You’ve got a great-looking website. It’s live, it's mobile-friendly, and your contact details are clear as day. But… you’re still not getting as many enquiries, bookings, or sales as you'd hoped. Sound familiar? If you’re a small business owner, this is a common challenge - and the good news is, it’s totally fixable. A website isn’t just a digital business card; it should actively...
Google Clarifies: AI-Generated Content Doesn’t Trigger Ranking Penalties Today, Google’s Gary Illyes addressed a pressing concern among content creators: whether AI-generated images - can harm your SEO rankings. His answer was clear: “No, no. So AI generated image doesn’t impact the SEO. Not direct. … you are not going to… see any negative impact from that. If anything, you might get...
From screeches to speeds: saying goodbye to a sound that defined the early web. Another page turns in the history of the web: AOL has confirmed it will switch off its dial-up internet service in the US on 30 September 2025. For many, AOL’s familiar discs and the modem’s hiss-ping-screech were the gateway to an online world that felt brand new, a little wild, and endlessly exciting. Why this...
What is IndexNow? IndexNow is a lightweight, open protocol that lets websites proactively ping participating search engines the moment a page is added, updated, redirected, or deleted. Instead of waiting for crawlers to stumble across changes, your site sends a simple notification so search engines can fetch the URL quickly and refresh their results. Why this matters Faster visibility: New pages...
Running a small business means wearing many hats — and “digital marketer” is often one of them. The good news? You don’t need a huge budget or a full-time marketing team to make a big impact online. With the right approach, even small, consistent actions can deliver results. 1) Keep Your Website Fresh and Focused Your website is often the first impression potential customers get....
It might be tempting to name your website something like LeicesterPlumbingServices.co.uk to show up in local searches. After all, it seems obvious — put your service and location in the domain name and customers will find you, right? Not so fast. According to Google’s John Mueller, this approach could actually be holding your business back. 1. The Pitfalls of Generic Keyword Domains While...
We've worked on web design projects of all kinds We’ve included a selection of websites we’ve designed recently, including WordPress website design projects and more, to give you a feel for the range of work we do. Every site reflects our commitment to meeting – and often exceeding – our clients' web design expectations. We’ll be jazzing up our full portfolio page soon (just as soon as...
If you're a small business owner looking to take your products or services online, WooCommerce and SumUp make an excellent pairing. Together, they offer a streamlined, secure, and affordable way to accept card payments directly on your WordPress website — perfect for businesses just starting out or looking to expand their online presence. What is WooCommerce? WooCommerce is a free, open-source...
The O'Brien Media WooCommerce Coupon Text Renamer Plugin for WordPress provides a simple method to change the "Coupon" designation in the front-end and back-end to "Discount code". Please email us to get a copy of this plugin Version: 1.2 Release date: 03/08/2025 Developer: O'Brien Media (Pembroke Digital Limited) Installation: Log in to WordPress, visit Plugins > Add New Plugin > Choose...
In today's digital-first world, your website is often the first impression potential customers get of your business. Just like a physical storefront needs regular upkeep, your digital storefront requires consistent maintenance to perform at its best and deliver exceptional experiences to your customers. Why regular maintenance matters Websites are dynamic, constantly evolving platforms. Regular...
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Jenny is a content creator and admin specialist for O'Brien Media and associated brands, working on both customer projects and internal service improvement projects.
