Weekly Web Picks – Vol 14March 28, 2014
1) Project Purple and the pressure of working for Steve Jobs Ever wondered what working for Steve Jobs would have been like? Apple engineer Greg Christie opened up this week about the subject. Having pioneered original iPhone software, Greg had direct access to Jobs… Read More
Weekly Web Picks – Vol 13March 21, 2014
1) OK Google! Hands-free desktop search has arrived Voice search is certainly nothing new. Going completely hands free on desktop? Yeah, that’s new. Using OK Google, you can now search the web without a single keystroke. Download the new Chrome extension, open up a Google… Read More
Weekly Web Picks – Vol 12March 14, 2014
1) Facebook Releases 15 Second Autoplay Video Ads Autoplaying video ads are already prevalent on YouTube but they don’t have any length restrictions. To be In tune with micro video trends – like Instagram, Vine and Snapchat – Facebook has decided to limit video… Read More
Weekly Web Picks – Vol 11March 08, 2014
1) iPhone Case Reads Your Blood Pressure This slim prototype, dubbed ‘Wello’, can track your blood pressure, temperature and be paired with a Wi-Fi-enabled scale and fitness trackers. Amazing stuff for the healthcare community! To read more, click here. 2) Google To Unveil New… Read More
Spyder Trap Makes Minnesota Business Magazine’s 100 Best ListMarch 07, 2014
We are honored and excited to be on Minnesota Business Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list for our third year in a row. This list is based on the results of an independent research effort and an anonymous employee survey. Companies are judged… Read More
Weekly Web Picks – Vol 10February 28, 2014
Bitcoin Files for Bankruptcy Traditional services are increasingly being challenged by their digital counterparts (e.g. paper books versus e-readers, TV versus online streaming, storefront versus mobile banking). Currency is the latest tradition being challenged, in the form of Bitcoin. But is it really possible… Read More
Weekly Web Picks – Vol 9February 21, 2014
1) What Would Happen If Backlinks Disappeared? In the following video, Matt Cutts discusses what a search engines would be without backlinks. Google has never shown these publicly but Matt notes, “we have run experiments like that internally, and the quality looks much, much… Read More
Spyder Trap In Finals For Bold AwardFebruary 17, 2014
We’re excited to announce that we’ve made it past the second round of cuts and into final consideration for the Bold Award. Whether we win or not, we’re thrilled to be in such great company. To be considered alongside the likes of Surly, Polaris… Read More
The Ultimate Guide to Google’s Keyword ‘(Not Provided)’February 17, 2014
Hindsight being 20/20, we should have done more sooner. Seemingly overnight, all keywords were being gobbled up by the dreadful “(not provided)” category in Google Analytics. Within a matter of two years, every person who had ever valued Google organic traffic had no choice but to deal… Read More
Weekly Web Picks – Vol 8February 14, 2014
1) Rumors Emerge About Yahoo-Yelp Partnership Earlier in the month, Yahoo rumors surfaced about branching off from Microsoft’s search alliance. If the rumors are true, they would have to act soon and fast. Now, new sources have cited a Yahoo and Yelp partnership, some sources… Read More
MnSearch Events Move To Spyder Trap For 2014January 30, 2014
The Minnesota Search Engine Marketing Association has grown to be an exceptional group putting together outstanding search and online marketing events monthly in the Twin Cities. The first MnSearch event of 2014 took place last night and Spyder Trap is proud to be the… Read More
14 Tech & Marketing Predictions for 2014January 28, 2014
1. Biotech On The Rise 2014 will bear witness to a spike in biotech devices and applications that will help us better understand what’s going on within our bodies. Just look to the emergence of smartpills, personal DNA ancestry, smart food tracking , sleep… Read More
3 Killer Apps To Streamline Your NetworkingJanuary 14, 2014
These days we all know more people, have less time – and thanks to social networks – feel compelled to keep up with everyone’s lives and careers more than ever. It’s one of the many dichotomies of the modern age: It’s easier to stay… Read More
Spyder Trap Nominated For Bold AwardJanuary 14, 2014
We are honored to announce that the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) recently nominated Spyder Trap for a Bold Award. This annual award recognizes companies for original, inventive and daring corporate growth strategies. They also favor organizations who demonstrate a passion for innovation through outstanding… Read More