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March

A functional and professional website design is critical for small and medium businesses, an expert has claimed.

£35m website to save B&Q

Chris Taylor - 04/03/11

DIY retailer, B&Q, has announced plans to create a new £35 million "world-class" website, as part of a wider re-branding according to the UK Press Association.

Royal Wedding website unveiled

Elizabeth Smythe - 03/03/11

An official website dedicated to the upcoming marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton has been unveiled by St James's Palace, reports Digital Arts.

Auto Trader has launched a new web service, taking the motor trading company into the new car market, reports New Media Age.

February

Fenland Council to rehaul website

Ashley Curtis - 28/02/11

Fenland Council has pledged to spend £100,000 on redeveloping its website to boost tourism, according to the Wisbech Standard.

Olympic job site unveiled

Elizabeth Smythe - 24/02/11

Job vacancies for the London 2012 Olympics have been posted on the Games' website, reports BBC News.

Online option for Census 2011

Elizabeth Smythe - 22/02/11

This year's Census register has been modernised to make it easier for the public to complete, reports BBC News.

Waitrose will be investing £10 million into rebranding its home delivery service website, according to Marketing Week.

Retailing giant John Lewis is set to open up its online delivery service to 25 European countries in June, as it plans international expansion.

Police.uk receives mixed reviews

Deborah Bates - 11/02/11

Police.UK, Britain's newest crime website, was designed to help the public have a greater understanding of crime levels in their area; however it has been met with mixed reviews, Hdlns.

Yahoo develops new site to highlight internet safety

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 08/02/11

Yahoo! has unveiled its new website development, aimed at keeping the internet safe for both children and adults.

RNLI to revamp website for autumn 2011

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 07/02/11

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) have announced that they will be unveiling their revamped website this autumn.

Digital Economy Act under scrutiny

David Howells - 02/02/11

The Digital Economy Act, rushed through by the previous Labour Government is up for review by Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt as he questions whether the task is even possible.

Crime website crashes under sheer volume

Elizabeth Smythe - 01/02/11

A website designed by the police which highlights crime spots in neighbourhoods has crashed after receiving five million hits an hour.

January

New coral website backed by Sir David Attenborough

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 26/01/11

A new website launched to raise awareness of cold-water corals is to premiere a short film made by Sir David Attenborough.

New Lush website is months away

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 25/01/11

Cosmetics firm Lush have said it will be months before their new website is ready, following the recent hacking scam.

Flagship Fiat dealer launches new website

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 24/01/11

A new website which aims to make choosing, testing and ordering a new car a more enjoyable experience, has been launched by Fiat's flagship dealer in London, Fiat Marylebone.

New website brings athletes and clubs together

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 21/01/11

A new website that connects athletes and sports enthusiasts across the UK with local clubs, coaches and officials has been launched.

New website gives virtual tour of town

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 20/01/11

Visitors to Petersfield can now benefit from a new website which gives internet users a virtual tour of the town. VisitPetersfield.

Ocado under fire for new website design

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 19/01/11

Online grocery store Ocado has come under fire from its customers, after launching a new, more complex design for its website.

City socialising website allows residents to make friends

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 13/01/11

When you are new to an area, or live in a big city it can be quite scary and even lonely if you don't know many people.

A record number of consumers are using their mobile phones to view retail websites, with four times as many using mobiles to make purchases over Christmas than the year before.

Leeds city council to revamp "unfit for purpose" website

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 07/01/11

Leeds City Council are set to spend £1.8m revamping their website after it was branded "not fit for purpose." A recent study found that the site www.leeds.gov.

Belfast, Cardiff and Luton airports relaunch websites

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 05/01/11

Visitors to the websites of Cardiff, Belfast International and London Luton airports now have the option of customising the homepage content according to their needs.

December

MTV launches new music ranking website

Laura Nineham - 23/12/10

Music television network MTV has announced it will launch a new website that will create a new kind of music chart.

EU launches website to fight human trafficking

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 22/12/10

A new website has been launched to provide help and additional support to victims of human trafficking The website development comes as Europe tries to clamp down on human trafficking.

A website designed specifically for the elderly has been launched, after a couple were disappointed there was nothing out there to help their ageing parents.

Leeds Bradford Airport unveil new website

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 20/12/10

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) have launched a new website, as part of its strategy to enhance the online experience of its passengers.

Police launch spoof website for Christmas party goers

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 15/12/10

Greater Manchester Police have launched a spoof website, which aims to show party goers that spending the night in prison is an unforgettable experience, which can have a number of negative...

Cargo vessels to get energy efficiency ratings

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 09/12/10

Sir Richard Branson has launched a new climate change initiative for the shipping industry.

The next version of Microsoft's Silverlight software for web development and design will be available in the first quarter of 2011, WebProNews reports.

Mobile and smartphone optimised website design will be key to driving online sales over the next few months, according to predictions made by separate pieces of research.

New website informs residents of air quality near their home

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 01/12/10

Residents of Cheshire East can monitor air quality around their homes and discover new steps they can take to improve it, thanks to a new website.

November

Ticketmaster has added new social features to its website in a bid to drive recommendations and boost ticket sales, Music Weekly reports.

Citizens Advice launches website for under 25s

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 23/11/10

Citizens Advice have launched a new website in an effort to provide support and information to those under 25.

Search engine giant Google has launched a new e-Commerce fashion site, reports Computer World. Named Boutiques.

A campaign aimed at improving the online experience for the elderly and those with disabilities has launched.

The majority of British businesses have no notion of how their website design performs when accessed by smartphones, according to a new survey by web hosting firm 1&1 internet.

The Telegraph "refresh" their website look

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 11/11/10

The Daily Telegraph has launched a new look for its website, with the Telegraph Media Group (TMG) rebranding "Telegraph.co.uk" to "The Telegraph.

Wikipedia sister site gets a makeover

Joseph Jeffries - 10/11/10

Consumer-publishing platform Wikia has undergone a major website design revamp to enable greater social networking capabilities and appeal to a wider range of users.

Whitehall website hailed as 'revolutionary'

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 09/11/10

Prime Minister David Cameron, has launched a website on which government departments can set out business plans and timetable in which to achieve them.

Social website launched to help dementia sufferers

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 05/11/10

A pioneering new social networking website has been launched for people suffering with dementia.

New website launches for Liverpudlians to reminisce

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 02/11/10

A new historical website is calling for residents of Liverpool to log on and recount their memories of life in the city.

October

MySpace has rolled out its revamped website design in the US ahead of its UK launch in November, as the struggling social network looks to revive its fortunes.

Gloucestershire Youth Service launch website for young people

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 25/10/10

Gloucestershire County Council have launched a new website aimed at supporting and inspiring young people in the area.

Website design could become an important factor in attracting click-throughs from search engine results pages (SERPs) if Google implements a new feature currently being tested on its search network.

News of the World site introduces paywall

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 15/10/10

The News of the World website has relaunched as a paid-for site.

Police create website to return lost and stolen items

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 13/10/10

Cleveland Police have launched a new website in an effort to reunite people with items of their property, which may have been lost or stolen.

Facebook announces Groups overhaul

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 11/10/10

Social Networking website Facebook has revealed a host of new features, designed to give users more control over how they use their networking page.

Website launched to promote Bromsgrove town centre

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 08/10/10

The developer of a new website about Bromsgrove town, says he hopes it will help promote shops and businesses in the town centre and surrounding areas.

Government launches new careers website

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 06/10/10

The government have launched a new adults careers website, aimed to support those that want to improve their employment prospects.

Entrepreneurs launch networking site for Peterborough

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 05/10/10

MP's in Peterborough are praising a pair of computer experts in the city for launching a website which can be used by local organisations.

CCTV monitoring site launched

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 04/10/10

A new website which pays members of the public to monitor CCTV footage online is launching in Devon.

September

Channel 4 News unveils £500,000 revamped website

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 27/09/10

Channel 4 News has today relaunched its website after spending nine months revamping its web presence.

Council unveils website for retailers

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 20/09/10

Shop owners in Croydon can improve their customer service skills thanks to a new website focusing on consumer rights.

Twitter website gets a face lift

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 15/09/10

Microblogging website Twitter has unveiled it's new homepage design.

Midlands partnership re-launch London 2012 website

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 14/09/10

The Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership for the 2012 Games (CW2012) has unveiled its new look website.

Google Earth given own website

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 13/09/10

Internet search firm Google has launched a dedicated website for Google Earth. The new site contains forums and tips for getting the best out of the service and the exploration tool.

Google "Instant" launches

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 09/09/10

Search engine giant Google has unveiled its new 'Instant' search engine, which updates users search results as they type.

London Stock Exchange revamps website

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 08/09/10

The London Stock Exchange (LS) has launched a new website in an effort to better address the needs of private investors and the retail community.

Users pass sentence in online courtroom

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 07/09/10

A new website which allows visitors to pass judgement on fictional court cases has had more than 10,000 visitors in just three months.

The websites of two city councils are undergoing major facelifts in a bid to make them more user-friendly and improve customer service.

Scottish Government launch site for graduates

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 02/09/10

The Scottish Government has announced plans to launch a new website aimed at making university graduates more employable.

August

Grolsch launches new website design

William Hobson - 31/08/10

Popular lager brand Grolsch is to launch a new website design that will see content from existing sites aggregated into a central brand portal, reports New Media Age. The new Grolsch.

Google launches real-time site

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 27/08/10

Google has launched a dedicated page for its real-time search which features the most up to date news, comments and social media postings from sites such as Twitter and Facebook.

Online sales reach three year high

William Hobson - 25/08/10

Retailers who don't make e-commerce features a part of their website design are missing out on a huge potential market, as recently published figures indicate that online monthly retail sales hit...

Red magazine will relaunch its website with a new one that focuses on the spending power of its readership who have been mostly "unaffected by the recession.

Businesses are failing to maximise the potential returns of a corporate website because they don't update them regularly, submit them to search engines or focus on online marketing.

Evans launches new website for teens

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 16/08/10

High street fashion chain Evans is launching a new website aimed at plus sized teenage girls, that struggle to find fashionable clothes.

New coded website to be launched

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 13/08/10

A new social networking site for children is to be launched by two entrepreneurs from Northampton. Barry Halliday, 41 and Bob Hammond, 43 will be launching taggitt.

British Red Cross unveils new website

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 10/08/10

The British Red Cross has unveiled its revamped website. The new site aims to provide a simplified functionality and better access to information for the site's visitors.

A website, which is a success Stateside, has been launched in the UK with the sole purpose of helping people find friends.

The government has become the world's first to launch a website that give the public free access to every UK law in existence.

July

The new website design for BBC News has attracted a storm of criticism from loyal readers, proving that web design is far from incidental to online audiences.

Pioneering website for Muslim women launched

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 23/07/10

A new website which aims to challenge stereotypes and raise aspirations, has been launched for Muslim girls and women worldwide.

Website to help independent musicans launched

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 22/07/10

Two entrepreneurs from Cardiff have launched a new website, aimed at helping independent musicians make ends meet.

Bulmers launch Summerside tour

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 21/07/10

Bulmers cider has launched a summer promotional tour to coincide with the unveiling of their new website.

New website locates London's plaques

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 15/07/10

A new website which allows people to search and share the location of commemorative blue plaques, has been launched.

New website helps Tube passengers get refunds

Hannah McLaverty-Williamson - 12/07/10

A new website that could help delayed tube commuters claim millions of pounds a year in refunds has been launched.

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