Copyright Case Resolution

Copyright Case Resolution

As an update to my post from May 26th about the message I received from COPYTRACK regarding an image I used back in 2019 potentially violating copyright . . . . . . we’re off the hook. Our documentation was sufficient to demonstrate that we had used the image...
Image Copyright Reminders

Image Copyright Reminders

Nothing like a copyright infraction warning to wake me up on a Tuesday afternoon. I received a message from COPYTRACK today regarding an image I used in a blog post in 2019 that may or may not be legally infringing the copyright of the rights holder. I was a little...
New TLDs Suck for Email

New TLDs Suck for Email

Business owners are always looking for ways to get an advantage online. With “all the good names” in the .com and .ca domains taken, it can be tempting to get a spiffy, short domain name using one of the new top-level domains. In case you’re...
Real World Stuff

Real World Stuff

I first heard this mentioned by search engine optimization expert Jerry West. He said if you’re a business, you need to add “real world sh**” to your website. Things like your street address, names & business profiles of business owners, and...
Some People Don’t Get It

Some People Don’t Get It

In 2023, there’s no excuse. I attended an open house for a business referral network this week. Lots of people there, including one person who introduced himself as a marketing consultant with a goal of helping 50 businesses double their sales in 2024. Nothing...
Repeat After Me . . .

Repeat After Me . . .

. . . Social Media is NOT your website In my new line of work at KAATSU Canada (https://kaatsu.ca), I’ve purchased some strength testing equipment. The manufacturer sent an email with the following message: “From operating instructions to best care...