O’Reilly Auto Parts “sells” a flux capacitor if you’re interested in time travel. The product has been listed since the late 2000s, a hidden and humorous bit of content that has attracted tens of thousands of visits. In under 150 words, O’Reilly:
- Generates interest in somewhat conventional products.
- Creates a powerful metaphor for its business: “You really can do anything with your car.”
- Protects its content. The Easter egg helped track unauthorized uses of product listings.
If I can support your company with this type of writing for its website or marketing, it’d be great to talk. Until then, here are other stories you might enjoy: