Year: 2025

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Google Play’s Alternative Billing Systems: What Parents Need to Know

Chris Grant (he/him) April 01, 2025 0 Comments
If you're a parent whose child uses an Android device, you may have noticed something new when they make purchases in their apps. Google has introduced what they call alternative billing systems for in-app purchases on Google Play. But what does that actually mean? And how does it affect you and your family? Let’s break it down in simple terms. What is an alternative billing system? When you or...
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Putting Fairness First: Our Commitment to Treating Customers Fairly

Chris Grant (he/him) March 28, 2025 0 Comments
At O'Brien Media, we’re all about transparency, respect, and doing right by our customers. That’s why we have a dedicated Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) policy — a promise that’s built into everything we do, but something that not everyone knows about. So, what is Treating Customers Fairly? It’s a set of principles that ensure every interaction you have with us — whether you're just...
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The £19.99 Pricing Dilemma: How a Penny Could Be Costing Your Amazon Sales

Jenny O'Brien March 26, 2025 0 Comments
In the competitive world of Amazon UK, pricing strategies can significantly impact a seller's success. A common tactic is charm pricing—setting prices just below a round number, such as £19.99 instead of £20. While this approach traditionally appeals to consumers by making prices seem lower, it may inadvertently hinder sales due to Amazon's delivery policies and consumer purchasing...
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Our Servers are now Carbon Aware #2

Starting on the 25th July our servers are now carbon aware, meaning that all of the servers that host customer websites, email services, our customer management system, and even our phone system are configured to reduce carbon emissions. With access to regional carbon intensity data, our servers will schedule the installation of updates and scheduled talks like backups and bulk processing of data...
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Google’s March 2025 Core Algorithm Update: Early Indications

Chris Grant (he/him) March 24, 2025 0 Comments
Google’s March 2025 Core Algorithm Update: What It Means for Your Website and How to Stay Ahead Google has officially started rolling out its March 2025 Core Algorithm Update, the first major update to its search ranking systems this year. Announced on 13th March, the rollout is expected to take around two weeks to complete. As with previous core updates, this one brings broad changes aimed at...
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