Recent content by elliot.rigsby

  1. E

    Affiliate Program advice

    We have an on line store and are considering affiliate programs, can any one point us in the right direction to get unbiased advice. Who are the the most proactive? Who should we avoid? Should we be working with more than 1 network? What are the possible pitfalls? We are in a mass market...
  2. E

    Magento Hosting – Who do you use and why

    I know that %20Andy%20Wood:%20http://www.gamingdeluxe.co.uk/WebHosting.html"]Gaming deluxe offer fast web hosting for magento sites and they are very reasonable. Icon's greeting card website is a great example. Its a big site and is very quick. Magento can be slow so needs to be on a beefy...
  3. E

    Online Greetings card company: good for submissions?

    I would be cautious. There are plenty of greeting card publishers out there you could approach for a more conventional deal. It really depends on your style of photography so take a look at who has a good presence on-line. I just did a google search and came across Icon. They have a large...
  4. E

    Employee Absence

    Make sure you follow the procedures set out in your staff handbook, assuming you have one. If you don't you could be in for a rough ride!
  5. E

    Hiring staff?

    definately take legal advice and make sure you cover contracts and staff handbook off before you start. Its a real mine field and you cant afford to get this wrong. It may cost a bit to sort out now but believe me it will be cheaper in the long run. Finally, make sure that you always follow...
  6. E

    Company Van Use

    If it isnt in your contract then it would be difficult to argue. You should also be careful as if this hasnt been declared to the revenue you could be liable to tax! I might keep quiet!
  7. E

    how to promote my website?

    From my experience web design companies are not the best people to discuss SEO with. You need a specialist company for this. Finding a good one isn't always that easy. Look at their client list and see how they rank first. Good luck.
  8. E

    Keyword Ranking on 8th Feb 11

    This happens to me from time to time. It usually rectifies it self unless something structural has changed on the site.
  9. E

    email databases

    Let me know if you get any joy with this. I have also been looking but havent been at all confident with those i have spoken to.
  10. E

    Anyone a Sales Director? Advice...

    This is also good advice! And possibly the best answer here.
  11. E

    Anyone a Sales Director? Advice...

    Its will be difficult so maybe you should focus on one particular area.
  12. E

    Websites, how much do you expect to pay?

    If you dont need a shop then wordpress is a great option and easy to do your self.
  13. E

    Can anyone recommend their small label printer?

    Thermal printers are the only cost effective way to print labels in qty. They arent cheap though. TEC make very good ones but they are really dear.
  14. E

    New in Cirencester and Cheltenham

    Sounds like you are doing everything you should be. have you considered google adwords. If you select the right keywords it could be quite cost effective.
  15. E

    Help Required - RE Web developer

    From my experience they always have wriggle room in these instances. They probably should have pointed this out but I doubt you will get any joy from them. It will cost too much to pursue.