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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!

a person drinking a cup of coffee and reading the government guidance website
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Chris O'Brien

“Online retail is still open and encouraged” Gov Advice 23/03/2020

The Government documents, released following the Prime Ministers televised address of the evening of the 23rd March 2020 included the statement that “Online retail is still open and encouraged and postal and delivery service will run as normal.” this is of course great news for eCommerce retailers of all sizes, and a great deal of our customers, who are self-employed online retailers will be breathing a collective sigh of relief at seeing this.

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Chris O'Brien 24th March 2020 12:35 am
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Business
Andy Smart

How to use Zoom for video conferencing & video meetings

Add a webcam to your desktop PC, or turn to your webcam-enabled laptop, and you have just about everything you need to keep in touch with friends, family and work colleagues from the comfort of your home – or from just about wherever you want.

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Andy Smart 21st March 2020 11:49 am
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Security
Andy Smart

Attackers using the Coronavirus as a phishing trap

Attackers are taking advantage of the widespread concern about the virus to lure people into phishing traps using conspiracy theories about “unreleased” cures. One example describes a ‘confidential cure solution’ before giving users the option to follow a link through to a fake website asking for credentials

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Andy Smart 10th March 2020 6:30 am