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How to Create Effective WordPress Website Content

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WordPress is one of the most widely used Content Management Systems (CMSs) on the web. At Electric Bricks, we use WordPress for all our custom website development and website design projects. This article provides helpful information on maximizing the impact of your WordPress content.

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Happy Memorial Day From Electric Bricks

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From the whole crew at Electric Bricks,

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Please note that our office will be closed Monday, May 29th.

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Calling All Digital Marketing Professionals

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We are hiring! Electric Bricks is expanding and we are looking to add real professionals to our digital marketing teams. We are looking for qualified candidates who are interested in remote (US-based candidates only) contract/freelance positions but treat it like it’s their job (because it is!)! If you don’t want to attend any meetings, not be held to deadlines, and not have any accountability, then THIS IS NOT FOR YOU! Only serious applicants will be considered. We’re looking for contractors who are responsive (answer your phone and emails quickly) and responsible (do the best job you can every time and on time). We have a variety of positions available. Please review our Employment page for more details and to apply.

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The Difference Between a Web Designer and a Website Developer

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The terms website designer and web developer are often used interchangeably, but they are absolutely not the same thing. And the differences are significant. While many web developers are sometimes designers, the vast majority of designers are typically not developers. Let’s take a quick look at the differences and why it should matter to anyone building a website.

Allow me to preface this article by stating clearly that Electric Bricks is both a web design and development agency. And being able to make that claim is what sets us apart from many of the smaller companies out there.

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Google Ads Advertiser Verification – What’s That All About?

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Around March of 2020, Google began letting businesses that advertise on the Google Ads platform know that they will be required to complete an “identity verification” in order to continue using Google Ads. Typically, Google will send an email to the account holder alerting them that they must “start identity verification to continue serving ads”, or something to that effect. This is not optional. Let me repeat that – this is not optional! You will have 30 days from the date you receive that first email to begin the verification process. If you do not, Google will quite simply stop serving your ads, and your account will be paused.

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Facebook and Instagram Reels Monetization Updates

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Creators and influencers relied on the Facebook and Instagram Reels Play bonus program to provide them with an extra source of income throughout 2022. However, in mid-March 2023, reputable online media outlets reported that Meta was discontinuing Reels bonuses for creators worldwide.

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Optimizing User Flow on eCommerce Websites

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Did you know a flawless website experience could boost conversion rates by up to 400%? Now more than ever, having a user-friendly eCommerce site is crucial to boosting sales and keeping your customers engaged.

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Long Island Web Design Specialists

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The professional web designers and web developers at Electric Bricks build stunning websites for dozens of Long Island businesses. For over 15 years, our Long Island-based digital marketing agency has provided New York entrepreneurs new websites, boosting and enhancing their brand visibility.

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Celebrating 15 Years – The Evolution of Electric Bricks

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Founded by Keith Paul in the spring of 2008, Electric Bricks began as strictly a “web design” company, originally providing only graphic web design services. But since that time, EB has continued to expand its service offerings and has evolved into the full-service digital marketing agency we are today. In celebration of our 15th anniversary, we’ll look back at some details that enabled us to reach this milestone.

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Happy Presidents’ Day From Electric Bricks

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On behalf of the entire crew at Electric Bricks,

Happy Presidents’ Day!

Please note that our office will be closed Monday, February 20th.

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