Year: 2025

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Seamless Website & Email Migration with O’Brien Media

Jenny O'Brien February 06, 2025 0 Comments
If your current web design agency is no longer offering website hosting or support services, you may be concerned about the future of your website and email. Changing providers can seem like a daunting task, but at O’Brien Media, we make the transition as smooth and stress-free as possible. In most cases, we can migrate your website and email services for free, ensuring minimal to no downtime....
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DeepSeek: What You Need to Know About China’s Answer to ChatGPT

Chris Grant (he/him) February 04, 2025 0 Comments
Artificial intelligence is evolving at a rapid pace, and one of the latest big names to emerge is DeepSeek, a large language model (LLM) from China that’s making waves in the AI industry. If you’ve been following developments in AI, you may have heard about DeepSeek—but what exactly is it, and why is it significant? What is DeepSeek? DeepSeek is an AI-powered large language model similar to...
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A Side Hustle Tax or Just Tax Fairness? The January 31st Online Sales Reporting Change

Jenny O'Brien February 01, 2025 0 Comments
As of January 31st, 2024, online marketplaces such as eBay, Vinted, Etsy, and Facebook Marketplace are now required to report seller information to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). This change, driven by new OECD tax transparency rules, aims to prevent tax evasion by ensuring that people who make significant income through these platforms pay their fair share. However, critics argue this is nothing...
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QR Codes: Expanding Applications and Emerging Trends in 2025

Andrei Ghimpu February 01, 2025 0 Comments
In our 2022 discussion, we explored the growing applications of QR codes across various industries. Fast forward to 2025, and QR codes have not only solidified their presence but have also evolved with innovative uses and technological advancements. Their integration into daily life has expanded beyond just marketing and payments, with new security measures, creative applications, and widespread...
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Important Changes to Google reCAPTCHA in 2025: What You Need to Know

Chris Grant (he/him) January 29, 2025 0 Comments
Google has announced a significant update to its reCAPTCHA service, which plays a crucial role in protecting websites from spam and bot attacks. By the end of 2025, all reCAPTCHA keys must be migrated to a Google Cloud project, and Google will introduce a new pricing structure. This change means website owners must take action to ensure their security measures continue functioning smoothly. What...
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Google: Alt Text Is More About Website Accessibility Than SEO

Chris Grant (he/him) January 28, 2025 0 Comments
Alt text, or alternative text, is a small but essential part of website design and management. It’s the text that describes the content of images on a webpage, ensuring that people with visual impairments or those using assistive technology, like screen readers, can still understand the visual elements of your site. While there’s often confusion about whether alt text is an SEO feature or an...
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O’Brien Media, the Go-To Agency for WordPress in Swindon

Jenny O'Brien January 27, 2025 0 Comments
In the competitive world of digital marketing and website design, choosing the right partner to bring your vision to life can make all the difference. If you're based in Swindon or the wider Wiltshire area and looking for expert WordPress services, O’Brien Media is here to help. With years of experience, a passionate team, and a customer-focused approach, we’ve established ourselves as the...
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Let O’Brien Media access your Brevo email marketing account

Once enabled, O'Brien Media team members can access and manage your Brevo account. This means streamlined workflows, better collaboration, and enhanced productivity You can download Brevo's guide below to set up partner account access. One Pager Team Member - For Clients This is a beta feature, once enabled,our team members will have the same permissions as the partner user to manage the client...
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