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PHP Developers Needed

We have an urgent need for talented PHP developers to help us with some exciting new projects - freelance or permanent positions.

You will need several years commercial experience of building complex websites using PHP/MySQL. Experience of Drupal would be beneficial but not essential.

Please contact us with a CV including portfolio of sites you have worked on.

Latest News

  1. 04 Apr 08 - New Network Box site launched
  2. 12 Feb 08 - From the Frontline in the World's Hotspots
  3. 16 Jan 08 - CRESST website launched
  4. 08 Jan 08 - Seeking Senior PHP Developer
  5. 05 Nov 07 - Outdoor Retailer Ready for Christmas Rush
  6. 08 Oct 07 - Sheffield PR Company
  7. 20 Jul 07 - New Website for Leading Fencing Company
  8. 20 Apr 07 - British Stainless Steel launched
  9. 18 Mar 07 - Frontline Club website
  10. 11 Dec 06 - Two New Sites Launched
  11. 08 Nov 06 - PR website launched
  12. 22 Oct 06 - New Llama Digital Site
  13. 20 Oct 06 - Business Link Presentation - Selling Online
  14. 23 Sep 06 - On The Frontline
  15. 10 Aug 06 - New Website Makes a Splash

New Network Box site launched

04 Apr 08

Network Box provide a managed internet security service. Network Box UK were one of Llama Digital's first clients back in 2003. To keep the website in line with the changes at Network Box in the last five years they decided to have a complete overhaul of the original website and we were naturally delighted to be selected to carry out this work. We completely redesigned the website and rebuilt it around the awarding winning Drupal content management system.

There are now plans to roll out the UK website framework across all the different Network Box country sites.

From the Frontline in the World's Hotspots

12 Feb 08

The From the Frontline website features blogs from a variety of writers reporting from different locations around the world including Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Mexico, Columbia, Democratic Republic of Congo and others.

The blogs make incredible reading. They are well written and provide news from people on the ground in many of the world's hotspots, without censorship. The range of blogs include live blogging, photographs, video footage and twittering.

Vaughan Smith's blog from Afghanistan has been shortlisted for a Media Guardian Innovation Award. Vaughan blogged his every move and filmed the moves of those around him in Helmand province, Afghanistan. The blog culminated in a 16 minute report for BBC Newsnight.

CRESST website launched

16 Jan 08

CRESST is a Sheffield-based charity who help children and young people learn conflict resolution skills that can be used in their schools and communities. We have been delighted to work with CRESST to create a new website which launched in January 2008.

We also provided CRESST with a content management system to easily administer the website themselves.

Seeking Senior PHP Developer

08 Jan 08

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Senior PHP Developer to work on some fantastic projects involving video, social networking, e-commerce and much more.

Passionate about cutting edge internet development, you will be an expert PHP/MySQL Developer with extensive commercial experience using object-oriented techniques. Familiarity with content management systems, especially Drupal, would be an advantage as would experience of Java development.

You will ideally have a degree (or equivalent) in computing or a related discipline. You will be self-motivated, enthusiastic and communicative with a positive attitude.

As a member of a small team you will have a big say in the shaping of the strategy and development of the company.

We will provide a competitive salary, a great working environment and the opportunity to fulfil your ambitions. This role will be interesting, challenging and varied.

If you are interested, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment[at]llamadigital.co.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Outdoor Retailer Ready for Christmas Rush

05 Nov 07

Chevin Trek are an independent retailer based in Otley, West Yorkshire who sell outdoor clothing and equipment.

We have provided an e-commerce site that allows Chevin Trek to sell hundreds of products online from across their full catalogue. Chevin Trek are able to manage all aspects of the website themselves - including amending product details, special offers, fulfilment configurations etc.

They're now bracing themselves to cope with the Christmas rush!

Sheffield PR Company

08 Oct 07

Llama Digital has launched a brand new website for Sheffield PR company, All Credit Media: www.allcreditmedia.com.

Ian Cheetham at All Credit Media says:

"Clear objectives and structure were set and agreed at a series of meetings held before the project commenced. Llama delivered exactly what was promised, on time and to budget. They kept us updated and produced a first rate product.

Llama not only delivered 100% against the project objectives but made suggestions during the project that further improved the quality of the finished website.

I would have no hesitation in using Llama again and have recommended them to several business contacts. We have used several web design companies in the past and all invariably let us down. Llama Digital deliver outstanding value for money and are a pleasure to work with."

New Website for Leading Fencing Company

20 Jul 07

Darfen Durafencing is the UK market leader in the supply and installation of perimeter fencing and access control systems. They are based in Doncaster.

Llama Digital provided Darfen with a fully redesigned website: www.darfen.co.uk. It features extensive information about their product range and services. The site is built around the Llama Digital content management system (CMS), allowing Darfen to in full control of the site content.

The site also features product videos provided by Llama Digital (Delta Cantilever Gate).

We have also provided Darfen with the tools needed for them to manage their email marketing. This included an auto-generation tool for building their e-newsletter, as well as the ability to manager their subscriber list.

British Stainless Steel launched

20 Apr 07

We are delighted to announce the launch of the new British Stainless Steel website. This has been a major project for us, working in partnership with Rare Creative - also in Sheffield.

Llama Digital completely redesigned from scratch the BSSA website which was originally launched in 2000. The new site has a strong emphasis on usability – there is a huge repository of information which needs to be easily located by users. The site consists of many hundreds of pages, which makes this one of the largest sites produced by Llama Digital.

View the British Stainless Steel website.

Frontline Club website

18 Mar 07

The Frontline Club is a media club based in central London. It consists of a private members club but also a restaurant and a forum space open to the public. The Club was set up by the surviving members of a team of war cameramen.

The new site features streaming video and regular video webcasts and photography from internationally renowned photographers including Alexandra Boulat, Gary Knight and Marcus Bleasdale. It allows users to book and pay online for events. It also has an integrated email management system that allows regular communication with the 10,000 registered users of the site.

View Frontline Club website.

Two New Sites Launched

11 Dec 06

We have built an ecommerce website to allow SuSu she to sell their designer wooden handbags online. The solution includes a full content management system to allow SuSu she to manage products and other site content.

Also, this week we have launched a new website for Digital 2000. We completely redesigned Digital 2000's existing website - the aim was to create a website that looked better, was more accessible and performed better with search engines. The content management system allows Digital 2000 to keep in full control of the website content. 

PR website launched

08 Nov 06

Llama Digital has launched a brand new website for Sheffield-based media relations and event management company Anderson Waugh Communications.

The new site is fully content managed, which will allow Anderson Waugh to look after their own content - in particular to keep the site up to date with all the latest press releases they put out. The site is designed to comply with the latest accessibility guidelines. As well as being usable to people with disabilities this also means it is more user-friendly to all users, is well-optimised for search engines, and is very quick to download pages.

The new site can be viewed at www.andersonwaugh.com.

New Llama Digital Site

22 Oct 06

We don't know how we managed to fit this one in with all the other projects going on, but we're proud to announce the launch of our new site!

Why do window cleaners seem to have the dirtiest windows? It's been a struggle making time to fit in the development of the new Llama Digital site in amongst all the current projects we have on but here it is. It's (unsurprisingly) built around the Llama Digital content management system which will allow us to easily keep it up to date, it's more accessible and the layout is table-free.

Business Link Presentation - Selling Online

20 Oct 06

Stephen presenting at the Business Link eventStephen made a presentation on behalf of Business Link entitled 'Selling Online', covering the basics of getting started with ecommerce.

The event, at the Hilton Hotel in Sheffield, was attended by over 120 people. It covered general principles of selling online:

  • Why consider selling online?
  • Who should consider it?
  • What sort of products should you sell?
  • How it works - internet merchant accounts, payment gateways, third party processors

We then looked at some more specific details:

  • Using PayPal
  • Setting up an ebay store
  • Choosing shopping cart software
  • Choosing a hosted shopping cart service

Feedback from the event has been very positive. If you would like to be kept informed of any other events that we are involved with then please sign up for our mailing list using the panel on the left. And if you were at the event we would appreciate any feedback.

On The Frontline

23 Sep 06

Llama Digital has launched a website that showcases video footage from freelance journalists around the world.

On The Frontline is an exciting new venture that showcases cutting edge 'frontline' journalism from around the world. Its mission is to showcase the work of freelance journalists and NGOs – to provide their uncompromising, real and first-hand view of the issues that are reshaping our world.

The site features streaming video and blogs and is supported by the Llama Digital content management system. We have also provided an integrated email management system.

New Website Makes a Splash

10 Aug 06

On Water are based at Hartlepool marina and sell new and used yachts and motor boats.

Llama Digital have completely redesigned their website. The new site is fully content managed, and is supported by an integrated email management system. The solution we built is also aimed at improving On Water’s business processes – for example they are able to quickly print brochure sheets for use in their premises, and there is also the facility for prospective sellers to upload all their boat details.

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