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The O’Brien Media Digital Insider Blog

The O'Brien Media Insider

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!

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Business
Chris Grant (he/him)

A fun and successful day at the Southwest Business Expo

At the last minute, well, a week before the event, we decided to exhibit at the Southwest Business Expo at the Steam Museum, Swindon. The event was a great success, we spoke with a whole host of different people representing a diverse range of businesses in Wiltshire and further afield.

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Website Design
Chris Grant (he/him)

What are Dark Patterns and what do they have to do with websites?

Dark Patterns are tricks used in websites and apps that make you do things that you didn’t mean to, like buying or signing up for something. This article covers some of the basics and explains why using Dark Patterns on your website is a guaranteed way to lose visitors and destroy trust in your brand.

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Microsoft
Tom Furmanski

The new Outlook on the web is coming, with a modern design, and new features

Microsoft may have been one of the first movers when they acquired Hotmail back in the 1990s, eventually renaming it to Outlook.com after a brief diversion to Windows Live. It’s been updated yet again, with Outlook.com switching to a new look this week after a period of testing and Office 365 Outlook on the web users being given the new look from July 22nd. 

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Domain Names
Chris Grant (he/him)

Don’t lose out on your .uk domain

If you have a .co.uk, org.uk, or .me.uk domain name did you know that your Right of Registration for the, shorter, new .uk domain registration is due to end on 25th June 2019?

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Find out the latest news from Google
Tom Furmanski

A new look for Google Mobile Search (May 2019)

Google’s goal with Search always has been to help people quickly and easily find the information that they’re looking for. The information available on the web have changed drastically and mobile search now has a new look to help searchers find what they’re looking for!

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