Welcome to the O’Brien Media Insider – Your Go-To for Digital Insights and Business Know-How
The O’Brien Media Insider is your behind-the-scenes look at all things digital, creative, and business-focused. From web design trends and SEO tips to small business insights and local Swindon highlights, our blog covers a bit of everything – just like we do at O’Brien Media.
Whether you’re a client, collaborator, or curious visitor, this is the place to catch up on the latest from our team, explore practical advice, and get inspired to grow your digital presence. Dive in and see what’s new!
Instagram has just introduced a change that’s taking some users by surprise: the grid format is shifting to accommodate taller, portrait-oriented images. If your feed is still designed around square posts, it might be time to rethink your strategy—and fast.
On January 16 and 17, 2025, the SEO community experienced significant disruptions as numerous SEO tools reported outages and data inconsistencies. These issues were traced back to unexpected changes implemented by Google, which led to widespread challenges for digital marketers and SEO professionals.
Creating effective content for your sales funnel is essential to guide potential customers from initial awareness to a confident purchase decision. At O’Brien Media, we believe that tailoring
Whether you’re running email campaigns, social ads, or even influencer collaborations, UTM tracking can help you see exactly what’s working—and what isn’t.
Given the popularity of UpdraftPlus among WordPress users, the potential impact of this security flaw was significant. However, thanks to our proactive approach to website management and security, O’Brien Media clients can rest assured that their sites remain safe and secure.
A well-timed rebrand can help inject new energy into your business, capture your ideal customers, and set you apart from the competition.
If you have a website built on Drupal 7 it’s important to stay informed about the latest security news. The Drupal Security Team recently published a Public Service Announcement (PSA) regarding potential vulnerabilities in Drupal 7, which is reaching the end of it’s life.
Over the last twelve months, Google has continued to reshape the digital landscape with updates to its search algorithms, advertising platforms, and analytics tools. Here at O’Brien Media, we’ve been closely monitoring these changes to ensure we keep delivering the best possible results for our clients.
Meta is once again grabbing headlines—this time for its move into AI-driven profiles and bots on Facebook and Instagram.
In a recent update, Google has warned website owners about the importance of correct JavaScript (JS) implementation. Although similar cautions have appeared before, this carries renewed urgency in an age where artificial intelligence (AI) plays a growing role in search.
