Month: February 2025

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Treating Customers Fairly Policy

At O’Brien Media, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We are fully committed to providing the highest standards of customer service and ensuring that every client receives fair, transparent, and professional treatment. Our goal is to deliver outstanding digital services, including web design, website support, SEO, and digital marketing, in a way that consistently meets and...
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In an era where consumers turn to the internet for everything from product research to service recommendations, your website is often the first impression potential customers have of your brand.

How a Well-Designed Website Can Transform Your Small Business

Jenny O'Brien February 08, 2025 0 Comments
For small businesses, having a strong online presence isn’t just a bonus—it’s a necessity. In an era where consumers turn to the internet for everything from product research to service recommendations, your website is often the first impression potential customers have of your brand. But not just any website will do; a well-designed, user-friendly site can be the difference between a...
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Changing providers can seem like a daunting task, but at O’Brien Media, we make the transition as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Seamless Website & Email Migration with O’Brien Media

Jenny O'Brien February 06, 2025 0 Comments
If your current web design agency is no longer offering website hosting or support services, you may be concerned about the future of your website and email. Changing providers can seem like a daunting task, but at O’Brien Media, we make the transition as smooth and stress-free as possible. In most cases, we can migrate your website and email services for free, ensuring minimal to no downtime....
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DeepSeek: What You Need to Know About China’s Answer to ChatGPT

Chris Grant (he/him) February 04, 2025 0 Comments
Artificial intelligence is evolving at a rapid pace, and one of the latest big names to emerge is DeepSeek, a large language model (LLM) from China that’s making waves in the AI industry. If you’ve been following developments in AI, you may have heard about DeepSeek—but what exactly is it, and why is it significant? What is DeepSeek? DeepSeek is an AI-powered large language model similar to...
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A Side Hustle Tax or Just Tax Fairness? The January 31st Online Sales Reporting Change

Jenny O'Brien February 01, 2025 0 Comments
As of January 31st, 2024, online marketplaces such as eBay, Vinted, Etsy, and Facebook Marketplace are now required to report seller information to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). This change, driven by new OECD tax transparency rules, aims to prevent tax evasion by ensuring that people who make significant income through these platforms pay their fair share. However, critics argue this is nothing...
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