Adobe Quits Mobile Flash Focus, Shifts To HTML5November 09, 2011
Adobe announced today that they are stopping development of their mobile Flash players, and instead move on to application packaging for all major app stores. Citing the fact that HTML5 is the now and future of mobile they will “increase investment in HTML5 and… Read More
Facebook Fan Page Launch Helps Rapala USA Hook More “Likes”November 07, 2011
Rapala USA just launched on Facebook with a new Facebook custom tab, designed and developed by Spyder Trap. Rapala USA is excited to begin to leverage social media marketing as it opens up a new channel for the brand to engage with its customers…. Read More
Online Monday TwoferOctober 31, 2011
With a couple fun opportunities so close together, I thought I would combine them into one post. The BeanCast Be sure to check out the new BeanCast Podcast. I am on the show with Angela Natividad (of Adverve) and Ted Rubin (of Collective Bias)…. Read More
Spyder Trap Speaking, Podcasting, Volunteering, Hiring & MoreOctober 24, 2011
Spyder Trap is busy these days sharing and giving our online marketing expertise in many ways. We’re spreading across the country at upcoming marketing events and landing on leadership boards. Upcoming Events & Happenings Right away this week on Tuesday, October 25, Mike Rynchek is… Read More
The Benefits Of Working At Spyder TrapOctober 20, 2011
In this current economic climate, more and more employers are doing away with many of the benefits employees have become accustomed to. For instance, a recent survey of large companies by the National Business Group on Health found that 63% of employers plan to… Read More
iOS5 Update And New FeaturesOctober 12, 2011
Apple’s iOS5 just released and a few of us have already downloaded it. Initial reactions are, of course, that it is a great upgrade and includes some amazing new features that will surely be of importance to us and our clients. According to Apple,… Read More
Features Of The New Facebook App For iPadOctober 11, 2011
It’s the greatest combination since peanut butter and chocolate came together to form the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. With this new release, Facebook and the iPad are closer friends. This new friendship makes it easier for fat fingered users like myself to use the full… Read More
App Development At Warp Speed For The MIMA SummitOctober 10, 2011
With just 8 days to make a good idea into a handy iPhone app, Spyder Trap burned the midnight oil for a week and made it happen. We’re excited to announce the 2011 MIMA Summit App for download in the app store. The Minnesota… Read More
The Bright Present & Future Of Mobile DevelopmentOctober 05, 2011
Anyone close to the field of web development is pretty used to the roller coaster of learning about some feature of modern browsers, HTML5, or CSS3 and then the crushing disappointment when you realize that some 60% of users are still on a browser… Read More
Google Analytics Gets Real-Time Statistics, Adds Premium LevelSeptember 30, 2011
While announcements and changes pour out of Mountain View everyday, this week featured two big announcements around Google Analytics. Small cheers and possibly even some misty eyes from the Spyder Trap team ensued as our analytic gurus gained access to website data faster. Right… Read More
5 Tips For Writing Good Facebook AdsSeptember 22, 2011
The process of writing Facebook ads is an easy task thanks to a very streamlined form by Facebook, but writing a good Facebook ad takes a little more thought and execution. Here are 5 tips for writing a better ad that I adhere to… Read More
Mike Rynchek To Discuss Online Marketing And Mobile On CNN RadioSeptember 19, 2011
Spyder Trap President and Founder Mike Rynchek will be a featured expert on a segment of Everything Internet on CNN Radio Saturday, September 24th, 2011 (this date has changed). Everything Internet is hosted by Ed Frazier and Lisa McKibben and is featured on the… Read More
Better Website Content With 3 Simple TipsSeptember 19, 2011
Of all the elements that go into a successful website, content may be the most valuable as well as the most overlooked. Satisfying your website visitor is the purpose of any site and you can better meet their needs with your website’s content following… Read More
Grow Your Facebook “Likes” With A Fan GateSeptember 06, 2011
Once a business or organization joins the social marketing world on Facebook it usually leads to the next common question. How can I gain more “likes” of my page? Creating a Facebook fan gate can help boost your Facebook “likes” and community numbers. Let’s… Read More