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Portrait of Chris, sharing his personal story for PTSD Awareness Day
Mental Health
Chris Grant (he/him)

PTSD Awareness Day 2024 – Chris’ Story

Running a business while managing PTSD is challenging but achievable. It requires a balance of self-care, professional support, and understanding your limits. Here are some strategies that have helped me…

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News
Chris Grant (he/him)

Google Business Profile Chat Feature Discontinuation

We have received an important update from Google regarding the Google Business Profile chat feature. This feature will be discontinued on 31 July 2024. This post provides all the details you need to know about this change and how it might impact your business.

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News
Chris Grant (he/him)

Understanding the Scope of Your Investment in Web Design Services

At O’Brien Media, we strive to provide transparent, effective, and comprehensive web design services. Our approach is tailored to ensure your website not only looks great but also performs excellently in a competitive digital landscape. It’s important for our clients to understand that the costs associated with creating and maintaining a robust website extend beyond just development work.

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News
Chris Grant (he/him)

A minor change to how we handle emails to our general addresses

We have made a small change to the way we handle emails coming into our helpdesk via our general email addresses (for sales, support, billing, and general enquiries). From 11th April 2024, we will no longer accept emails generated using marketing systems into our helpdesk when we can identify that these emails have an “unsubscribe” process.

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News
Chris Grant (he/him)

Important Announcement: A New Chapter for O’Brien Media

We are excited to announce a significant development in the journey of O’Brien Media. As of 24th February 2024, the O’Brien Media brand, customer accounts, and team member contracts have been acquired by Pembroke Digital Limited, a move that marks the beginning of a new chapter for our company.

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Business
Chris Grant (he/him)

Important: We’re Moving from Direct Debit to Card Payments

O’Brien Media is taking a strategic step forward by transitioning from Direct Debit to card payments, a move meticulously designed with our customer’s best interests in mind, especially during these challenging times for small businesses.