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!
Hello from O’Brien Media! We’re excited to share that WooCommerce 10.2 has officially been released (16th September 2025). This update introduces a range of improvements designed to make online stores faster, more flexible, and easier to manage.
Family-run Blue Palm Coffee has launched a new website with the help of Swindon web design agency O’Brien Media. The new site makes it easy for customers to order authentic Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee online.
Local SEO helps your business show up when someone searches “near me” or “in Swindon”, especially in the Google Map Pack. At O’Brien Media, we design, build, host, and support websites that don’t just look the part — they’re built to be found by local customers.
One of the biggest frustrations we hear from new clients is that they can’t update their websites without waiting on a developer – or worse, paying every time they want to make a tiny change. That’s where Elementor comes in.
Hashtags aren’t driving discovery in the way they once did. Instead, Instagram has become more like a search engine — one that rewards well-optimised content, clear profile information, and above all, authenticity.
Your website going offline isn’t just an inconvenience – it can cost you leads, sales, and customer trust. Whether you run an eCommerce store or a brochure site, unexpected downtime can damage your reputation and leave you scrambling to get back online.
Instagram has just launched its new Repost feature—and if your business is active on the platform, this could be a big moment to tap into fresh organic reach without relying on paid ads.
For businesses in Swindon and Wiltshire, enhancing local SEO is crucial for attracting nearby customers, and it can be achieved without a large budget. Key strategies include optimising your Google Business Profile, ensuring consistent business details across platforms, creating location-focused web…
On Sunday, 7 September 2025 at exactly 3 PM BST, the UK government will conduct the second-ever nationwide test of its Emergency Alerts system.
Turning a casual click into a committed client isn’t luck. It’s the result of thoughtful design, smart technology and ongoing optimisation.
