Year: 2025

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What is Scope Creep – and Why Does It Matter for Your Website Project

Chris Grant (he/him) May 26, 2025 0 Comments
If you're planning a website project—or you're in the middle of one—you might hear the phrase "scope creep" come up. It sounds a bit dramatic, doesn’t it? But don’t worry, it’s nothing to panic about. I’m Chris, a designer at O'Brien Media, and I'm here to explain what it means, why it matters, and how we handle it at O'Brien Media to keep your project running smoothly. If this gets...
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Keep Your Business Safe from Email and Calendar Phishing Attacks

Jenny O'Brien May 24, 2025 0 Comments
As a small business, you're often juggling a million things at once - and cybercriminals know it. That’s why phishing emails and malware-laced calendar invites are becoming increasingly common. These threats are designed to catch you off guard and trick you or your team into clicking links, downloading malicious files, or sharing sensitive information. At O’Brien Media, we’re passionate...
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“The Most Dangerous Phrase in the Language Is, ‘We’ve Always Done It This Way'”

Chris Grant (he/him) May 23, 2025 0 Comments
"The Most Dangerous Phrase in the Language Is, 'We've Always Done It This Way'" – A Digital Wake-Up Call from Grace Hopper In a world driven by innovation, where digital tools evolve almost daily and customer expectations shift rapidly, there’s one phrase that still lingers like a stubborn cobweb in the corners of too many boardrooms and businesses: "We’ve always done it this way." Those...
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Google and AI Content Detection: What You Need to Know in 2025

Chris Grant (he/him) May 22, 2025 0 Comments
AI Content and SEO: What You Need to Know About Hidden Markers and Search Engine Red Flags If you’ve dipped your toes into the world of AI content creation – whether using ChatGPT, Jasper, or any of the other tools popping up – you’ve probably been amazed by how quickly they can churn out a blog post or product description. It’s fast, convenient, and honestly, kind of fun. But before...
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What is the The AntiBot Global Firewall?

The AntiBot Global Firewall is designed to protect networks from bot attacks and malicious activities by blocking botnet behavior and communication with command and control centers. Key Features and Functionality Bot Protection: The AntiBot Global Firewall helps in identifying and blocking botnet activities, which can include automated attacks, data scraping, and other malicious behaviors that...
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About SEO – Your Questions Answered!

Chris Grant (he/him) May 21, 2025 0 Comments
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) can sometimes feel like a bit of a mystery – full of technical jargon, ever-changing algorithms, and conflicting advice. Whether you're just starting to think about optimising your website or you've been dabbling in SEO for a while, it's totally normal to have questions. That's where we come in! At O’Brien Media, we’ve helped businesses of all sizes improve...
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