Is Web Design Still Worth It in 2026?
With AI tools, website builders and social media all competing for attention, is a proper website still worth the investment in 2026? Here is our honest view.
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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.
Redesigning or Moving Your Website? How to Protect Your Google Rankings
Outgrown your website builder, unhappy with your developer or stuck with a site you cannot edit? Here is how a website redesign or migration works, and how to move without losing your Google rankings.
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PHP October Security Update: How We Are Protecting Your Website
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has told UK organisations to act on a critical security issue in PHP. PHP is the language behind most WordPress websites, so this matters for your business. Here is what has happened, what we have done for customers hosted with us, and what to check if your website sits with another host.
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Google Update? Why It Pays to Wait Before You React
Google updates can cause short-term swings in rankings and traffic, but early figures are rarely the final picture. Here is why it pays to wait, monitor the right data and avoid panic-driven website changes.
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Your Website Is Not a One-Off Project – Choose a Web Designer You Can Work With
A good website should grow with your business. Discover why choosing a web designer in Swindon or Wiltshire you can work with long term makes all the difference.
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Why Shopify Could Be the Right Platform for Your Online Shop
Shopify makes it easier to sell online with secure checkout, straightforward management and room to grow. Find out why working with O’Brien Media, a Shopify Partner based in Swindon, can help you build an ecommerce website that works for your business.
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Google’s September 2026 Spam Update: What Small Businesses Need to Know
Google has begun rolling out its September 2026 spam update. It applies worldwide, covers every language, and Google says the rollout may take up to two weeks to complete.
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Google Search Console’s AI Search Data Still Has Some Big Gaps
Google Search Console now provides dedicated reports for AI Overviews and AI Mode, but the figures have limitations. Here is what small business owners should know before drawing conclusions from AI search impressions and positions.
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Why Hundreds of “Service + Location” Pages Could Hurt Your Website
Search engines, including Google and Bing, are trying to return useful results to people looking for a business they can trust. A website that is clear, honest and genuinely helpful gives them far better signals than one padded out with pages nobody would choose to read.
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