Cybersecurity 101 – Account Management & Protection

Russ Silberman September 16, 2021
lock on laptop representing cybersecurity
The digital technologies you interact with on a daily basis are exponentially more advanced than the hardware and software you were using just a couple years ago. I doubt I’m the only one who has unboxed a brand new iPhone just to find out that the brand brand new iPhone is set to be released next week. In short, digital devices and applications are rapidly evolving; unfortunately, hackers and internet scammers are adept at keeping on pace with these continuous updates. In this article, I’m going to provide you with some simple actions you can take to help ensure your digital data remains secure, specifically focusing on protecting your online accounts.

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Happy Labor Day from Electric Bricks!

Electric Bricks Staff September 3, 2021
Happy Labor Day

From the entire crew at Electric Bricks, we hope you have a happy Labor Day Weekend!

Please note that our office will be closed on Monday, September 6th.

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TikTok Testing Stories Feature to Compete With Instagram & Snapchat

Russ Silberman August 20, 2021
TikTok being used on iPhone
Initially released by Snapchat in 2013, stories have since become a prominent feature on social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and YouTube. And with TikTok’s upsurge in popularity, adding a stories feature to their platform can be seen as a natural step toward further growing the social media app’s userbase.

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LinkedIn Publishes B2B Branding Guide

Russ Silberman August 13, 2021
female searching the web
LinkedIn® recently released a pocket guide on how to optimize B2B brand marketing. And while this guide mostly pertains to marketing on LinkedIn, the information provided can definitely help improve your marketing strategies across multiple platforms.

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Instagram Is Intensifying Competition With TikTok and YouTube

Russ Silberman August 2, 2021
girl sitting on skateboard checking social media on her smartphone
Widely known as a photo sharing app, Instagram may be shifting toward user generated video content in an attempt to pick up some market share from competitors like TikTok and YouTube. The continuously expanding number of social media apps and platforms makes it necessary for brands to evolve alongside internet culture in order to maintain relevancy in this competitive space. So, what does this mean for Instagram?

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Happy July 4th From Electric Bricks!

Russ Silberman July 2, 2021
happy July 4th from Electric Bricks

From all of us at Electric Bricks, we hope you have a safe and happy 4th of July!

Please note that our office will be closed on Monday, July 5th.

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Celebrating Social Media Day 2021

Russ Silberman June 29, 2021
social media icons on a tablet
Founded by Mashable on June 30th, 2010, Social Media Day recognizes the significant role social media plays within the lives of people worldwide. There’s a good chance that you have looked at your phone at some point today, eager to check out the latest social media updates from your favorite profiles.

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Why Are “About” Pages Important?

Russ Silberman June 23, 2021
Creating an informative, well-written “About” page on your website gives your brand a voice and builds trust, proving to your customers that there are real people behind your site and your business. Think about the last time you were searching online for a specific product or service. If you stumbled upon a business’s site without a webpage dedicated to describing exactly what they do and who they are, you’d probably move on to the next one.

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Diversifying Your Social Media Posts

Russ Silberman June 2, 2021
woman on smart phone checking social media
Social media has become increasingly saturated with posts from many profiles featuring similar types of content. For your brand to stand out, you should always be looking to keep your social media posts relevant, engaging, and diversified.

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Should I Blog? The Benefits of Business Blogging

Russ Silberman May 21, 2021
blogging for business
What comes to mind when you think about the term “blog”? For many, a blog connotes a website primarily consisting of articles written on topics that appeal to a targeted audience; for example, a blog for car enthusiasts that publishes a weekly blog post pertaining to, you guessed it, cars. And while this is one definition of a blog, there are other forms of blogging that serve purposes aside from capturing the attention of a specific fanbase.

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