Nice Wee Sites

Versions 1.1 and 1.2 of the Nice Wee Theme are compatible with Wordpress 2.7 but don’t take advantage of its threaded comments, so we’ve released a new version (Nice Wee Theme 1.3) that does. There will be a bit of a lag before it’s added to the Wordpress.org theme database, but you can download it here and view the demo site, now running on 2.7. Version 1.3 of the theme is backwards-compatible with previous Wordpress versions.

Also in this version we’ve enabled comments for pages. Wordpress includes the comment form on pages by default, so if you’re upgrading from a previous version of the theme and suddenly have unwanted commenting, you can turn this off in the ‘Edit Pages’ bit in the admin panel. You’ll need to do this for each page.

Hebridean Graphics is a graphic design and sign-making business based on North Uist and serving the local area and beyond. Lorraine Burke, who runs the business, designs corporate identities, logos, signage, vehicle graphics, leaflets and brochures. The new Hebridean Graphics website, designed by Lorraine and implemented by us, showcases her portfolio.

The Outer Hebrides Soap Shack now has an online shop. It sells soaps, bath bombs, bath melts and a range of gift boxes – perfect for Christmas presents – all handmade on the island of South Uist. Delivery is worldwide, or select the “local pickup” option if you live locally and would prefer to collect your order in person.

An updated version (1.2) of the Nice Wee Theme is now available here. It looks the same but this time the avatar is included in the sidebar whether or not widgets are used (with the previous version, if you opted to use sidebar widgets, the avatar wasn’t included by default).

Nice Wee Sites is pleased to announce the launch of a new theme for Wordpress, the Nice Wee Theme. It’s a minimalist brown-on-white design, very much in the Nice Wee Sites style of things, and allows you to upload your own avatar and choose an appropriate header icon. Read more and download it here, or view the demo site.

We’re full up with work for the next few months. Consequently, we cannot start any new work until December 2008.

What are we up to? On the design side, we’re creating and launching websites for:

- a graphic designer
- a small business
- a translation service

On the requirements specification side, we’re determining the Internet needs of:

- a bakery
- a museum
- a small publisher

We’re still open to discussion regarding future work, but just note that the work itself can’t start until December 2008 at the earliest.

Ruth’s website has just had a redesign. Here’s a screenshot, but go and visit it for a proper look.

We’ve not been posting much this summer, but that’s not to say we’ve been quiet; we’re just working away on several projects, some of which will be reported here once complete, so keep watching this space…

Stòras Uibhist is the owner of the South Uist Estate which covers most of the islands of Eriskay, South Uist and Benbecula. The company’s new website details its interests and activities, from crofting and fishing to Grogarry Lodge and Askernish Golf Course. The members’ section contains a number of downloadable documents, including membership forms, board meeting reports, newsletters and press releases.

The website is available in both English and Gaelic.

The islands of South Uist, Benbecula and Eriskay offer some of the finest trout and salmon fishing in Europe, the unique combination of machair and hill lochs providing a varied and challenging environment that will suit beginners and experienced fishermen alike. The new South Uist Fishing website brings together all the information you need to plan a fishing trip to the area, including where to stay, loch grid references and how to obtain permits and book boats and ghillies. Visit the website for further details.