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Can Blogging Actually Boost My SEO?

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Businesses are constantly looking for effective strategies to enhance their presence and climb the ranks of search engine results. One strategy that has always been a popular option is blogging. But the question stands: Can blogging genuinely boost your SEO efforts?

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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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Should I Blog? The Benefits of Business Blogging

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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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To Blog or Not to Blog…

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So, you’ve got a website for your small business. That’s smart. You devoted a good amount of effort to get it designed and in working order. Now what? How do you get more use of your site and make it more relevant to your customers? Start a blog section! Here’s how it works…

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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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Website Management Quick Tip #2: 5 Easy Small Business Blog Topics

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When we start working with a new client, the topic of having a blog or company news section on the new website always comes up. Almost without fail, the first question the client asks is “What am I going to blog about?” It’s a great question and actually surprisingly easy to answer. Every small business owner has lots they can talk about if they just take a minute to think about it. Here are just a few ideas.

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Website Management Quick Tip #1: Use a “Blog First” Social Media Strategy

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Small business site owners should always be looking for ways to improve their website’s performance – both in the search engines and in terms of how current and prospective customers use their site. To help in that very worthwhile endeavor, Electric Bricks will be publishing a series of “Quick Tip” articles aimed at offering real-world advice and strategies that are both effective and realistic for any busy small business owner. This is the first in that series.

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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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Electric Bricks Presenting at the Professional Development & Social Media Symposium

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Happy New Year! We are excited to announce that Keith Paul, owner of Electric Bricks, will be doing a presentation at the Professional Development & Social Media Symposium on Wednesday, January 13th at the Nassau Country Club. The event, hosted by Meaghan Janedis, owner at Legacy Sport and partner at Glam Slam Gear, will focus on using the web and social media to help grow or start a new business. Also presenting that evening will be Elisa DiStefano, reporter at News 12 Long Island.

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Am I Allowed to Use This?

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I Am NOT A Copyright Expert!

I repeat, I am NOT a copyright expert! Nor do I understand intellectual property law or trademark law. But I can tell you this – if you are ever in doubt about whether you should reuse, repurpose, rewrite, transcribe, copy, or “borrow” something that someone else created then don’t. There are plenty of attorneys that make their living practicing (and defending) copyright law so if you have a burning question about what is legal I’d advise you to find one. What I’m sharing below is my layman’s understanding of what I think you should be aware of. But it is by no means intended to be a definitive guide to copyright law. In other words, don’t rely on this article to tell you everything you need to know. Do your own research and check out the links mentioned in this article for more information. And of course – use common sense!

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