Meryl's Notes Blog

The usual disclaimer: Marqui pays me to talk about them.

OK, Nick. Mark this as read and move on. I learned from DL that Nick is ignoring the Marqui postings. I don’t hold it against him. He and everyone else has the right to decide what to read and not read.

There’s been a flurry of activity in the last week or so. Marqui’s blog is finally awake. The latest entry references a competitor who has called the company and its Pay Blogger program, “pond scum.” Thank you, I’ve always wanted a nickname. Could it be the guy is jealous of the publicity Marqui has gotten with its program? I think it’s more than paid for itself. the head lemur and GeekCentral share their opinions of Mr. Calls-us-pond-scum and his claims we’re hiding the fact we’re paid.

Once again. I would’ve NEVER agreed to do this if Marqui said I must say only good things about the company. Pshaw. No matter my financial situation, my honest opinion is not for sale.

DL also reports on the upcoming Blog Business Summit. I hope some of the reports will be in text because it looks like it’s gonna be somethin’ because Marqui will be there as well as its “pond scum” name calling competitor. As you guys know, I can’t benefit from podcasts like the one with Stephen King (not author), CEO of Marqui unless there is a transcript.

I don’t know how I missed this post about the SEO controversy. I like and respect Robin Good. But honestly, his criticism post was too long for me to read. With so much information to read, having the most important points at the beginning would’ve helped. Since we’re being honest here, Robin, what’s up with the hat in your photo? It’s hard to see and looks funky. No offense, Robin.