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...
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...
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...
As WordPress.org bans thousands of WP Engine customers it could be time to switch to O'Brien Media with free website migration and great performing WordPress website hosting In a significant development that has sent shockwaves through the WordPress community, WordPress.org has recently banned thousands of customers using WP Engine as their hosting provider. According to Search Engine Journal,...
In a recent blog post on the official WordPress website, Matt Mullenweg, the creator of WordPress, emphasised a crucial distinction that often causes confusion within the community: WP Engine is not WordPress. This clarification is essential for anyone looking to build, manage, or migrate their WordPress website. Understanding this difference can significantly impact your site's performance,...
Why Using Custom Elementor Pages on Your Website Is Better Than External Link List Services for Social Media Links Many businesses turn to third-party services like Linktree or similar external link list platforms to display a collection of important links. While these platforms might seem convenient, creating a custom Elementor page on your website offers a far more effective and versatile...
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, staying ahead of the curve is essential for online businesses. WooCommerce, a leading eCommerce platform, has recently announced its pre-release updates for version 9.4, bringing a host of new features that are set to enhance the user experience and empower website owners. Let’s delve into the exciting updates that you can look forward to! Enhanced...
In the realm of search engine optimisation (SEO), heading tags (H1, H2, H3, etc.) have often been highlighted as essential elements for both user experience and boosting rankings. However, a recent clarification from Google has offered some valuable insight into their actual influence on search rankings. Google’s View on Heading Tags and Rankings Google’s Search Advocate, John Mueller,...
App Passwords are randomly generated one-time use passwords that provide temporary access to your online accounts. Temporary passwords act as a security layer, preventing the need to share your main account credentials with potentially less secure or unknown applications. We don't use app passwords on our email platform at present, if you see this error message then it may indicate that your...
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Based in our Old Town, Swindon, office, Chris oversees all website design and website development projects as well as ensuring our customers receive an excellent level of support.
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