ECommerce | Scott Sanfilippo

“Google, Are You Geo-Targeting My Search?” Or, “Maybe Only People In California Buy Dog Stuff.”

I’ve come to notice something very interesting on one of my eCommerce stores and I’m beginning to wonder if this is just a coincidence or something that can be attributed to Google.

MyOutwardHound.com is a small, niche store that primarily sells the Outward Hound line of dog gear that includes car booster seats, dog strollers, dog … Continue reading “Google, Are You Geo-Targeting My Search?” Or, “Maybe Only People In California Buy Dog Stuff.”

“Cadbury Mini Eggs Are My Weakness.” Or, “1,080 Ounces of Heaven.”

I’m not a chocolate fan.

Now, now… I didn’t say I “hate” chocolate, or I “don’t like” chocolate… I’m just not a fan. Maybe my disdain for this confection comes from being exposed to such cheap drug-store brands like Russell-Stover or Whitman’s as a young lad. Or maybe it had something to do with … Continue reading “Cadbury Mini Eggs Are My Weakness.” Or, “1,080 Ounces of Heaven.”

“Regular, Plus & Premium.” Or, “Regular, Plus & Super.”

I stopped by the local Sunoco station to fill ‘er up yesterday and was greeted with signs promoting Sunoco gift cards for the holiday. With a clever take on the different grades of gasoline, the signs touted that the gift cards are available in “Regular, Plus & Premium.”

However, the pump was labeled as “Regular, … Continue reading “Regular, Plus & Premium.” Or, “Regular, Plus & Super.”

“Cyber Monday Bargains.” Or, “Smile for the Camera!”

Jeff Chirico from WBRE TV called me early Monday morning. He was doing a story on the biggest shopping day of the year for online merchants – Cyber Monday.

While Black Friday may be the big one for brick-and-mortars, Cyber Monday has gained a reputation as the holy grail for eCommerce store owners and it … Continue reading “Cyber Monday Bargains.” Or, “Smile for the Camera!”