When it comes to building a website, small businesses often face the choice between a platform like WordPress and website builders such as Wix or Squarespace. While all three can help you create a functional website, a bespoke WordPress website offers unmatched flexibility, scalability, and professionalism—making it the superior choice for many small businesses. Let’s explore why a...
When choosing a platform to build your small business website, it’s important to find one that’s flexible, cost-effective, and easy to use. WordPress is one of the world’s most popular website-building platforms, and for good reason. With its powerful features and user-friendly design, WordPress offers everything a small business needs to create a professional online presence. Let’s take...
In our last post, we covered Instagram’s shift to support portrait-oriented posts (1080 x 1350 pixels, 4:5 ratio) on the grid. This change has caught many by surprise, but it’s also a golden opportunity to make your content stand out. For businesses and creators, the transition can feel a bit daunting—but don’t worry. We’re here to guide you through the process and help you make the...
Running an online store as a small business owner means managing everything from product listings to customer experiences. WooCommerce 9.6 is here to lighten the load with a host of updates designed to improve your store’s functionality and make your life easier. Let’s dive into the details and see how these updates can help your business thrive. 1. Smarter, Faster Product Filters Imagine...
Instagram Grid Format Update: New Image Sizes & Ratios You Need to Know Instagram’s latest update has introduced a significant change to the way images appear in the grid: taller, portrait-oriented posts are now supported - we've started using this format on our own Instagram account, @obrienmediauk. While this change brings exciting new possibilities for showcasing your content, it’s...
On January 16 and 17, 2025, the SEO community experienced significant disruptions as numerous SEO tools reported outages and data inconsistencies. These issues were traced back to unexpected changes implemented by Google, which led to widespread challenges for digital marketers and SEO professionals. The Incident Unfolds During these two days, several popular SEO platforms, including rank and...
When your website encounters a technical issue, resolving the problem is just the first step. To prevent similar incidents in the future and improve your website’s resilience, conducting a Post-Incident Review (PIR) is essential. This article explains what a PIR is, why it matters, and how O’Brien Media integrates this practice into our services to maintain reliable websites for our clients....
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