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Brandon Saltalamacchia

Brandon Saltalamacchia

Bath, United Kingdom
I started building content websites when I was just 14, since then I have blindly chased algorithms. I now want to document my journey building real, algoproofed content brands about my interests.
Oct
18
What Does The Future Of Independent Publishing Look Like?

What Does The Future Of Independent Publishing Look Like?

This is a question I ask myself on a weekly basis. I love building content brands but large tech companies,
13 min read
Oct
11
After 5 Years I'm Finally Turning On Website Comments.. But Why Now?

After 5 Years I'm Finally Turning On Website Comments.. But Why Now?

I have been against opening up comments on my websites ever since I started making blogs over 15 years ago.
5 min read
Sep
02
Casey Neistat: Google AI, Work/Life Balance & Getting Out Of Creative Ruts

Casey Neistat: Google AI, Work/Life Balance & Getting Out Of Creative Ruts

I had the pleasure of meeting up with Casey Neistat last year, we produced a collab video on Retro Dodo,
5 min read
Aug
28
Why Google Needs A Search Creator Liason Role

Why Google Needs A Search Creator Liason Role

Before building content websites about my passions I created YouTube videos. It started when I was just 14. I created
4 min read
Aug
05
How News Helped Me Survive A 90% Traffic Loss

How News Helped Me Survive A 90% Traffic Loss

Last years Google algorithm changes has decimated many incredible independent websites. My website Retro Dodo is one of them. Many
6 min read
Jul
24
Why I Am Making A Premium Product For My Community

Why I Am Making A Premium Product For My Community

The world of independent publishing is evolving quickly. Algorithms are reducing our organic traffic to nothing and social media hides
7 min read
Jul
24
Why You Should (& Shouldn't) Build A Book For Your Community

Why You Should (& Shouldn't) Build A Book For Your Community

8 min read
Jul
24
Publishers Should Start Building Events... & Fast

Publishers Should Start Building Events... & Fast

One of the main projects that I will be working on in 2025 and 2026 (after I launch our first
4 min read
Jul
23
Stock Photos Will Be The Death Of Your Affiliate Site

Stock Photos Will Be The Death Of Your Affiliate Site

A common theme that I see creators do when building their new content websites is use stock photos that they
2 min read