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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.

Why Most Websites Don’t Actually Need Cookie Consent Banners

September 10, 2025

Most small business websites don't actually need those annoying cookie consent banners that interrupt the user experience. The real culprit isn't privacy laws—it's the surveillance-heavy tracking tools that most sites have unnecessarily adopted.

Will AI Kill SEO? Why It Actually Strengthens It Instead

July 16, 2025

The "AI will kill SEO" narrative is everywhere, but AI systems still rely on search engines and well-optimized content to provide answers. Instead of killing SEO, AI is transforming it and creating new opportunities for visibility. Quality, expert-driven content has never been more valuable.