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    Single or Multi store

    Hi, I am currently running a site for a client using wordpress multisite to run a network of 6 sites (geographically based), and we are looking to introduce e-commerce to the mix using woocommerce. As far as I can see, we have 3 options: Set up woocommerce multisite & have 1 store per site...
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    404 or 301 Re-direct

    Or you could do that! Sometimes I think we do over complicate things:mad::D
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    “Impression ads/banner ads”

    Wasn't aware of this, definitely a better alternative to my suggestions if you are looking for something quick & simple. GIMP/Fireworks would be good for creating the backgroung images if you wanted something non standard
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    “Impression ads/banner ads”

    If you are ultimately willing to pay for it, then Adobe CS is the defacto Standard (Photoshop/Fireworks). I believe there is a trail version available. Alternatively GIMP www.gimp.org/ is a good free (open source) alternative. Bit of a steep learning curve, but pretty powerful once you get your...
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    404 or 301 Re-direct

    Agree on both points. I think the message here is: 1. Always consider the real customer first, there is no point in getting someone to our site if it doesn't meet their needs when they get there 2. There is usually more than one way to skin a cat (as they say) but whichever you choose...
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    404 or 301 Re-direct

    With the majority of traffic coming for search engines I don't think you can "forget the bot". I do however agree that there is no point in someone finding your page on a search engine if when they click on it they are disappointed by what they find. But assuming that you know your market...
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    404 or 301 Re-direct

    301 redirects have always been seen as best practice from a search engine perspective. Where did you read that they were not a good solution? ITsoldUK has a point though, so why not redirect them to a page explaining that the product is discontinued , with some suggestions as to alternatives
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    Procurement into Schools

    We have had a degree of success using email to target schools. Have you tried this approach?
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    Chargebacks when delivering to another address?

    Both the card processors that I have used (sagepay and world pay) have a fraud detection system over and above the standard authorization. This scores each transaction as to how "safe" it seems to be from a fraud perspective. I wouldn't say it is foolproof, but I can't remember ever having a...
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    SEO Stats in Google Analytics

    Maybe the fact that your Avatar is wearing a shirt with a Google SEO badge, is one reason you get Pigeon holed:p. I think we are of one mind though! "so thats all good then!"
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    SEO Stats in Google Analytics

    Thanks OWG. It's always more complicated than it should be!!:p I know this is a bit off the topic of the thread, but I stared the thread, so I don't feel too bad about it. Just read your post link-building-penguin-too-much-too-fast-too-often. You obviously know more about Googles Algorithms...
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    SEO Stats in Google Analytics

    Thanks for the feedback. I will work on the basis that my theory is correct until I learn otherwise then!
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    SEO Stats in Google Analytics

    I have a question about the Webmaster tools SEO Stats in Goole analytics. One of the Stats in the Queries report is Impressions, but how does this relate to the number of actual searches for that query? Let me expand. For example you have a query (Query A) that lists 200 impressions and an...
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    Anyone worked with a company called "Strategy Internet Marketing"

    I have just come accross this company offering pay by result SEO & PPC. Their website looks very plausable, but I have become very suspicious of people offering this, especially when they look to tie you in. Has anyone on the forum worked with them & if so I would value feedback. Their...
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    Planning to scale up - website ideas

    Looking at all your questions, I would actually take a step back and look at your issue from a broader perspective, as I think this may give you some answers. Ultimately Websites are simply a marketing tool (nothing more) A very powerful tool I grant, but still nothing more. With this in...
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