Online firm spins web into St. Petersburg

BRADENTON — Online branding firm Webtivity Marketing & Design has expanded to St. Petersburg.

The Bradenton-based firm's new office is its second location, according to a release. It will be on Central Avenue near downtown in the Grand Central District and serve clients throughout Pinellas County.

Webtivity owner and President Terry Thompson says a second brick and mortar location is a key part of the firm's strategy. The locations, he says, differentiate Webtivity from other web marketing firms that work with clients exclusively online.

“It adds to our credibility,” Thompson says in the statement. “Too many people have heard stories about companies in our industry just disappearing and then they have to start all over again. We have more skin in the game so we're not going anywhere, and our clients appreciate that comfort.”

Webtivity handles website design, online marketing and other services for clients.