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    Questions Regarding Clipper Theme

    Hello,

    We would like the answer to the following questions as we plan to buy the clipper as well as the vantage theme:

    What are the SEO Capabilities?
    One of our primary motives in initiating a new is based on our ability to improve our SEO from Good to Excellent.

    Any new template would need to assist in this objective whether by design format or Listing Page Format. While we desire to have the home page more prevalent, it is more important to have each listing more “searchable” in the following format: “Anytown State Contractor Business Name”

    Can we alter / expand the Search Query?
    It is important that we allow our clients appear in multiple town searches, not just where they are located (2, 4, 6 town listings); it is a differentiating feature versus most of the other businesses directory sources out there.

    To accomplish this, I am assuming that we will need to modify the current search and “Near Search”, in the case of the Vantage template. Hopefully, we can add additional fields (perhaps address 2or another field) and have that part of the search query. It is not important that the other towns appear on the map, but we do need them to appear in the listing.

    Also, in the case of the Clipper template, can we alter the search query from “Coupon Code” to Location fields?

    Search Results Page
    When a specific search is complete (ex: Attleboro MA Restaurants), does the template create a permanent URL address that we can then use when we promote via twitter or facebook, as a quick link versus making readers complete the search themselves. Ex: “Check Out Local Restaurants serving Attleboro MA {specific link}”

    Additional Listing Field: Referral Code
    We have an existing Referral Program that is important to our expansion. Can we add a field so new clients can indicate by whom they were referred by entering a numerical code?

    Additional Listing Field: Desired Towns
    Relates to the Search Query question. This would be a field for the client to indicate the towns that they want to be listed in …. Will tie into their 2 – 4 – 6 town registration.

    Additional Listing Field: Deals / Specials
    Can we add a field so new clients can include the deals, discounts, or dining specials that they may offer. If not, we can accomplish this through a separate submission page.

    Additional Listing Field: Description
    Can we add a “Description Field” so the business can add tags – up to 110 characters

    Additional Listing Fields: Other Online Sites
    Similar to the fixed fields provided for facebook and twitter, can we add fields for Yelp, Better business Bureau, YouTube, Google+, Tripadvisory, and Urbanspoon? If not, we can add manually via the text.

    Coupon Reference
    We do not intend to use coupons, but instead would be interested in highlighting “deals.” Can we change references to coupon to deals?

    Search Results
    What is the order that the results are shown on the Results page? Older to newest?

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    In answer to your questions:

    What are the SEO Capabilities?
    Whilst WordPress in General is SEO optimized, and our themes also includes further features around this, there are no specific SEO settings to configure within the theme. For this you can use additional plugins though as mentioned in our recommended plugins page.

    Can we alter / expand the Search Query?
    Vantage will search custom fields, however if you're referring to something more specific outside of the refine search shown in the sidebar of the demo site here then this would require customization on your part. Our themes are not encrypted, so you are free to make modifications if you wish. Listings themselves only have one location per listing.

    Also, in the case of the Clipper template, can we alter the search query from “Coupon Code” to Location fields?
    This would require customization, as there are no settings for locations within the themes admin.

    Search Results Page
    When a specific search is complete (ex: Attleboro MA Restaurants), does the template create a permanent URL address that we can then use when we promote via twitter or facebook, as a quick link versus making readers complete the search themselves. Ex: “Check Out Local Restaurants serving Attleboro MA {specific link}”
    Yes, you can check this on the demo site.


    Additional Listing Field: Referral Code
    We have an existing Referral Program that is important to our expansion. Can we add a field so new clients can indicate by whom they were referred by entering a numerical code?
    Vantage includes a custom form functionality, so you can include additional fields if you wish. This is publically shown on the listing itself though.

    Additional Listing Field: Desired Towns
    Relates to the Search Query question. This would be a field for the client to indicate the towns that they want to be listed in …. Will tie into their 2 – 4 – 6 town registration.
    This goes back to the refine search available as mentioned above, where you can expand the search radius.

    Additional Listing Field: Deals / Specials
    Can we add a field so new clients can include the deals, discounts, or dining specials that they may offer. If not, we can accomplish this through a separate submission page.
    Also mentioned above, Vantage includes custom forms functionality which will allow additional fields as required.

    Additional Listing Field: Description
    Can we add a “Description Field” so the business can add tags – up to 110 characters
    Vantage already has a description field, but you can allow more text areas using custom forms. Text numbers are not limited though.

    Additional Listing Fields: Other Online Sites
    Similar to the fixed fields provided for facebook and twitter, can we add fields for Yelp, Better business Bureau, YouTube, Google+, Tripadvisory, and Urbanspoon? If not, we can add manually via the text.
    As above.

    Coupon Reference
    We do not intend to use coupons, but instead would be interested in highlighting “deals.” Can we change references to coupon to deals?
    Through customization, you could make such changes to the default text.

    Search Results
    What is the order that the results are shown on the Results page? Older to newest?
    Newest appears at the top.

    Thanks.

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