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.

This designer can always be found with a smile and a mug full of green tea in hand. With a knack for taking an idea from inception to launch - Gwen has some serious skill. With a desk full of trinkets, a love for Starbucks coffee and a furry feline named Pixel, our design girl is pretty cool. You know you've done well when Gwen Approves!

Here at Thrive, we recently added a new member to the team and we want you all to meet him! Dan Mattina is our newest member to the support team. With mad design skills and a speedy response to customer concerns - Dan is the man for all your support questions. 

There are plenty of assumptions that people and marketers alike have made about Facebook when it comes to connecting with customers. Some of these assumptions could be hurting a brand's marketing effort on social media. Facebook and Twitter are now places where customers gather to obtain information, vent about their concerns or problems with a brand, converse with friends and acquitances, and the list goes on. These platforms are of enormous opportunity to marketers. A constant, running forum of information that brands can use to better their products, company and employees. If you have any of the following assumptions about marketing on Facebook, or are skeptical on how well Facebook can really help your brand - we are here to help you take a different line of thinking and better your brand communication with customers.