My command of the English language fails me miserably as I contemplate how to describe the depth of desire I have for this. It’s not real, you say? Then, I command you, make it so! Source via TwistedSifter
How not to manage customer relations
I’ve noticed a couple of recent examples of inexpert customer relations from companies large enough to know better. One arrived in via email yesterday afternoon, from my insurance company (Farmers Insurance). It touted its “Go Paperless” program, in which its customers could elect to receive policy-related documents electronically (gee…what a cutting edge idea!). Sounds innocuous,… Continue reading How not to manage customer relations
Black Rings of Distraction
I had a big ol’ Random Thursday post ready to go, but at the last second I decided you were probably tired of that meaningless, Content Free™ junk, so I pulled the trigger on a project that’s been rattling around in my head for a while, ever since I ran across this website. It’s called… Continue reading Black Rings of Distraction
Playing with Uranus
Hey, they started it! Nevertheless, I think you’ll be impressed by this interactive 3D model of the solar system. What did you think I was talking about?
Brain Wracking Rack
One of the challenges of owning a bicycle with a wheelbase of more than 9′ is transporting it. Conventional bike racks just don’t work. In the past, we’ve used a Thule roof rack system along with a Thule tandem carrier that I extended with a length of square tubing and a second welded-on “foot” for… Continue reading Brain Wracking Rack
Fire (Ant) Sale
I still haven’t figured out what happened with the vanishing fire ants, nor have I contacted CafePress to remedy the situation, but this snafu along with a special request from a friend for some new products caused me to revisit the Gazette’s store and my business model related to said store. My goal has never… Continue reading Fire (Ant) Sale
QR Codes Already Obsolete?
I’ve done a couple of recent posts about QR codes, trumpeting their use as the Next Big Thing in print-to-web interactivity, and what do I now learn? Google is abandoning the technology in favor of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology! So, does this mean the death of the QR technology before it even gets a chance to… Continue reading QR Codes Already Obsolete?
Random Thursday
Some sightings around the interwebz while giving a big shout out to the A&M women’s basketball team for thumping the world-class Baylor team and advancing to the NCAA Final Four for the first time in school history. (The only partial downer is that all the quotes I’ve seen have the Lady Bears blaming their loss… Continue reading Random Thursday
The Vanishing Fire Ant
Update (4/6/11) I submitted a request for a refund via CafePress’s website and within 15 minutes was notified by email that they were granting it. They also said I could keep the shirts. Apparently they don’t want Fire Ant-less shirts either. Anyway, the interesting thing was this statement by the customer service rep: “I have… Continue reading The Vanishing Fire Ant
QR Codes in the Wild
Yeah, I confess that I’m sort of a QR code junkie (although I prefer the term “aficionado,” because it’s more fun to say). But after this post, and following a discussion with a client about possible ways they could help achieve his organization’s mission, I have a heightened awareness of how they’re being used in… Continue reading QR Codes in the Wild