Vying for Google’s Love

Mar 05

MikeGeneral Business Practices Google, Topeka Google No Comments

Who doesn’t like to be loved?  Truth is, everyone loves to be loved.  It’s such a great feeling, right?  Whether it’s impressing someone to get a job or showing off to capture the attention of your “crush”, people go to great lengths for love.  My mother always told me “don’t change who you are and pretend to be somebody you’re not”.  How far should one go for attracting someone’s attention?

Well, not as far as the Mayor of Topeka, Kansas.  Recently, Google announced that it will build incredibly fast fiber optic Internet networks in certain areas of the country.  To capture Google’s attention, the Mayor elected (with no argument from the city council) to temporarily rename Topeka, Kansas to Google, Kansas.  Call me crazy but this it outright ridiculous.  Topeka, Kansas is a large American city.  It’s a state capital.  To change the name to capture Google’s love and attention in hopes to be selected for Google’s broadband effort is outrageous.

In today’s world, no love is stronger than the love from Google, Inc.  My fiance may dislike that bold statement but being in the web industry, we’re constantly seeking love from Google to get our client’s websites ranked higher in nature search.  That being said, you should never change who you are for someone’s love.  It’s not worth it; be the person (or city) that you are and be proud of it.  You’re either liked for who you are and what you bring to the table, or you’re not.  If not, it’s just not meant to be — continue looking for that better suited friend, partner, employer, etc.

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