Month: October 2023

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Why O’Brien Media Still Champions the Classic WordPress Editor

Chris Grant (he/him) October 22, 2023 0 Comments
In the ever-evolving world of web development, choices abound. One such choice that has garnered attention in recent years is the selection between WordPress's Classic Editor and the newer Gutenberg Block Editor. At O'Brien Media, we've made a conscious decision to stick with the Classic Editor for our website design and development projects. Here's why: 1. Simplicity and Familiarity The Classic...
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Unpacking the Magic: Web Design Tech for Your Small Biz in Plain English

Chris Grant (he/him) October 19, 2023 0 Comments
 Let's make sense of the tech-jargon Okay, so you're probably hearing buzzwords flying around like "Responsive Design" or "Progressive Web Apps". It's like everyone's speaking another language, right? Let's make sense of this tech jargon and chat about what actually matters for your growing business. 1. Responsive Web Design (RWD) Imagine visiting a shop where everything rearranges itself to fit...
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Friday the 13th and Web Technology: Superstitions in the Digital Age

Chris Grant (he/him) October 13, 2023 0 Comments
At O'Brien Media, we're no strangers to the world of web technology. We've seen it all: from the latest trends in web design to the most intricate coding challenges. But today, being Friday the 13th, we thought we'd take a light-hearted look at how superstitions might play a role in the digital realm. 1. The Unlucky Number 404 We've all encountered the dreaded 404 error page. It's the digital...
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HTTP/2 Rapid Reset: The New Threat Looming Over the Web

Chris Grant (he/him) October 11, 2023 0 Comments
In the ever-evolving world of web security, a new threat has emerged that has the potential to wreak havoc on virtually every website. This threat, known as the HTTP/2 Rapid Reset vulnerability, has been publicly announced by tech giants like Cloudflare, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google. Understanding the HTTP/2 Rapid Reset Exploit The vulnerability primarily targets the HTTP/2 and HTTP/3...
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The Undeniable Power of Offline Marketing for Small Businesses in 2023

Chris Grant (he/him) October 07, 2023 0 Comments
In this digital age, many businesses have shifted their focus entirely to online marketing. However, as we venture into 2023, traditional methods of print and offline marketing are proving more relevant than ever for small businesses. Here's why: 1. Competing with the Big Players Just because a business is small doesn't mean it can't make a significant impact. In fact, small businesses often have...
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