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WordPress

The latest WordPress news from our blog

WordPress is the world’s most popular website platform for a reason. In this section, you’ll find tips, tutorials, and insights on getting the most out of your WordPress site—whether you’re just starting out or looking to enhance your existing setup. From choosing the right plugins and themes to improving performance, security, and SEO, we cover everything you need to build and manage a powerful, user-friendly website with WordPress.
WordPress
Jenny O'Brien

WordPress 6.9 Set for December 2nd, 2025, Release

The upcoming release of WordPress 6.9 has been scheduled for 2nd December 2025. As the second major update of the year, it has been designed to build on the advancements made in earlier versions.

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Business
Chris Grant (he/him)

Why Continued Website Maintenance is Essential for Business Success

In today’s digital 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.

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WooCommerce
Chris Grant (he/him)

WooCommerce 10.0 Has Arrived: Plan Your Upgrade Carefully

WooCommerce 10.0 is now available, delivering major enhancements in accessibility, marketing flexibility and performance. While these improvements promise a smoother shopping experience and richer storefront capabilities, upgrading a live store without proper checks can lead to broken layouts, plugin conflicts or even downtime.

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WooCommerce
Chris Grant (he/him)

WooCommerce 9.9: Faster, Smarter E-Commerce for Small Businesses

Need help updating your WooCommerce store or making the most of these new tools? Get in touch with us at O’Brien Media — we’ve helped businesses across Swindon and beyond build fast, flexible online stores that scale with them.