About Joel Black
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Joel loves the internet and how it's such a large part of everyday life! Give him a whiteboard and dry erase marker and he will keep himself busy for a while.
- Website: https://www.blackbeardesign.com
Posts by Joel Black:
How To Do Retargeting Marketing (And What Is It?) [The Ultimate Guide]
Posted on May 07, 2018 in Blog & Internet Marketing
If you are new to marketing or have a small business, you might be wondering how to do retargeting marketing, and what it is. Retargeting is very helpful to both the user and the company if used properly. Retargeting can be used in many cases, including display ads, social media, and pay-per-click search marketing. This tutorial […]
How To Change Or Remove Weekly Emails In The New Google Analytics
Posted on Mar 02, 2018 in Blog & Blog: Search Engine Optimization & Internet Marketing
Google Analytics changed the Analytics dashboard to a more modern design with a lot of new features, but how do you change or remove the weekly of monthly automatic emails.
Why Does 127.0.0.1:8888/orange.html Keep Hitting My Site
Posted on Feb 23, 2018 in Blog & Blog: Search Engine Optimization & Internet Marketing
I recently discovered that a URL 127.0.0.1:8888/orange.html was hitting my website as referral traffic several times per day. I first noticed it as I was testing landing pages in Adwords, as the page URL’s were not published, only an ad could hit the URL.
Web Design Is Boring
Posted on Nov 07, 2017 in Blog & Blog: Web Design
Have you noticed that web design has radically changed since the 1990s? The big difference is that websites started out as clunky and unique whereas now they’re slick and boring. Here’s a deeper look at this ironic evolution and how your site can stand out from others that choose conformity over imagination. Rise of the Web The […]
How to set up email reports in the new Google Analytics
Posted on Jun 06, 2017 in Blog: Search Engine Optimization
The new Google analytics email reports are a little more difficult to set up than the old analytics system, but pretty straight forward if you know what you’re doing. Here is a step by step tutorial on how to set up your weekly or monthly email reports. First, visit your Google Analytics dashboard and click the Email […]
10 Tips For Twitter Success
Posted on Apr 25, 2017 in Blog & Blog: Social Networking
I spend a good bit of my time trying different things, researching ‘how-tos’, learning from others and I throw a little bit of good ole’ trial and error in the mix as well. One thing I’ve learned is a lot of things are kind of up in the air, and because something has worked for […]
Web Design Disasters That Drive Clients And Agencies Crazy
Posted on Jun 23, 2016 in Blog & Blog: Web Design
The more marketers monetize web design, the more annoying their strategies become. From ubiquitous pop-up windows to infuriating, registration demands that lock clients out of sites, there’s no end to the digital tantrums advertisers can cause among users. The Pop-Up Screen of Death Pop-up advertising is based on the pattern interrupt technique, which snaps lulling brains to […]
6 Things We Learned From Web Design In 2015
Posted on Jun 18, 2016 in Blog & Blog: Web Design
When it comes to web design, you just have five seconds to convince an online visitor if accessing your website is a good idea or not. Additionally, mobile technology is ultimately taking the lead over desktops in the use of the internet, meaning that you have to keep up with the changing web trends, lest […]
What Does Award Winning Web Design Really Mean?
Posted on Jun 11, 2016 in Blog & Blog: Web Design
We hear about these great websites with the classification of “award winning,” but have you ever wondered what “award winning” really means? What classifies a website to have this label of “award winner,” or what makes it an “award winning web design?” Today, we’ll cover what this term is made up of to deepen your […]
In the Hands of Experts: Looking for Web Design Companies
Posted on May 24, 2016 in Blog & Blog: Web Design
A business website is the strongest asset an entrepreneur can have if they want to have a wider reach and draw attention to more customers. When it comes to building a business website, there are several ways to do it – you can do it yourself, select and modify a free template, buy a template, […]
How To Set Up A WordPress Site In 10 Minutes
Posted on Jan 27, 2015 in Blog & Blog: Web Design
Transcript: How To Set Up A WordPress Site In 10 Minutes This is Joel Black with Black Bear Design and today I am going to show you how to set up a Word Press website in less than 10 minutes! So, to get started, the first thing is buying the domain name. This may take […]
SEO is a lot like Rush Hour Traffic
Posted on Dec 22, 2014 in Blog & Blog: Search Engine Optimization & Internet Marketing
If you live in a city like Atlanta, then you know all about rush hour. All you can see stretching out in front of you is an endless parade of brake lights and frustrated drivers, knowing they’re going nowhere fast. So what can we learn from rush hour traffic and how can we apply that […]
Why You Should Be A/B Testing
Posted on Sep 03, 2014 in Blog & Blog: Marketing Strategy & Blog: Search Engine Optimization & Blog: Web Design & Internet Marketing
A/B testing is one of those key elements you should be doing if you are serious about using your website as a lead generation tool. Making small changes could make a big impact on conversions rates.
The Tracking Piece You Are Missing With Your Marketing Campaigns
Posted on Aug 20, 2014 in Blog & Blog: Marketing Strategy & Business Owner & Internet Marketing
If you are running marketing campaigns and tracking ROI and effectiveness, there is probably a key piece of data you are missing. Video Transcript: Welcome to 2-Minute Tuesday… I am Joel Black with Black Bear Design Today, I am going to talk about the missing piece of information in your online marketing campaigns. First, before […]
Atlanta Web Design Firm Aids Movement for Organic, Authentic Food
Posted on Aug 19, 2014 in News
Black Bear Design launches new organic market site inspired by European habits. Food shopping habits across the pond have long differed from American once-a-week shopping sprees, but with interest in healthy eating and organic, authentic foods on the rise. Black Bear Design, an Atlanta-based Web design firm, is helping a local grocery store bring a […]
10 Signs That Your Corporate Brochures Need An Update
Posted on Aug 14, 2014 in Blog & Blog: Branding & Blog: Graphic Design & Featured
Do you have corporate brochures that detail your products and services? Are you looking for new ways to announce sales and other upcoming events with your brochures? Regardless of the reason for creating printed materials, it is critical that you are using this tool effectively. If you’ve been struggling to get customers to pick up […]
How To Get Traffic To Your Website
Posted on Aug 10, 2014 in Blog & Blog: Marketing Strategy & Blog: Search Engine Optimization & Internet Marketing
A website is useless if you can’t get traffic to your website. Here are a few ideas on how to get traffic to your website.
Black Bear Design Partners with BrandMortgage to Expand Southeast Presence
Posted on Aug 08, 2014 in News
Black Bear Design announces today their partnership with BrandMortgage, one of the Southeast’s largest full-service mortgage lenders. Black Bear Design will help to coordinate the design efforts of BrandMortgage’s corporate branding initiatives, loan officer collateral, Realtor® and builder campaigns, press and media communications, and will also assist in enhancing their web presence. What sets Black […]
What Is A DNS And What Do I Need To Know About It?
Posted on Aug 05, 2014 in Blog & Blog: Web Design
A DNS can be confusing, although it’s really a simple idea. A DNS is a Domain Name System that points a domain name, like www.blackbeardesign.com to a servers IP address. That way, you can tell someone your domain name rather than an IP address. Video Transcript I am Joel Black with Black Bear Design and […]
How To Organize A Website
Posted on Jul 24, 2014 in Blog & Blog: Search Engine Optimization & Blog: Web Design & Featured & Internet Marketing
3 factors to take into consideration when deciding how to organize a website. It’s not all about being flashy, it’s more about purpose and strategy.
Automated Email Marketing – Love It Or Hate It?
Posted on Jul 23, 2014 in Blog & Blog: Branding & Blog: Marketing Strategy & Blog: Search Engine Optimization & Blog: Web Design & Business Owner & Internet Marketing
Regardless if you love automated email marketing or you hate automated email marketing, when used correctly, it can be a tremendous benefit to the users experience. Video Transcript Hi, I’m Joel Black with Black Bear Design and this is 2-Minute Tuesday… The first thing you might notice today is that I hung my whiteboard; the […]
