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Minimizing Shopping Cart Abandonment on Your eCommerce Website

Russ Silberman 2023-02-13
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Shopping cart abandonment is one of the most prevalent issues eCommerce website owners face. This article provides information on shopping cart abandonment and some of the most effective ways to decrease it.

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Is Your eCommerce Website Secure?

Russ Silberman 2023-02-10
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Many businesses rely on eCommerce websites to drive revenue and boost brand visibility. And if your eCommerce site is not secure, your business will likely lose sales to competitors who prioritize cyber security.

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The Benefits of User-Friendly Website Navigation

Russ Silberman 2023-02-05
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When someone visits your website, the main goal is typically getting that user to purchase your product or use your service. User-friendly website navigation makes that goal much easier to achieve.

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Mobile-First Website Design – What Are the Benefits?

Russ Silberman 2023-02-01
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Over 60% of website traffic comes from mobile internet browsers. And while more people may be familiar with the term mobile-friendly website, a mobile-first website design further enhances the user experience for people accessing your website from any screen size or device.

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Website Homepage Design – The First Impression

Russ Silberman 2023-01-28
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Your website homepage is almost always the first page people see when visiting your site. And a well-designed homepage will lead to more conversions, whether your goal is for users to fill out a form, schedule an appointment, or make a purchase. Additionally, your homepage should serve as a trust-building tool, providing potential customers with the information necessary to be confident in transacting with you. So, how can you accomplish this without overwhelming visitors with too much information?

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Happy Martin Luther King Day From Electric Bricks

Electric Bricks Staff 2023-01-13
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Every year, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day reminds us that all human beings deserve the equal opportunities and protections provided by civil rights. Dr. King’s legacy will never be forgotten, and we must do all we can to preserve and uphold his ideologies, striving for future generations to live in a society free from prejudice and hate.

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Web Design & Content – Do They Match Your Brand?

Russ Silberman 2023-01-10
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Frequently, your website is what introduces your business to potential clients. So, think about some of the first interactions you’ve had with prospective clients which generated a sale or maybe even led to a lifelong business relationship. Your website should get as close as possible to emulating those interactions. Does your website design and content accomplish this?

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Happy New Year From Electric Bricks

Electric Bricks Staff 2022-12-30
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On behalf of the entire crew at Electric Bricks,

Happy New Year!

Please note that our office will be closed Monday, January 2nd.

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Happy Holidays From Electric Bricks

Electric Bricks Staff 2022-12-23
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From the entire crew at Electric Bricks,

Happy Holidays!

Please note that our office will be closing at 1:00 pm EST on Friday, December 23rd, and will reopen Tuesday morning.

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Website Backups – A Critical Line of Defense for Your Website

Keith Paul 2022-12-10
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This post is directed at all current and future Electric Bricks clients.

As part of your website hosting and maintenance package (H&M), Electric Bricks regularly backs up your site files and database as an important safety measure. These backups are a critical part of your website management service and help ensure your site stays safe and can be restored in the event of a hacking attempt, malware attack, server crash, or user error. We did extensive research and testing, and an issue that we’ve discovered is that most WordPress backup software (including the software we were previously using) can have an adverse effect on server and site performance due to the way they work. They use up a lot of server resources and can sometimes slow a site down or cause other issues. Because of this, Electric Bricks is changing (and improving) the software and methodology we use to manage the backups we do for you.
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