Month: May 2025

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Google’s ‘G’ Just Got a Glow-Up – Here’s What’s Changed and Why It Matters

Chris Grant (he/him) May 15, 2025 0 Comments
If you opened your Google app recently and thought something looked a little different, you weren’t imagining things. Google has quietly refreshed its iconic multicoloured “G” logo – the first real redesign since it was introduced in 2015. The changes are subtle, but they mark a significant shift in how the tech giant wants to be seen in 2025 and beyond. Out with the Blocks, in with the...
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A Smoother Way to Stay Informed: Plugin Update Notifications Are Changing

Jenny O'Brien May 14, 2025 0 Comments
Hey there! It's Jenny from the team at O’Brien Media, this one is for customers using our WordPress website support service, if that's you then please, read on! 🌱 We wanted to let you know about a small but important change in how we let you know when updates are made to the plugins on your WordPress website. If you've noticed those update notification emails going a bit quiet...
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WooCommerce May Meltdown: The Critical Error Crashing WordPress Sites and How We Can Help

Chris Grant (he/him) May 07, 2025 0 Comments
What’s Happening With WooCommerce? A recent bug in WooCommerce is leading to fatal errors on WordPress sites, resulting in complete site outages. The problem appears to stem from conflicts between WooCommerce and other plugins or themes, particularly following recent updates. Users have reported that activating or updating WooCommerce triggers critical errors, rendering their websites...
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Why Small Businesses Thrive with a Small Local Web Agency

Chris Grant (he/him) May 04, 2025 0 Comments
In today’s digital-first world, a strong online presence isn’t optional – it’s essential. But for many small businesses, navigating the world of websites, SEO, and digital marketing can feel overwhelming. That's where working with a small, local web agency really shines. If you're a small business owner looking for tailored, reliable support, here’s why choosing a local agency – like...
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O’Brien Media: New Contact Forms Spam Protection Features

Chris Grant (he/him) May 02, 2025 0 Comments
New Spam Protection Features for Your Website Contact Forms At O’Brien Media, we’re always looking for ways to help our customers get more from their websites. That means better performance, easier management—and keeping spam out of your inbox. We’ve introduced three powerful new spam protection features that are now available for all customer websites with contact forms. These tools are...
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