At 11am today, the Durham Productions office will be observing a two minute silence to honour all those killed or wounded in service of this country, including those suffering from PTSD and particularly the young soldiers who have fallen recently in Afghanistan and Iraq.

"We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm." - Winston Churchill

We're extremely pleased to announce the launch of a brand new website; Celia Adams Associates.

Celia Adams is a turnaround director based in Tenbury Wells in Worcestershire. Her role involves the turnaround of failing businesses and taking on non-executive positions. She is also a business angel, investing in start-up businesses with merit (such as cheapercover.com).

Look out for a case study, testimonial and before and after comparison!

Working in conjunction with three major charities, we are proud to announce the grand opening of the Poppyscotland Hearts and Heroes Challenge website.

The Poppyscotland Hearts & Heroes Challenge is a team run or walk. The 29-mile route begins at the southern end of St Mary’s Loch and culminates in the beautiful town of Melrose.

The ‘About Us’ section is a very important, but often overlooked, area of your website. This quick tutorial provides a rough guide to creating a helpful and informative piece of copy, which will present your company in a good light.

Or... When Is A Guarantee Not A Guarantee?

The word GUARANTEE is one of the most powerful words used in marketing and sales. The idea generated by the word is that a customer or client will absolutely receive or achieve something as a result of the product or service.

In the SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) business, many potential clients are offered such guarantees. The most common guarantee is that the SEO company can provide the client with hitting the ‘Guaranteed Front Page of Google’. Businesses that attain these positions on Google will often take the Lion’s share of business, so of course, all businesses want to grab and keep those positions.

Last November, ex-soldier (and Durham Productions' Project Manager) Mat Durham created a video of remembrance for The Scottish Poppy Appeal, which received acclaim from high profile Scotsmen such as Alex Mcleish and was described by Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond as an "extremely moving and compelling piece of work."

To follow on from last year's success, Mat has been asked to produce another video. With the bar set high, it's going to be a challenge. Stay tuned to view the finished production.