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!
At O’Brien Media, we’re proud to support Mental Health Awareness Week – an important time to reflect on the significance of mental wellbeing, not just in our personal lives, but in the workplace and digital environments
If you opened your Google app recently and thought something looked a little different, you weren’t imagining things. Google has quietly refreshed its iconic multicoloured “G” logo –
Hey there! It’s Jenny from the team at O’Brien Media, this one is for customers using our WordPress website support service, if that’s you then please, read on! 🌱
A critical bug affecting WooCommerce-powered WordPress sites has emerged, causing widespread crashes and significant disruptions for online retailers. This issue has been reported across various platforms, including Search Engine Journal and WordPress support forums.
If you’re a small business owner looking for tailored, reliable support, here’s why choosing a local agency – like us here at O’Brien Media in Swindon – could be one of the smartest decisions you make.
We’ve introduced three powerful new spam protection features that are now available for all customer websites with contact forms. These tools are designed to enhance security, improve the quality of form submissions, and help you focus on genuine leads.
At O’Brien Media, we know that preparing your website and SEO strategy early is critical to standing out from the competition and making the most of the summer surge in online activity.
At O’Brien Media, we’re big believers in making life easier – and safer – for our customers. Whether you’re running a one-page site for your local business or managing a fully-fledged online store, we’ve got your back when it comes to website security and performance. That’s why we include free Cloudflare protection with every domain name registration and website hosting package we offer.
On April 15, 2025, WordPress introduced its latest update: WordPress 6.8 “Cecil”, bringing with it a host of new features, performance enhancements, and accessibility improvements aimed at making the web more inclusive and dynamic for everyone.
WordPress itself has a good track record when it comes to security — especially in the core software. But its real power lies in its flexibility, with over 60,000 plugins and thousands of themes. That’s where the risk lies.
