enjoy the read.
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campaigns: captel
For over seventeen years, Teletec has brought the cutting edge in text communication technologies to people with hearing loss in the UK. Hearing Concern. is now campaigning for a 24 hour, 7 day and 365 day service at no cost to the user other than a standard telephone call cost.