Minneapolis Online Marketing Blog | Spyder Trap Online Marketing - Minneapolis Minnesota » Video Blogging http://www.spydertrap.com/blog Minneapois online marketing blog covering search engine optimization (SEO), social media, online public relations, online marketing strategy, website development, sponsored search, web analytics and more Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:30:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Web Wisdom Wednesday: Google Analytics (Part 2) http://www.spydertrap.com/blog/2010/04/web-wisdom-wednesday-google-analytics-part-2/ http://www.spydertrap.com/blog/2010/04/web-wisdom-wednesday-google-analytics-part-2/#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:30:06 +0000 Brad Wellman http://www.spydertrap.com/blog/?p=1100

In this second part of our Google Analytics series, Spyder Trap’s online marketing wiz, Jason Douglas, dives a bit deeper into Google Analytics by giving us a look at what he sees when solving problems for clients.

Stay tuned next week as we go “Behind the Wisdom” to learn more about how other marketers are using social media, and be sure to check back every Wednesday for another video posted to our Minneapolis Online Marketing blog, Facebook fan page, and YouTube channel!

Happy Web Wisdom Wednesday!

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In this first part of a two part Google Analytics series, Spyder Trap Online Marketing’s Jason Douglas discusses why businesses should take advantage of this valuable tool and a few key statistics to keep track of inside Google Analytics. Stay tuned next week for a deeper look into Google Analytics, screen shots, and how one can use it to boost traffic to their website. Happy Web Wisdom Wednesday!

Stay tuned every Wednesday for another video posted to our Online Marketing Blog, Facebook Fanpage , and YouTube channel!

]]> http://www.spydertrap.com/blog/2010/04/web-wisdom-wednesday-google-analytics-part-1/feed/ 0 How To Use Foursquare – Web Wisdom Wednesday #6 http://www.spydertrap.com/blog/2010/04/how-to-use-foursquare-web-wisdom-wednesday-6/ http://www.spydertrap.com/blog/2010/04/how-to-use-foursquare-web-wisdom-wednesday-6/#comments Wed, 14 Apr 2010 19:47:30 +0000 Brad Wellman http://www.spydertrap.com/blog/?p=1081

Happy Web Wisdom Wednesday!

In our sixth edition of Web Wisdom Wednesdays, and the second episode of our two-part Foursquare series, Jason Douglas of Spyder Trap Online Marketing shows you how to use Foursquare and how you can benefit from Foursquare.

How have you benefited from Foursquare? We’d love to hear your stories!

**Videos are posted every Wednesday to our Spyder Trap Online Marketing blog, our Facebook Fan Page, and our YouTube channel.**

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Late last week we celebrated our 2nd anniversary in business. We have come a long way and have grown immensely. We have great clients, wonderful partners, and loyal supporters. We truly appreciate all of you, because without you we wouldn’t be where we are today. To all who have been there for us along the way, we say THANK YOU!

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In this first part of a two part Foursquare series, Spyder Trap’s Jason Douglas and Brad Wellman discuss Foursquare and how businesses are utilizing this popular social media tool. Stay tuned next week, when the dynamic duo explain what benefits Foursquare offers the independent user.

Happy Web Wisdom Wednesday!

**Videos are posted every Wednesday to our Spyder Trap Online Marketing blog, our Facebook Fan Page, and our YouTube channel.**

]]> http://www.spydertrap.com/blog/2010/04/foursquare-and-business-web-widsom-wednesday-5/feed/ 2 Web Wisdom Wednesday – Facebook Fan Page Analytics http://www.spydertrap.com/blog/2010/03/web-wisdom-wednesday-facebook-fan-page-analytics/ http://www.spydertrap.com/blog/2010/03/web-wisdom-wednesday-facebook-fan-page-analytics/#comments Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:56:43 +0000 Brad Wellman http://www.spydertrap.com/blog/?p=1060

Happy Web Wisdom Wednesday! In this week’s installment, Luke Kuhlman and Brad Wellman discuss Facebook analytics; using Facebook Insights to assess your Facebook Fan Page.

Be sure to check back on Wednesday each week for the newest installment of Web Wisdom Wednesdays. You can also view our past episodes of Web Wisdom Wednesdays on our YouTube channel.

]]> http://www.spydertrap.com/blog/2010/03/web-wisdom-wednesday-facebook-fan-page-analytics/feed/ 0 Welcome to Web Wisdom Wednesdays! http://www.spydertrap.com/blog/2010/03/welcome-to-web-wisdom-wednesdays/ http://www.spydertrap.com/blog/2010/03/welcome-to-web-wisdom-wednesdays/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:52:38 +0000 Ed Knowles http://www.spydertrap.com/blog/?p=1042


Ed Knowles
Spyder Trap Online Marketing

This is the first installment of our weekly Web Wisdom Wednesday series, in which we will cover topics ranging from social media, email marketing, sponsored search, SEO, and more! Each video will aim to inform and educate you on simple tips that you can use for your own online marketing efforts!

Stay tuned to the Spyder Trap blog, the Spyder Trap YouTube Channel and the Spyder Trap Facebook Fan Page each Wednesday at noon for a new video!

Happy Web Wisdom Wednesday!

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Brad Wellman
Spyder Trap Online Marketing

Recently, the Spyder Trap Online Marketing team sat down with with Kim Opitz of Rribbitz Creative Communications and had a free-flowing discussion about our agency’s background, how we’re working to put Minneapolis (and the Midwest for that matter) back on the map… and food.

Take a peek at this clip highlighting some of our conversation.

Thanks again for the fun and casual conversation, Kim. We’re looking forward to doing it again soon!

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Brad Wellman
Spyder Trap Online Marketing

A lot of people have asked me, “Should my company start a blog?” or, “What are the benefits of corporate blogging?” In our fourth video installment of our weekly Online Marketing Quick Tip, I briefly discuss some of the benefits to corporate blogging, and you will see how not blogging may be hurting you more than you think.

Thanks for watching, and stay tuned to the Spyder Trap Online Marketing Blog each week for our Online Marketing Quick Tip. Also, we would love to hear from you, so feel free to ask a question, post a comment or make a suggestion!

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Mike Rynchek
Mike Rynchek
Spyder Trap Online Marketing

Here is our Online Marketing Quick Tip video of the week. This week I discuss the “what,” “why” and “how” of XML sitemaps in terms of your search engine optimization efforts. You can also download a copy of the PowerPoint using the link below.

Thanks for watching, and stay tuned to the ST Blog as we will have our weekly Online Marketing Quick Tip posted every Monday. Also, we would love to hear from you, so feel free to post a comment, make a suggestion or ask a question!

Download the XML Sitemap presentation here.

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Mike Rynchek
Mike Rynchek
Spyder Trap Online Marketing

Robots.txt Files

  • Tells the Search Engine what to/not to crawl (pure data)

    • - Java Files
    - Flash (swf)
    - CSS

  • Keep certain pages from showing in SERPs
  • Add to root level of site

    • - Google Webmaster account

  • Declare xml sitemap

Sample Robots.txt File

Sample Robots.txt File

Stay tuned to the Spyder Trap Online Marketing Quick Tips, as next week we will discuss xml sitemaps.

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