A tab app is used on Facebook and can be used to create a contest, event, add your Twitter feed or add photos. These tab apps can be found to the left of your profile picture underneath the cover photo. Here is an example of the tab apps pulled down to show the full layout on the new Timeline layout: 

Google AdWords and Analytics can be incredibly beneficial tools when used properly. When creating a campaign in Google AdWords there are three options: Search & Display, Display Network Only and Search Network Only. Once a network is chosen there are a series of settings to go through such as setting a CPC (Cost per click) and a daily budget. Display ads can reach a considerable amount of people and a landing page can be attached for a prospect to click and land on. 

The bossman: Ian Hartten. Ian is the Founder and Director of Thrive Internet Marketing. Ian has a vast Internet development skill set which includes server administration, software development, ecommerce development and a passion for online marketing. When he isn't browsing the web for newest upcoming technology, he can be found typing away on his Mac or raiding the snacks in the kitchen. With an abundance of knowledge on all things digital, Ian is the go to guy for questions about digital marketing or even Google! 

People are constantly on the go - which is where mobile becomes a main focus. More and more searches are done on mobile devices because of the fact that people are constantly moving. Overall mobile traffic increased by 139% in 2012. The average mobile search grew from 11% in 2011 to 18% in 2012.

Our junior developer Jordan Barhorst, is currently a senior at BGSU studying Visual Communications Technology. When he isn't stealing all the "stress ball squishys" from our office, Jordan can be found designing and updating websites. In his spare time, Jordan writes for Blog Red Machine and keeps himself up to date on everything Google. Jordan loves the Cincinnati Reds and Android devices. Jordan's enthusiasm for design and interest in music and the community make him a perfect fit for our team.

A recent BGSU graduate, Brittany studied Public Relations and Marketing. She has a knack for being picky with words and an eye for misspellings. If you see Brittany's desk, you will notice a variety of items such as a dying bamboo plant, a massive pile of balloons, a stress ball squishy she scored from the Target $1 bins and a tin of Peppermint Mocha Tea. She shares the "Cave office" with Dan and Andy. Brittany is the Digital Marketing Specialist and all things Google here at Thrive. 

This guy can design just about anything - and we mean anything. Our web developer, Andy, is a Waterville native and graduated from BGSU in 2011. A lot has changed for this snappy developer in the past year - newly hired to Thrive in May and got married in July! He has a habit of using everyone else's garbage can but his own and often spills water on his shirt due to a "hole" in his chin. Andy also loves The Office, Ohio State and his new wife. Andy joins the Thrive team with multiple assets, including website design and development, social media, and illustration. 

With a desk right up against the office window, John spends his days editing and managing the content on Toledo.com. He is also our in house plant caretaker. When he isn't searching for the next best event going on in Toledo, John can be found soaking up some rays by his office window and snacking on crackers. If you ever want to give him some orange peanut butter crackers - he wouldn't mind at all. John enjoys board level involvement with several local non-profit organizations, including The Arts Commission, and the YMCA/JCC of Greater Toledo.