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BigCommerce

O’Brien Media awarded Agency Partner status with BigCommerce

Here at O’Brien Media, we are proud to announce that we have been awarded Agency Partner status with BigCommerce.

Camilo Pires 26th January 2021 10:10 am

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SEO

What you need to know about Google “mobile-first” changes coming in March 2021

Google have confirmed that from March 2021 they will be using ‘mobile-first indexing’. This blog post will tell you all the key things you need to know about this change and how to ensure your website doesn’t suffer!

Camilo Pires 16th January 2021 9:47 am

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WooCommerce

WooCommerce: Combating Spam Order Bots

WooCommerce stores without any anti-spam or anti-fraud measures in place may see an increase in spam orders due to a renewed attack from a bot probing sites for vulnerabilities.

Chris Grant (he/him) 14th January 2021 10:15 am

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Doing business is harder than ever. Square have made things a little easier.

As you guide your business through the lockdown, you can ease the effects while continuing to reach customers with the proper tools, including payment services by Square.

Chris Grant (he/him) 14th January 2021 9:13 am

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Read about how Vocavio, Coffee Plant, and Responsive Personnel handled 2020

Do you want to contribute? A few weeks ago we asked our customers how they coped during 2020, with lockdowns, confusing guidelines, and tough trading conditions. Here are the stories of the three customers who have got in touch so far about their experiences, Vocavio, Coffee Plant, and Responsive Personnel.

Alex Swabey 14th January 2021 8:54 am

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Business

Which shops can open in lockdown and what are the rules?

Non-essential shops are currently closed as part of a national lockdown to combat coronavirus although they are currently allowed to open for click and collect.

Chris Grant (he/him) 14th January 2021 8:39 am

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Danny Kimber, Managing Director of Responsive Personnel, looks back on 2020

Danny Kimber shares how he and his team at Responsive Personnel have coped throughout these testing and unprecedented times.

Camilo Pires 10th January 2021 8:00 am

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Beware of COVID scams circulating in the UK

In recent weeks a number of attempted COVID-19 related scams have emerged across the country.

Chris Grant (he/him) 9th January 2021 7:51 am

O’Brien Media awarded Agency Partner status with BigCommerce

What you need to know about Google “mobile-first” changes coming in March 2021

WooCommerce: Combating Spam Order Bots

Doing business is harder than ever. Square have made things a little easier.

Read about how Vocavio, Coffee Plant, and Responsive Personnel handled 2020

Which shops can open in lockdown and what are the rules?

Danny Kimber, Managing Director of Responsive Personnel, looks back on 2020

Beware of COVID scams circulating in the UK

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