Control Alt Consult

14/09/2026

Check out the latest online store we built for our client, Navi-Tech finds. If you've been hesitating to start your e-commerce store, perhaps because you don't know where to start, DM us or email [email protected] to talk.

10/09/2026

Johannesburg, South Africa - Control Alt Consult and The Something Guy are thrilled to announce the launch of SquishBlob, a fresh, fun, and genuinely effective behaviour and rewards app designed to turn everyday good habits into unforgettable moments for kids and their families.

SquishBlob is available now on the Google Play Store, with iOS coming soon. Kids can join for free for 90 days using promo code WELCOME, then continue for just R24.99 per month (or the equivalent in your local currency via Google Play). Cancel anytime - no strings attached.

Where Good Behaviour Hatches Into Awesome Rewards

SquishBlob is built on a simple but powerful idea: when kids complete tasks, they earn Gloop Coins, a squishy, digital currency they can spend on real-world rewards set by their parents. But the magic lies in the Blob - a gooey, googly-eyed companion creature that hatches in their favourite colour on day one and grows (emotionally, not just visually) alongside their progress.

Kids aren't working for a points system. They're caring for a friend who celebrates their wins, cheers them through tough days, and reacts with genuine joy when they smash their goals. The Blob becomes the emotional hook that turns chore charts into adventures.

How It Works

For Kids:

Complete daily tasks: make your bed, brush your teeth, do homework, help with dishes, and earn Gloop Coins
Watch your Blob react to your day with expressive animations (bouncing, dancing, celebrating)
Build streaks and unlock achievement badges
Spin the daily wheel for surprise bonus coins
Redeem Gloop for parent-approved rewards (anything from ice cream to a trip to the theme park)
Explore bonus features: Art Studio (draw daily prompts for extra coins), Bedtime Stories (200 stories with 8 real themes), Water Tracker, Meditation, Kindness Log, and more

For Parents:

Set up to 20 daily tasks with custom Gloop values
Create up to 10 rewards specific to your family
Approve (or reject) every reward redemption before your child gets it
Use the Naughty Button or Bonus Button to nudge behaviour on the fly
View weekly and monthly progress reports
Set daily check-in reminders via push notification
PIN-protected parent dashboard that's kid-proof and parent-controlled

The Full Experience

Every feature is designed to feel playful and rewarding, never punitive:
No debt: Gloop balance never goes below zero, protecting emotional wellbeing
Partial credit: Kids get rewarded for half-effort, not just all-or-nothing
Streak system: Build streaks, earn bonuses, and buy a Shield if you miss a day
Milestone magic: Unlock special bonuses at 7, 14, 30, 100, 250, and 1000 days
Creature evolution: Blobs grow and evolve as kids hit lifetime Gloop milestones (future phases)

Pricing & Access

90-day free trial: Use promo code WELCOME when you download (Applicable to the first 500 new user sign-ups)

After trial: R24.99/month (or local currency equivalent via Google Play)
Cancel anytime: No hidden fees, no long-term contracts
International: Available globally via Google Play Store with local currency pricing

iOS: Coming soon

About the Creators
Control Alt Consult was founded by Andrew van der Riet and is in partnership with The Something Guy, which was founded and is run by Shaun Zietsman. Shaun brings over 15 years of experience building products and leading teams, plus a beloved South African lifestyle and culture platform with a loyal following across theatre, entertainment, geek culture, and family life.

SquishBlob is the product of that combined expertise: a digital product that genuinely understands what kids find delightful, what parents need to feel in control, and what behaviour-change actually looks like in a real home.

Where to Download

Google Play Store: SquishBlob
Promo Code: WELCOME (90 days free)
Website: squishblob.com
Support: [email protected]

SquishBlob - Where good behaviour hatches into awesome rewards. 🫧

https://www.thesomethingguy.co.za/sb1/

SquishBlob is a new behaviour and rewards app that helps kids build better everyday habits through tasks, Gloop Coins, streaks and parent-approved rewards. Available now on Google Play, new users can enjoy 90 days free with promo code WELCOME before continuing for R24.99 per month. Meet the colourfu...

09/09/2026

Meet SquishBlob, your little one’s new chore buddy.

For a limited time, the first 500 new users who sign up using promo code WELCOME will receive 90 days of free access to the SquishBlob app.

It is the perfect chance to explore the app, meet your Blob, set up quests, earn Gloop and see how SquishBlob fits into your family’s routine.

Already signed up? Send this to someone with a little one who might want to give SquishBlob a try.

Use promo code: WELCOME
90 days free for the first 500 new users.
Thereafter, only R24,99 per month / Cancel anytime.

Visit squishblob.com to get started.

Developed by Control Alt Consult in partnership with The Something Guy

07/09/2026

Are your social media pages getting out of hand? Let us get it under control.

From content creation to day-to-day management, we’ll keep your socials consistent, engaging and on-brand.

DM us or email [email protected] today!

07/09/2026

See our working below:

Slow Loading × (Desktop View Only + Outdated Content + Unclear Messaging)
= Time for an UPGRADE!

From design to development, we've got you! Feel free to pop us a DM or email us at [email protected] for more information.

14/08/2026

Picture it: It's 11:47pm. Someone's lying in bed, scrolling. They land on your page, like what they see, and send a message: "Hi, do you handle jobs like this?"

They're interested. They're ready. This is the moment.

Then... nothing. Life happens. The message sits in your inbox for three days.

By the time you reply, they've already found someone else. Probably the business that replied in minutes, not days.

This isn't a "you" problem. It's a "every business owner without a system" problem. You can't be online 24/7, and you shouldn't have to be.

That's why we build automated lead capture into the businesses we work with. So every message gets a quick response, every lead lands in a proper pipeline, and follow-ups happen without you lifting a finger. Even at midnight.

Curious what this could look like for your business? DM us or email [email protected] and let's talk.

09/08/2026

Happy National Women's Day! May all women feel empowered to lead their lives with strength and kindness, and inspire those around them.

07/08/2026

Your next customer may not be searching for your business at all. They may be watching a Reel, reading the comments, checking whether your page still looks alive and deciding whether your brand feels worth trusting.

Basically, your content is doing sales work while pretending to be entertainment.

04/08/2026

You have seen it in campaigns, trends, movements and captions with perhaps too much confidence.

But which symbol became the internet’s favourite way to organise a conversation?

Drop your answer below. No Googling! 👀

03/08/2026

One minute you are posting thoughtful industry insights.

The next, you are pretending a croissant has a personality and needs a content strategy.

Social media management is mostly remembering which version of yourself is currently logged in.