So I haven’t been getting out much with the camera lately unless I manage to clear out of Dodge completely for a few days, as I have been very busy, especially in work.
One of the main reasons for this has been due to managing a project to redevelop Alcohol Action Ireland’s website and to develop a new website, DrinkHelp.ie, as well as establishing a social media presence for both sites.
It’s been a very interesting project and it it at all went “live” earlier today, which is great! The usual teething problems need to be sorted, but they will be. I hope people find the new sites useful and engaging.
As many of you kindly helped me out back at the planning stages by filling in a survey I put up here, I said I would let you see how it all turned out, but I am keeping this post brief as the sites should speak for themselves – if they don’t I’m in trouble!
Feedback, as ever, is welcome! Oh and normal photographic programming will resume shortly!
Alcohol Action Ireland and its Facebook page
DrinkHelp and its Facebook page
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About Conor Cullen
I purchased my first camera in May 2012, around the time of my 30th birthday, and it has now become the primary way I populate this site.
I couldn't afford a Porsche.
I'm very much a beginner in photography terms, but I'm having fun trying things out and, hopefully, learning as I go.
I'm addicted to chocolate and have a serious pastry fetish. Especially if those pastries are Danish.
I can't stop listening to music, all the time.
I share many things in common with many older Irish ladies, like a devotion to good cups of tea and a deep love of jumpers that, for some reason, other people don't consider so "cool" unless I'm wearing them ironically.
I'm not wearing them ironically. I wouldn't even know how.
My current favourite jumper is mustard in colour and features three ducks, reminsicent of the ones from Duck Hunt on the original Nintendo. It was a present. Thanks Naomi.
I come alive when I'm creating something or helping someone. I have yet to put this knowledge to satisfactory use. The quest for truly worthwhile living continues.
I am a peaceful person, but if I am ever to be convinced to go to war for any cause your best bet is good manners. I'm not all that moved by religion, power or money, but if you don't just hold that door for a second I could become John Rambo. In a skinny, passive aggressive kind of way.
I love trees.
I have a dog called Rusty. He is very handsome, friendly and charming and will feature in many of my photographs.
Much like me, all Rusty wants is generous amounts of food and attention. And a beach to play on.
The thing I want to hear about most is ideas.
I have a strong interest in digital and social media platforms, particularly how they can be used (imaginatively) in a communications context.
I’m a sandwich enthusiast and innovator. All sandwich suggestions welcome.
The views expressed here are solely and wholly my own etc
Those sites came up 404 but the FB sites did.
Well that shouldn’t be happening! Sorry. What browser are you using John?
Same here, they are redirecting to a 404 page on your blog rather tan to the pages you have listed. Delete the links and submit them again
That’s odd Barbara. Have relinked, hope it works for you now. Something for me to investigate tomorrow!
Fixed now!
night night
Good job by the way!!
Thanks! Good night
PS why are tree no references to Alcoholics Anonymous? It’s not for everyone, but millions have recovered using AA, and it’s free
No references where? They are one of the many organisations/services we link to on DrinkHelp.ie They haven’t been overlooked.
Sorry, I did find them, but initially when I did a ‘location’ based search they didn’t feature which is a pity, but understandably hard to map.
Because there is an AA meeting almost everywhere, maybe this could be mentioned on the results page when people are looking for local services?
Ah, I see. Yes, the national services we have to map too. I was just confused as I thought you couldn’t access the sites. Glad you can and thanks very much for the helpful feedback.
I can see the site. What a great resource! Very nicely formatted too. Congrats and much success to the project.
Thanks very much.
Great site! It’s formatted nicely. Congrats and much success to this new project!
Congratulations, Conor. Well done! xoM
Thanks very much
Great blogs! I am new to blogging but have a background in design and love the look. They look very professional. The ONLY things I would change on the first one if anything is slow down the slides. I was reading and trying to digest the info and they went a bit fast.
Also on the second one, under the children’s section and at the bottom “taking on parental responsibilities” it says Mam and Dad. Thinking it should be Mom. But I could be wrong, maybe you guys say Mam over there?
The blur also hurts my eyes a bit on the home page center photo (someone else’s drinking). I would maybe darken it a bit and see if that helps.
Great info that touched close to home for me as I grew up with an alcoholic father.
Also please know I think your sites are amazing and I hope I in no way offended you. I always LOVE getting feedback so feel free to shred my site. ha ha!
Found your page from your like on mine today. Thanks for the “like” and excited to have found a new site with great content. Also find it hard to believe that you got your first camera at 30. Great photos! : )
-Kim, the expat living in Costa Rica
Kim,
Thanks so much for taking the time to give me such great feedback. I really appreciate it, particulalry as it hit so close to home for you.
- Good point. I’ll have a look at the slide timing.
- It’s always “Mam” in Ireland really
The Irish Mammy!
- I’ll have a look at that graphic. Don’t want it hurting iinnocent eyes!
Thanks very much and keep in touch!
Conor
This is an amazing cause. People take alcohol abuse so lightly. They don’t understand how that deeply hurts their families and children. I applaud you for taking on that project. It is a great thing to be part of. To people like you who are doing something to make a change, thank you!
Thanks Joey, I really appreciate that. The harm caused to children by problem drinking parents is one of our key issues.