Voxego Design News and Distractions FeedNews, Comments and Updateshttp://www.voxego-design.com/news/2010-12-02T01:35:27ZSquarespaceGosh, it's been awhile...http://www.voxego-design.com/news/2010/12/2/gosh-its-been-awhile.htmlJames2010-12-02T01:31:12Z2010-12-02T01:31:12ZNo, we have not all been kidnapped by extra terrestrials. We are here and working very hard for all our beloved clients. We kinda forgot about both our website and our blog in the termoil of work. One day (in the next few months) we will return in vengance.

]]>If you are bored with your sitehttp://www.voxego-design.com/news/2010/8/6/if-you-are-bored-with-your-site.htmlJames2010-08-06T19:13:59Z2010-08-06T19:13:59ZJust had a blast laughing our heads off at some of the webs biggest sites - translated courtesy of www.pornaliz.com. Hilarious. Over 16s only!

]]>I have a confession to makehttp://www.voxego-design.com/news/2010/8/4/i-have-a-confession-to-make.htmlJames2010-08-04T13:30:04Z2010-08-04T13:30:04ZNot long back from a great holiday in the sun with the family.

While away my wife 'consumed' all four of the Twilight books while bathing in the sun. I had them pegged as Mills and Boons with fangs and claws.

As you can imagine I heard alot about the story and characters. There were two other (female) fans staying next to us. You can imagine the chat.

However, when we got home I agreed to watch the first film with my wife.

My confession. I liked it. Couldn't wait to watch the second one the following night. Downloading the third at the moment... Sorry.

]]>The decline of productivity: Social media and web contenthttp://www.voxego-design.com/news/2010/7/7/the-decline-of-productivity-social-media-and-web-content.htmlJames2010-07-07T13:54:00Z2010-07-07T13:54:00ZI'm not going to knock social media or the vast amount of content that is floating around out there on the internet. They are both great for many reasons.

I'm just shocked that anyone can be productive anymore! Or am I the only one that occasionally finds something that gabs my attention then an hour later realise that I've been led down a long winding garden path littered with useless information and diversions?

It stands to reason why employers are taking steps to curb web use in the office. Why shouldn't they. It's akin to your staff staring out the window for hours.

That aside, I do think you should check out this site. See you in a couple of hours (or days)...

]]>Things, they are a changinghttp://www.voxego-design.com/news/2010/5/14/things-they-are-a-changing.htmlJames2010-05-14T08:20:40Z2010-05-14T08:20:40ZAs many of you will know by now Voxego have taken the step to change the way we operate. No longer do we have a centralised office in Glasgow but are remote working from our respective offices and homes.

Technology and the nature of the majority of our work have made this a realistic option. Two months in to the change and this premise appears to have been well proven to be the case.

More to follow in the future with details on how it can be done or things we have done to make it work even better.

]]>Christmas already!!!http://www.voxego-design.com/news/2009/12/23/christmas-already.htmlJames2009-12-23T14:23:25Z2009-12-23T14:23:25ZNormally we are organised enough to have produced a snazzy, jazzy, funky electronic animated Chrsitmas greeting message that we send out to all those that we like. This year however we have far too busy for such. Afterall, clients always come first.

So, to all those that have been staring cross-eyed at their inbox waiting for this years greeting - get over it! It isn't coming.

Have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year. Looking forward to all that 2010 brings.

]]>Just in case you missed this Vader classichttp://www.voxego-design.com/news/2009/11/2/just-in-case-you-missed-this-vader-classic.htmlJames2009-11-02T18:09:15Z2009-11-02T18:09:15ZI've known for years that the big man in black isn't as tough as his reputation.

]]>Clever dance stuffhttp://www.voxego-design.com/news/2009/10/20/clever-dance-stuff.htmlJames2009-10-20T17:00:00Z2009-10-20T17:00:00ZIt may not make you laugh out loud but this will certainly bring a smile to your face. Very clever.

]]>I know a song...http://www.voxego-design.com/news/2009/10/6/i-know-a-song.htmlJames2009-10-06T16:36:00Z2009-10-06T16:36:00ZEven before Chocolate Rain there was this song. Be warned, even just reading the first couple of lines will engrain the tune in your head for the entire day. Apologies in advance for doing this...

i know a song that will get on your nerves,
get on your nerves,
get on your nerves;
i know a song that will get on your nerves,
get, get, get on your nerves.

]]>Something to laugh about...http://www.voxego-design.com/news/2009/9/2/something-to-laugh-about.htmlJames2009-09-02T12:50:15Z2009-09-02T12:50:15ZWarning!  This is likely to make you laugh out loud!

Independent Sources has compiled a list of companies with unfortunate domain names that can easily be misunderstood.

  1. A site called “Who Represents” where you can find the name of the agent that represents a celebrity. Their domain name… wait for it… is
    www.whorepresents.com
  2. Experts Exchange, a knowledge base where programmers can exchange advice and views at
    www.expertsexchange.com
  3. Looking for a pen? Look no further than Pen Island at
    www.penisland.net
  4. Need a therapist? Try Therapist Finder at
    www.therapistfinder.com
  5. Then of course, there’s the Italian Power Generator company…
    www.powergenitalia.com
  6. And now, we have the Mole Station Native Nursery, based in New South Wales:
    www.molestationnursery.com
  7. If you’re looking for computer software, there’s always
    www.ipanywhere.com
  8. Welcome to the First Cumming Methodist Church. Their website is
    www.cummingfirst.com
  9. Then, of course, there’s these brainless art designers, and their whacky website:
    www.speedofart.com
  10. Want to holiday in Lake Tahoe? Try their brochure website at
    www.gotahoe.com
  11. The Royal Tit-Watching (Ornithological) Society Of Britain used the domain:
    www.Nice-Tits.org
  12. Manufacturer of instruments for monitoring temperature, humidity and pressure Dickson didn’t think twice when they choose:
    www.DicksOnWeb.com
  13. A holiday rentals company in Spain is called Choose Spain. Hopefully the vacation won’t be a painful experience:
    www.ChoosesPain.com
  14. A company selling CAD software and Learning CDs was called ViaGrafix - quite innocent until a blue pill hit the market. The company is now called Learn2.
    www.ViagraFix.com
  15. TeachersTalk: A community for teachers and student to discuss all areas of teaching… Even how to stalk teachers?
    www.TeacherStalk.com
  16. The small town Winters’ local newspaper is called Winters Express and can be read online at:
    www.WinterSexPress.com
  17. An eBay competitor was considering the name Auctions Hit, but found it to be a shitty name:
    www.AuctionShit.com
  18. If you offer a scaffold erection/dismantle service, maybe you shouldn’t have a mammoth as your mascot and call your company Mammoth Erection:
    www.MammothErection.com
  19. Things to do and see along New York State’s Canals and vacation regions:
    www.NYCAnal.com
  20. The kids might look nice in their Childrens’ Wear, but remember:
    www.ChildrenSwear.co.uk
  21. IHA Vegas‘ holiday rentals might have a special smell, since:
    www.IHaveGas.com
  22. Could a Apple Macintosh make me more masculine? Read more in macHome magazine:
    www.MachoMe.com
  23. Odds Extractor - Online gambling resource or farmers looking for new and unusual machinery?
    www.OddSexTractor.com
  24. If you’re known as Big Al, why not call your online fish supplies store for Big Al’s Online?
    www.BiGalsOnline.com
  25. Even if you’re company is called Cumbria Storage Systems don’t even think about calling your website:
    www.CumStore.co.uk
  26. Alter Scrap Processing part of The Alter Companies use the domain:
    www.AltersCrap.com
  27. Anyone knows if Australian ISP WebOne does some moonlighting?
    www.WeBone.com
  28. Don’t start a business in Cook Islands… Given that their TLD is .ck and they use .co for commercial domains, you end up with:
    www.budget.Co.ck
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