Web Design & App Development in Belfast.
Blackdog Media builds custom websites, apps and digital tools for businesses across Northern Ireland — helping you connect with the right people and get your message heard.
- Websites
- Systems
- Databases
What we do
We build
Building incredible websites, apps and tools for Belfast and Northern Ireland businesses — helping you connect with the right people and get your message heard. Custom-built, performance-first, and crafted to fit you perfectly.
Based in Belfast, N. Ireland
a few of our clients
Sound familiar?
Are you…?
- 01 Needing a website or app that actually drives your business forward?
- 02 Overwhelmed by all the digital options and where to begin?
- 03 Feeling your current site isn't earning its keep?
- 04 Wanting a technical partner who can handle the hard stuff?
- 05 Ready to reach more customers and grow your online presence?
- 06 Looking to sell online without the costly middlemen?
Let's fix that
We act as your digital partner — not just your developer.
We take time to understand your business, your users and your goals, then build solutions that connect them all. Everything is crafted for performance, clarity and impact.
Get startedWhat we build
From a single landing page to a full custom platform.
Every project starts with listening, and goes forward without cookie-cutter themes. We build around what makes you, you.
Custom Websites
A modern, content-friendly website that tells your story and keeps people engaged — perfect for creatives and growing brands.
Explore custom websiteseCommerce
Sell online without the limits of off-the-shelf platforms — custom, Shopify or WooCommerce, built around your products and growth.
Discover eCommerceWeb & Mobile Apps
Turn what you do into a custom app: streamlined workflows, no bloat, low ongoing costs and a secure foundation.
Learn about appsBusiness Card Site
A fast, elegant "digital business card" that makes you findable and memorable. SEO-tuned, easy to update, affordable — live in days.
See the detailsLanding Pages
Launch campaigns and products with a landing page built to convert — ideal for launches, lead gen and paid traffic.
See landing pagesDatabases & Tools
Custom databases, plugins and internal tools that take the friction out of your day-to-day and grow with your business.
Talk it throughHow it works
A simple, honest process. No jargon, no drama.
We listen
A proper conversation about what you need, who you are and what success looks like. No sales pitch — just us paying attention.
We plan
Wireframes, structure, content strategy. You see exactly what we're building before a line of code is written.
We build
Design and development in the open. You see progress, give feedback and stay in the loop throughout.
We launch & support
Go live with confidence — and we stick around. Hosting, updates and a real human to call when something comes up.
Rick took the time to truly understand what I wanted from my website. He listened, offered thoughtful ideas, and genuinely cared about getting it right. The final result feels completely aligned with me and my business. I'd recommend him in a heartbeat.
Rick is professional and has provided me with a first-class service for my website and my email accounts. Exactly what a small business needs — reliable, clear and easy to deal with.
We've worked together for several years on our website. Professional, communicative and attentive — and the after-build support has been fantastic. I highly recommend to anyone looking for top-tier web development.
Work with us
Built by a human. In N. Ireland. For over 20 years.
I'm Rick Bleakley, a front-end developer with over 20 years of experience building websites, systems and providing support for organisations.
I specialise in custom-built sites that are genuinely easy to use. I look after all the technical stuff so you can focus on what you do best.
I work with a small, tight-knit team of collaborators, brought in when a project needs them. No bloated agency overhead, no junior account managers, just experienced hands who care about the craft.
Now Pocket54
Blackdog Media is now Pocket54.
Same Belfast studio, same people — new home. Reach out on pocket54.com and we'll get back to you, usually within 24 hours.