Author: Seth Goldstein

  • On Being A Father – To Blog or Not To Blog

    Mommy/Daddy Bloggers – More of one than the other? So, I read a lot online. From technology to current events to parenting sites. What I’ve noticed about the last topic, parenting sites, is that there seems to be more “Mommy Bloggers” than “Daddy Bloggers” out there. I know the roles are different. Often, especially in…

  • Google Image Search – A Cautionary Tale Of Finding And Using Images Online

    This hasn’t been the first time I’ve gotten an email like this, but hopefully it’ll be the last. About a month ago, the copyright compliance department at Getty Images wrote me an email and sent a letter claiming that one of the images that they represent was being used on my blog illegally. Not knowing…

  • [Review] X: The Experience When Business Meets Design by Brian Solis

    First off this book is gorgeous. The design, which is intentional, is so well done – it’s captivating. It’s hard not to pick it up and read it. Then you add the expertise that Brian Solis brings to the table and you have a bible of customer experience and how to make customers happy. Brian Solis…

  • [Review] Start Me Up! by Ebong Eka

    In my line of work I’m very lucky to get to meet some amazing people. Business owners, entrepreneurs, celebrities and Internet celebrities – all kinds of people. One such individual is Ebong Eka.

  • Twitter To 10k Characters — Is It A Good Thing?

    On January 5th, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey said something controversial. That Twitter is considering moving away from the 140 character limit, which has for so long defined the network: (Link) Many pundits and Twitter users, myself included, are worried that this move will make Twitter something completely different from its current iteration and in-turn not…

  • Snapchat – More Than Just Stupid Pics and Videos

    Snapchat has long been though of as a place for sexting and inappropriate behavior. Many marketers have wondered how they might use it for their business and their clients. Recently, Snapchat has been picked up by the likes of Gary Vaynerchuk, Amy Schmittauer of Savvy Sexy Social, Bartunde Thurston, Ted Rubin, and many other well…

  • Know What Traffic Behind You Is Like While Riding

    As many of you know, I like cycling. There’s nothing quite like being out on the open road powered only by the strength in your legs. I’ve always wondered if someone would come up with something like this… http://www.engadget.com/…/garmin-varia-vision-and-sport-wa…/ It alerts you to traffic patterns behind you. This will definitely be helpful.

  • An Important Rule In Business – Don’t Talk Smack About People

      It’s important in business to make sure you always put your best foot forward. Sometimes someone who you deal with professionally might rub you the wrong way, but under no circumstances does it warrant bad-mouthing them to others. Remember this is a professional setting, not junior high. The reason why I’m writing this is…

  • Star Wars VII – Some What Full Of Spoilers

    I finally saw Star Wars Episode VII – The Force Awakens. It was a decent movie, by itself. Though there was a bit too much rehashing of Episode IV a New Hope.

  • The Power of Blogging

    Blogging can at times be a tedious task. It can be a real bear when ideas for topics don’t come easily. Yet even with the clear obstacles, there is a power to blogging, which no other Social Media platform can’t provide. You own and control your content. You own the discussion. You control the conversion funnel.…