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In the two previous blogs in this series – about a recent biometric research training week at the iMotions Academy in Copenhagen – I have covered the theory behind the different sensors and data being recorded, and also the practicalities of designing and running a study. In this blog I would like to run through […]

In a previous blog, I discussed my recent experiences of the iMotions Academy training over in Copenhagen. Specifically, I ran through the more theoretical aspects of biometrics research, such as the different sensors available and the types of data they record. Read it here. While the first half of the week was more theoretical, in […]

Flash back to 2017/2018 and it wouldn’t have taken much looking around to see that every SEO news website out there were raving about voice being the future of search and a real game changer. With Alexa, Google Hub, Cortana, and a bunch of other voice assistants hitting the market – and the Amazon Echo […]

Biometrics has certainly been a hot topic here at Coast of late. With the acquisition of our lab equipment, the UX team have been extremely excited about the prospects of digging deeper with our user research and accessing an additional level of data to quantify engagement and emotional responses. As part of our commitment to […]

The internet, or more specifically the World Wide Web, is a complex place that is only made possible by everyone around the globe. It’s not just for you, it’s for me and everyone else as well – that’s why building a multifaceted web application isn’t simple. People from all walks of life can use the […]

I remember when I interviewed for my first entry-level agency role, fresh out of sixth form and ready to start my career in one of the world’s fastest growing industries. The main appeal of said agency was the fact that it was around a 10-minute walk from my house at the time. At 17 years […]

LDAP LDAP stands for Lightweight Directory Access Protocol. It is an application protocol used to manage and access the directory service. Every email program has a personal address book, but how can we look up an address for someone who’s never sent you email? How can an organisation keep one centralised up-to-date phone book that […]

Since the beginning of the World Wide Web, your browser of choice has always been an important decision. What browser accommodates your needs? What browser do your friends and colleagues use? What browser is considered the best? It’s not a simple choice because depending on which one you pick, it dictates your overall experience on […]

When I was closing in on my last days of school, my friends all seemed to have clear ideas about what they wanted to do afterwards, but I found myself lacking direction and inspiration. Chef? Journalist? Astronaut? I just didn’t know. But then one day, my dad needed help promoting his new alarm clock venture […]

Hi guys! I’m back from my first ever BrightonSEO conference and, quite frankly, I had an amazing time! Met some brilliant people, learned some interesting things, and had what was without a doubt the BEST burger I’ve ever eaten – Lucky Beach Café, I take my hat off to you! With so many interesting SEO-themed […]