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Chris Andrade

Chris Andrade

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Sep 26

How to Survive as a Web Designer in 2027 and Beyond

The 5 Keys to SurvivalQuick reference for skim readers

How to Survive as a Web Designer in 2027 and Beyond

Chris Andrade

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Jul 29

Why a Web Designer is Writing About Commercial Cleaning (Bear With Me…)

This is a little different from my usual posts…

Chris Andrade

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Apr 1

The Truth About Backlinks (That No One Selling Them Will Tell You)

Alright, let’s talk SEO. Not the “buy 1,000 backlinks for £9.99 and watch your site ascend to digital heaven” kind. The real kind. The…

The Truth About Backlinks (That No One Selling Them Will Tell You)

Chris Andrade

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Mar 20

I Quit Social Media (As a Web Designer)… and Something Weird Happened

In January, I did what most people in my industry would consider… a slightly questionable career move.

Illustration of a confused web designer scratching his head next to the text “I Quit Social Media (As a Web Designer)… and Something Weird Happened” with Pixelbricks branding on a dark background.

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Jan 2

Project Spotlight: Rebuilding the SM Cleaning Website for London’s Commercial Cleaning Scene

London doesn’t do “quietly competitive”. Whether it’s coffee shops, gyms, or commercial cleaning companies, everyone’s trying to level up…

Project Spotlight: Rebuilding the SM Cleaning Website for London’s Commercial Cleaning Scene

Chris Andrade

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Dec 26, 2025

What Is the Best Image Format for the Web?

If you work on websites, you’ve probably asked (or Googled) this at some point:

What Is the Best Image Format for the Web?

Chris Andrade

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Nov 14, 2025

Will AI kill websites as we know them? Inside information

Some designers are quietly panicking right now.

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Oct 28, 2025

What I Learned Taking a New Business from Zero to Booked Solid (Steal These Ideas — but don’t tell…

“My inbox is full…I’ve got enquiries coming out of my ears.”

What I Learned Taking a New Business from Zero to Booked Solid (Steal These Ideas — but don’t tell…

Chris Andrade

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Apr 8, 2025

What Is the Future of Blogging?

Tired of blogs that read like they were written by a robot with no mates? Here’s how to blog like a human (and not bore your readers to…

What Is the Future of Blogging?

Chris Andrade

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Mar 31, 2025

Why “Backlink Strategy” Needs a Rebrand (and What to Call It Instead)

Let’s talk about the phrase “backlink strategy.”

Why “Backlink Strategy” Needs a Rebrand (and What to Call It Instead)

Chris Andrade

Chris Andrade

Web design tips, SEO hacks, and the odd creative ramble. Here to help you navigate the digital world without the fluff… because no one’s got time for that.

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