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A Big Thank You To All Our Clients

posted by: Marc  /  24 December 2011

It has been a wonderful year here at Fivesite, which is down to the hard work of our staff and the fantastic support from our clients. Already we are all looking forward to 2012 and even more success- Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Mobile Web Tipping Point Has Arrived

posted by: Kim  /  10 November 2011

It is clear from our client website analytic data that 2011 was the year Mobile Internet took off in a really big way.

Whilst mobile access to the Internet exceeded desktop access back in 2008, the rise of larger multi-touch Smartphone’s in 2011 has proven to be the tipping point.

Mobile Internet (or Mobile Web) refers to the use of websites and Internet-connected applications from a mobile device such as a Smartphone (like an iPhone) or a tablet computer (like an iPad) connected to a wireless network.

Mobile Internet is no longer just a nice idea or after thought, instead it has become an essential part of any online presence.

Most Mobile Internet access experiences today still suffer from interoperability and usability problems. Interoperability issues stem from the platform fragmentation of mobile devices, mobile operating systems, and browsers.

Usability problems are centred on the small physical size of the device form factor, limits on display resolution and user input operating. 

Fivesite specialises in Mobile Internet websites and applications so if you or your business has a requirement, then please do get in touch.

Bastille Day And Our Trip To Paris

posted by: Alex  /  29 September 2011

Bastille Day is the name given in English-speaking countries to the French National Day. Celebrated on 14 July of each year, Bastille Day was formally called La Fête Nationale (The National Celebration) and commonly known as Le Quatorze Juillet (the fourteenth of July). The day commemorates the 1790 Fete de la Federation, held on the first anniversary of the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789; storming the fortress-prison was seen as a symbol of the rising of a modern nation.

Anyway, being the biggest celebration of the year in France, we had a vote and thought we would give it a go, and we were sure glad we did.

An early start ensured we were all on the Eurostar for 6am and walking out of Paris Du Nord station by 9am. Splitting into four teams, we set about winning the main competitions of the day, which involved a number of set creative team tasks.

It seemed the Bastille celebrations kicked off the moment we arrived and just got bigger and better as the day progressed. The people were warm and we all had a great time (and of course, we all pretended we could speak French).

The food and wine sampled during the day was simply sensational and amongst the very best we have ever had.
The city, sights, and the general cultural vibe, was truly intoxicating and all of us vowed to return one day in the future.

As our day came to a close, we all homed in on a magically Parisian restaurant called Le Grand Colbert, which gave us the perfect end to a worthwhile trip.

Magnificent food, delicious wine and more than a sprinkling of fine Champagne all ensured we had a day we will remember for a very long time... Vive La France

 And well done to Elizabeth, on organizing a great day for us all.