Here are Smush HQ we like to keep up with the latest and greatest in technology but one thing has been bugging us about the last few developments, namely Web 2.0. For those of you still with Web 1.0, Web 2.0 is the perceived change from static web pages to online communities. Content created by the people for the people, sharing all aspects of our lives with the world.
This is a natural progression for the Web without a doubt. From the days of tacky animated gif’s and javascript mouse effects, people started adding user logins and therefore it seemed natural that the member or user should contribute to the site as well. The term Web 2.0 however has, in our opinion been over used and over rated. We have read a few design briefs recently which ask for a logo with a ‘Web 2.0 feel’. How can a logo convey the Web 2.0 feel of a brand when Web 2.0 is merely a concept of phrase for people sharing. We still fail to see how the Twitter of Facebook logos have a Web 2.0 ‘feel’. Don’t get us wrong however, we love the concept of Web 2.0, user generated content is great and we regularly use Twitter and Facebook but use the term wisely and you will go far in the internet world.

We have launched some new services here at Smush. The keen eyed among you will no doubt have noticed a few changes to our site. In addition to our web design and development we are also offering a Kent based photography service. This is open to anyone in the world but we will try to source and snap the pictures from the Kent area. We work to spec so let us know what you are after.

A few days ago we were approached by a home baking business to design and build their site to boost their online profile. Not so exciting you may think but it has given me time to get in touch with another of my passions. Photography. There is nothing better than grabbing a camera on when you have some free time and going out and about snapping the local area or further out of town. It is amazing at what you can find so close to home yet never knew about. Expect some further Smush photos soon, watch this space.
At smush we have also recently re-discovered Fail Blog. Check it out because the sheer amount of fails is huge ranging from sublime to ridiculous.
In other projects we are ahead of time and on target so bonus! Also trying to find some free time to attend Kent 2020, will keep you posted and maybe see you there.

2009 will hail several new projects from Smush Ltd. Soon all our clients will have access to a personal project area which will enable easier communication and file transfers so you can track the progress of your site more easily.
We also have a few other exciting projects under our belts however we would hate to spoil the surprise. In the meantime, Happy New Year from all of us here at Smush Ltd.

Here it is, the first post of the official Smush Ltd blog. Here we will voice our opinions, invite comments ask for feedback and anything else you can think of really. We hope you enjoy it.