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Insights on web design, development, and running a small studio.

Quickly Check Your Website Speed Like a Pro

October 8, 2025

Want to know if your website is secretly driving visitors away? With just a few free tools and simple checks, you can quickly test your site’s speed and performance—without hiring a developer. In this post, you’ll learn how to run your own DIY website performance check and discover what to look out for.

Aligning with Craft CMS Support Versions

October 3, 2025

Block 81 follows a support policy based on Craft CMS's official version timeline. This ensures your site stays secure, compatible, and maintainable while following industry best practices.

How Lazy Loading YouTube Videos Boosted Mobile Performance by 39%

October 1, 2025

YouTube embeds hide a performance secret: they load Google Fonts and JavaScript on every page load, even when users never watch the videos. On a recent client project with multiple video embeds, this created a page load delay that tanked mobile performance. Here's how we used lazy loading to boost PageSpeed scores from 56 to 78—and the complete Craft CMS implementation guide.

Why Your Website Security Needs More Than a Good Hiding Spot

September 24, 2025

Think your small business website is safe because you're "flying under the radar"? Modern web attacks are automated, and attackers aren't after your customer data. Learn why "security by obscurity" isn't enough and discover simple steps to protect your website.

Website Audit Insights for Maximum Business Impact

September 17, 2025

Most business websites have hidden issues that prevent them from reaching their full potential, quietly turning away visitors who might otherwise become customers. A comprehensive website audit reveals these problems and provides a clear roadmap for transforming your site into a powerful client-attracting tool.