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!
Reaching your community online is easier and more effective when your franchise has a dedicated, locally focused website.
On 23 August 1991, the World Wide Web became publicly accessible – unlocking a new way for anyone to browse, publish, and connect.
Google has flagged a common lazy-loading mistake that could impact your site’s SEO—find out how to optimise image loading for faster performance and better rankings.
Let’s be honest – most of us think of bots as annoying little things that fill out our contact forms or leave spammy comments. but recent data from Google’s reCAPTCHA service shows just how widespread the problem has become, and if you run a website or handle any kind of online transactions, it’s definitely something to pay attention to.
You’ve got a great-looking website. It’s live, it’s mobile-friendly, and your contact details are clear as day. But… you’re still not getting as many enquiries, bookings, or sales as you’d hoped. Sound familiar?
Google’s Gary Illyes addressed a pressing concern among content creators: whether AI-generated images—or content in general—can harm your SEO rankings.
Another page turns in the history of the web: AOL has confirmed it will switch off its US dial-up internet service on 30 September 2025.
IndexNow is a lightweight, open protocol that lets websites proactively ping participating search engines the moment a page is added, updated, redirected, or deleted.
You don’t need a huge budget or a full-time marketing team to make a big impact online. With the right approach, even small, consistent actions can deliver results.
While keyword-heavy domains might seem like a smart shortcut to boost local SEO rankings, Google’s John Mueller cautions that they often cause businesses to blend in rather than stand out.
