Uretopia Blog

Free Mobiles

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:44:00 +0000

Not content with ever increasing mobile contract lengths, some networks actually want you to pay for the handset too. Pay!?! How cheeky is that. So to filter out the deals which ask you to pay for a phone, Uretopia has come up with a brand new website that only lists deals where you get a free mobile phone as part of the offer.

We're pleased to welcome freemobilephone.co.uk into our portfolio of sites in the mobile sector. It's 90% complete - just awaiting work on a logo for the site.

Tennis Stuff

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:58:00 +0000

It might not be the tennis season, but with indoor courts tennis fans can enjoy the game all year round. Uretopia has recently registered tennisequipment.org.uk with a view to creating the first cross-merchant site dedicated to the best deals on tennis equipment. From clothing and rackets through to practice machines and new balls.

Tennis Equipment is now in the development stage and we hope to launch a site there before the end of 2009.

New Local Domains

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Fri, 08 May 2009 10:56:00 +0000

I picked up a couple of domains last week to slot into the Uretopia Hyperlocal portfolio.

Clerkenwell.co.uk - because it's quite an interesting part of London, so that can go in the pile with the others.

Gravesham.co.uk - Interesting one this because Gravesham is more of an administrative term for the borough rather than a place that people think of - Gravesend would be the major town in the borough that would most often be used to refer to the place. But with Gravesend not available, this was a bit of a vanity purchase since it's the borough in which Uretopia is located.

Chic Hotels - Bed, Breakfast & Glamour included

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:28:00 +0000

The hotel world has many different flavours and varieties to it. You get the large, international chains that give you a roughly uniform experience if you're in Paris or Peking, Dublin or Dusseldorf. The good thing about these is that you pretty much know what you're getting. The downside is that they are not very... interesting.

Contract that with the chic glamour of boutique hotels. Designer rooms, iconic styling and unique experiences are the hallmarks of boutique accommodation which is increasingly the top choice of the distinguised traveller.

It is with that in mind that Uretopia has launched a new website specifically aimed at this niche: BoutiqueHotels.co.uk

The site will carry news from the Boutique Hotel industry, reviews of our favourite hotels and editorials on locations from the UK and further afield.

Who's Henri ?

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:44:00 +0000

Henri Studios are based in Chicago and are one of the most renowned designers and manufacturers of cast stone garden features and fountains. Their attractive designs add a high quality focal point to any garden into which they are put.

We've just given our Water Features website a makeover and added a page dedicated to Henri Water Features. Check it out if you want to add a touch of class to your garden.

Things To Do On Cottage Holidays

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:19:00 +0000

We've been busy lately with our cottage breaks website (www.cottagebreaks.co.uk). With the value of the pound being quite low, and of course the recession, many people are opting to stay in the UK for their hols this year.

Our Cottage Breaks website has been listing cottage breaks around the UK for quite a while, but we've started to "add value" with content on location specific pages on things to do in those areas. It's going to be a long and arduous process doing it for all the counties but we've made a start:

Wobble Your Way To Fitness

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:39:00 +0000

Vibration Trainers are an easy way to get a work out and all you have to do is... stand on it. The platforms send vibrations cascading up through your body giving you the equivalent of a low intensity workout. Vibration training is good for you circulation and your body tissue and structure.

Find out more at Uretopia's new dedicated website: VibrationTrainer.co.uk

Town and Trail Bikes

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:29:00 +0000

I recently got myself a bike and after a 15 year old absence from two wheels, I'm finding out that it's not as easy as I remembered. A popular type of bike now is the hybrid bike, which combines the best of mountain bike and road bike setups to offer a bike which ideal for road riding but also gives you the option to go off road. This type of bike is known in some places as a "town and trail" bike.

We're just starting work on a new site dedicated to hybrid bikes so hop over there if you're interested in the subject.

Play It Again, Sam

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:58:00 +0000

Years and years ago, when I was a student, I had to do an essay about the role of the movie Casablanca as a piece of propaganda. In fact, I re-used that essay as content in one of my first websites - a film review site hosted on AOL member space.

The attention to detail I had needed to pay to that film meant I really appreciated the Woody Allen comedy, "Play It Again, Sam" when I caught it on the box one evening. And then I started getting into Woody Allen stuff and going through his back catalogue which is filled with fantastic moments.

So being a little bit of a fan, I had to snap up WoodyAllen.co.uk when I saw it up for sale the other day and have just done a little fansite with listings of Woody Allen movies and Woody Allen books.

Some classic clips from Play It Again, Sam...

Hyperlocal Coming To The Square Mile

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:17:00 +0000

Uretopia today added a new premium geo-domain to its portfolio with the acquisition of TheCity.co.uk. The square mile is a fascinating part of London and this project will be our next hyperlocal online publication. Our aim will be to deliver a useful local resource for the people that live in the City, and the people that work there.

Uretopia Continues Move Into Hyperlocal

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:57:00 +0000

Uretopia is continuing to assert itself in the emerging hyperlocal space. Our appointment of the British Press Association's Journalist Of The Year as weekly columnist at Greenwich.co.uk has certainly got the attention of many, and was recently reported on by Roy Greenslade and even made the front page of the Media Guardian. Such a high profile hire certainly highlights the scale of our ambition in this area.

Today we follow that up with the acquisition of hyperlocal.co.uk which will in due course become the parent brand for our portfolio of local news and information websites.

Google Android

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:39:00 +0000

Google Android is the exciting new open source operating system especially for mobile devices. As well as a very cool platform from Google, it also promises a vibrant developer community with innovatice apps being made available through the Android Market.

Click here to find more about Google Android.

For information on the handsets, check out this new site from Uretopia dedicated to Android Phones.

Great Synergistic Competition!

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 23:01:00 +0000

We love competitions. And we love serviced apartments. So when we heard there was a great new competition that lets entrants win a serviced apartment AND give money to Great Ormond Street hospital at the same time, we had to blog about it.

Read on...

Win a Serviced Apartment With WinALondonPad

Blogging On Bond

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 23:08:00 +0000

The new James Bond film, Quantum of Solace, opens at the cinema in a few days and everyone is getting into Bond fever mode. Hopefully it should be excellent, with Daniel Craig giving another great performance as he did in Casino Royale. Another Bond has been in the press quite a bit lately. Roger Moore - my personal favourite Bond - has just released his autobiography and been doing the usual PR tour. Hopefully it will be a big hit for him.

Since we're getting into the Bond spirit of things, over at our designer watch site, Watch Express, we've put together a list of the top five watches in the James Bond movies.

Must Have Toys for 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:55:00 +0000

The Toy Retailers Association has released their annual list of their predicted top toys for Christmas. It must be quite an interesting process arriving at these decisions, and those selected will get a sales uplift so it almost becomes a self fulfilling prophecy. I can imagine there's quite a bit of arm twisting and lobbying to be on the list. Anyway, however they arrive at the list, it makes for interesting reading and we've got a page dedicated to helping you buy the top bestselling toys for Christmas 2008, as predicted by the TRA.

Let's Talk About SE10

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:12:00 +0000

Uretopia recently launched it's Greenwich blog and portal, and as part of that we have a nice new forum. The trouble with forums is that it's a real hard job getting people to start using it, and then when/if they finally do, it's a hard job moderating it and maintaining it. But challenges aside, a local site needs a local forum so we hope people from the nearby area will stop by and post a message on the Greenwich Forum.

And whilst on the subject, I hope someone will be using our new New Malden forum too!

Wondering what to get this Xmas?

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:11:00 +0000

Have you got to get presents for kids this Christmas and don't know where to start? Last year, High School Musical was the smash hit, and with the release of the 3rd movie, it will be this year too. But also check out Camp Rock from Disney, which is set to rival HSM on the Christmas lists this year. And whilst High School Musical was mainly popular with girls, Camp Rock starring the Jonas Brothers lookes set to have a broader appeal amongst boys and girls.

There's loads of toys available in both ranges, so have a closer look to get some gift ideas:

Camp Rock Toys and Games
High School Musical Toys and Games

Interested in Gardening?

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:00:00 +0000

If your fingers are a little on the green side, or you know some else partial to pottering in the garden, that you might be interested in a new Amazon micro site dedicated to Gardening Books. It has thousands of quality books covering a range of fields and disciplines from the world of Gardening.

Our Pictures

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:08:00 +0000

Uretopia sources a lot of original photos for our various web projects and have decided to start putting them in one online repository. So we have got our Flickr channel sorted, so have a look to see our latest photos.

Charting The Course of the Credit Crunch

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:06:00 +0000

The ill wind of the credit crunch has been wreaking havoc on the global economy, no more forcefully than in the last couple of days with the collapse of the third largest investment bank, Lehman Bros, and the UK's third largest travel operator, XL.

Uretopia is charting the course of the current economic catastrophes with our new blog, Gone Bust.

Uretopia Enters Serviced Apartment Sector

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 17:59:00 +0000

Serviced Apartments are the increasingly popular alternative to hotel rooms. Why pay through the nose for a hotel room with varying levels of service when you enjoy executive level accomodation in a luxury serviced apartment for the same money. Uretopia has just acquired a new domain to create a website listing the best serviced apartments, and we hope to launch it within the next couple of weeks.

Visit www.servicedapartments.co.uk

St John's Wood Website

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 16:01:00 +0000

St John's Wood is one of the most desirable districts in London, and is of course home to the famous Abbey Road studios where the Beatles recorded. StJohnsWood.co.uk has just been acquired by Uretopia and is the latest addition to our family of London geo-domains.

New Logo for Uretopia

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:18:00 +0000

Uretopia Limited has commissioned a new logo in an effort to develop some kind of corporate identity. If you're passing by and have an opinion, let us know what you think!

NewMalden.co.uk is Uretopia's Newest Domain

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 23:54:00 +0000

Uretopia has just completed the acquisition of NewMalden.co.uk. New Malden is great little town in the Royal Borough of Kingston, with a population of 28,500 approximately, which includes a Korean population of 8,000. We're currently ruminating over the form that our New Malden site will take, but until then it joins Uretopia's growing list of premium geo-domains.

Uretopia Acquires CottageBreaks.co.uk

noreply@blogger.com (Rob) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:12:00 +0000

Uretopia has added to its portfolio of holiday and short break sites with the successful acquisition of the domain name cottagebreaks.co.uk. We are migrating our existing cottage breaks site to the new domain, so if you're looking for cottage breaks in the UK, look no further than cottagebreaks.co.uk.