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!
Take your site-building experience further with WordPress 6.5. Explore more avenues to make it your own, with new features and enhancements that will help fine-tune your creative work. Discover the latest additions to the developer experience, with fresh foundational tools poised to transform the future of blocks.
In a recent revelation that’s sent shockwaves through the WordPress community, a significant security vulnerability has been discovered in the Astra theme, affecting over a million websites.
WooCommerce 8.7 has arrived! This new version introduces a wide range of updates, including a rendering engine for printing order receipts, Product Collection block enhancements, an experimental additional fields API for checkout, and more.
In the digital era, your website often forms the first impression potential clients have of your business. It’s your digital shop front, a salesperson that works tirelessly, and
The introduction of changes in response to the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) signals a new chapter for shopping searches within the European Economic Area (EEA), demonstrating Google’s commitment to promoting fair competition and transparency.
In March 2024, Google implemented a significant update to its Core Web Vitals, shifting from the First Input Delay (FID) metric to the new Interaction to Next Paint (INP). This move, aimed at refining how user interactions and website responsiveness are measured, marks a pivotal change in the landscape of search engine optimisation and website performance evaluation.
Google has brought the era of Google Sites to a close, signalling a shift that leaves many businesses without an online home. As these sites turn off in March 2024, with redirects only operational until 10 June 2024, the message is clear: the need for a dedicated, robust website for your business has never been more urgent.
As we mark International Women’s Day on the 8th of March, it’s an opportune moment for us at O’Brien Media to reflect on the invaluable contributions of women to the technology sector.
We are excited to announce a significant development in the journey of O’Brien Media. As of 24th February 2024, the O’Brien Media brand, customer accounts, and team member contracts have been acquired by Pembroke Digital Limited, a move that marks the beginning of a new chapter for our company.
This blog post offers a concise guide tailored for small businesses within the EU and the UK, highlighting key aspects of the DSA and actionable insights for compliance and strategic advantage.
