I have had a blogger blog for some time now.  I think it is one of the best services I have used.  Of course it is owned and run by Google, so you would expect it to be pretty good.

Whilst the blog system doesn't have that many features, when compared to something like WordPress, the system in general is good and has a lot of features and addons supplied by other people.

It is not database driven like systems such as WordPress or Drupal.  Instead it used plain old flat files, which makes it mega quick.

It's a joy to use and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for an online blog.

So someone paid for an advert on www.campervanlife.com .  Great, I have a steady and satisfied series of customers on that website.

But, after paying for the ad, they did not include, and sent to me and advert details.  They didn't even say what their business was, or their website URL.

Obviously nothing I can do. 

So I emailed them, even offering to create a simple text ad for them, which I have done for other advertisers.

What did they do?  Open a dispute on Paypal.com?  WTF? !!!

Yeah, instead of doing the normal thing and sending the ad through, or even responding to my email, they opened a dispute. 

So after a whole week, that's how long it took Paypal to adjudicate, the fee gets reversed, fine of course, but I get stung with a £1.05 fee!

Ridiculous!

So because the advertiser did not understand about sending me an advert, or emails it seems, my time gets wasted, and I get to pay £1,05 in charges.

Thanks.....

Digg continues to be one of the best social media platforms on the internet.  Who would have though it would achieve the success it has?

I love the fact that it is so easy to post whatever compelling stories you find.  It's a great tool for promoting your own content also.

I have just re-visited after an absence, and it was nice to see a wider layout, incorporating more of the browser space.  Last year I read the great "Stop making me think' book, which tackles web usability.  One of the great sections of that book is about website designs should evolve, and not just be completely change every few years.

Digg, as well Amazon, follow this idea, and it's one I like.

Great stuff, thanks guys.

Due to my traveling around over the last few years, I have had many bases, returning home every now and then.  When I do return home I find myself needed a car, and always settle for a cheap run-around.  I see no point spending a lot of money on a car for a short period of time. 

This got me to thinking about making a website where it is easy to find really cheap cars in the UK.

Used cars in the UK are plentiful and cheap.  I will develop this new website to make it easy for people to find a buy a cheap car in the UK.

I've created a new website, Schomo.  I'm not sure what I will use it for, but have a few ideas.  I liked the name.

There is a new online DVD rental guide that promises great comparisons of all of the DVD rental services.

Washing Machine Reviewer is a new website I have created to publish reviews and information about washing machines. Soon it will have lots of information about the latest and best washing machines and the cheapest and best places to buy them online.

I've created a new website about Underwater Camera Reviews. Over the next few months I will be adding lots of information about digital underwater cameras, film cameras, disposables and accessories. I'll be adding information about the cheapest places to buy the cameras online, and guides for users such as surfers and kayakers.

I have created a new Digital Photo Frame Reviews web site. This web site will feature reviews and information on the leading digital photo and picture frames.