Comments on: Golden Spiders Take #3

By: LT

LT — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 13:41:26 +0000

the whole standards / validation thing is something we are only getting to grips properly these days as a company!

should be a wee bit more evident in the next few sites that are lashed out – i hope!!

By: Richard Hearne

Richard Hearne — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 09:52:38 +0000

Hi Pros

I’m glad this research is of some use to you. I hope to get around to reviewing some of the most common problems and issues I cam across during the testing.

Thanks for your comment.

Rgds

Richard.

By: Pros

Pros — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 09:44:09 +0000

Hi,
I find the research here fascinating, our site http://www.prosperity.ie has been nominated 3 times as Best HR site, for us the awards do give us a focus to improve our site. Our designers are Metronet, we are delighted with their work. We are up against some pretty heavy weight sites, ie Irishjobs, Recruitireland, Monster, all who do massive campaigns on and offline. The advice you are offering here is very interesting and gives plenty of food for thought.

By: Golden Spider Awards? - Page 2 - Irish SEO, Marketing & Webmaster Discussion

Golden Spider Awards? - Page 2 - Irish SEO, Marketing & Webmaster Discussion — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 10:01:15 +0000

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