Gold text can add a premium feel to a website without relying on image files. This technique uses layered CSS gradients to create a smooth brushed-metal appearance that scales cleanly at any size. The effect works particularly well on black or very dark backgrounds, where the warm gold tones have enough contrast to stand out. What creates the effect? The brushed gold finish is made from three...
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A serious security issue, known as WP2Shell, has been identified in WordPress core. It affects some recent WordPress versions and is being actively targeted, so affected websites should be checked and updated as a priority. Unlike many WordPress security issues, this is not related to a particular plugin or theme. It is an issue in WordPress itself, meaning a website may be affected even if it...
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The O’Brien Media Insider is your behind-the-scenes look at all things digital, creative, and business-focused. From web design trends and SEO tips to small business insights and local Swindon highlights, our blog covers a bit of everything - just like we do at O’Brien Media.
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It's been a busy week on Client Connect. There's a brand new Website Security area, proper charts behind Site Health, three features graduating out of beta, and a handful of fixes to things that weren't behaving themselves. New: Website Security The biggest addition this week is a new Website Security page, which brings the settings that protect your website into Client Connect so you don't...
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WordPress released version 7.0.2 on 17 July 2026. This is a security update which fixes one critical and one high-severity issue, so it is important that affected websites are updated promptly. You can find out more in our support article, Important WordPress Security Update: WP2Shell Vulnerability. If you have an O’Brien Media website support agreement, we will have handled this update for you...
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When you click or tab to an interactive element, your browser may show a black, blue or coloured border around it. This is the element’s focus outline. It helps people using a keyboard, switch device or other assistive technology see where they are on the page. Do not remove a focus outline unless the element already provides clear visual feedback when selected or focused, such as a visible...
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