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Demystifying DNS for Small Business Owners

In the vast world of the internet, every website has a unique address. But how do visitors find your website among billions? Enter DNS, or Domain Name System. What is DNS? DNS acts like the phonebook of the internet. Instead of remembering a series of numbers (IP addresses) for each website, DNS translates easy-to-remember website names (like obrienmedia.co.uk) into these IP addresses. When...

Understanding Website Hosting for Small Businesses

In the digital marketplace, your website acts as your storefront. Just as a physical store needs space to display its products, your website requires space to store its content. This is where website hosting comes into play. What is Website Hosting? Website hosting provides the digital space where all the files that make up your website are stored. These files include your website's content,...

DNS, Website Hosting, and Their Differences Explained Simply

Chris Grant (he/him) October 25, 2023 0 Comments

In the bustling digital marketplace, having a website is akin to having a storefront in the real world. Just as you'd want your physical store to be easily accessible and well-maintained, your website needs certain tools and services to function smoothly. Two of these essential tools are DNS and website hosting. But what are they, and how do they differ? Let's break it down in plain English. What...

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...

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...

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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