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Real-world advice on web design, SEO, and automation for small businesses.
Empire Access Fiber Internet in Ithaca: 2 Gig Pricing & Hardware
We just signed up for Empire Access 2-Gig symmetric fiber in Ithaca. Here is what we paid, the hardware we run behind it, the dark fiber and construction story that made it possible, and why multi-gig still matters in a house where nothing has a NIC faster than 1 Gbps.
Read articleWe Built an NFL Analytics Publication. Here Is Why.
Every year around the draft, the same question comes up: how many of these picks actually stick? We went looking for a real answer, couldn't find one, and built it ourselves.
Read articleYour Code Works. But Is It Production-Ready?
Most software projects ship without tests, CI, or security audits. We take repos from zero infrastructure to production-grade, delivered as a pull request.
Read articleMigrating The Mill: What It Looks Like When a Builder and a Host Work Together
Our longest-running client just moved to a faster, more secure server. The site was rebuilt by Creagent Marketing. We handled everything under the hood. That is how it should work.
Read articleThe Complete Server Security Checklist for a New VPS
A new VPS can be serving traffic in minutes. But working and secure are not the same thing. Here is every check you should run, every service you should automate, and every default you should not trust.
Read articleHow We Audit 30+ Websites While We Sleep
We built a system that can scan, grade, and generate a full SEO and brand report for any website in minutes. Here is how it works and why it matters for your business.
Read articleWe Audited 6 Ithaca Dispensary Websites. Only One Passed.
We graded every dispensary website in Ithaca for SEO, performance, and brand positioning. Five out of six scored an F. Here is what we found and what it means for dispensary owners.
Read articleWe Audited 25 Finger Lakes Winery and Brewery Websites. Here Is What We Found.
We graded 25 winery and brewery websites across Seneca and Cayuga Lake. Over half had no meta description. One thought it was a dance studio.
Read articleWe Audited 13 Ithaca Bar and Restaurant Websites. Most Businesses Need Help.
We ran a full SEO audit on 13 Ithaca bars and restaurants. The average grade was a D. Here is what we found and what it means for your business.
Read articleFrom Buffalo Summers to Finger Lakes Festivals: How Brooks New Media Got Here
We started recording shows and building websites in Buffalo in 2007. Eighteen years later, we build platforms for businesses across the Finger Lakes.
Read articleWhat a Monthly Website Plan Actually Gets You
Hosting, SEO, blog content, a weekly strategy call, and real monthly progress. Here is what it looks like when one person handles everything.
Read articleWhy One Person Beats a Marketing Agency for Small Business Web Work
No account managers, no ticket queues, no handoffs between departments. When one person owns the entire stack, things move faster and cost less.
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