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Is Your Website Ready for Peak Season? A Comprehensive Guide

Chris Grant (he/him) August 29, 2024 0 Comments

As the year progresses, every business faces a crucial question: “Is our website ready for peak season?” Whether your busiest time of year is Black Friday, the Christmas rush, or a specific period for your industry, having a website that can handle increased traffic and demand is absolutely essential. At O’Brien Media, we’ve seen the significant impact that a well-prepared website can...

WooCommerce 9.3: What You Need to Know

Chris Grant (he/him) August 28, 2024 0 Comments

The world of eCommerce is constantly evolving, and staying ahead of the curve is crucial for any business owner. WooCommerce, a leading platform for building online stores on WordPress, has just announced the release of version 9.3. This update is packed with features and improvements designed to enhance the functionality, security, and user experience of your online store. Here’s everything...

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Google Vertex AI Crawler: What It Means for Your Website

Chris Grant (he/him) August 26, 2024 0 Comments

Google has recently introduced a new AI-powered web crawler named "Google-Extended," which is part of its Vertex AI platform. This development has significant implications for website owners and digital marketers, particularly those focused on SEO and content strategy. What is Google Vertex AI? Google Vertex AI is a comprehensive machine learning platform that provides tools for developing,...

Part 2: Developer-Focused Enhancements in WooCommerce 9.2

Chris Grant (he/him) August 24, 2024 0 Comments

In the first part of this series, we discussed the user-focused improvements in WooCommerce 9.2, including the enhanced onboarding experience, better product management, and increased performance and security. In this second part, we’ll turn our attention to the developer-focused enhancements that WooCommerce 9.2 brings, making it easier than ever to customise and extend your WooCommerce...

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Swindon Website Design & Digital Marketing Excellence

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Part 1: An Overview of WooCommerce 9.2 – What’s New and Improved?

Chris Grant (he/him) August 22, 2024 0 Comments

WooCommerce 9.2 has been released, bringing a range of updates and enhancements designed to improve the experience for both developers and users alike. As a leading e-commerce platform, WooCommerce websites are widely used for building online stores, and this latest release aims to make those sites even more powerful and user-friendly. In this first part of our two-part blog series, we’ll...

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The Importance of Mobile-Friendly Websites

Andrei Ghimpu August 21, 2024 0 Comments

In today's digital world, having a mobile-friendly website is crucial for reaching and engaging your audience. With mobile devices accounting for over half of global web traffic, businesses that fail to optimise their websites for mobile risk losing a significant portion of their potential customers. This post explores why mobile optimisation is essential and how a responsive design can ensure...

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Google Expands AI-Powered Search Overviews Globally: A Game-Changer for Search Experience

Andrei Ghimpu August 17, 2024 0 Comments

Google has recently extended its AI-driven search overviews to six additional countries: the United Kingdom, India, Japan, Indonesia, Mexico, and Brazil. Initially launched in the United States, this feature uses advanced artificial intelligence to offer users concise summaries of search results, aiming to streamline the process of finding relevant information, particularly for complex queries....

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