We have set up a brilliant “news” site that uses the Pligg script. The purpose of the site is to give people a voice to release their South African stories. Do you have a pres release ? Some writing you would like to share? Maybe a poem? Or maybe you want to tell us about a fantastic new product. Sign up today at Newsline where you can do all this and more. This is a play nice site and we reserve the right to remove any links or stories as we see fit. The site is for all things South Africa.

Here is a summary for the site:

Newsline is a website committed to fresh news and press releases about South Africa

www.newsline.co.za

eBookmark brings you the option from scuttle to store your bookmarks online so you can access them from anywhere in the world. Or maybe you own a fantastic website that you would like to share? Then this free option is for you. Take the time sign up today and start getting backlins and visitors to your website. This is a play nice site and we reserve the right to remove any link at any time.

Visit the site today: www.ebookmark.co.za

Bookmarking websites or “having a place where you can see and share your bookmarks” is fast becoming popular around the world and now also in South Africa. We have set up this website where you can do just that. It is called Scuttle.

What is scuttle?

Here is the wiki explanation of the site: web-based collaborative bookmarking software

Start loading your book marks and share sites that you like and enjoy.

Start your free scuttle account today: www.scuttle.co.za

We have found this new awesome script where you can share your images. The site is lightening fast and once uploaded you have your code generated for you for a host of various types of image hosting. You can either use the code:

• Direct link: This has a host of uses
• Thumbnail for websites
• Thumbnail for forums
• Link to us at Photostand
• Hotlink for forums
• Hotlink for websites

So what are you waiting for there are options for every one at Photostand

Today we have launched a new travel website where you can search fares online and purchase your flight ticket online. The site incorporates the new booking engine which has been produced over the last few weeks. We are happy with the new site and hope you find it useful:

Flight ticket

We have been working with various solutions for online shopping and have used Virtue mart in the past which links in with Joomla. We have been investigating ther various online solutions and have found Zencart. This solution is really robust and has all the nifty tweaks you would want in an online store. It is open source and we enjoy using it.

Check out the demo: Zencart

Awesome Web Development has their first SEO client:

www.theashford.co.za

The Ashford : A Resting Place for the Weary Traveller

Nestled in the quiet tree-lined suburb of Parkwood in Johannesburg,is a fresh and sparkling new addition to the business bed and breakfast market.

Conceived by Megan Prawde, a travel agent for many years and now running her own travel agency from the guesthouse, The Ashford offers guests a welcome reprise from busy office dialogue, the stress of the boardroom, and the hustle and bustle of airports.

At first glimpse of The Ashford, guests are greeted by a classic, expansive patio which wraps itself generously around the entire house, creating a cool and breezy space away from the harsh Highveld sun. Central to the reception area is a beautiful atrium which spreads light throughout the guest house, all day long. The architecture, as a whole, speaks of luxury without being ostentatious, is practical and efficient without being cluttered, and offers a warm, friendly and tasteful space.

The Ashford has five double rooms with bathrooms en-suite, and includes all the facilities necessary to ensure a comfortable and convenient stay. All rooms have doors which open up onto the shaded patio, and all have DSTV and tea and coffee facilities. An English breakfast is served every morning and the rich aroma of freshly ground coffee in the dining area is seldom absent.

For the workaholics, the business centre offers access to telephones, wireless internet and a computer, and a small gym is available for the traveller who cannot live without an injection of endorphins! A 24-hour security patrol is in place, and parking is secure.

The guest house, like The Ashford team, has a wonderful, sunny disposition about it, and we look forward to welcoming visitors from far-flung places, as well as domestic travellers who happen to find themselves in Johannesburg – whether for business or pleasure.

We have been playing with Zenphoto and in doing this we have created some new websites:

www.celebpics.co.za

www.carpics.co.za

www.jpegs.co.za

We have found Zenphoto is a great piece of software where albums are automatically created, you can upload your image via FTP directly to the server and you are done (Once the script is set up that is) There are some great options in the back end where you can password protect albums and do loads of additions, plug in and loads more. You can decide how many images per page, how many albums per page etc. There are also dozen of themes that you can get and change the sites look and feel to what you want at very little or no cost.

Enjoy Zenphoto we do!

Here is a new exciting website that Awesome Web Development has created with the help of a brilliant web company. The website is very web 2.0 and easy on the eye. The website is for booking Gamelodges in Southern Africa. The site offers up to a 30% discount  on certain establishments. So whether you are new to Africa or an old hat let Gamelodges.za.net to create your perfect break away drop them a request today!