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Why We Build Our Own Tools at Blackdog Media (and Why Clients Benefit)

Rick January 27, 2026

For as long as I’ve been building websites, I’ve also been building applications, custom dashboards, internal tools, automations. Small systems designed to solve very specific problems. The kind of things…

Why Not Build Your Own Website?

Rick March 11, 2025

Better Design & User Experience (UX) A professional designer understands how to create a visually appealing, modern, and user-friendly website that enhances customer engagement. We ensure your site is easy…

SEO in 2024: The World of Search Has Changed Forever

Rick October 8, 2024

If you’ve been running a local business website for a while, you’ve probably noticed how tricky SEO can be. It feels like just when you think you’ve nailed it, Google…

Getting the best from your web designer

Rick May 31, 2024

Building a new website can be a transformative experience for your business or personal project. We’ve taken peoples ideas and turned them in to profitable businesses, but the most successful…

Websites Trump Social Media

Rick July 2, 2023

What’s better, websites or social media? There’s only one way to find out… I used to be a big deal on social media I see a lot of this from…

10 Website Mistakes Even the Pros Make

Rick April 8, 2019

1. Slowness One of the most common problems and simplest to fix. You have to remember that while you want your website images to look crisp and high quality, the…

Speed up your internet (and make it safer) for free

Rick March 11, 2019

Everyone wants faster internet, so here’s how you get it (for free). As well as making your internet faster, it’s going to make your internet queries private. How? On your…

Anatomy of a Scam E-Mail

Rick March 7, 2019

I’m fairly sure that I’ve been contacted by nearly everyone I’ve ever worked for about this scam e-mail that’s been doing the rounds. Here’s what it looks like: Example: This…

Why We Build Our Own Tools at Blackdog Media (and Why Clients Benefit)

Why Not Build Your Own Website?

SEO in 2024: The World of Search Has Changed Forever

Getting the best from your web designer

Websites Trump Social Media

10 Website Mistakes Even the Pros Make

Speed up your internet (and make it safer) for free

Anatomy of a Scam E-Mail

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