Released: April 2008

• Web Design
• E-commerce
• CMS

We've had a great time building Sole Heaven, although it is fair to say they set us something of a challenge in the design stakes! We always encourage our clients to come up with inspiration for designs, things they like which might not necessarily have anything to do with a website. When Dale from Soleheaven said he was bringing in some holiday snaps we wondered if this was going to be one of those tricky ones!

The snaps in questions however turned out to be pretty good, and we used them when making the skyline on the site.

The site includes some great use of video and the photography is also excellent, which really makes a huge difference.

Released: April 2008

• Web Design
• CMS
• Video
• Backend Development
• Branding
• Logo Design
• Web 2.0 Mashup
• Blogging

Team Kenya were the winning entrants to the freewebproject this year and their branding and website were completed over the weekend of April 4-7th by Orange Bus developers holed up in Newcastle's Niche Hotel.

The website provides a platform to promote the work the charity does in Kenya, whilst also giving some of the Kenyan locals a blogging platform. We also integrated a flickr photo album (so all photo's uploaded to the site are automatically added to the Team Kenya flickr album) and a youtube account, so videos can again be pulled in automatically.

The website has a comprehensive Content Management System and will be managed by Team Kenya with support from Orange Bus when required.

Released: April 2008

• Web Design
• Branding

Branding for London based niche recruitment specialists Rue Two, including logo design and stationary completed Feb 2008.

Web Design project began in March 2008 and launched April 2008.

Released: December 2007

• E-commerce
• CMS
• Podcasting
• Video
• Web Design

When we were first approached by Eleven to tender for their new online store, our first instinct was to look for an angle to help promote their offering in a fairly crowded part of the web. That angle came with the creation of some Video Podcasts about vintage Levis denim, discussing things as weird and wonderful as hidden rivets, tags written with a big E (LEVIS) or little e (LeVIS) and many more fine details. The point of this was to promote the team at Eleven as genuine experts and enthusiasts whilst driving traffic to the website from the likes of YouTube and iTunes. Future plans are to translate the podcasts into Japanese as there is a huge market for vintage denim out there, whilst continuing the podcasts into other brands.

Currently the first 2 are available at the Eleven website which is still in soft launch mode, however it will be fully stocked very soon, at which point we will make the videos available via all of the other websites available to us.

Released: September 2007

• Web Design
• Flash

Using cutting edge 3D Flash, Orange Bus have created a stunning new website for Standing Stone Productions.

Standing Stone was launched early 2007 in the North East by award winning TV executive Tom Gutteridge , responsible previously for shows such as American Idol and Challenge Anneka. Standing Stone aim to be a major force in the TV industry both in the UK and internationally and Orange Bus are delighted to have been recognised as the web development company to help realise these ambitions.

The company website was always going to be something a little special, with Tom giving our design and technical team a free reign in exploring new ways to present information via a flash based website.

O'Neill have sponsored the British National Surf Championships and held them in the North East of England for many years now. Orange Bus were commissioned to create a stand alone site for the event and an associated VW Rally held nearby.

The website was frequently updated with key event information by O'Neill staff whilst also selling event tickets and had a live scoring facility which was accessible from mobile phones ensuring people on the beach had up-to-date information on the progression of the competition.

The projects are mini sites running for a limited period of time before and after each event.

Released: January 2008

• CMS
• Web Design

Say Something are an established PR firm we have worked and partnered with on many occasions.

Providing Public Relations services to a wide range of clients both in the North East, Say Something have proved themselves over the years to be one of the best at saying the right thing at the right time! We're delighted to have been commissioned to update their website which sits on our Content Management System.

This is the 3rd year Orange Bus have managed the contract for sending out bulk emails to over 10,000 O'Neill subscribers, whilst also managing the database, subscriptions, anti spam compliance and so on.

Our contract with Merseytravel is now entering its second phase, with Orange Bus continuing to work on the internal Public Transport Management Systems in the North West.

Released: May 2007

• CMS
• Web Design

Coastal Productions produce some of the most popular and critically acclaimed drama's on British TV, which are then sold throughout the world.

With an enviable back catalogue to feature, we had to be careful the site didn't become bulky and difficult to navigate whilst it also offered more than just a history of productions. So, a blogging facility was added, used to great effect when the team went to Texas to film a special episode of Wire In The Blood, along with an Inside Coastal section offering storyboards and behind the scenes footage from their productions.

Released: January 2008

• Web Design
• CMS

It's sometimes a tall order to make a company look stylish and sexy when what they do is far from either! You might think a company specialising in packing would be such a tough task, however we're up for a challenge here at Orange Bus and as you can see, the aps website turned out great.

Released: February 2008

• Web Design
• Branding

The free web project is a new initiative running for the first time in 2008 offering a website to a charity or not for profit organisation free of charge - the only catch being we aim to complete it in a weekend! For more details check out the Free Web project website.

Released: December 2008

• Logo Design
• CMS
• Branding
• Web Design

The Attention Project, is a brand new online project by Mike Parker looking at the current attention economy and trying to carve out its own space.

Working as a client focussed web company, we’re continually asked about SEO. In fact you can switch the term SEO for “Google”, because that’s always the focus. “How can you help us climb to the top of Google?”

Released: March 2008

• Web Design
• CMS
• Brochure Design
• Branding

A new look for Harry seemed appropriate since he has a secured a first season in the British Touring Car Championship. We're all delighted for Harry and his team and look forward to seeing him progress through the ranks over the season.

Released: March 2008

• Web Design
• CMS
• Branding

Jim Mann and his friend "Dog" have decided a perfectly good way to spend some time is to buy a 1959 Morris Minor and drive it to Mongolia. We think they're mental but were happy to provide a place on the web for them to record their exploits and attract sponsors, all in aid of a good cause of course.

• Web Design
• CMS

A new look for an existing customer of ours, the Litterboss website has been given a more up-to-date feel and also incorporates a new business recently acquired focussing on interior cleaning. Both sites are managed through our Content Management System whilst still having their own unique URL's.

Released: January 2007

• CMS
• Web Design

Dean Street Limited is a company established by experienced private equity investors in order to service a community of like-minded experienced investors and entrepreneurs, providing a wide range of services.

The Dean Street website is naturally powered by our Content Management System and contains a secure area for investors and members to access specific information.