
Month: December 2024

When we think of search engines, Google usually takes the spotlight. With its dominant market share, Google often feels like the only search engine that matters. However, as we step into 2025, Microsoft’s Bing continues to gain momentum, and it’s time to start giving it the attention it deserves—especially when it comes to SEO. In recent years, Microsoft has been investing heavily in Bing...
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Custom Links Pages: A Simple, Stylish Solution for Your Social Media Marketing
Social media is all about making connections—whether it’s engaging with your followers, driving traffic to your website, or promoting products and services. But here’s a challenge most businesses face: how do you share multiple links with your audience when most social platforms only allow you to include a single link in your bio? This is where Custom Links Pages from O’Brien Media come...
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Read what we’re all about at O’Brien Media!
Read what we're all about at O'Brien Media! Established in 2006 and we're still loving every second! See what we can offer you! Meet our friendly team Having moved into the heart of Swindon's Old Town in 2024, there are loads of exciting things happening at O'Brien Media and we still share the same passion that we did all those years ago having never lost that startup mentality! About O'Brien...
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Why a Business Website Makes the Perfect Gift for a Budding Entrepreneur
The New Year is often a time for fresh starts, big plans, and bold ambitions—especially for those dreaming of launching their own business. If someone close to you is planning to start a business in 2025, why not give them a gift that could set them up for success? A professionally designed business website is the perfect gift to help a friend or relative hit the ground running, and at...
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Choosing a Local Web Design Agency for Your Business
When it comes to creating or redesigning a website for your business, choosing the right web design agency is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. With so many options available—ranging from large national agencies to small independent ones—it can be difficult to know where to start. One key consideration that many businesses overlook is the value of working with a local web...
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Celebrating Small Business Saturday UK 2024 with O’Brien Media
Happy Small Business Saturday, everyone! 🎉 Here at O’Brien Media, we’re excited to join the millions of people across the UK celebrating and supporting small businesses like ours on this special day, 7th December 2024. As a proud small business based in Swindon, we know firsthand how much of an impact independent businesses can have on their local communities and the wider economy. What is...
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Creating an Inclusive Environment with the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme
At O'Brien Media, inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to announce our commitment to the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme, a global initiative designed to support and recognise individuals with non-visible disabilities who may need additional understanding, assistance, or time. By joining the Sunflower network, we pledge to take meaningful steps toward creating a more...
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Check my WordPress Version
Is Your Website Running the Latest Version of WordPress?Keeping your website up to date is critical for security, performance, and compatibility. At O'Brien Media, we understand the importance of maintaining your website to protect against vulnerabilities and ensure smooth functionality.That's why we've created this simple, free tool to help you check if your website is running the latest version...
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Stay Secure and Up-to-Date: WooCommerce 9.4.3 and 9.3.4 Are Here!
If your website runs on WooCommerce, there's exciting news – the latest updates, WooCommerce 9.4.3 and 9.3.4, have just been released. These updates include crucial security fixes and enhancements to improve performance and protect your online store. At O’Brien Media, we always keep an eye on these updates to ensure your website stays secure, functional, and up to speed. If you’re one of...
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