In a world of live chat widgets, AI assistants and WhatsApp integrations, it’s easy to overlook Facebook Messenger as a website communication tool. However, it remains one of the most widely used messaging platforms in the UK. If your customers are already active on Facebook, Messenger gives them a familiar way to contact you can remove friction and increase enquiries. Here’s how Messenger...
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Recent industry reporting has highlighted an important shift in how Google is surfacing content within Google Discover — and the early data suggests some meaningful changes for publishers and website owners. Google Discover works differently from traditional search. Instead of responding to a typed query, it proactively shows users articles and stories based on their interests, browsing...
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Read what we're all about at O'Brien Media! Established in 2006 and we're still loving every second! See what we can offer you! Meet our friendly team Having moved into the heart of Swindon's Old Town in late 2024, there are loads of exciting things happening at O'Brien Media in 2026 and we still share the same passion that we did all those years ago having never lost that startup mentality!...
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These instructions cover how to change the DNS settings for your IONOS registered domain name to use our website hosting services while keeping any other services (email, etc) with IONOS. These instructions will work for our primary WordPress server, server1.obrienmedia.co.uk (185.230.220.186) replace the IP address to point the DNS records to any other server. 1) Log in to IONOS Go to the IONOS...
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✨ Need an estimate for a new website design project? Get an instant estimate here! ✨ Call us We're available 9am to 5pm (10am to 4pm on the phone) weekdays, excluding bank holidays. 01793 239 239 Text us Your messages will be received by our team in our helpdesk system. This number cannot receive incoming calls. 07860 033 633 Email Us For help with anything from a quote for a new website to...
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Many small businesses rely on software that has quietly powered their operations for years. Sometimes decades. These systems often start life as the perfect solution, but over time they slowly fall out of step with how the business really works. We recently helped Fixed Locally Computer Services replace a legacy internal system that had been in daily use since 2007. This project is a great...
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