Cookie law changes

21st December 2011

From May 2012, an EU directive on digital marketing will come into effect in the UK. This will change the presumption of consent, so websites can only use cookies if the user has opted in to having their cookies used in this way – and the fine for non-compliance will be up to £500,000.

The concern of many retailers is that asking people to fill in cumbersome forms can lead them to abandoning the site altogether. Also, it is human nature to say ‘no’ when a site requests to use your data. Even if you find it helpful to have recommended items you may like...

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When Clear met Magento

17th November 2011

Gavin went to London to meet Magento at the first ever British Magento Conference recently. Magento is our favourite open-source software for ecommerce sites so we wanted to find out more about Magento’s plans for the future, especially now it’s linked up with eBay and Paypal. It’s exciting stuff that promises to revolutionise the way we all shop online – again.

Here’s the top three things you need to know about the future of Magento

X.commerce is coming! There was a lot of concern around what X.Commerce would mean for...

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Welcome to our new look website!

9th August 2011

We thought it was time for a refresh so we've given ourselves a taste of our own medicine and redesigned the site - hope you like it! 

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New office officially opened

26th July 2011

Our new offices on 5 Town Walls in Shrewsbury were officially launched on Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Mayor of Shrewsbury and a party for our clients and supporters.

With a tour of our new offices, a rather fabulous tweet wall for all those who couldn’t make the party and a look at our latest work our guests got a real taste of Clear. It was great to see so many people here (despite the torrential ra...

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