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As we close the chapter on 2023, we at O'Brien Media reflect on a year replete with growth, innovation, and remarkable achievements. This year marked not only our 16th anniversary in the industry but also a series of significant milestones and advancements. We saw team members move on to take on new challenges, and new team members joined us (hello John!). We streamlined a whole lot of processes...
Google's search results have recently been overwhelmed by a massive spam attack. Newly registered domains, some just 24-48 hours old, have been exploiting loopholes in Google's algorithms to rank for hundreds of thousands, and potentially millions, of keyword phrases. These domains interlink extensively, forming typical spammy link networks. The spammers have targeted longtail phrases,...
In today’s digital world, a robust online presence is essential for businesses of all sizes. While website builders like Wix offer a quick route to getting online, they come with limitations that can stymie your business’s long-term growth. At O'Brien Media, we champion professionally designed WordPress websites, and here are the reasons why. 1. Customisation and Flexibility Website Builders'...
At O'Brien Media, we continually strive to improve our communication and ensure that it's accessible to all our valued customers. We understand the diverse needs of our audience and are excited to announce a significant update that enhances accessibility and user experience: the introduction of a "View in Browser" link at the top of all our emails. Why the 'View in Browser' Feature Matters...
We make our service status page, including any past maintenance and service issues, public - it's also hosted outside of our network to ensure that it's always available, even if the worst happens and our hosting platform goes down (in case you didn't know, we put our money where our mouths are - quite literally - in that our webiste is hosted on the same infrastructure that hosts customer...
At O'Brien Media, we are always on the lookout for innovative solutions that can enhance our clients' digital experience. That's why we are thrilled to announce that we are now offering SOGo Groupware as a complimentary add-on to our email hosting services. SOGo is a cutting-edge, open-source groupware server that promises to revolutionize how businesses manage their communication and scheduling...
In the realm of digital communications, email remains a cornerstone. Recognizing its critical role, O'Brien Media has strategically established a new, independent email hosting platform, distinct from our website hosting services. This platform is powered by our servers and iRedMail, a leading open-source mail server solution. This move not only highlights our commitment to providing specialized...
Why O'Brien Media Chooses Debian Linux, Nginx, PHP, MariaDB, and Node for a Cutting-Edge Hosting Platform In the dynamic world of web hosting, making the right technological choices is crucial. At O'Brien Media, we've carefully selected Debian Linux, Nginx, PHP, MariaDB, and Node as the core components of our hosting platform. This combination, coupled with our commitment to virtualization and...
We understand that creating a new website or redesigning your existing one is a significant investment. To make this process more manageable for you, we are excited to offer flexible payment options through PayPal - "Pay in 3" and "PayPal Credit". These options allow you to spread the cost of your website project over time, making it easier to budget for this important investment. Option 1:...
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