SEO in a Nutshell

Noah Brier posted this on his site yesterday and I think it's a pretty good overview on the world of SEO. Check it out if you have time (and want to learn something new today).

Through the Looking Glass

Image: HBO's Voyeur

I might be a little late on this one but there was a great article in the NY Times last week. It discusses how people are increasingly making their lives more transparent, not only through voyeuristic architecture but also through the use of sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc. Researchers interviewed for the article have indicated concern for a society that never experiences time behind closed doors and suggest.

"There is a behavioral connection between the unconsciously 'for show' lives of those living in glass condos and the consciously “for show” lives of those spending more and more of their time online, where domestic activities are recorded in achingly specific detail. The result is a cultural confusion about private and public."

Check it out here.

Widget Wonderland

Check out Target's new Widget Wonderland. Not only does this widget count down the days ‘till Christmas, it’s also customizable and helps you search for gifts on target.com. While we hear widgets are “so hot right now”, it appears brands have had a tough time finding ways to pull it off.

Who knows – maybe Target’s combination of personal + useful will = success...

Branding With Powerlines

Spending a week in the land of Disney (Orlando, FL) has its ups and downs. The brand is EVERYWHERE. However, this simple yet creative form of Disney branding did catch my eye while cruising down the interstate.

P.S. I can't take credit for snapping this photo. My new camera phone just isn't that good. Thankfully Google images had the perfect shot that I could share.