Talking & Learning Mobile Design, Development & SearchOctober 25, 2012
Mobile is the now and the what’s next for just about every aspect of online and digital marketing. The best chance you have to be a leader in the mobile marketing space is to be deep in the work and take an active part in the… Read More
Starry Night – An Evening For Children’s Arts & HealingOctober 12, 2012
We are excited to announce that several members of our Spyder Trap team will be helping at the enchanting Children’s Starry Night annual fundraising event at Aria at the Jeune Lune benefitting Children’s Arts & Healing and Urban Renewal Project and the children and… Read More
TCTHH Oktoberfest Celebration at Spyder TrapOctober 04, 2012
We are kicking off fall here at Spyder Trap by partnering with Twin Cities Thursday Happy Hours for an Oktoberfest Celebration at our Minneapolis office. Join us on Thursday, October 25 for a fun evening networking with other Twin Cities professionals over a cold… Read More
How To Change The Twitter Header PhotoOctober 03, 2012
Twitter is updating their profile layout with a new Twitter Header photo for users. Much like the Timeline Cover Photo on Facebook, the Twitter Header shows up in a larger area along the top of your profile page. Previously, customizing your Twitter profile was… Read More
If You’re Not Testing Testing, You’re Testing FailureSeptember 18, 2012
I know, a little extreme with the title, but you get the message. Testing in online marketing is a staple for successful search, social and email campaigns. The “why” of testing is very straightforward, to customize your online marketing for the best results. Internet… Read More
Improving User Experience With jQuery Smooth Page Anchor TransitionsAugust 13, 2012
If you have a lot of content on a single page on your website, it’s a good idea to provide links at the top to help navigate to specific sections further down. This improves the user experience of your website because it eliminates the… Read More
Infographic Design Can Turn Complex Messages Into Simple CommunicationAugust 02, 2012
How do you get the public to look at a trending concern in a way that not only grabs them, but calls them to action by solidifying the importance of the message? The creative power of an infographic was the answer. Children’s Hospitals and… Read More
Spyder Trap To Open Denver OfficeJuly 19, 2012
Minneapolis marketing technology firm, Spyder Trap, recently announced its plan to open a second office in Denver. Plans are in place to open the new office this fall. Initially, a small staff will be relocated to Denver with the intent of expanding the office… Read More
Spyder Trap Named Best 100 Companies To Work For By Minnesota Business MagazineJuly 03, 2012
Spyder Trap was recently honored to be included in Minnesota Business Magazine’s list of Best 100 Companies To Work For in 2012. The list included 100 small, medium, and large size MN companies out of over 5,000 nominated, and we couldn’t be more proud… Read More
Spyder Trap Honored As An Emerging Marketing Company At Minnesota Supplier ShowcaseJune 20, 2012
Spyder Trap was one of nine finalists honored at Medtronic’s corporate campus on June 18th, 2012 for the Minnesota Supplier Showcase. This year’s event selected the nine emerging and innovative marketing companies from over 40 nominees in the Minneapolis area. The event is sponsored… Read More
Spyder Trap Is Proud To Support Defending The Blue Line & Their NHL Charity GameJune 19, 2012
On Wednesday, June 20th, 2012, Defending the Blue Line (DTBL) will be hosting a NHL Players Charity Game at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis. Activities begin at 3:30 pm, including an autograph session, with the puck dropping at 7:00 pm. Tickets are still available for the… Read More
Google Gives Clarity On Responsive Web Design And Mobile SearchJune 13, 2012
Mobile web design and mobile search are hot topics for many businesses, and Google provided some great clarity on how they treat these topics at the SMX Advanced conference I attended and presented at in Seattle last week. Google Recommends Responsive Web Design For… Read More
Advertising On Facebook With Facebook Ads Is Still ValuableJune 12, 2012
Facebook advertising has taken a lot of criticism the past few weeks in the wake of two particular articles. First, General Motors’ announced that they would no longer be advertising on Facebook due to poor returns. To make matters worse, a new study from… Read More
5 Mobile Email Marketing TipsMay 08, 2012
Email consumption and interaction is moving from the desktop to the mobile device. A recent Return Path report showed an 82.4% increase in the last year in email opens from mobile devices both smartphone and tablet. Many organizations utilizing email marketing have yet to even think… Read More