Month: November 2024

Mastering WooCommerce Category Image Sizes: A Quick Guide

If you’re running an online shop with WooCommerce, you’ve probably noticed how crucial visuals are in creating an appealing and user-friendly store. A significant part of this is making sure your category images are properly sized and optimised. After all, clear and consistent category images can enhance your store's overall appearance and make browsing a breeze for customers. But, if...
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The Shift from ACF to SCF: What It Means for WordPress Users

Jenny O'Brien November 29, 2024 0 Comments
WordPress is a platform beloved by millions of users and developers for its flexibility, extensibility, and commitment to the open-source community. However, recent changes involving one of the most widely-used plugins, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), have sparked debate and a significant response from developers around the world. The controversy has not only led to questions about the practices of...
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Why Upgrading PHP in 2024 is Essential for Your WordPress Website

Jenny O'Brien November 27, 2024 0 Comments
If you manage a WordPress website, you’ve probably heard of PHP. It’s the programming language that powers WordPress, and having an up-to-date version of PHP is critical for keeping your website secure, fast, and functioning properly. At O’Brien Media, we want to ensure your website is running as smoothly as possible, so let’s explore why updating PHP is so important and how we can help...
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Protecting the Backbone of the Internet: Lessons from Recent Cable Incidents

Chris Grant (he/him) November 21, 2024 0 Comments
Two undersea internet cables connecting Finland and Sweden to mainland Europe have been severed, raising serious concerns about the resilience of global internet infrastructure. These incidents, believed by EU leaders to be acts of sabotage, highlight the vulnerabilities in the networks that underpin international connectivity. Read more about the incidents on Tom's Hardware. What Happened? The...
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Drupal 7 End of Life: What It Means and How to Prepare

Chris Grant (he/him) November 19, 2024 0 Comments
As of 5 January 2025, Drupal 7 will officially reach its end of life (EOL), bringing over 14 years of service to a close. This milestone signifies the cessation of community support, security updates, and official maintenance for Drupal 7. Website owners and administrators using Drupal 7 must act promptly to ensure their sites remain secure and functional. At O'Brien Media, we’re ready to help...
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WebP Explained: Faster Websites, Better Images

Chris Grant (he/him) November 17, 2024 0 Comments
Why WebP Images Are Revolutionising Web Design In the ever-evolving world of web design, delivering high-quality visuals while ensuring fast website performance is a constant challenge. Enter WebP, an innovative image format developed by Google to address this very issue. Offering efficient compression without compromising image quality, WebP is a win for both website designers and visitors. A...
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How to Balance Quality, Speed, and Cost Without Sacrificing Your Website’s Potential

Andrei Ghimpu November 15, 2024 0 Comments
In the world of website design and development, there’s a phrase that’s become notorious over time: “Good, Fast, Cheap – Pick Two.” It’s a tempting idea, suggesting that a client could choose two out of three options: high quality, quick delivery, or low cost. But as O'Brien Media has observed in our years of experience, this notion is more of a myth than a reliable guide. In many...
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Elevate Your Website with WordPress 6.7 and O’Brien Media’s Design Support

Chris Grant (he/him) November 13, 2024 0 Comments
Explore the New WordPress 6.7 "Rollins": Unleashing Innovative Web Design Tools On 12th November 2024, WordPress introduced its latest update, version 6.7 "Rollins," named in honour of jazz legend Sonny Rollins. This release brings together a blend of creativity and functionality that empowers developers and website owners to elevate their digital presence. Here’s a look at some of the standout...
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Google Rolls Out November 2024 Core Algorithm Update: What You Need to Know

Chris Grant (he/him) November 12, 2024 0 Comments
On 12th November 2024, Google began rolling out its latest core algorithm update, aiming to improve the relevance and quality of search results. As with previous updates, this change brings significant implications for website owners, marketers, and content creators. In this post we break down what this update involves and how businesses, including those working with O'Brien Media, can adjust to...
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