Oneupweb Headquarters
September 29th, 2008 by Stephen
If you have great content but don’t seem to know how to connect with readers that would enjoy it, then you probably could use the help of Oneupweb. Oneupweb is a company that specializes in online marketing through the various avenues of Search Engine Marketing, Eye Tracking, Social Media, and then backs their work up using analytics.
The company’s building is located in Traverse City, Michigan, and automatically wins the award for the only company in our history to own a private beach. Without making a terribly wild guess, I’d say that the building can hold close to a million employees. The space itself is very well decorated and elegant feeling. One of my favorite elements is the comfortable seats overlooking the water. Even though there are quite a few open work areas, the employees have a good amount of room to themselves to offer a bit of privacy.
IMAGE CREDIT: Images sent over by Oneupweb’s CEO, Lisa Wehr.
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October 8th, 2008 at 8:15 am
Oneupweb pays for all these “nice” things by terribly overworking and underpaying the employees.
It all looks nice until you’re sitting in one of those chairs.
October 13th, 2008 at 5:15 am
Cool article on a cool building.
I don’t think the HQ would really hold a million employees. I can say that the views, layout, and camaraderie help to generate a million ideas.
This is one of the best buildings to work at in Northern Michigan, and the company is pretty great too.
October 13th, 2008 at 5:45 am
I suppose everyone’s perspective is different, but frankly I think I’m a little bit spoiled with everything I’ve got at this office.
Everyone can make of a job what they want, but it’s a rare opportunity to have the change to look out over the bay from my desk. I’m sure a lot of folks that look at a concrete jungle all day would love to have 5 minutes of this space, let alone all day everyday.
Never have I thought the demands of the job outpaced the rewards.
So anyway, not wanting to get into a big back and forth, since like I said - we’ve all got a different perspective, but I think it’s a fantastic office and a fantastic career.
October 13th, 2008 at 5:49 am
Great post about Oneupweb. And the private beach is fantastic! Nothing beats taking an afternoon break to play a game of badminton by the water with co-workers.
October 13th, 2008 at 6:02 am
When my only complaint of the day is, “Another beautiful sunrise is reflecting off the water and into my monitor!” I know I’m working in a one-of-a-kind office environment. And a great environment inspires great ideas.
October 14th, 2008 at 5:50 am
Excellent article. Oneupweb is by far the best office I’ve ever worked in. And, prior to my career here, I had never worked for a “small business” so I’m comparing the office to the enterprise level corporations of the world.
It’s amazing that the billion dollar industry execs never seem to place any emphasis on the importance of the environment outside of their corner office. Yet here, we all share the same view with our CEO.
I’ll take my current view over my past life in the dull hum of “cubicle-land” any day.
October 20th, 2008 at 12:46 am
wow!
November 7th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
This stunning new office building is, quite frankly, one of the main reasons why I didn’t leave Oneupweb sooner. Yes, the office is a design masterpiece and deserves to be featured on this website, no question about it. Eames, Angela Adams, vintage ashtrays- not to mention the shimmering, turquoise Lake Michigan waterfront. But let’s look at priorities here: what kind of company decides to spend millions renovating a new building, and then does away with bonuses? The owner didn’t proceed with this extravagant project to nurture her employees - she did it for corporate image and to get listed on sites like this. Google “suckupweb” to read the real story.
November 7th, 2008 at 3:12 pm
I think I’d rather spend my days in the county prison. Might not have a view of the bay, but at least they would have a reason to treat you like shit.
November 18th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
I worked there for 3 years and left on great terms with everyone there. I still keep in touch with the CEO and a couple of my closer friends. It’s an amazing office - I miss it, the great work, the waterfront and the afternoon breaks playing Euchre. So how’s the view from county prison?
November 20th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
Congrats on finally escaping. It sounds like you’re probably not really in touch with many other former employees (of whom there are 80-90+ and counting). I can once again only congratulate you on being probably (THE?) only employee there who has given notice without Lisa throwing their resignation letter in the trash, swearing at them, or being otherwise escorted out the door immediately. Better change the building codes!
November 21st, 2008 at 1:56 pm
“Love it or leave it” must be someone on the inside posting…
November 25th, 2008 at 10:21 pm
http://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Oneupweb-Reviews-E143160.htm
December 6th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
http://www.straightupsearch.com/archives/2008/12/oneupweb_review.html
December 6th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
http://socialmarketing.oneupweb.com/2008/12/oneupweb_reviews_youtube_searc_1.html
December 6th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/oneupweb/3084064865/
December 6th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
@Love the Building: thanks for posting the recommendation to Google “suckupweb”. Wow!
@xouw: I also checked out (and posted my own review) Glassdoor.com. Very illuminating! BTW, I searched for other TC companies on Glassdoor.com and NONE showed up on the radar (good OR bad). So the question begs: how is it that a company of approx 50 employees will generate so much negative comments? I’m willing to give benefit of the doubt, that when disgruntled (a.k.a. fired) employees complain, it’s because they were fired. Question 2: What motivates people to post negative comments about a place AFTER they leave? Most people don’t take the time to complain unless it’s REALLY justified. And when ALL comments are taken into account, there DOES seem to be a theme emerging.
@Free From the Gilded Cage: 80-90 ex-employees, truly?? WTF? I’d love to meet/talk with them, start a support group…LOL!