October 13, 2009

LYNTC: 10/13/09

  • On Monday, Derek Powazek said a thing or two about SEO and the people who provide it as a service, professionally and otherwise. On Tuesday afternoon, Danny Sullivan responded with an open letter to Powazek. Since then, Powazek’s published a FAQ on the subject, and Sullivan has responded in kind, and not without a little snark (make sure you read the title). If you’re into search and Web design, etc., this is probably worth your time to check out.
  • Polaroid’s back! Well, sort of.
  • For those of you interested in cool stories about sports and sports leagues, with a tinge of economics and “what if,” then check out Costa’s recap what ALMOST happened in the NHL almost three decades ago. He’s got more here.
  • You tell ‘em, Wil!
  • If you haven’t seen the super awesome video floating around social media circles (and beyond), “The Social Media Guru,” I suggest you go watch it.
  • Apple has something to say about the reporter $10,000 fee it supposedly cost to create iTunes LPs. [via Engadget]
  • Wood IS BACK! Am I the only one sensing a trend in this list?
  • I got a 4 out of 10 in this quiz about inventing things we currently take for granted in our day and age. What did you get? [via Kottke]