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Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Growth, Innovation, and Digital Success

As 2024 draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on everything we’ve shared on the O’Brien Media blog this year. It has been a remarkable twelve months filled with new insights, creative tutorials, success stories, and thought leadership pieces to help businesses of all sizes thrive online. Below, you’ll find a quick overview of the topics we covered, complete with links to some...
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Google’s December 2024 Updates: What You Need to Know

Google’s December 2024 Updates: What You Need to Know Google has been busy wrapping up the year with some major algorithm updates, and the search engine giant has officially released the results of its December 2024 changes. These updates include adjustments to the Helpful Content System and the December 2024 Spam Update, both of which aim to improve search result quality and combat low-value...
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Legal, Privacy & Compliance Hub

Pembroke Digital Limited: Change of Registered Address As of 20th September 2024 Pembroke Digital Limited, the owner of O'Brien Media, completed a move to new premises. As such the registered office address has changed to Suite 4, Marlborough House, 26 High Street, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3EP. We are in the process of updating documents and pages on obrienmedia.co.uk to reflect this change but any...
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New Website for Artist Annie Rowe

We were approached by Artist Annie Rowe to create a new website, to replace her Squarespace site, for her to use as a platform to sell her collage artwork. We created a unique blend of styles that gave visitors a  feeling of exploring the artwork while navigating the site, ensuring low bounce rates and high time on site metrics.  
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Kickstart Your Social Media Engagement for January 2025

The start of a new year is the perfect time to plan and refresh your social media strategy. Social media is a vital tool for small businesses to stay connected with their audience, build relationships, and remain visible in a competitive market. In January, take the opportunity to engage with your followers by creating meaningful, interactive content that helps set the tone for the year ahead....
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Why Relatability Is the Key to Winning Over Today’s Consumers

The world of marketing is always evolving, but one trend is becoming increasingly clear: consumers want brands they can connect with on a personal level. In today’s marketplace, relatability is taking centre stage as one of the most important factors for businesses looking to build strong relationships with their customers. Gone are the days when consumers were solely drawn to businesses that...
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Website design case studies, and client feedback

We've worked on web design projects of all kinds Rather than show you just what we want you to see we include every website we design and build below.  Each and every website design project we work on is designed to the complete satisfaction of our clients so there's a wide variety of websites below that showcase our web design skills and our ability to meet and exceed client expectations. We're...
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How Custom Landing Pages Can Transform Your Business in 2025

In today’s digital landscape, having a strong online presence is no longer optional—it’s essential. But when it comes to running effective marketing campaigns, driving leads, or promoting specific services, one element often gets overlooked: the landing page. While websites are fantastic for giving a comprehensive view of your business, landing pages have a unique role to play. They’re...
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How Google’s Latest Spam Update Impacts SEO in 2025

As we approach 2025, Google is once again tightening the reins on spammy practices with its latest Spam Update—the final one of 2024. Recently detailed in Search Engine Journal’s article, this update signals Google’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that its search results remain trustworthy and relevant. For businesses and website owners, understanding what this means for SEO is essential to...
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