Category: Geeks

Geeky web culture and humor.

How Did These 50 Big Brand Companies Get Their Names?

Ever wonder where some of the biggest companies got their brand names? Thanks to a Wikipedia list showing the etymology of hundreds of company names, it’s easy to learn the origins of many of the biggest brand names out there, including the 50 well-known companies here: 1. 7-Eleven Originally called “U-Tote’m,” the convenience store chain… Continue reading How Did These 50 Big Brand Companies Get Their Names?

Six Search Engine Optimization Jokes for SEOs

Nowadays it’s hard to tell if search engine optimization is more of a science or blind luck. Things that used to work like keyword stuffing and link buying don’t anymore, whereas now it seems like all an SEO can really do is beg the Google Gods for first page light. What does the life of… Continue reading Six Search Engine Optimization Jokes for SEOs

What Is Tumblr?

Tumblr is everywhere on the web. But what is this Tumblr? Some say it’s a social blogging platform, but there are others out there who believe Tumblr is a computer-generated dream world built to keep us under control in order to change a human being into a “poorly drawn anime dragon.” via Twitter: The Comic

Feedly Goes Down Due to Cyber-Attack and Extortion Attempt

Feedly is a popular RSS reader that’s been on the rise after the shutdown of Google’s competing Reader service. Given the fact that so many users joined Feedly at once, the site is notorious for being slow, especially for those who follow many feeds. This morning, however, Feedly appears to be running even slower than… Continue reading Feedly Goes Down Due to Cyber-Attack and Extortion Attempt