<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss
version="2.0"
xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
><channel><title>Glic I.T. &#187; Portfolio</title> <atom:link href="http://www.glicit.com/category/portfolio/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.glicit.com</link> <description>Internet and general IT development, consultancy and training</description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:05:27 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=</generator> <item><title>Residential Care Provider</title><link>http://www.glicit.com/2011/01/residential-care-provider/</link> <comments>http://www.glicit.com/2011/01/residential-care-provider/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 11:57:35 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Portfolio]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.glicit.com/?p=768</guid> <description><![CDATA[This WordPress CMS that the client updates regularly. Features include Home page slider with each slide linking to pages of note Location map on Contact page Dropcaps and columns to aid readability where appropriate Secure area for access to sensitive material by the client&#8217;s partners Cufon fonts for headers throughout]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
href="http://positivecare.ie/" target="_blank"><img
class="alignright size-full wp-image-769" title="Positive Care" src="http://www.glicit.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/PositiveCare.gif" alt="" width="274" height="201" /></a>This <em>WordPress</em> CMS that the client updates regularly.</p><p>Features include</p><ul><li>Home page slider with each slide linking to pages of note</li><li>Location map on Contact page</li><li>Dropcaps and columns to aid readability where appropriate</li><li>Secure area for access to sensitive material by the client&#8217;s partners</li><li><em>Cufon</em> fonts for headers throughout</li></ul> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.glicit.com/2011/01/residential-care-provider/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Physiotherapist</title><link>http://www.glicit.com/2010/07/physiotherapist/</link> <comments>http://www.glicit.com/2010/07/physiotherapist/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:07:26 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Portfolio]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.glicit.com/?p=749</guid> <description><![CDATA[This WordPress CMS was built with the option for the client to update it themselves in future if they wish. Features include Image and text slider on the Home page Header image created from existing logo Split columns on the Home page with introductory content Secure Contact form with interactive map Cufon fonts for headers]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
href="http://kerinphysio.ie" target="_blank"><img
class="alignright size-full wp-image-750" title="Elaine Kerin Physiotherapy" src="http://www.glicit.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/ElaineKerin.gif" alt="" width="274" height="201" /></a>This <em>WordPress</em> CMS was built with the option for the client to update it themselves in future if they wish.</p><p>Features include</p><ul><li>Image and text slider on the Home page</li><li>Header image created from existing logo</li><li>Split columns on the Home page with introductory content</li><li>Secure Contact form with interactive map</li><li><em>Cufon</em> fonts for headers</li></ul> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.glicit.com/2010/07/physiotherapist/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>APR Restrictors</title><link>http://www.glicit.com/2010/07/apr-restrictors/</link> <comments>http://www.glicit.com/2010/07/apr-restrictors/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:35:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Portfolio]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.glicit.com/?p=743</guid> <description><![CDATA[Built on WordPress, this site has a number of user-friendly features: A slider on the Home page for easy navigation through the 4 main pages A feature whereby the company&#8217;s clients can add feedback or testimonials which are then displayed on the site A video demonstration of how the products function An Order Now call-to-action [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
href="http://windowsafety.ie" target="_blank"><img
class="alignright size-full wp-image-742" title="Window Safety" src="http://www.glicit.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/WindowSafety.gif" alt="" width="274" height="201" /></a>Built on <em>WordPress</em>, this site has a number of user-friendly features:</p><ul><li>A slider on the Home page for easy navigation through the 4 main pages</li><li>A feature whereby the company&#8217;s clients can add feedback or testimonials which are then displayed on the site</li><li>A video demonstration of how the products function</li><li>An Order Now <em>call-to-action</em> graphic</li></ul> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.glicit.com/2010/07/apr-restrictors/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Johnstown Business Centre</title><link>http://www.glicit.com/2010/06/johnstown-business-centre/</link> <comments>http://www.glicit.com/2010/06/johnstown-business-centre/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 13:46:03 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Portfolio]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.glicit.com/?p=678</guid> <description><![CDATA[This WordPress project was a redevelopment of an existing site to simplify management of the content by the owners. Features include A slide show in the sidebar displaying the business centre&#8217;s facilities An interactive map on the Contact page Tabbed sections on the Pricing page to make navigation easier for readers Minor pages hidden for [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a
href="http://johnstownbusinesscentre.ie" target="_blank"><img
class="size-full wp-image-632 alignright" title="Johnstown Business  Centre" src="http://www.glicit.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/JohnstownBusinessCentre.gif" alt="" width="274" height="201" /></a></strong></p><p>This <em>WordPress</em> project was a redevelopment of an existing site to simplify management of the content by the owners.</p><p>Features include</p><ul><li>A slide show in the sidebar displaying the business centre&#8217;s facilities</li><li>An interactive map on the Contact page</li><li>Tabbed sections on the Pricing page to make navigation easier for readers</li><li>Minor pages hidden for the main menu and linked to from the footer only</li></ul><p>At the time of writing the site is in English only, but the site is built to accommodate others at the <em>click of a button</em>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.glicit.com/2010/06/johnstown-business-centre/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Kildare Animal Foundation</title><link>http://www.glicit.com/2009/09/kildare-animal-foundation/</link> <comments>http://www.glicit.com/2009/09/kildare-animal-foundation/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:41:57 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Portfolio]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.glicit.com/?p=670</guid> <description><![CDATA[This project was a complete rebuild of an existing website that was proving overly difficult to maintain for the volunteers at the sanctuary. Redeveloped on WordPress, the site is now fully managed* by the owners. Features include Calls to action for donations and assistance Newsletter sign up Lightbox effects for images Planned for the future [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
href="http://www.animalfoundation.ie" target="_blank"><img
class="alignright size-full wp-image-629" title="Kildare Animal  Foundation" src="http://www.glicit.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/AnimalFoundation.gif" alt="" width="274" height="201" /></a>This project was a complete rebuild of an existing website that was proving overly difficult to maintain for the volunteers at the sanctuary.</p><p>Redeveloped on <em>WordPress</em>, the site is now fully managed* by the owners.</p><p>Features include</p><ul><li><em>Calls to action</em> for donations and assistance</li><li>Newsletter sign up</li><li><em>Lightbox</em> effects for images</li></ul><p>Planned for the future are an ecommerce facility to sell the foundations own animal-care product line and integration with a third party online lottery sales system.</p><p>*Glic I.T. continues to assist with the maintenance and updating of the underlying software</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.glicit.com/2009/09/kildare-animal-foundation/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Animal Fodder</title><link>http://www.glicit.com/2009/08/animal-fodder/</link> <comments>http://www.glicit.com/2009/08/animal-fodder/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:01:31 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Portfolio]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.glicit.com/?p=688</guid> <description><![CDATA[This is a very basic one-page website constructed on a small budget. However it packs a lot of punch onto that single page Straightforward description in plain language of the product for sale Full contact details (including email that the site owner reads and responds to using mobile phone) Interactive map providing directions Well chosen [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
href="http://smallsquarebales.ie" target="_blank"><img
class="alignright size-full wp-image-637" title="SmallSquareBales" src="http://www.glicit.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/SmallSquareBales.gif" alt="" width="274" height="201" /></a>This is a very basic one-page website constructed on a small budget.</p><p>However it packs a lot of punch onto that single page</p><ul><li>Straightforward description in plain language of the product for sale</li><li>Full contact details (including email that the site owner reads and responds to using mobile phone)</li><li>Interactive map providing directions</li><li>Well chosen words and phrases (and domain name) to assist the site stay high in Google searches</li></ul> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.glicit.com/2009/08/animal-fodder/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Egan Satellite</title><link>http://www.glicit.com/2009/04/egan-satellite/</link> <comments>http://www.glicit.com/2009/04/egan-satellite/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:14:17 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Portfolio]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.glicit.com/?p=694</guid> <description><![CDATA[While the client in this case did not wish to manage the site themselves, it was still built using WordPress to simplify development and avail of the functionality offered by certain plugins. Features include A clearly defined menu structure Tabulated listing of available channels Contact form on the sidebar of all pages acting as a [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
href="http://egansatellite.ie" target="_blank"><img
class="alignright size-full wp-image-630" title="EganSatellite" src="http://www.glicit.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/EganSatellite.gif" alt="" width="274" height="201" /></a>While the client in this case did not wish to manage the site themselves, it was still built using <em>WordPress</em> to simplify development and avail of the functionality offered by certain plugins.</p><p>Features include</p><ul><li>A clearly defined menu structure</li><li>Tabulated listing of available channels</li><li>Contact form on the sidebar of all pages acting as a call to action (with options on how and when the enquirer would like to be contacted)</li><li>A simple explanation of how free-to-air works and why it is free</li></ul> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.glicit.com/2009/04/egan-satellite/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>County Councillor Website</title><link>http://www.glicit.com/2009/03/county-councillor-website/</link> <comments>http://www.glicit.com/2009/03/county-councillor-website/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:32:13 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Portfolio]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.glicit.com/?p=719</guid> <description><![CDATA[Developed in the run up to the 2009 local elections, judging by the traffic to it then, this site undoubtedly helped Anthony Lawlor top the poll in Kildare. Built on WordPress it has a number of features that assist the councillor getting his message across. Tabbed content for quick access to updates, topics and useful [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
href="http://anthonylawlor.ie" target="_blank"><img
class="alignright size-full wp-image-627" title="Tony Lawlor" src="http://www.glicit.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/TonyLawlor.gif" alt="" width="274" height="201" /></a>Developed in the run up to the 2009 local elections, judging by the traffic to it then, this site undoubtedly helped Anthony Lawlor top the poll in Kildare.</p><ul><li>Built on <em>WordPress</em> it has a number of features that assist the councillor getting his message across.</li><li>Tabbed content for quick access to updates, topics and useful links</li><li>An About page with numerous links to more detailed information</li><li>An automated feed from the local media with up to date news</li><li><em>Lightbox</em> enhanced images</li><li>A tailor made banner depicting the Irish flag, the councillor, his party logo and the Kildare county coat of arms</li></ul> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.glicit.com/2009/03/county-councillor-website/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Bloodstock Breeder</title><link>http://www.glicit.com/2009/02/bloodstock-breeder/</link> <comments>http://www.glicit.com/2009/02/bloodstock-breeder/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:47:38 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Portfolio]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.glicit.com/?p=727</guid> <description><![CDATA[The client had an existing static .COM website however there were two main issues with it: Firstly, both the domain and hosting renewal fees were exorbitant and secondly, publishing images and details of stock offered for sale was impossible without a webmaster&#8217;s intervention. The decision was made to tear down and rebuild on a .IE [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
href="http://www.mocklershill.ie" target="_blank"><img
class="alignright size-full wp-image-635" title="MocklersHill" src="http://www.glicit.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/MocklersHill.gif" alt="" width="274" height="201" /></a>The client had an existing static .COM website however there were two main issues with it: Firstly, both the domain and hosting renewal fees were exorbitant and secondly, publishing images and details of stock offered for sale was impossible without a webmaster&#8217;s intervention.</p><p>The decision was made to tear down and rebuild on a .IE domain using a different hosting provider and develop on <em>WordPress</em>.</p><p>In addition to the <em>WordPress</em> database, a second was created to hold the following information</p><ul><li>Image of horse</li><li>At which venue would it be offered for sale</li><li>Its age, sex, pedigree etc.</li><li>PDF of the sales catalogue</li></ul><p>These data were easily maintain by the client via a simple web interface.</p><p>A bespoke <em>WordPress</em> plugin was coded that queried the database and outputted the list of horses and their details in a formatted table. For the client, it was as simple as adding <em>[inserthorses thevenue="Saint Cloud"]</em> in the appropriate page.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.glicit.com/2009/02/bloodstock-breeder/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Etiquette and Grooming Website</title><link>http://www.glicit.com/2009/01/etiquette-and-grooming-website/</link> <comments>http://www.glicit.com/2009/01/etiquette-and-grooming-website/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:43:38 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Portfolio]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.glicit.com/?p=731</guid> <description><![CDATA[The website of The Finishing Academy of Ireland is built on WordPress using the Carrington framework. Features include Options for visitors to print pages (in suitable format) or email ones of interest to themselves or others Clearly defined menu structure grouping courses into categories to aid navigation Separate registration forms for each category Interactive location [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
href="http://finishingacademy.ie" target="_blank"><img
class="alignright size-full wp-image-631" title="FinishingAcademy" src="http://www.glicit.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/FinishingAcademy.gif" alt="" width="274" height="201" /></a>The website of The Finishing Academy of Ireland is built on<em> WordPress</em> using the Carrington framework.</p><p>Features include</p><ul><li>Options for visitors to print pages (in suitable format) or email ones of interest to themselves or others</li><li>Clearly defined menu structure grouping courses into categories to aid navigation</li><li>Separate registration forms for each category</li><li>Interactive location map</li></ul> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.glicit.com/2009/01/etiquette-and-grooming-website/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
<!-- Performance optimized by W3 Total Cache. Learn more: http://www.w3-edge.com/wordpress-plugins/

Minified using disk: basic
Page Caching using disk: enhanced (User agent is rejected)
Database Caching 9/15 queries in 1.511 seconds using disk: basic

Served from: www.glicit.com @ 2012-02-04 14:07:42 -->
