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Two new site launches for June – Azone Storage and Morley&Co

June was a busy time for us, with two new business website launches, for Azone Storage, and for Morley&Co Certified Chartered Accountants. Both based in Swindon, Azone, and Morley&Co chose O'Brien Media for their new websites primarily because of our reputation for delivering high-quality websites at affordable prices. Azone Storage Azone Storage have been an O'Brien Media customers for...
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A fun and successful day at the Southwest Business Expo

At the last minute, well, a week before the event, we decided to exhibit at the Southwest Business Expo at the Steam Museum, Swindon. The event was a great success, we spoke with a whole host of different people representing a diverse range of businesses in Wiltshire and further afield. This was the first event we've exhibited at and although I took way too much promotional material with me it...
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What are Dark Patterns and what do they have to do with websites?

Dark Patterns: Then and Now Dark patterns have been around for as long as we can remember; they aren’t limited to websites and apps, but the term "Dark Pattern" is quite new, coined by Harry Brignull in 2010. An age-old Dark Pattern example For example, some credit card statements boast a 0% balance transfer but don’t make it clear that the percentage will shoot up to a much higher number...
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The new Outlook on the web is coming, with a modern design, and new features

Microsoft may have been one of the first movers when they acquired Hotmail back in the 1990s, eventually renaming it to Outlook.com after a brief diversion to Windows Live. It's been updated yet again, with Outlook.com switching to a new look this week after a period of testing and Office 365 Outlook on the web users being given the new look from July 22nd. The new Outlook on the web should...
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Thanks, your estimate is on it’s way! (Kiosk)

Thanks, your estimate will be with you shortly! We'll review the estimate to make sure it's accurate and follow-up with any questions via email or telephone. Create a new estimate This screen will go back to the estimate creator in... Seconds div.wpgdprc-consent-bar { display: none!important; }
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