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Akel Aguad

Akel Aguad

Full-stack developer and web consultant with over 9 years of experience building web products from zero to launch. I've worked with media organizations, startups, and small businesses across the US and Latin America. At Rainmakers, I help businesses cut through the noise and make smarter digital decisions, from strategy to shipping.

Latest Articles

Local News Has a Stress Advantage. Are You Using It?

May 15, 2026
Audience Strategy

Local News Has a Stress Advantage. Are You Using It?

A new study confirms that local news reduces stress in ways national news cannot. Here is how community media outlets ca

Audio-First Newsrooms Still Have Web Problems

May 15, 2026
Strategy

Audio-First Newsrooms Still Have Web Problems

Going audio or video-first does not mean your website stops mattering. It means your website has a different job to do.

The News Hub Is an Architecture Decision, Not a Content Decision

May 12, 2026
Editorial Strategy

The News Hub Is an Architecture Decision, Not a Content Decision

Religion News Service just raised $1 million to build a news hub around faith and immigration. The smartest part of that