Your website works best when we work together

A website should not be something that is launched, ticked off a list and then left behind. Your business changes, your customers change and the opportunities online change too. The best websites develop alongside the businesses they represent. At O'Brien Media, we do our best work when we have an ongoing, open partnership with our customers. That means being here not only to fix a problem or...
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Outlook error: “Some of the files in this web page aren’t in the expected location”

If you see this message when creating a new email in classic Outlook for Windows, Outlook is usually trying to load an item used in an HTML email - most often a theme, stationery file, signature image or background - that has moved or is no longer available. The error can be unsettling, but it does not normally mean that your email account or messages have been lost. Quick fix: remove the Outlook...
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Why Shopify Could Be the Right Platform for Your Online Shop

Launching an online shop should help your business grow, not leave you wrestling with technical jobs when you ought to be serving customers. Shopify is one of the best-known ecommerce platforms for good reason: it gives businesses a solid, secure and straightforward way to sell online. Whether you are starting with a handful of products, moving an existing shop, or looking to make day-to-day...
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Google’s September 2026 Spam Update: What Small Businesses Need to Know

Google has begun rolling out its September 2026 spam update. It applies worldwide, covers every language, and Google says the rollout may take up to two weeks to complete. That can sound worrying if you run a small business website, particularly when the word “spam” is involved. In most cases, though, there is no need to rush into changes. The sensible response is to understand what the...
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