Author Archives: TomB

Using QR codes to make consultations mobile and easier to access (developer playtime)

Posted on October 5, 2011 by TomB

Today I have been experimenting with adding QR Codes to online consultations that are created in our Citizen Space product. This idea has been kicking around the back of my head for a while now, but a chance conversation earlier … Continue reading →

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Using RDFa to create a Google Calendar

Posted on July 28, 2011 by TomB

Part of what we like to do in Delib is demonstrate how easy it can be explore to Linked Data and get more engagement from a public consultation process. I’ve just spent an hour or so playing around with the … Continue reading →

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Customisation Costs, Fact.

Posted on June 29, 2011 by TomB

Nearly a year ago, Andy made an eloquent post describing the difference between brand and design. He argued that although design really does matter, paying extra to have an App branded to match your core website exactly, is overkill. More … Continue reading →

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What is RDF? What is the Semantic Web? Should I be using them?

Posted on June 17, 2011 by TomB

There’s a lot of talk on the internet these days about the Semantic Web, Linked Data, RDF and even RDFa. In particular, the term Semantic Web has been bandied about left right and centre for years now. At Delib we’ve … Continue reading →

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