Year: 2025

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Google Indexing Rates on the Rise – What It Means for Your Website’s SEO

Chris Grant (he/him) February 27, 2025 0 Comments
In the fast-paced world of SEO, Google’s indexing trends can make or break your content strategy. Recently, research by IndexCheckr highlighted a positive shift: Google’s indexing rates are improving. However, despite this progress, a significant number of pages still go unindexed or face deindexing over time, particularly affecting SEO-focused websites. What the Data Says The study reveals...
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March Into Engaging Content in March 2025

Chris Grant (he/him) February 26, 2025 0 Comments
As the seasons begin to change, March is a great month to bring fresh ideas to your social media. For small businesses, this is a perfect time to keep your audience engaged and excited about your offerings. Consistently posting creative and thoughtful content can strengthen your connection with your followers, ensuring your business stays top-of-mind. Building these connections is especially...
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New in WooCommerce 9.7: Features Every Small Business Should Know

Chris Grant (he/him) February 26, 2025 0 Comments
WooCommerce has launched version 9.7, bringing a host of new features designed to enhance the online shopping experience while making store management easier for small business owners. This update focuses on improving shipping displays, boosting site performance, and refining user interactions, ensuring that small businesses can provide a seamless and engaging experience for their customers with...
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The Vital Role of Effective Website Design for Small Businesses

Jenny O'Brien February 25, 2025 0 Comments
In today's digital world, having an online presence is essential for businesses of all sizes. However, for small businesses, a well-designed website can be a game-changer, acting as the primary face of the brand and an around-the-clock sales assistant. Let’s delve into why investing in an effective website design is crucial for small businesses. First Impressions Matter Your website is often...
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Instagram’s January 2025 Image Size Change, An Updated View

Jenny O'Brien February 25, 2025 0 Comments
Since Andrei's original post about Instagram's 2025 grid format update, the platform's transition from the classic 1:1 square ratio to a more vertical 3:4 layout has significantly impacted how users and brands curate their profiles. This change is more than just an aesthetic tweak—it's a strategic move that aligns with the increasing popularity of vertical content, driven by the rise of...
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Why SEO is Crucial for Small Businesses in Swindon

Jenny O'Brien February 23, 2025 0 Comments
In today’s fast-paced digital world, having a compelling online presence is not just an option but a necessity for small businesses in Swindon. Whether you’re a local café, a boutique retail shop, or a professional service provider, your potential customers are likely searching for your products or services online. This is where Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) comes into play. SEO is the...
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Fixed: Elementor Broken After Upgrade – PHP Fatal error: Uncaught Error: Class ‘Elementor\Scheme_Typography’

Are you seeing your theme displaying blank, or showing a critical error warning, after upgrading Elementor or Elementor Pro. Or Are you seeing this error message on your WordPress site: PHP Fatal error: Uncaught Error: Class 'Elementor\Scheme_Typography' not found We have had a large number of customers report this one recently so thought we would explain it here. Fortunately, this issue is...
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Pastoral Care in a Modern Workplace: O’Brien Media’s Positive Approach

Jenny O'Brien February 13, 2025 0 Comments
At O’Brien Media, we believe that a successful business isn’t just about delivering outstanding digital solutions; it’s about fostering a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and empowered. That’s why pastoral care is a core part of our company culture, ensuring that our team members thrive both professionally and personally. What is Pastoral Care in the Workplace? Pastoral care...
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The O'Brien Media office showcasing the dedicated Swindon-based team, experts in WordPress website design and development.

Pastoral Care at O’Brien Media: Supporting Our Team’s Wellbeing

At O’Brien Media, we believe that a thriving workplace isn’t just about great projects and results—it’s about ensuring our team members feel valued, supported, and empowered in all aspects of their lives. That’s why pastoral care is a core part of our company culture, fostering a work environment where well-being and personal growth are just as important as professional success. What...
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