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How an Optimized Google Business Profile Helps You Get Found

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First Impressions Happen on Google

When someone looks up your business, they often see your Google listing before your website. It’s the small box that pops up with your hours, reviews, and contact info. You can think of it as your digital storefront. If the information there isn’t correct or is incomplete, you are missing out on a lot of potential business opportunities.

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Be Aware of Google’s Spam Policies When Creating Your Website

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If you decide to create a website on your own it’s important to be aware of Google’s spam policies, which are set in place to help protect users and improve the quality of search results. For content to be eligible to appear in Google Search results — whether it’s web pages, images, videos, news, or other types of material — it must comply with Google Search’s overall policies and spam policies. Here are some of Google’s spam policies to take note of. Keep Reading

Understanding the Basics of Google Analytics

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Tracking and analyzing your website’s overall traffic is crucial to the success of your site. Google Analytics is a helpful tool for tracking and analyzing user behavior and website traffic. Here is some key information regarding Google Analytics that will help you understand the basics.

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Ranking Higher on Google

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If you are not receiving much traffic to your website, it could be because you are not ranking high enough on Google. Here are some ways to help your company rank higher on Google to ultimately increase business leads.

Ranking Higher on Google

Insert Keywords

Using keywords on landing pages, any website copy, and blogs is the key to higher Google rankings. SEO keywords are essential for attracting organic traffic to your website. The keywords you choose can target your audience to help determine how people find you through search. There’s a strategy for choosing the correct keywords for which you want to rank higher. Using Google Adwords helps select and manage keywords for your website. Keep Reading

The Importance of Keeping Your Website Updated and Refreshed

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In the fast-paced digital world that we live in, a website is more than just a static online presence; it’s a dynamic platform that reflects your brand, engages your audience, and drives business growth. To remain relevant, (not just to your clients, but to Google as well) a website must be regularly updated and refreshed.

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SEO for Long Term & PPC for Immediate Results: Why Using Them Together is Most Effective

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Two powerful digital marketing strategies often stand out to most when looking into ways to maximize efforts: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising. Both approaches can be significantly impactful when it comes to your online visibility and driving valuable traffic to your website. While both are effective on their own, the real power happens when you combine both strategies and use SEO and PPC together.

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Want to Rank Higher on Google? Here’s How…

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Disclaimer: Nothing in this article guarantees your website will rank higher on Google, Bing, or any other search engine. Search engine optimization (SEO) is a complex process that requires a consistent, multi-faceted approach and a great many factors can affect the success of any SEO campaign. The advice given below is only intended to be a part of a good SEO strategy that any site owner should employ. For more information, please contact Electric Bricks.


Keywords, Keyword, Keywords

A large part of content marketing includes having keywords in the copy so that when potential clients are searching for a specific product or service, you will appear in those searches.

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FREE Seminar: Understanding SEO & Why It Matters

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Electric Bricks owner, Keith Paul, will be giving a free seminar next Wednesday, September 27th at 9:00am aimed at helping small business owners understand the complexities and benefits of Search Engine Optimization. This 1-hour seminar is part of the Miller Business Center’s Business Bites series. All Business Bites programs are completely free and include 30 minutes of networking and refreshments beforehand.

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New Search Services Launching Soon at Electric Bricks

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The new year is almost upon us and Electric Bricks is busier than ever putting together new service offerings for our clients. Starting in 2017, Electric Bricks will be focusing heavily on three major areas that will help our clients get found in search engines and bring their small business website to the next level.

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LIVE from the Professional Development & Social Media Symposium

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The (purposely short) article you are about to read was published as a demonstration during the Professional Development & Social Media Symposium.

At this very moment (or on Wednesday, January 13th, 2016, for those of you who aren’t reading this at the exact moment it was published) I am speaking at the Professional Development & Social Media Symposium held at the Nassau Country Club on Long Island. This event is being hosted by Meaghan Janedis, owner of Legacy Sport and partner at Glam Slam Gear.

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