I am exploring Google Apps more and more for my projects outside of work. While I am a die-hard WordPress fan for CMS and SEO reasons, I think that Google’s apps are awesome. For example, I currently host all of my sites emails through Google MX and Gmail. In addition, I have started using Google [...]
Entries from June 2009
June 23, 2009
Busy busy busy me
I have been running around like a chicken with my head cut off for the last couple months. In additional to all of my personal projects, things have really been picking up at work. I am hoping that this upward swing is an indicator that people are regaining confidence in our economy. I get the [...]
June 9, 2009
When I Grow Up I Wanna Work in Advertising
This video is a few years old, but it’s hilarious.
June 8, 2009
Third Day’s a Charm
Aside from the bubble bath, nice sheets and a warm breakfast, the best part of Billings was that we made it there alive. Who does 85.5 gas? We woke up, packed the car up and had a nice cook-to-order breakfast. Soon we found out they sell 85.5 gasoline in Montana. Who does that? (Well, people [...]
June 8, 2009
My Route
Just in case you were wondering, here’s a map of my route. I left Seattle on Friday morning and arrived in St. Louis early Sunday evening. (Image courtesy of Google Maps)
June 6, 2009
Day Two: A Doozy
Over the River and Through the Woods I was wide awake at 5am to start day two of my trip. Mind you, I am still on central time, so it was 7am in my world. I took a shower and packed up my stuff and by then Katie was awake and ready to go. After [...]
June 6, 2009
More Fun From Day One
Colleen on a Plane My flight from St. Louis to Kansas City went really well. It was only 43 minutes long. Most of the time, I listened to my iPod and tried to avoid the skeazy salesman two seats down that was trying peddle his wears to the other businessman sitting next to me. I [...]
June 4, 2009
Great American Road Trip
As you may (or may not) know, I am about to embark upon an awesome adventure with one of my best friends, Katie. Oh, and I did I mention that her dog Elphie is tagging along? I am flying out to Seattle tonight. Tomorrow morning we’re hopping in her car and driving about 2,200 miles [...]
June 1, 2009
Top Brands on (and off) Twitter
Of the 100 most mentioned brands on Twitter, the vast majority do not have corporate accounts. Imagine the influence that these brands could have if they were engaging in conversations with consumers via Twitter. They could answer questions, respond to reviews and, in general, gain insight into how their customers feel about their brands. So [...]
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