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Llandudno Accommodation, Old WalesLIVE Pages

admin — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:16:54 +0000

Llandudno Hotel View from Prom

I have recently been drawn to a set of pages on WalesLIVE that I created around nine years ago! They have performed well for many years but really look neglected, I am currently looking at a new design and linking strategy and more of a focus on Llandudno.

Llandudno Accommodation

Llandudno B&B

Llandudno Camping-Caravans

Llandudno Hotels

Llandudno Self Catering

Annick Goutal the Perfect Gift for Someone Special

admin — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:52:24 +0000

Annick Goutal make a range of skincare, candles and perfumes which make the perfect gift for someone special. The brand is from Paris in France and if you want Annick Goutal delivered to your door you can order securely from Annick Goutal stockists based in London.

One of the main things that makes these products really outstanding as a gift is the way they are gift packaged.

Also more information on this perfume range here

Care Wales – Guide to Care in North Wales

admin — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:51:55 +0000

Our new guide to the care industry in North Wales is now live you can preview it on www.carewales.com or view an example listing at http://www.carewales.com/walshawhouse

Your Product Feed Appearing In Google Base But Not Google Products? How To Fix It

admin — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:54:09 +0000

Recently, through work with Duckworths, we had a trickly little problem. We wanted their products appearing on Google Products. A bit of research led us to find we had to submit a product feed to Google Base. After finding a plugin for Zen Cart that allowed us to easily create Google Feeds, we submitted the feed to Google Base.

After 24 hours, we found that whilst listed on Google Base, we weren’t listed in Google Products. After much toing and froing, we fixed it.

There are a number of reasons for why your feed isn’t listed in Google Base, but not Google Products, here are the most common, as the forums are innundated with how to fix it.

You Don’t Specify The Price
Google Products is a rudimentary price comparison site, so if you do not specify a price for your product, you don’t get listed.

Your Feed Contains The rel=”location” Attribute
Google assumes with this attribute that the item on Google Base is a local listing (like your local paper’s classified section) rather than an item you can purchase over the internet. So don’t include it in your google feed.

The above two problems usually sorted out with most feed creator plugins, however even if you use plugins to generate your feed, problems can still arise. Here’s two more common mistakes.

Your Items Aren’t Registered As Products
When you register your feed in Google Base, you need to make sure you list it as “Products”, rather than anything else. Google has a number of resources that utilise Google Base technology, and only Google Base amalgamates all of them. Each feed has different structures and attributes, so not only will you not appear in Google Products, you probably won’t appear in anything apart from Google Base.

You Submit To The Wrong Area
There are a number of different versions of Google Products, make sure you submit to the right one:

Conditions	Appear On	Submit To:
Items must be listed in English. Product prices must be listed in US dollars. Products must be shippable throughout the continental US.	Google Products US	Google Base US
Items must be listed in English. Product prices must be listed in pounds sterling. Products must be shippable throughout the mainland UK.	Google Products UK	Google Base UK
Items must be listed in German. Product prices must be listed in euros. Products must be shippable throughout Germany.	Google Products Germany	Google Products Germany

If you check the above 4 methods, then your products will appear on Google Products!

Thanks To
DuckworthsUK
Livetech

Kenco Coffee Vending Machines

admin — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:44:24 +0000

It’s really interesting to draw comparisions between buying something online and buying from a Kenco coffee vending machine. In both experiences we are only going to buy an item if the machine (or website) is in the right position. Next the offering has to be enticing enough to get the customer to put their hand in their pocket and part with the required funds. A safe payment system has to be in place, ever put money onto a vending machine only to find that the coins get “eaten”, then complain to the management only to find the response “sorry not our machine”. Online, the site owner has to build confidence that the card details will be kept secure and properly respected.

All good fun, weather it is a cup of coffee, a chocolate bar or a new car the rules are the same and doing the job right and making the proper up-front investment will pay dividends many times over.

It’s really interesting to draw comparisions between buying something online and buying from a coffee vending machine. In both experiences we are only going to buy an item if the machine (or website) is in the right position. Next the offering has to be enticing enough to get the customer to put their hand in their

Greenhouse Staging

admin — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:36:41 +0000

This equipment is perfect for this time of year, making more space in your greenhouse and generally racking, stacking and packing it all in there.

Good Wine Online Now Live

admin — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:01:09 +0000

Well this site is up and running now and it is great! There is even a section on why your favourite wine might be making you ill! Great wines here and a great primer for anyone looking to get into the world of wines. John the proprietor of Good Wine Online really loves wine and his passion really shows through with the insightful comments and careful choice of wines. More wines to be added soon so check back often!

Quality Christmas Presents

admin — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:25:29 +0000

Its great to be involved with so many quality businesses at theis time of year. Well it is Christmas coming up present shopping …. Here are a number of companies you can shop with confidence with. I know personally they are all committed to giving great customer service and competitive pricing.good wine, cigars, perfume, mens clothes, lighters, home gym equipment. While you are at it you could enjoy a lovely short break in Llandudno or if you like fine inns you could stay at The Groes Inn over Christmas. If you have a musician in the family why to treat them to a vintage synth such as one of the vintage Korg synths shown.