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Posts from The Digital Insider about website hosting.
Recent cPanel security issues raise an important question: do small businesses still need complex hosting control panels? At O’Brien Media, we offer managed website hosting without cPanel, using controlled access, security monitoring, Cloudflare DNS, Monarx protection and off-site backups.
Read moreMost WordPress updates are incremental. They fix bugs, patch security issues, and add the occasional new feature. WordPress 7.0 is something bigger. It represents a major evolution in how the platform works, with improvements to collaboration, performance, security, and the overall experience of managing your content.
Read moreWordPress 7.0 raises the PHP minimum, overhauls DataViews and introduces real-time collaboration. Here’s what to audit and test before 9th April 2026.
Read moreIn 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreFast and secure hosting is crucial for small businesses, as it ensures quick page loads, secure transactions, and reliable site performance, which in turn boosts customer trust and sales. Hosting with UK or EU data centres, managed updates, regular backups, and proactive monitoring are key features …
Read moreYour website going offline isn’t just an inconvenience – it can cost you leads, sales, and customer trust. Whether you run an eCommerce store or a brochure site, unexpected downtime can damage your reputation and leave you scrambling to get back online.
Read moreIf you’re a small business owner, chances are you’ve got a lot on your plate. Managing your website – making sure it’s secure, fast, and online 24/7 – shouldn’t be another thing to worry about. That’s where fully managed hosting comes in, and it’s exactly what we offer here at O’Brien Media.
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