I.W.S. Web Blog

The latest figures out from researcher Net Applications have shown that Microsoft’s web browser Internet Explorer is loosing ground to its rivals Firefox and Google Chrome.

The research shows us that Internet Explorer has 62% of market share down from 68.2% last March.  At the same time Google Chrome gained 1.6% up to 5.2% and Firefox gained 1% to 24.4% as did Safari to 4.5%.

It show us that IE6 has dropped 11% while IE8 gained from 1% upt to 22.4% which is more than any other browser over the same period.

What does it all mean?

Well from our perspective at I.W.S. it's important that your web developer designs your website so it is compatible with all browsers on all platforms.  We come across many sites that where designed for IE back when it held 85% of the market and now these sites perform badly when viewed in alternative browsers.

Our prediction is that IE will continue to loose market share and it is paramount that your website is designed to perform well across all browsers

Link: http://www.iwsdesign.net

As we fast approach the end of 2009 it’s time to reflect on the past year and all that it has given us. Let me see now, Australia lost the Ashes, we have had a Global Financial Crisis, Black Saturday, mmmmm… ooh! I know, Rudd welcomed home the Stolen Generation and we are heading for brighter times. I must say, I am looking forward to 2010 and the positive economic vibe that is emerging in most businesses that I talk to. There is a lot happening in the online world and as our internet connections get faster, the technology gets better. There’s a lot to look forward to.

I would like to thank you all for your support this year and we look forward to offering you our dedicated service in 2010 and bring you some exciting new services and features as they come online.

We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year and I hope you all made it on to Santa’s good list.

All the best,

Geoff & Dean.

Link: http://www.hbb.org.au

Come along to the Nillumbik HomeBiz Networking night and visit our stand to get a hands on demonstration of our 'i-design websites' website.

HomeBiz Christmas Party - is the last HomeBiz event for 2009. We will be providing a bbq and drinks to end the year. Dinner is at 6.30 and will be followed by the Forum at 7.15pm.

This is our chance to have input into the future of HomeBiz.

Bookings for this event are essential.

To confirm your place please email Fee Sievers

at info@hbb.org.au or PH: 0417 358280

Link: http://www.iwsdesign.net

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Today is Canadian Thanksgiving and being married to a Canadian we celebrated in style.  Being an ex chef I decided to make Turducken after seeing it featured on the TV show Spicks and Specks. Not only did we make a 'Turducken' but we made a 'Bacon Turducken'.  

This is a Turkey breast filled with a Duck breast filled with chicken mousse and wrapped in Pancetta.  The North American version uses whole birds however I preferred to use just the breasts.  It sound a bit gross, however it was actually fantastic.  The flavours complemented each other and it was both delectate and moist. A real winner...