Seth Godin
Well, so much for the "How do we get exposure for our site within a week of launching?" conundrum. Turns out all you need is a link from Seth Godin. Thanks, Seth!
Seth's post led to several other folks mentioning us on their sites, including the aptly named Marketing Fresh Peel. We're thrilled that people dig The Broquet and our whole free wheelin' attitude.
Seth's link was particularly gratifying for us, as we built Banana Florist on his ideas. When we first approached ... ourselves (this whole "royal we" thing is starting to wear on us) ... about Banana Florist, we said, "Here's an idea for a Purple Cow: Better Service. Lower Prices. And a Banana." Every step of the way, Seth's writing -- specifically All Marketers Are Liars and Purple Cow -- figured into our thinking.
We've posted about our blogging misadventures and other challenges because of Seth's thoughts on transparency. (Plus, we figure that showing a little humility now will lend you towards forgiving us for bragging on ourselves once we really start rolling.) It's pretty cool to have one of the most noted champions of authenticity point his readers our way.
Comments
I found your site through Seth. Yall are in my RSS and I'm looking forward to seeing you guys push it and grow!
I may be calling on your services soon for my friends at Matchstic (http://www.matchstic.com).
Peace. - Caleb
Posted by: Caleb Chancey | January 22, 2008 06:33 AM
Love the site!
Like I already noted on The Fresh Peel, the identity you have created here is beautiful. It says friendly and fun, yet serious where it really counts.
If you haven't already, you should check out Seth's most recent book, Meatball Sundae. It's a great resource, especially as your blog and business online gets up and running.
Posted by: Chris Wilson | January 24, 2008 01:23 PM