Year: 2025

The End of Cookie Pop-Ups? Big Changes Are Coming for EU Websites

Chris Grant (he/him) November 22, 2025 0 Comments
Almost every website you visit these days throws a cookie pop‑up in your face before you can even start browsing. They're everywhere – and most of us just click “Accept” to get on with it. But that might be about to change. What’s Changing? The ePrivacy Regulation is moving towards a model where users set their cookie preferences directly in their browser – and those preferences then...
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How Microsoft Quick Assist Helps Us Support You Remotely

To make remote support as simple and stress-free as possible, we often use a Windows tool called Microsoft Quick Assist. It lets us securely connect to your computer, see what’s happening on your screen, and guide you through fixes or adjustments in real time — all with your permission. Most Windows computers already have Quick Assist installed. You can open it by clicking Start and typing...
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Looking Ahead: How Web Design Pricing Will Evolve in 2026

Chris Grant (he/him) November 13, 2025 0 Comments
As we approach 2026, web design continues to be one of the most important investments a business can make. Whether you're a start-up, an established business, or scaling up with ecommerce, your website isn't just a digital presence – it's the front door to your brand. At the start of 2025, we published a blog post looking at how much a web designer should cost. Now, as we prepare for a new year...
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How to Make the Most of 2025 Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Chris Grant (he/him) November 06, 2025 0 Comments
Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Website Tips for UK Small Businesses Black Friday and Cyber Monday are fast approaching – and while they started as American shopping events, they’ve become major milestones in the UK retail calendar too. For small businesses, especially online retailers, this is a prime opportunity to boost sales and grow your customer base. But to truly benefit, your website...
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Managed Website Hosting in 2026: Why Premium Doesn’t Mean Premium Price (and How We Deliver It)

Jenny O'Brien November 06, 2025 0 Comments
In February 2025, my colleague Chris wrote about how we at O’Brien Media deliver fully managed website hosting "without the price tag”. Since then, a lot has changed in the hosting industry — but one thing hasn’t: the fact that you should never have to compromise between performance, security and value. As we head into 2026, this follow‑up looks at: How the hosting market has...
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How do I know if a call, text, or email from O’Brien Media is real?

Emails and email addresses You can then confirm if the team member is from O'Brien Media by checking their email address, which may include one of the following: @obrienmedia.co.uk @obrienmedia.uk Phone calls and phone numbers Phone calls from our team will show one of the following numbers in most cases unless the team member is calling from their direct line, if you are unsure take the...
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