Today, tickets went on sale for Take That's 2011 tour - their first with Robbie Williams in 16 years. The tour promises to satisfy the appetites of Take That fans from the period with and without Robbie, plus enthusiasts of Robbie's solo work.

And websites Ticketmaster, Ticketline and See Tickets have taken a battering.

Since 9:00am this morning, the online ticket retailers have been gasping for breath under the crushing weight of teenage girls (ok, who am I kidding... members of Generation X pretending to be young and hoping they won't be spotted) fighting for the revered tickets - and furiously stabbing the refresh button at the frustrating timeout messages and capacity errors.

Before even 30 minutes had passed, ticket touts had capitalised on the fever, and were selling pairs of tickets for up to £490 on eBay.

In the modern age of InstantEverything™ it is inconceivable to some that the infrastructure might still buckle under such pressure... but experts say this could be the most in-demand tour in UK pop history - and with over half a million Take That fans on Facebook, there were plenty of web-savvy clickers ready to descend on the ticket sellers this morning.

This same week, in a report commissioned by Google, it has been announced that in 2009 the internet contributed £100bn to the British economy - astonishingly placing eCommerce above the construction, transport or utilities industries.

What's more, the growth of online shopping has meant that households are now estimated to be saving an average of £1000 per year.

The immediacy of eCommerce is a benefit for both retailers and consumers: retailers can capitalise on demand like never before; consumers can brawl and fight their way to the front of the virtual queue from the comfort of their own homes, without so much as a scratch. It's fast and convenient for all. As Take That would say – It Only Takes A Minute.

Speak to B&V Digital about incorporating eCommerce into your website. Call our experts on 023 8043 3348.

Labels: Business, Consumers, eCommerce, web

As the nights draw in and we are all wearing more layers to work, our studio has been kept busy with plenty of new and exciting projects…


Our latest client to make the most of their database of contacts is IGT Industries. IGT specialise in the design and manufacture of Control Panel Assemblies including cutting edge technology like Capacitive Touchscreens and Capacitive Switch Control with rear illumination.

Our designers have created a modern, clean looking template for their email marketing campaigns, and using our email software to send the communication and monitor all of the analytics really is easy.




Meanwhile, our SEO team have also been busy with the start of a development programme for Workplace Services provider SO Group. SO Group supply recycling services, indoor plants, water coolers and mats to businesses across Hampshire and the surrounding areas.

We have started work on a strategy to enhance the SO Group web presence and online visibility to drive up traffic and enquiries.


At the core of what we do though is website design. One brand new site we have leaving the programmer’s grasp soon is for Armorgard Security Products.

We have been working with Armorgard on their online presence for a quite a while now and a new, user friendly, media and content rich site is sure to give them a substantial boost. Armorgard supply secure storage solutions to the construction industry.


If you would like to talk to our expert about all, or any part of your online marketing please do drop us a line on 02380433348 and we’ll be more than happy to give you a FREE consultation.

For a long time now I've been a devotee of Radio 4 in the evenings (usually over a sink of dirty dishes, or waiting outside some place for one of my daughters to come out of whatever activity it is this week!) and a gem of recent times has been Evan Davis' The Bottom Line. For any who don't know the programme, it covers many wide-ranging aspects of business, using a panel of 3 established or up-and-coming people from all walks of business life to discuss a topic from a number of angles. This frequently results in some fascinating discussions, sometimes about stuff I didn't have an inkling about, sometimes stuff I find particularly relevant (and yes, sometimes I find myself talking to the radio – come on, who doesn't!?). Last night's programme was definitely in the latter category – rather than trying to sum it all up here, I'd urge people to have a listen to the show. It's available on BBC's iPlayer at http://www.bbc.co.uk/i/v1rg1/.

Labels: Business, Communication, Consumers, marketing, Social Media