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Setting up a Google Analytics Conversion Funnel for CartManager

A word about CartManager Since CartManager’s purchase sequence isn’t a series of pages, you need to set up your Google Analytics Conversion Funnel differently then you might have elsewhere. I’ve taken the guesswork out of this process and listed the … Continue reading

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Setting up a Google Analytics Conversion Funnel for Magento

First you configure Magento Since Magento’s purchase sequence isn’t a series of pages and is instead an Ajax process you need to set up your Google Analytics Conversion Funnel differently. The simplest way to set up Google’s Analytics’ Conversion Funnel … Continue reading

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2012 edition of “10 Steps Any Business Can Take to Increase Search Engine Visibility”

I’ve just released the newly updated 2012 edition of my executive report, “10 Steps Any Business Can Take to Increase Search Engine Visibility.” The report can be downloaded without charge by following this link, SEO for Professionals. Search Engines – … Continue reading

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Track How Different Traffic Sources Work Together For Sales & Conversions

If web sales or conversions are important to you, Google Analytics’ Multi-Channel Funnels are something you should check out. Multi-Channel Funnels reports show how your traffic sources work together to create sales and conversions. You can: See how search phrases … Continue reading

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Amazon makes a deal with Virginia to “resolve” Internet Sales Tax issue.

You know where this is going… Amazon has agreed to begin collecting sales tax from customers in Virginia sometime in the near future. Read the Internet Retailer article. Probably the most important aspect of this event is in the 5th … Continue reading

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Are printers the next hacker doorway?

Columbia University researchers say, “yes.” This article is a must-read for users concerned about system vulnerabilities. Click to read MSNBC’s Bob Sullivan’s article.

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Keep up with all of your Usernames and Passwords

This may be old news to some of you, so bear with me if it is. But you need to make sure that you keep tabs on all of the logons and passwords associated with your site, especially if you … Continue reading

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Google drops 3rd party snippets from Places

On Thursday, July 21, 2011, in its Lat Long Blog, Google announced that, “Based on careful thought … review snippets from other web sources have now been removed from Place pages.” Whoa. Just like that. I’ll bet that’s going to … Continue reading

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+1 Released. Add It to Your Site Today.

Google has released the +1 button. That means it’s available for use on your web site right now. Kinda like Facebook’s ‘Like’ button, it allows signed-in users to recommend your site to their friends. Now here’s the difference. Before, the … Continue reading

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Chrome Market Share Up

The Wall Street Journal reports the Chrome browser’s worldwide market share up to 20% this June from 2.8% in June 2009.  IE falls to 44% from 59%, Firefox down to 28% from 30% in same period. Wall Street Journal article

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