
For the second consecutive year, we were proud to field two teams in the Tech Frederick Olympics! Tech Frederick connects local professionals by providing advocacy, education, communication and networking opportunities.
Here's where we invite you to learn more about the fun and interesting things we're doing as an organization. It's a great place to learn more about our team members, client spotlights, and industry and community news.
8 Great Reasons Why You Should Hire a Marketing Agency

If you are running your own business, you certainly have plenty on your plate each day. It never seems as if there are enough hours to get everything done, no matter how focused you are when you sit down at your desk. In order to reach your goals, the only viable option is to look for help.
The Advantages to Hiring a Marketing Agency for Your Small Business

As a small business owner, driving new customers to your business is one of your main responsibilities. Obviously, without customers, you are going to be out of business in a hurry. Of course, driving customers to your business might not be your greatest strength. For instance, if you run a bakery, you got into business because you love to bake – not because you are a marketer. To make sure your business is promoted successfully while you focus on your own personal strength, it may be best to hire a marketing agency (like us!) to represent your business. Here are some great reasons why a team like ours can help your business grow!
Some Time Out of The Office With The ArachnidWorks Staff

Every now and then, a few hours out of the office during the week never hurts! Our ArachnidWorks crew recently had the pleasure of taking part in a team-building cooking class and lunch at The Kitchen Studio Cooking School here in Frederick, MD. Our main course was the delicious paella del sol and we also had other tasty dishes including asparagus, churros and more!
Snapchat Demographic Statistics Infographic
With its recent IPO, last month we took a look at SnapChat and how the company could possibly make money as a business going forward. Thanks to California’s Media Kix, this great infographic shows some great marketing stats about the social platform.
Snapchat – How Can This Latest App Company Make Money?
In its first few days of trading, investors went pretty wild for shares of Snapchat, which is pretty amazing since the company is trying to turn a $500 million loss ($514 million in 2016) into a profit.
So how does Snap think it can make money, eventually?
Twitter Statistics For 2017 Infographic
Whether it’s in the news for being a buyout candidate or it’s well-known world leaders using it as a communication platform, there’s a lot to know about Twitter in 2017! Who uses it? Who has the most Followers? How can you increase your chances of a Retweet? All of this info and more can be found in this handy infographic from Talk Walker! Have a look!
Video Marketing Trends To Watch For In 2017
2017 has arrived, and if you’re looking for some ideas on how to use videos effectively this year, you’ve come to the right place! From statistics and ideas on how to use videos to the expectations for video marketing, there’s a lot to consider.
Five Marketing Trends To Watch For In 2017

Limiting distractions, increasing reach and engaging customers all go into the marketing ideas that we can expect to see unfold in the coming year. Let’s take a quick look at some of the top marketing themes we can expect to see in 2017.
Things To Consider For Your 2017 Advertising Budget

No matter if you are looking at traditional or digital advertising, there is a lot to consider nowadays when it comes to setting marketing budgets. From the customer to the technology, trends develop over time and decisions need to be made accordingly. Here are a few things to consider when looking to set your advertising budget for 2017!