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!
Almost every website you visit these days throws a cookie pop‑up in your face before you can even start browsing. They’re everywhere – and most of us just click “Accept” to get on with it. But that might be about to change.
At the start of 2025, we published a blog post looking at how much a web designer should cost. Now, as we prepare for a new year (and new possibilities), we’re revisiting that discussion with an eye on what’s next.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are fast approaching – and while they started as American shopping events, they’ve become major milestones in the UK retail calendar too. For small businesses, especially online retailers, this is a prime opportunity to boost sales and grow your customer base.
In February 2025, my colleague Chris wrote about how we at O’Brien Media deliver fully managed website hosting “without the price tag”. Since then, a lot has changed in the hosting industry — but one thing hasn’t: the fact that you should never have to compromise between performance, security and value.
The recent AWS and Azure outages are reminders that even the giants of the internet can falter. For small businesses, this doesn’t mean stepping away from modern technology — it means using it wisely, with a plan for the unexpected.
With so many choices online, your website needs to do more than just look pretty – it needs to instill confidence from the first click. One of the simplest yet most overlooked ways to build that trust? Making sure your phone number, physical address, and contact details are clearly visible.
On Monday 20th September 2025, one of the biggest backbone systems of the internet – Amazon Web Services (AWS) – experienced a significant outage that rippled across many of the services we all rely on.
We’re excited to share a new update to your website performance reports and Client Connect dashboard!
Social media can effectively convert likes into real customers for Swindon businesses without requiring a large budget or following. By understanding the local audience, choosing the right platforms like Facebook and Instagram, and creating engaging content that resonates with community events and n…
At O’Brien Media, we’re always exploring how search trends impact our clients’ online visibility. In this article, we’ll break down Microsoft’s recent advice on AI-optimised websites and explain what it means for SEO — and how your business can adapt.
