NYC = Lots of People

Newsflash, if you are going to get some work done at a Starbucks in New York City, expect a crowd.

I'm away from my beloved South Carolina for a few days, and have been hanging out in NYC. While I actually grew up just 11 miles from this massive city, it always amazes me just how crowded it is when I return back.

I walked a few blocks from the midtown apartment that I am staying at, to a Starbucks that I thought would be a great place to get some work done. Boy was I wrong! The place was a total zoo, a line literally out the door for the entire 2 hours that I was there. I guess that's just NYC for you. I love the energy of the people here, but the crowds are not my thing, I'd rather be in a half empty strip mall looking at a coffee shop with less than a half dozen people inside it than in this human traffic jam. Oh well, life goes on.

On a better note, I had lunch with my Mom at this awesome place called Moonstruck, props to Clif for pointing it out. Only $28 for two people, not bad for Manhattan at all.

Working on a white paper this week for Search Marketing Standard called "The Case for Ala Carte SEO" which should be a industry shaker...Or at the very least something to get people to think outside the normal model of doing SEO business.

Finally I noticed a few people started to use AdWords on my name. I knew it would happen, but I wasn't thinking it would be right now. I had a little fun with my own ad, search for me and you might see it. ;-)

-C

Gamecock CFB Kickoff Today!

I'd be lying if I told you I was not overjoyed that football season has returned. For someone that spends way too much time locked up inside his home office, the idea of watching a football game with friends is breathtakingly fresh.

So I went a little bit overboard. I got a generator that can power like 8 TV's even though we just have one. I got a cooler that probably holds more than all 6 of us will eat combined in a game. My old roommate bought a Land Rover just to tailgate, and then of course there is the combined $540 we spent on parking for this season alone. Don't even mention the season tickets I bought online five seconds after they went on sale.

There is beauty in excess, something about the abundance of friends, family, and of course loyal fans that keeps my heart pounding for more. Columbia isn't known for having the most active nightlife scene in the country, but they are known for their incredible football games.

If the internet is where I make my money, the football stadium is where I like to spend it. Of course my girlfriend prefers the Louis Vuittion store in Charlotte. Well to each their own, and for today I hope you all enjoy a little Gamecock football, as it will be broadcast nationwide thanks to our friends at ESPN.

Got plans tonight? That's OK, next week's game is on ESPN prime time as well.

Life is good as a Gamecock fan.

-Clark

A Sign of The Times

So I know most of this blog is me popping off about our new products and services, but all my ranting takes a backseat to a sign we are truly in a new time.

I was browsing the Target website looking for a generator to use during tailgating this season and I found this, a WIND TURBINE! Who knew going green was as easy as visiting your local Target store.

Crazy stuff!

-Clark

100 Ideas In My Head

Howdy,

Long time no post, I know. This is going to be a short one. This is a warning of sorts, to all those that are thinking about selling content online, I'd stay away, because we are about to change the game, again.

I've got over 100 ideas swirling in my head right now all related to new products and services that will continue to embody innovation and web 9.0. Unfortunately we are really busy.

Well I guess I should say, fortunately we are really busy. So I'm in the middle of attempting to create better back end support for our existing customers (call center will launch Monday) as well as doing some sales letters and other marketing materials for big ticket clients.

Thus the lag in new sites this week.

Our company recently landed some of the top names in real estate, auto manufacturing, and web design, so you best believe when I catch my breath it is going to be on!

Like I said, I wouldn't compete with us, I'd just join us in the effort to dominate the content creation market online.

I hope your business is treating you well, and you will be hearing from me again soon, I can promise you that.

Happy August,
-C