Day: 3 March 2025
And How a Google Business Profile Helps You Get Found In today’s digital world, if your business isn’t on Google, does it even exist? While that might sound dramatic, the reality is that most customers turn to Google first when searching for products or services near them. That’s where Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) comes in. This free tool from Google is one of the...
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Why Icon-Only Design is Failing Users – And What to Do Instead
Icons have long been a staple of web and app design, providing quick visual cues to help users navigate interfaces with ease. But in recent years, there’s been a growing trend of removing text labels altogether, leaving users to decipher an array of symbols with no explanation. The result? Confusion, frustration, and a poor user experience. At O’Brien Media, we believe that web design should...
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Beware of QR Code Scams: How to Stay Safe
QR codes have become an essential part of our everyday lives. From scanning menus at restaurants to making payments or logging into apps, they offer a quick and convenient way to access information. However, with the increasing reliance on QR codes, cybercriminals have found ways to exploit them for scams, fraud, and malware distribution. In this post, we’ll take a deep dive into the dangers of...
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Microsoft to Hang Up on Skype: End of an Era in Digital Communication
In a move that signals the end of an era, Microsoft has announced that it will officially shut down Skype on May 5, 2025. The decision marks the conclusion of a 22-year journey for a platform that transformed the way people communicate online, bridging distances with voice and video calls long before the rise of modern collaboration tools. The Rise of Skype: A Pioneer in Online Communication...
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