The Redbeck Blog

Retailers are gearing up for an expected iPad 2 sales rush when the new mobile tablet starts selling later today.

Boxes2u is nearly there.  Keep watching for the boxes2u launch and to checkout our handy work.

Redbeck Ltd will be launching its next client project during October 2010.  Boxes2u.co.uk is britain's latest box supplier, offering a huge range of box packs and excellent prices!  Stay tuned for more announcements.

Redbeck Ltd has a new shiny logo! Check it out on twitter in all its glory.  For more information about our design services, give us a call or drop us an email!

The world is soon to be graced with news of the forthcoming Apple iPhone OS 4.0, just days after the launch of the iPad.  The biggest featured we've been waiting for is Flash compatibility, however its looking uncertain that Apple will suddenly change their mind on supporting it.  Apple has been actively promoting the new HTML5 Web standard for online videos and the Web sites that implement it.

To read more on up and coming OS 4.0 features, see CNETs article here

Apple says it sold more than 300,000 of its latest product, the iPad tablet computer, on its launch day in the US.

The figures for Saturday included pre-orders of the device, as well as sales at Apple stores across the country.  The news sent Apple Inc shares up 1.1% to a record closing high of $238.49 on Monday.  The iPad is not yet available in other countries, but will be on sale in parts of Europe, Canada and Australia by the end of April.

It is retailing in the US at $499 to $829 (£328 to £545). European prices have not yet been announced.

Read more at the BBC http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8603599.stm

An interesting article from Practical Ecommerce about using Facebook to promote your online business.

Facebook offers ecommerce companies an opportunity to both market their products and connect with their customers. Traffic to Facebook has increased by 149% from February 2008 to February 2009, according to Hitwise, and it’s not just from the young crowd. Visitors over age 35 have increased by 23% over the same time frame.

eCommerce companies can create Facebook profiles very similar to what is available to individuals. Using Facebook applications, merchants can easily and automatically display content from Flickr, Twitter, blogs and even lists of products. Consumers who are interested in your company and products can become a "fan" and are then automatically notified of your updates. You can also add video, notes, links and events to your page.

Read more at http://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/1055-Selling-And-Socializing-On-Facebook