OneSub: Our chance at creating a better future
The team have been busy working on our incubation project of breaking the echo chamber...
Lies, damn lies, and statistics...
Statistics are infamous for their potential to be misleading but do you know enough about statistics
Bath Carnival 🥳 we had a great party! Thank you
This year we sponsored Bath Carnival and had a great time on the bus!
twiDAQ - Democratising opinion
Global, public, real-time sentiment analysis of politicians, brands and ideas.
Saving democracy and the free press
Breaking the echo chamber. OneSub realigns news around story, diversity & truth.
How do I make my business more innovative?
Being innovative doesn't need to be scary - but it will change your business forever, for the better.
Digital Strategy – Disruption
Does your digital strategy consider what happens when a new player disrupts your market?
Digital Strategy – “How To” Series
Get fit for the digital economy with our Digital Strategy series, a free & easy guide to your future.
2 Minute Tech: What is A/B Testing?
A/B testing is a great way to optimise content for your customers at low cost.
How to develop a robust digital strategy
Discover how to plan and implement and great digital strategy for growth.
The Power of Lean Thinking
Lean thinking can help improve processes, eliminate waste and optimise resources.
2 Minute Tech: Machine Learning Explained
Jim breaks down machine learning and AI as part of our 2 minute tech series.
SS Great Britain
A 360° view of every voyage that allows researchers and visitors to explore data 75% faster.
Deep Blue Sky are Finalists at Bath Life Awards 2018!
We are delighted to share the news that Deep Blue Sky are finalists in the Technology & Innovation category of the Bath Life Awards 2018.
Path to Freemium (Part 2)
Before you can effectively apply the freemium model to your organisation or product you must first consider your customers and their target behaviour. In this 2 part series, I’ll cover the full journey to freemium.
Flexible Working in Practice
There’s a workplace revolution brewing. Flexible working is no longer the preserve of parents, but an attainable goal for all teams that rewards employer with increased productivity and employee with better work-life balance.
5 game-changing insights from Vision Bristol 2017
A glimpse into the future with some of Bristol’s most innovative minds.
How to Thrive in a Digital Age
Digital methodologies, tools and platforms are removing barriers to growth in every industry across all departments. How can you make the most of these changes and come out on top?
Keeping Up with Your Customers, Not Your Competitors.
Don't let the competition get in the way of your business goals. According to a CEI Survey, 86% of buyers will pay more for a better customer experience. But only 1% of customers feel that their expectations are consistently met.
Procurement is Broken
Deep Blue Sky's unique approach to on-boarding projects is designed for the best final outcome.
Automation in the workplace
A staggering 30% of UK jobs could face automation over the next 15 years, in this article we consider the impact that automation will have on the workplace.
The Path to Freemium (Part 1)
Before you can effectively apply the freemium model to your organisation or product you must first consider your customers and their target behaviour. In this 2 part series, I’ll cover the full journey to freemium.
Launching a new website? Check this list before you go live.
It's easy to forget things in the excitement of launching a new website. We've put this short list together so you don't have to worry.
The Gen Z Takeover
They're digital natives, uber-connected and they are about to start calling the shots in business. Are you ready?
Automate the boring stuff.
Tips and tools to help you ditch the dull admin and get back to the work you love.
Whatever you think you know, your business won’t be here in 5 years.
Here’s the thing: you’re already out of the plane, so are all of your competitors and none of you have a parachute. If you’re going to survive, then I’m afraid you’re going to have to do something radical...
How does Spirit differ from a traditional CMS like Wordpress?
When starting a new digital project, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing which content management system (CMS) should power it.
Preparing for workflow automation.
Workflow automation is an easy way to streamline manual process and reduce waste in your organisation. We've collected a few of our favourite lean techniques to keep you on track.
Content management tips for creative curators.
Creating good content is notoriously time-consuming. Follow these three tips to make the most of your valuable content.
6 signs it’s time to upgrade your website.
Our top tips on how to spot a dated website and the steps to bring it back up to speed.
Streamlining international development funding
Improving the impact and outcomes of international aid with fast, rational and accessible tools.
Gamification: marketing with fun.
Fad or foolproof method of conversion? Adam, our digital strategist, answers your questions on gamification.
Revolutionising a century old business with advanced technology.
A bespoke system and iPad app built to improve business processes and cut admin time in half.
A symbol for change in international development.
Brand discovery and design for a global fund.
How to upload PNG profile images to Twitter
Let us help you to put your best digital foot forward with this guide to getting the most out of your profile picture.
Upcoming event: The Art of Listening - A Guide to Social Media Monitoring
On the last Thursday of each month Deep Blue Sky hosts the Bath Marketing Network at the Bath and County Club. This month, we will be joined by Roger Jones from Actionable Insight
The Importance of Side Projects
We put side projects centre stage because of the immense value they bring to our business. They drive us forward as individuals and push our client’s projects to the next level. So you can understand why we were so happy to host an event highlighting their importance.
Deep Blue Sky Sponsors PHP South West
We're excited to sponsor PHPSW, hosting PHP & related tech meet ups every month.
Social Media Day: 30 June 2015
Read our social media tips for businesses across LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.
Instagram's New Search & Explore Feature is Finally Here
Learn more about Instagram's new and improved Search & Explore feature.
Citizen Surveillance System for China
"When people's behaviour isn't bound by their morality, a system must be used to restrict their actions". - Explanation of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
TL; DR (too long, didn't read)
Do you read terms and conditions for online products and services?
8 Apps to Organise Your Life
We've tested a mountain of apps to find the most effective for bringing order to your life.
Does Design Matter?
A summary of this week's Design Matters session, led by our very own Jim Morrison.
Google: 14 things you didn't know were possible
14 things you didn't know you could do using Google search.
The Rise of the Blogger
This article provides a brief history of blogs, vlogs and their incredible growth online.
Top 5 Apps for Earth Day 2015 and Beyond
In support of the 45th annual Earth Day, we've put together a list of the top 5 apps to facilitate change. Its your planet too, let's look after it together.
Google’s Mobile SEO Update: Coming Soon
Google’s Mobile SEO update has been in the pipeline since December 2014. The search engine powerhouse has been unusually forthcoming with details of the impending update, which is due to go live on 21st April 2015.
What is Search Engine Marketing?
A brief explanation of Pay-Per-Click advertising via Google AdWords.
Spotlight Series: Gamification Part 1
Part 1 of a spotlight series around gamification. We'll show you how to implement your own gamified system.
What is the value of social media for business?
Our Communications Officer shares her top ten tips for killer social media management.
Welcome to the Digital Revolution
"Grant Leboff is a sensational speaker. Anyone who can conduct a two- hour seminar flawlessly without notes is a legend in my book".
Demand for Education Professionals at Risk?
A thought-provoking piece from our UX Designer, Adam Pattenden, on the development of e-learning and its potential impact on the traditional education system.
The Future of Wearable Technology – is it really worth the development?
Wearable technology has the potential to provide benefits to both the consumer and business – but is it worth it?
Last week I went to DPM:UK
A brief account of a snowy trip to Manchester for the digital project managers conference.
Brand Creation and Infrastructure
AmplifyChange works to strengthen the transparency and efficacy of funding for sexual and reproductive health and rights. Our team worked closely with MannionDaniels and their international partners and donors to develop the AmplifyChange name, its brand identity and to build the pre-eminent grant- processing infrastructure, which underpins this disruptive challenge fund.
Deep Blue Sky Sponsors Bath Digital Festival 2014
Deep Blue Sky are proud to sponsor the third annual Bath Digital Festival, held in October.
Brand Development, CMS & CRM
A rich brand development for Franco-American management development experts; StratX with a beautiful, fully CMS'ed responsive site and marketing automation coupled with existing SalesForce installations.
Dual Brand Creation
The creation of a coherent twin brand for ManxFlights and ManxFerries and the delivery of high-grade HTML5 and CSS3 site designs for deployment within the client's existing infrastructure.
Responsive Digital Brand & CRM
A beautiful new brand & responsive experience for Langley Eco - a specialist renewable technology organisation - coupled with a powerful, bespoke and integrated CRM.
Best practice for images in emails
One place indirect marketing impacts us the most is through the visual image. It is therefore natural for a novice marketer to want to pack an email full of pictures. Unlike traditional marketing, email marketing shows a converse effect of lower conversions for higher image-to-text ratio. So why is email so different?
Improving email deliverability
The police of email - huge international organisations such as Spamhaus and Barracuda are the biggest players in deciding what lands in an inbox and what simply thrown away. Controlled by little to no laws both in the UK and internationally, they are a law unto themselves, and what they say has a deep, and sometimes devastating, impact on email deliverability.
Why it's so important that your website loads quickly
With access to fast broadband and mobile connections growing in the UK and around the world, optimising your website for speed has never been more important, as your customers now expect rapidly loading pages everywhere and will have no concerns about going elsewhere if they have to wait.
Hotel Website for Art Lovers
Deep Blue Sky are exceedingly proud to announce the launch of Arts & Hotels - an amazing new site for people travelling to art fayres around the world.
How to approach a Web Agency
It can be nerve-wracking engaging with a web agency. You may feel they are not listening to you, or understanding what it is you want from them. You may think they are trying to steam-roller you into doing what they want rather than what you need.
What DO they mean? A brief guide to web designers’ terminology.
It's another language entirely, but you don't need to understand it all to be able to get by with competence, and avoid having the wool pulled over your eyes.
"Call to Action" - what and why?
Probably the most important part of your website or marketing email, the Call To Action is often neglected - this article explains why it deserves far greater attention.
What is marketing automation?
Straightforward answers to a simple question - Deep Blue Sky shed light on marketing automation and why you should know about it