Happy St Andrew’s Day
St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland and has a long history of veneration there. The cult of St Andrew was established on the east coast at Kilrymont by the Pictish kings as early as the eighth century. St Andrew has been celebrated in Scotland for over a thousand years, with feasts being held in his honour as far back as the year 1000 AD. However, it wasn’t until 1320, when Scotland’s independence was declared with the signing of The Declaration of Arbroath, that he officially became Scotland’s patron saint.
Happy Thanksgiving from Made in Scotland
A careful examination of a map of the United States can reveal the pattern of settlement and Scottish influence there. There are at least 8 places called Scotland, eight called Edinburgh, and many known as Aberdeen, Glasgow’s, and other names familiar from a map of Scotland. These places were clearly named for, or by, Scottish settlers and immigrants. The Presbyterian church, brought to the US by Scottish settlers, now has an American community.
The Importance of E-Commerce Post COVID-19.
In light of the current situation we find ourselves in, the popularity and indeed the importance of e-commerce has exploded.
Responsive Web Design
What makes your website stand out? Graphics? Design? Content? Interactivity? It could be argued all, but none of these components will be consistent if the website is not responsive. More than 50% of users browse websites on smartphones and around 40% on a desktop which is why it is vital your website caters for every device.
Ten reasons why your business should have a website
The average time people spend on the Internet is about 6 hours a day browsing websites and social media. So, can you afford not to have a website when running a business? Below are the reasons why your company should have its own website.
Working From Home Effectively
With the coronavirus pandemic, many companies including Made In Scotland, have made the decision to begin working remotely. Many companies have been working from home for a long time, but for the large majority of us, this has become a “switch over” and we are now adapting to new working rules. So, how do you effectively work from home?
Is your website user friendly?
There are a number of factors when a customer decides to browse your website that makes it user friendly. When a user arrives on your website, what you want to avoid is the user then leaving the site. So, what can you do to keep your potential customers engaged for longer? Various factors will influence a user’s involvement and their willingness to view the content you have posted on the website. We focus below on the key elements that affect this.
How to prepare a product to sell online
When we buy or sell online, the decision we make on choosing a product can depend largely on the presentation of the product, from the photo to its description.
5 Mistakes When Creating a Website
A website is one of your company’s most important assets. When a user lands on your site, it’s usually the first interaction they have with your brand and first impressions are key.
Coronavirus – an industry pandemic
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced a pandemic in connection with the COVID-19 virus. The coronavirus has reached over 100 countries around the world and has infected over 170,000 people. Information on the progression of the disease and speculation around this is spreading and from this a lot of fake news is emerging. People seeking advice from the Internet are met with numerous posts informing them how to handle the virus and what they should be doing to protect themselves. So where is credible for info? How is the industry dealing with all the noise surrounding the virus?