The Way People Are Accessing The Internet Is Changing…

Posted on May 23, 2013 by nick.myers

The Truly Responsive Solihull School Website

In the next 60 seconds 600+ videos will be posted to YouTube, 695,000+ status updates will be made on Facebook, 47,000+ iPhone Apps will have been downloaded, 100,000+ tweets posted on Twitter and 571 new websites will have been created. Such is the power of the Internet. And it’s changing all the time.

It is not just the Internet that is changing. By 2015, more people will access the Internet from a Mobile Device, than they will a PC. With 58% of UK residents claiming to own a smartphone, the UK uses more mobile data than any other country in the world. With nearly 1 in 5 people owning tablet devices, the post-pc era really is here.

Why does this matter?

Smartphones and tablets continue to outsell PC’s. Your website is increasingly more likely to be viewed on these devices as people’s browsing behaviour change with time. To properly engage, communicate and promote your school to your stakeholders, it’s vitally important your website works seamlessly across the device spectrum. In fact, 61% of people who visit a non-mobile friendly website, will go elsewhere. If your school website is being used as a marketing tool, this is a big deal!

What can you do?

Solihull Phone ScreenshotYou could opt to have an App. Custom apps can often be expensive to create and manage. Many school website companies will charge hundreds of pounds for an App and even charge you for ongoing support. There is also the risk that with every new release of a mobile operating systems, your App may require further development at additional costs. At e4education though, our ‘News & Events App’ is completely free of charge to new customers.

Or you could invest in a mobile version. Mobile versions are great. Your website is optimised to aid navigation and ensure the very best experience when viewing your website on a smartphone.

Perhaps the best option though, is to opt for a new, fully responsive website, that is truly device agnostic. You’ll retain the uniqueness of the brand and design (unlike a mobile version) and the content will shift, depending on a visitors screen size, ensuring the very best experience for your stakeholders. e4education are one of the only school website providers that create and build bespoke, TRULY responsive, websites.

Tell Me More…

Contact one of our team today – just send us an email or give us a call on 0845 257 0224. When a phone rings at e4education, it always gets answered.

Sources:
http://googlemobileads.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/mobile-friendly-sites-turn-visitors.html
http://media.ofcom.org.uk/2012/12/13/uk-a-nation-of-hi-tech-tv-lovers-3/
http://www.go-gulf.com/blog/60-seconds/
http://mashable.com/2010/04/13/mobile-web-stats/

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5 reasons to love e4education this Valentine’s Day…

Posted on February 13, 2013 by nick.myers

There are lots of reasons to love e4education. To celebrate Valentine’s Day tomorrow, we wanted to share just 5 of them with you…

A RELATIONSHIP THAT LASTS

We don’t just build beautiful school websites… we build long-term relationships. The majority of schools that we first worked with over 10 years ago, still work with us today.

WE UNDERSTAND YOUR NEEDS

Every school is different. We work closely with schools to capture their vision and reflect this in the final design. We NEVER use templates and all of our work is completely bespoke.

No other company combines technology, creativity and understanding of education better.

COMMUNICATION AT THE HEART

Some of the very best designers, developers, account managers and educationalists work at e4education. They’ll all be readily available throughout your journey.

We love to talk, share ideas, offer support and collaborate on your project. When a phone rings at e4education it always gets answered.

PEOPLE YOU CAN TRUST

 You can trust us with your project. Over 1000 schools already have.

To oversee the successful and timely launch of your new school website we have a dedicated production team. Think of them as a friend to accompany you on your journey and ensure your experience working with e4education is nothing short of amazing.

BEAUTIFUL WEBSITES, FOR AMAZING SCHOOLS

Okay, so maybe we are a little shallow but we think EVERY school website should be well structured, have engaging content and look beautiful.

If you would like to share the love and pass on some feedback, or enquire about our website services please feel free to give us a call on 0845 257 0224 or drop us an email at hello@e4education.co.uk.

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The future of online teaching and learning is coming to BETT 2013…

Posted on January 23, 2013 by nick.myers

We are pleased to announce that e4education will be attending the BETT Show later this month, showcasing a suite of products and services that will enhance learning, communication and marketing outcomes for schools.

From Stand F278 at the Excel Exhibition Centre in London, comes the future of online teaching and learning. Our next-generation Learning Platform, Kite, features comprehensive Google integration, Parental Reporting, e-Portfolios, Scorm compliance, intuitive drag and drop functionality, MIS integration and more.

Last year we previewed Kite to over 100 buzzing BETT attendees, with overwhelming praise from the educational community. This year we are officially launching the product to schools all over the country. Created in close collaboration with school leaders, students and teachers – the very people that use Kite on a daily basis, the result is a well-designed interface and a strong set of features that have been carefully chosen to make a real difference in the classroom. Be sure to come and see why schools are saying the Kite Learning Platform ‘is truly a joy to use’.

With over a decade of web design experience in the education sector and over 1000 clients in our portfolio, e4education will also be demonstrating the very latest cutting edge, bespoke website designs for schools. In an ever-changing marketplace, that now sees 27% of all Internet traffic coming from mobile devices, our experts will be available to talk about the future of web technologies and the rise of responsive web designs to ensure that a website adapts to the device it is being used on, giving the end-user the very best experience possible.

e4education will also be showcasing a unique VLE solution for Primary Schools. The latest innovation sees a traditional school website and learning platform come together to make everything easy to manage, simple to implement and very affordable. With our Primary VLE offering, your school can engage with the community and encourage pupils to learn in a safe, fun environment.

The BETT show is free to attend and you can find more information on the BETT website. We’d love to see you there!

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e4education Nominated for NAACE ICT Impact Award for Technical Service Support

Posted on November 16, 2012 by nick.myers

e4education are pleased to announce that we have been nominated for the Naace ICT Impact Award for Technical Service Support.

We are incredibly proud of our dedicated support team and the services they deliver. Our clients frequently tell us that the guidance, care and support they receive is of an excellent standard and we are thrilled to be nominated for this exceptional award.

Naace is a community of educators, technologists and policy makers who share a vision for the role of technology in advancing education. They are renowned for being a key driving force behind ICT innovation in schools.

The award recognises excellent customer service and technical competence with an emphasis on how the service has made a difference to the learning opportunities and outcomes of young people.

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It’s all in the name…

Posted on November 1, 2012 by nick.myers

For over a decade we have been transforming school websites and developing products that make a real difference to schools all over the country. In that time we have become one of the leading providers of school websites in the UK.

For years the education sector has always been at the forefront of our company and we are extremely lucky to be working with so many remarkable schools.

Going forward, our main focus is to continue to help schools succeed by creating websites and learning platforms that enhance learning and communication. Paying testament to this vision, our Founder and Managing Director John Roach, has made the decision to formally change the name of the company from Bluestone Creative Ltd, to e4education Ltd with immediate effect.

Our growing relationship with educational experts and our commitment to developing a beautifully simple and incredibly powerful learning platform is just the start. With our primary focus on education we are now working much closer with local schools on student development and career opportunities.

We’re passionate about technology and we’re passionate about education too. This is why our growing staff now comprises of education consultants and VLE implementation experts.

We have some really exciting things in the pipeline and we can’t wait to share them with you – the e4education family.

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