SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is king these days. Hmmm, I thought content was king? I’ve never seen so many companies and individuals specializing in SEO. They spam us everyday with their promises. But I don’t see a lot of meaningful statistics on their results. The Media FX Group is very ‘savvy’ about how to implement SEO and Search Marketing techniques. Not only do I teach how searching works (at BCIT), we use it in our business.

Every so often I see an idea for what it is. The “ah haaa” moment. Sometimes, I see through the idea. Other times, I respect the intention or dismiss as snake oil. On occasion, I am able to take the idea and implement it, or even take it to another level. This past week, I have been working in Vegas watching dozens of presenters pitch their ideas to investors at InvestFest 2010.

You know you've picked a winner when it's embraced by the largest software services company in the world. Not only was Microsoft a Platinum Sponsor of this year's DrupalCon, but they announced that they were releasing a SQL Server Driver for PHP as well as that they have been working with the Commerce Guys on creating a Drupal 7-specific driver for SQL Server.  This is a huge depature for a company that has it's own product (.ASP) competing in the same space.  

B.C. Ferries has launched its own travel agency called -- B.C. Ferries Vacations – this week. They offer 20 vacation packages up and down the West Coast. Sounds like a great idea, considering the shop is located across the street for the new convention center. With the hotel, cruise and convention traffic, BC Ferries will no doubt find a ton of interest to visit the Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, and all over the West Coast.