Scott Sanfilippo's Blog

“Hello, yeah, it’s been a while. Not much, how about you?” Wouldn’t you know it took a global pandemic to bring me back to blogging? That and a little nudge the other day from a friend on Facebook. You see, I happened to post about what I’ve been up to… Read More "“A Triumphant Return” Or, “It Took a Pandemic”"

Having been a Yahoo! Store owner, developer, and someone who has worked with thousands of eCommerce store owners over the years, I’ve found that there’s a handful of those owners who are a tad on the lazy side. Yeah, I saw you clutch your pearls there for a moment. I… Read More "Google Chrome to Force HTTPS. Lazy Site Owners Listen Up!"

If there’s one thing I’m thankful for at this moment in history it’s not being a small business owner.  The COVID-19 global pandemic is impacting life as we know it in ways we’ve never witnessed before. Massive furloughs, businesses closing on a temporary or permanent basis, the stock market roller… Read More "Help is Available for SMBs Impacted by COVID-19"

The 2020  Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld in Orlando runs each weekend beginning February 7, 2020, thru May 3, 2020.  Enjoy local craft beers and exciting new flavors while you explore culinary marketplaces throughout the park, Fridays beginning at 11am through Sundays, plus enjoy live performances every Saturday and… Read More "2020 Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld Orlando"

eCommerce has come a long way since I first started selling online in 1994.  Back then there were no out-of-the-box shopping cart platforms like Yahoo! Store, BigCommerce, or shopify a/b testing.  The first cart used on my store, TheFerretStore.com, was one that I built myself in UNIX and submitted the… Read More "Is It Time to Change eCommerce Platforms?"

Calling all craft beer lovers!  SeaWorld Orlando is bringing back its popular Craft Beer Festival weekends beginning September 7th and running through October 27, 2019. This year’s festival will feature more than 100 beers including domestic, imports and local Florida brews from: 26 Degree Brewing 3 Daughters Brewing Abita Brewing… Read More "SeaWorld Orlando Craft Beer Festival September 7 – October 27, 2019"

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is set to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando on August 29, 2019 – a few months behind the Disneyland version on the west coast.  Both lands are nearly identical and contain the same quick-service eateries, retail outlets, and attractions: Restaurants / Bars / Eateries:… Read More "Photos & Video: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios"

Get ready roller coaster fans, your day is coming!  August 16th is National Roller Coaster Day, a day set aside to celebrate life’s ups and downs, twists and turns.  SeaWorld Orlando is celebrating by having extended park hours and special events throughout the day. Coaster Tech Talk will feature 20… Read More "Celebrate National Roller Coaster Day at SeaWorld Orlando August 16, 2019"

SeaWorld Orlando is adding even more entertainment options select weekends beginning July 20, 2019 with the addition of the “Summer Concert Series.” The concerts, which are included with park admission, are held in the air-conditioned, indoor, Nautilus Theatre and run for approximately 45 minutes. The line-up includes country, alternative rock,… Read More "SeaWorld Orlando Summer Concert Series"

The 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival kicks off August 29th and runs through November 23rd – the longest in the festival’s history with 87 food packed days for visitors to enjoy .  This year there are over 30 marketplaces throughout the World Showcase where you can sip and… Read More "2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Food Menus"