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“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.”

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“I Was Watching Dancing with the Stars.” Or, “The Private Life of Jack and Diane.”

I’m at Starbucks on 45th Street.

I’m at McDonalds on Main Avenue.

I’m at the Rental Car Center at LAX.

These are examples of Tweets and Facebook posts from dedicated users who like to share their every second of being with their friends and fans.

I used to be one of them. That was until a colleague said … Continue reading “I Was Watching Dancing with the Stars.” Or, “The Private Life of Jack and Diane.”

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“Lessons From A Valet.” Or, “Always Check the Expiration Date.”

I’m sitting in a hotel room in Jacksonville, FL going through my email listening to the person in the room next to me cough like someone who smokes a six-pack of Lucky Strikes a day. At the same time, I realize that the TV in my room has been on Lifetime for the past … Continue reading “Lessons From A Valet.” Or, “Always Check the Expiration Date.”

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“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.”