Happy Birthday to the World Wide Web
On 23 August 1991, the World Wide Web became publicly accessible - unlocking a new way for anyone to browse, publish, and connect.
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Posts from The Digital Insider about news.
You’ve Got (No) Mail: AOL Ends Dial-Up - A Milestone in the Internet’s Story
Another page turns in the history of the web: AOL has confirmed it will switch off its US dial-up internet service on 30 September 2025.
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AI Access Control for Websites - Pros, Cons & How to Block AI Training
Explore the pros and cons of allowing or blocking AI training on your website. Discover O’Brien Media’s AI Access Control service to protect or enable your content.
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Threads Nears X in Daily Active Users: What It Means for Your Brand
At O’Brien Media, we stay ahead of social media trends so you don’t have to. Whether you need help crafting a mobile-optimised content plan for Threads, or a robust social strategy that spans X, Instagram and beyond.
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Amazon Haul: Amazon’s Budget-Friendly Blitz Against Temu and Shein
Amazon has just launched a new service in the UK that’s catching the attention of budget-savvy shoppers everywhere: Amazon Haul.
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Postal Reforms and Their Impact on Small Businesses
In case you’ve not caught up with the latest from Royal Mail and Ofcom, big changes are on the horizon for how post gets delivered in the UK - and it’s something small businesses should be paying attention to, especially if you use printed marketing materials as part of your outreach.
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Mental Health Awareness Week: Prioritising People in the Digital Space
At O’Brien Media, we’re proud to support Mental Health Awareness Week - an important time to reflect on the significance of mental wellbeing, not just in our personal lives, but in the workplace and digital environments
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Free Cloudflare Protection Our Hosting Services - and the Lava Lamp Magic Behind It!
At O’Brien Media, we’re big believers in making life easier – and safer – for our customers. That’s why we include free Cloudflare protection with every domain name registration and website hosting package we offer.
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The Future of WordPress Security in 2025 and Beyond
WordPress itself has a good track record when it comes to security — especially in the core software. But its real power lies in its flexibility, with over 60,000 plugins and thousands of themes. That’s where the risk lies.
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