Month: May 2023
WordPress Update Causing Sites to Break, 6.2.1 Released to Fix The Issue
A recent WordPress security update featuring multiple security fixes is also causing some sites to stop functioning. The update removed a key functionality that caused numerous plugins to stop working on sites that use the WordPress blocks system. Affected plugins ranged from forms to sliders to breadcrumbs. WordPress released an update late on Friday to address the flawed security patch....
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Stressed Out by Your Browser Landing Page? Try Tabby Cat!
At O'Brien Media, we're always on the lookout for ways to make browsing the web a little more enjoyable. That's why we're thrilled to share with you our latest discovery: the Tabby Cat browser extension for Edge and Chrome! If you're someone who finds the default landing page for your browser a little stress-inducing (we know we are!), then Tabby Cat is the perfect solution. Instead of being...
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Going Beyond the Padlock Icon: Best Practices for Ensuring Online Security
As a web design and development company, we recognise the significance of online security for our clients and their customers. One of the most familiar visual cues for online security is the padlock icon that appears in web browsers. However, recent research has revealed that this symbol may not be as reliable as it appears. What does the padlock mean? The padlock icon is intended to indicate...
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How to Get Your Website Indexed Faster: A Guide to Quality and Popularity
Key Factors Include Quality & Popularity One of the most important aspects of SEO is getting your website indexed by Google. To rank well in search engine results, your website must first be included in Google's index. But how long does it take for Google to index a new website? And what factors affect the speed of indexing? According to a recent article from Search Engine Journal, the time...
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