Recent content by TheSlackers

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    Connecting to Oracle using SQL Server Management Studio

    Hi all, I'm hoping sombody can point me in the right direction with this one. I'm hoping to use SQL Server Management Studio (which I've had basic training in and like to use to query my SQL databases) against an Oracle system. We've been handed a small Oracle system to look after but I would...
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    Local keyword research question

    Run an adwords campain for a few months and analyse the results
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    How many exact matches are needed to have a proper business??

    34.89276452012 Should mean you have a great business....
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    SEO for the non-technical

    Agree with the above, SEO isn't really a "technical" thing, you don't have to be a programer or have a degree in IT to get some great results. That said it is a skill, you need to understand marketing techniques, conduct research, write well and understand your target market (both the search...
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    Crystal Reports XI and SQL Server

    Wicked, will try it asap
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    Crystal Reports XI and SQL Server

    Right, well thanks for the help guys but I ain't getting it. Just to give you more info I'm using Crystal XI and the "Standard report wizard". Pretty much the first thing it asks you to do is connect to a DB. Usually I'd go, new connection --> Oracle and input my details. Obvioulsy I can't do...
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    Crystal Reports XI and SQL Server

    Thanks for that I'll try it later and let you know. I think there are a couple of DB's on the same box, not sure how that will work with the IP.
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    Crystal Reports XI and SQL Server

    I'm reasonably good with crystal in terms of formatting data, linking tables etc but have only ever done it using an Oracle DB. I now want to connect to a SQL Server DB to get some info out of there but don't really know where to start. What connection type can I use for a start? Obviously I've...
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    What affects google maps rating?

    Ah yes, the good old "interestingness" algorithm factor
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    Publishing personal info online

    I'm currently looking into making reports available online to those people working off site. I've yet to speak to the IT people about this but what sort of security needs to be in place to deliver reports holding data such as names, date of birth ect etc? Obviously the site will be password...
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    3 Easy Ways To Boost Your WebSite Ranking

    Just going back to the OP. What rubbish tips, stick to webdesign me thinks :rolleyes:
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    Indexed Urls in Webmasters decreased

    Yep, heard this too with people seeing little or no drop in traffic. Just a blip I expect.
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    A great article on link building...

    For all those looking for actual good articles on the subject! http://www.seobook.com/archives/001792.shtml http://www.hobo-web.co.uk/seo-blog/index.php/link-building-strategy-for-beginners-a-month-of-free-tips/ http://www.davidnaylor.co.uk/natural-link-building-top-20-tips.html...
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    A great article on link building...

    One of the worst link building articles I've seen!
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    If you were stuck in a lift with a bod from google......

    I don't work for Google and I can tell you that, either domain age, links or both.