“A pat on the back is only a few vertebrae removed from a kick in the pants. But it is miles ahead in results.”
—Ella Wheeler Wilcox

… do you know where your children are?

If they’re online, there’s roughly a 1-in15 chance they’re watching porn, according to this article reporting on a new study finding that teenagers spend an average of 31 hours a week online — nearly two of those looking at pornography.

What’s the perfect Valentine’s Day gife for your SEO-obsessed significant other? Why, a little link love, of course. Because, as the site says: Nothing says “I love you” like an inbound link.

Over on his excellent Eyecube blog, Rick Liebling has this great post about the negative brand hijacking of the New York Times. The 92YTribeca spoof of the Times’ profoundly irritating Weekender ad is perfect.

The term “onboarding campaign” resonates with me like fingernails on a blackboard. Even so, Chris Marriott’s article over on iMedia Connection, “3 Steps To Stellar Welcome Emails,” is excellent reading.

Takeaway for marketers: You might be missing out on one of the best relationship-building opportunities out there.