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	<title>Mark&#039;s Blog &#187; Business</title>
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	<description>The incoherent ramblings of Mark Barnes; Burnley FC supporter, technology evangelical and general web geek</description>
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		<title>ADSL2+ Trial</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:19:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Island Geek are currently expanding and we are now accepting orders for ADSL and ADSL2 across the UK. As we move into this new market we&#8217;d like some early adopters to come with us and try out some exciting new features that we are bringing to our service offering. At the moment we are currently [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Island Geek are currently expanding and we are now accepting orders for ADSL and ADSL2 across the UK. As we move into this new market we&#8217;d like some early adopters to come with us and try out some exciting new features that we are bringing to our service offering.</p>
<p>At the moment we are currently in the process of developing our in-house control panel for accounts that will allow customers to monitor bandwidth usage, update their details and many other things relating to the service.</p>
<p>Migrations are currently free with a BBIP style MAC so if you are looking for a new provider feel free to email broadband@islandgeek.net for some further details.</p>
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		<title>Island Geek Site Launched</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:50:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now that everything is registered and we&#8217;ve got an entry at Companies House the new Island Geek site has been launched. It&#8217;s quite simple but I like the style, hopefully the words speak louder than snazzy design. It details the current services that are offered including web hosting, phpBB services and computer services. The site [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Now that everything is registered and we&#8217;ve got an entry at Companies House the new <a href="http://www.islandgeek.net">Island Geek site</a> has been launched.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s quite simple but I like the style, hopefully the words speak louder than snazzy design. It details the current services that are offered including web hosting, phpBB services and computer services.</p>
<p>The site is also being launched with a Google AdWords campaign, so if you see some ads from us that&#8217;s why <img src='http://blog.markbarnes.org/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' />  . Hopefully a blog will be going up soon as well.</p>
<p>Current tasks include liaising with NatWest regarding a bank account and, once that has been completed, jumping through HMRC hoops for VAT registration.</p>
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		<title>phpBB Services</title>
		<link>http://blog.markbarnes.org/2009/12/30/phpbb-services/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:28:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Shameless plug on its way for my own services but this is my blog so ho hum I&#8217;ve recently been working on a few bits and pieces under the Island Geek brand; namely setting up Blesta to put on sale some of the phpBB services that I currently offer. As you will see it is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Shameless plug on its way for my own services but this is my blog so ho hum <img src='http://blog.markbarnes.org/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>I&#8217;ve recently been working on a few bits and pieces under the Island Geek brand; namely setting up Blesta to <a href="https://billing.islandgeek.net/order.php?o=mpL1ntC2">put on sale some</a> of the phpBB services that I currently offer.</p>
<p>As you will see it is the usual affair of phpBB installation/configuration options as well as MOD installations. For the more enterprising customer there is also the option of a dedicated support contract, something that I know has been highlighted to me as something that people who run fairly large boards are interested in. If you aren&#8217;t that comfortable getting involved with the nuts and bolts of the software then having somebody who can is reassuring.</p>
<p>Now, this may be a plug but I&#8217;m here to give you an offer as well. The coupon <strong>markblog09</strong> will get you 10% off anything you order &#8211; think of it as a late Christmas present. For something like our hosting product where buying 12 months already gets you 2 free this is a considerable saving on top. The code is valid until the end of January &#8217;10 so feel free to pass it among your friends who you think may be interested.</p>
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