web design studio, based in N. Ireland, working anywhere
Pocket54 is a web design and development studio based in N. Ireland. We design and build bespoke websites, apps, and digital systems shaped around your needs.
Trusted by organisations who care about getting it right.
Your website should be your hardest-working team member, not your biggest headache. We build sites and systems that communicate clearly, streamline your day-to-day, and get you in front of the right people.
You picked a theme. It looked good in the demo. Now you look like every other business in your sector.
Plugins that conflict. Builders that break. A CMS you dread opening. Your tools should feel like a team-mate, not an obstacle.
We don't vanish after launch. You get proper training and reliable support, with honest advice, because a website only works if you can actually use it effectively.
There's a better way, one where your website actually reflects who you are, built by people who stay in your corner after launch.
From a focused five-page site to a complex custom platform — we build around what makes you, you.
Most popular
Typical build: 4–10 weeks · content-led, easy to own.
A modern, content-friendly website that tells your story and keeps people engaged — perfect for creatives, bloggers, and growing brands.
Carts, checkout & catalogues
Sell anything online
Sell online without the limits of off-the-shelf platforms. Faster, more flexible stores built around your products, process, and growth. We can build a custom shop, Shopify or Woo Commerce solution.
Start small, look sharp
Live in days — perfect when you need presence fast.
A fast, elegant “digital business card” that makes you findable and memorable. SEO-tuned, easy to update, and affordable.
Made to convert
Built for conversion testing and paid traffic.
Launch campaigns and products with a landing page built to turn browsers into buyers. Ideal for launches, lead gen, and paid traffic.
When spreadsheets aren’t enough
Workflows, portals, and internal tools — without bloat.
Turn what you do into a custom web app: streamlined workflows, no bloat, low ongoing costs, and a secure foundation.
Every project starts with listening. We don't do cookie-cutter.
We're quite proud of these, actually.
SD Bells
A customised WooCommerce store and ongoing marketing partnership for Ireland's oldest independent coffee roasters and tea blenders, trading since 1887.
RSUA
A ground-up rebuild for Northern Ireland's professional body for chartered architects, consolidating two sites into one modern platform.
A complete rebuild with custom booking system for an all-inclusive golf experience company, backed by Tourism Ireland and Tourism NI.
Want to see more? Let's talk about yours.
Start a conversationNo jargon, no drama.
A proper conversation about what you need, who you are, and what success looks like. No sales pitch, no jargon — just us paying attention.
Wireframes, structure, content strategy. You'll see exactly what we're building before a line of code is written. No surprises.
Design and development in the open. You'll see progress, give feedback, and stay in the loop throughout. Your opinion shapes the outcome.
Go live with confidence. And we stick around — hosting, updates, and a real human to call when something comes up.
← it's just a conversation, honest
We're biased. They're not.
Google rating: 5.0 from 3 reviews · last synced 4/8/2026
Rick, from Blackdog Media, took the time to truly understand what I wanted from my website. He listened, offered thoughtful ideas, and genuinely cared about getting it right. The final result feels completely aligned with me and my business. I’m absolutely delighted with his work and attention to detail, and I’d recommend him in a heartbeat
★★★★★
Rick is professional and has provided me with a first class service for my Website and my Email accounts
★★★★★
We've had the pleasure of working with Blackdog Media for several years for our company's website redesign, and we couldn't be more impressed! From the very beginning they were very professional, communicative and attentive, and took the time to understand the nuances of our industry to create a website perfectly suited to our needs! Equally as important has been the fantastic after build support. Any little things that might crop up with updates they have promptly and efficiently ironed out. I highly recommend Blackdog Media to anyone looking for top-tier web development services. You won’t be disappointed!
★★★★★
Also plays a bit of guitar and makes music in his spare time
I'm Rick, the founder of Pocket54. I've been designing and building websites and digital systems for over two decades, first under the banner of Blackdog Media, now under a name that feels a bit more like me.
I work with a small, tight-knit team of collaborators — designers, marketers, photographers - brought in when a project needs them. No bloated agency overhead, no junior accounts people. Just experienced hands who care about the craft.
Our philosophy is simple: volume is the enemy of quality. I'd rather do fewer projects properly than churn out work that doesn't reflect well on anyone. If you want a partner who's genuinely invested in your success — not just your invoice — that's what Pocket54 is.
20+
years of experience
500+
projects delivered
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person you deal with
Tell us what you're working on. No commitment, no pitch deck — just a conversation about whether we're a good fit.
