Today we updated some more search functions to make our voucher search engine return better results. Not only will better results be seen on our voucher search engine (http://www.bview.co.uk/vouchers) but also via our voucher API (http://api.bview.co.uk). Here is a a quick overview of what we’... read more
Tags search, voucher search
Topic General |
Plotstar launched yesterday and it is an interesting fusion of social activity planning + discovery in the hyerlocal area. So, if you are going on a shopping trip with a couple of friends to Oxford street, Plotstar allows you to create a list of things you’d like to do including shops to visi... read more
Tags api, hyperlocal, offers, planning, plotstar
Topic Partners |
Bookingbug, the web booking service, has just exited their Beta phase and I am happy to say that we will be working with them to get vouchers created on the Bookingbug platform indexed and included within the BView distribution network and APIs. The beauty of the Bookingbug service is that their onl... read more
Tags bookingbug, online booking
Topic Product Updates |
Carter Ruck threatens BView about Interexec review We are committed to supporting good businesses that value their customers and treat them fairly: Vouchers from local businesses on BView are good for both businesses and customers– customers save money while supporting local businesses. And go... read more
Tags carter ruck, interexec, reviews
Topic General |
Last night we spent an enjoyable few hours at the London Technology Fund 2009 award ceremony where we picked up the category award for Information, Communications & Technology (or ICT). The LTF runs this competition on an annual basis with the aim being to help London-based tech startups by prov... read more
Tags awards, london technology fund, media equals, trojantec, zanran
Topic Announcements |
On Friday we released a great new feature: restaurant booking. OK, there are several restaurant booking services available so what makes our’s so different? Here are some features: - really simple, really easy to use interface - no registration required - we remember your details meaning fut... read more
Tags booking, offers, restaurant
Topic Announcements, Business, Features |
A quick interview between Brad and Mike on what BView is up to. It was filmed today at the Tech media invest 100 event being held at The Emirates stadium not that far away from silicon roundabout where we’re based. Interview located here. ... read more
Tags BView, techcrunch
Topic Uncategorized |
I am happy to say that the first two iPhone apps using the BView API are now live. First up is Local Sale Finder which is available to download here followed closely by London Offers (built by the good people from Rippll) which is available to download here. The BView API is free for anyone to ... read more
Tags api, geolocation, iphone, vouchers
Topic Announcements, Business, Product Updates |
Have you ever haggled for a good deal when buying something big or for an expensive service like broadband or mobile phones or even home or car insurance? These days it can be done – prices are not so set in stone as they used to be. As a previous blogger described, people with nerves of steel... read more
Tags bargain, deals, discount, haggling, save money
Topic Savings |
Having a meal out with a partner or friend is sometimes just what we all need to help us wind down from things going on in our lives. I don’t know about you, but typically I find that the times when I need this the most, are usually the times when I’m lowest on cash and can least afford it... read more
Tags boots, eating out, pizza hut, saving money, tesco
Topic Savings |
Yes, I know it’s only September, and some of you are probably thinking I’m off my trolley right now, but lots of people get in a bit of a panic about Christmas when it comes around each year, worrying about the cost, but really as we know it’s going to happen every year at the same time, we ca... read more