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Updates, announcements, and news from Block 81

For Clients

Aligning with Craft CMS Support Versions

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.

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22 Years of Block 81

After 22 years in web design, I'm reflecting on the journey from table-based layouts and Flash to responsive design and modern workflows. From learning that responsiveness means client communication…

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For Clients

When Your Bookkeeper Ghosts You: A Tale of Unanswered Contact Forms and Unexpected Shutdowns

After my bookkeeping company suddenly shut down, I discovered that most companies couldn't be bothered to respond to contact form inquiries—ultimately highlighting why the one company that actually…

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Dear 2024: Bye

2024 was tough. I aim to slow down in 2025

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Our Newsletter Is Back!

I’m excited to announce the official reboot of Block 81 Insights. Subscribers to this newsletter will get info written by me about design, web development, and to a lesser extent, tech in general.

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2023 In the Rearview

Some thoughts and reflections about 2023 as we head into 2024.

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Calling 2022 done

My brief recap of 2022 and what I hope 2023 brings.

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Thoughts on 2021

Thoughts on 2021 and a look at 2022.

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2020 Recap

My look back at 2020.

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Block 81 Turns 17

Although I formally started this studio seventeen years ago, I had zero long-term plans for it.

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Productivity & PM

The Apps I Use to Run My Business

Running a business means a lot of moving pieces, including vital apps. Here's my list of core apps that I use to keep Block 81 firing on all cylinders.

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2019 Recap

Looking back at the lessons and goals of 2019.

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