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Originally Posted by DavyMac

Although this mod functions as I want it to I am concerned whether the links in the drop down list are as attractive to Google as html links would be.

Can Google see the links in the drop down form?

Sorry to keep linking paid modules, but they are really good...

Jon at WebsiteCM has the CDSEO mod for Manufacturer pages. It works great with Telafirma's manufacturer's dropdown menu. I think for the price (and zero frustration) they are both really worth it. Plus they support their customers even when we are annoying and in freakout mode.

http://www.websitecm.com/x-cart-mods/cdseo-links-for-manufacturers.html
and
http://www.telafirma.com/store/product.php?productid=16134&cat=243&bestseller=Y

Your links are still in the sitemap generator (xml-sitemap if that's what you use...) they have only changed their location. Troll through and you'll find them.