Digital Marketing

The Difference Between a Web Designer and a Website Developer

Keith Paul 2023-04-19
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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?

Keith Paul 2023-04-12
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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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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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Social Media Management – Learning About Your Target Market

Russ Silberman 2022-03-09
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Creating social media posts that maximize user engagement and reach requires you to have a comprehensive understanding of your target market. Of course, information like their age, gender, and income is helpful, but you should also learn the types of language and imagery most likely to lead to positive interactions.

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Optimizing Your Calls-to-Action

Russ Silberman 2022-01-14
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The calls-to-action (CTAs) on your website can greatly influence a user’s decision to make a purchase, call your business, or engage in other ways that can increase your bottom line. Several factors contribute to the effectiveness of the CTAs on your website.

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New Web Designs for Long Island Businesses and Organizations

Russ Silberman 2021-12-20
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The Electric Bricks web design and development team has been building websites for businesses throughout the US for over a decade. And because our flagship office is on Long Island, this article will highlight some of the Long Island-based companies and organizations whose websites we have recently launched.

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Strategizing Your Social Media Marketing for the Holiday Season

Russ Silberman 2021-11-08
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The holiday season is the busiest time of year for many businesses, accounting for a large percentage of their sales. With the right social media marketing strategy, your business can capitalize on this opportunity, maximizing your revenues during the holiday season. This article will provide you with some effective social media marketing methods to help you take full advantage of the 2021 holiday season.

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Custom Video Production – Uniquely Marketing Your Brand

Russ Silberman 2021-10-25
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As a full-service digital marketing agency, we provide businesses with everything needed to thrive within their specific industries. Custom video production is one of the specialty services we offer, enabling your brand to stand out from the competition effectively.

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LinkedIn Publishes B2B Branding Guide

Russ Silberman 2021-08-13
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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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Celebrating Social Media Day 2021

Russ Silberman 2021-06-29
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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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