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Why O’Brien Media Still Champions the Classic WordPress Editor

Chris Grant (he/him) October 22, 2023 0 Comments
In the ever-evolving world of web development, choices abound. One such choice that has garnered attention in recent years is the selection between WordPress's Classic Editor and the newer Gutenberg Block Editor. At O'Brien Media, we've made a conscious decision to stick with the Classic Editor for our website design and development projects. Here's why: 1. Simplicity and Familiarity The Classic...
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Elevating Your Online Presence with Custom-Built Websites

Chris Grant (he/him) September 22, 2023 0 Comments
In the contemporary digital era, having a robust online presence is paramount for businesses aiming to establish their mark. At O’Brien Media, located at the heart of Swindon, we specialize in crafting custom-built websites that act as the digital face of your business, reflecting your brand’s ethos and values. Crafting Unique Digital Experiences Our approach to website design and development...
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Bringing Websites to Life: The Resurgence of Animation in 2023

Chris Grant (he/him) March 16, 2023 0 Comments
Animation and animated website effects have made a triumphant return to the world of web design in 2023. Over the past few years, we've seen a shift towards minimalistic, flat design, but now, the pendulum has swung back towards more dynamic and visually engaging web experiences. Why have animated website effects become so popular once again? There are a few reasons. Firstly, advancements in...
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What is a vector logo, and why do I need one?

Dylan Fernandez December 17, 2021 0 Comments
As a business owner, you may think that having the most suitable logo to represent your business is crucial. In fact, you are right, but an equally significant factor is to make sure that your logo is saved in the right file format, otherwise all the effort that you put in to make your logo appear pixel-perfect will have been wasted. In this post, I explain what a vector logo is, how they work,...
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Goodbye 2020. Hello Pantone Colors of the Year 2021

Chris Grant (he/him) December 11, 2020 0 Comments
The Color of the Year 2021 is out, and we are here for it. This time around, we have two colors- Ultimate Gray and Illuminating. Together, they convey a message of strength and hopefulness that is both enduring and uplifting- and we all could use some of it in 2021. Every year since 2000, the Pantone Color Institute chooses the Pantone Color of the Year. It is a benchmark for the whole creative...
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What kind of logo do you need for your business?

Chris Grant (he/him) September 08, 2018 0 Comments
When clients ask us to design a logo for their business we always start with this discussion of what kind of “logo” they need. A “logo” is often made of a logotype and a logomark. But not every business needs both.A logotype stands for words or the name of a business that is designed in a customized way.A logomark is an identifying mark or symbol that doesn’t contain the...
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Say “Hello!” to our new website!

Chris Grant (he/him) April 16, 2018 0 Comments
It's been long overdue for a makeover, and after 2 months of development we're pleased to announce the launch of our new and improved website. Old Links to our Website Any old links to pages and blog posts should continue to work, but if you find something that isn't working you can let us know using the "feedback" tab on the new site, by email to [email protected], or through the live...
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If you'd like a free appraisal of your website, with advice on how it could be improved and a no-obligation quote to bring it up to date just drop us a line on hello@obrienmedia.co.uk or call freephone 0800 327 7540 (or 01793 230654 if you prefer!).

Kick-start the year with a new or updated website for your business #NewYearNewWebsite

Chris O'Brien January 05, 2017 0 Comments
With 2017 upon us now is a great time to take stock of your website and ask yourself if it is still working as hard for your business as you'd like? Customers like to see that businesses are keeping up with the latest digital trends, if your website feels dated to a customer there's a big risk they might go elsewhere! If you'd like a free appraisal of your website, with advice on how it could be...
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Why use mobile-friendly responsive?

Chris O'Brien June 23, 2015 0 Comments
We thought we'd post a little follow-up to our article about responsive design from August last year where we give an outline of what "responsive design" is as it's now more important than ever for your website to be responsive and mobile-friendly. In this post we've summarised our top three reasons why having a responsive, mobile-friend, website is essential to keep your business or...
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