posted on February 2, 2008 08:34:57 AM new
I recently launched a Vendio store to link from our website.
I have McAfee Anti Virus on my computer that checks websites for virus', spam, spy-ware, etc.
When I do a Google Search for one of our store items, it comes up right at the top of Google, but with a Yellow Caution symbol from McAfee stating the following:
vendio.com
Use caution.
1 yellow download
No e-mail received
Safe to use. [Reported] </b>
When I click "more info" I get this:
1 yellow download
In our tests, some downloads on this
site installed other unrelated
programs such as Dealio Toolbar.
I am obviously concerned that even though my listing appears directly at the top of Google, I will lose customers because of this warning against vendio.
posted on February 2, 2008 10:51:45 AM new
You ought to post this over on the Sales Manager or Store Board. I have never seen this but I don't use MacAfee.
Beth
I also use SiteAdvisor and all of Vendio's sites come up yellow - even this board.
When I looked at details - I think it just advises that when visiting this site, Dealio Toolbar can be downloaded. I don't think that is a problem as long as people know that is the reason for the yellow mark. Someone unfamiliar with SiteAdvisor may not understand.
I'm sure someone else can give a more technical explanation.
The only people who see the color ratings on the sites are those who subscribe to SiteAdvisor and I think most would look at the details if alarmed.
You don't have to worry about just anyone unfamiliar with the program seeing it. I use it on Firefox and like I said, the yellow color shows. If I switch to IE where it is not installed, nothing shows for Vendio.
posted on February 2, 2008 03:41:12 PM new
ok, fair enough... however, you can also download ebay's toolbar, and other things directly from ebay and buyers don't get this warning. just thought i would point that out.
