Month: October 2024
    
            A well-structured out-of-office (OOO) email can be a simple yet powerful way to manage client expectations while you’re away. As part of our website hosting services, O’Brien Media offers flexible email solutions with tools like Roundcube Webmail and SoGo Groupware to make your OOO setup easy and professional. Here’s how to create the perfect OOO message and how our solutions can enhance...        
            
        Read More     Cyber Essentials Certification Renewed for 2025
             CyberSmart confirmed that we are fully Cyber Essentials compliant and rewarded certification for 2025.        
            
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    New Website for Mind Calm Therapies, Malmesbury
             About the project Mind Calm Therapies provides counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, and meditation services both face to face in Malmesbury and online. Working with adult individuals on both short-term and long-term basis, they offer a tailored approach to suit those needing some support in life. Mind Calm Therapies wanted a new website, WordPress based, but that was a fresh take on their...        
            
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    How to add an “Excerpt” field to pages in WordPress
            To add an "Excerpt" field to pages in WordPress, follow these step-by-step instructions: Step 1: Log in to your WordPress Admin Dashboard Go to your WordPress website's login page, typically found at example.com/wp-admin. Replacing example.com with your domain name. Enter your username and password to log in. Step 2: Enable Excerpts for Pages By default, WordPress doesn't display the excerpt...        
            
        Read More     Alert Info Box – Moved from Pembroke Centre
            We are no longer based in the Pembroke Centre as of September 2024 we are no longer based in the Pembroke Centre, having moved to offices in Old Town, Swindon        
            
        Read More     Create a Seamless Experience with a Custom Elementor Links Page
            If you're a business or website owner using WordPress or WordPress with Elementor, you may already know the value of keeping your website up-to-date and user-friendly. However, if you’re still relying on third-party link list platforms like Linktree to direct visitors to multiple links, you could be missing out on opportunities for branding, control, and increased traffic.At O’Brien Media,...        
            
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    Google’s Revamped Shopping Experience: What It Means for Businesses
            The way consumers shop online has undergone a massive shift over the past decade, driven by rapid advancements in technology and changing user preferences. In line with this, Google has announced a complete overhaul of its shopping experience, making it more immersive, intuitive, and helpful for both shoppers and businesses. At O’Brien Media, we keep a close eye on these changes because they...        
            
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    Important Update: Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) Plugin Change
            At O'Brien Media, we recognise the critical role that plugins such as Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) play in the smooth operation of your website. It’s our priority to keep you informed about any important developments that could affect your website’s performance and security. Recently, a significant and unexpected change occurred with the ACF plugin, which may impact some websites. As your...        
            
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    Exciting News: O’Brien Media’s Office Move to Swindon’s Old Town!
            We’re thrilled to announce that O’Brien Media has officially moved to newly refurbished and modernised offices in the heart of Swindon’s vibrant Old Town area! After several years based in Cheney Manor, we’ve made the decision to relocate to a new space that aligns with our values and commitment to creating a safe, secure, and inspiring working environment for our team.The move has come...        
            
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