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Posts from The Digital Insider about wordpress.
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.
Read moreWordPress 7.1, known as “Mary Lou”, was released on 19 August 2026. It is the latest major update to the software that powers millions of websites, including many small business websites across the UK.
Read moreWordPress 7.1 is still scheduled for release on 19 August 2026. Find out what the update could mean for your website, why it is sensible not to rush major updates, and how O’Brien Media support customers will be looked after.
Read moreWordPress released version 7.0.2 on 17 July 2026. This is a security update which fixes one critical and one high-severity issue, so it is important that affected websites are updated promptly.
Read moreKeeping WordPress plugins updated is still important, but trusted plugin updates can sometimes introduce hidden risks. Here’s what small business owners need to know about WordPress supply chain attacks.
Read moreElementor website gone blank, showing errors or refusing to load? O’Brien Media helps small businesses fix broken WordPress and Elementor websites safely.
Read moreWordPress 7.0 has now been out for a few weeks, and post-launch updates show why compatibility checks still matter. Here’s what small business website owners need to know about WordPress 7.0, theme updates, the Classic Editor hotfix and the upcoming WordPress 7.0.1 release.
Read moreWooCommerce has confirmed that PayPal Standard is being retired, which means store owners who still rely on the older PayPal checkout option should take a little time to review their payment setup.
Read moreWordPress 7.0 “Armstrong” has launched, bringing AI foundations, a refreshed dashboard, improved editing tools, performance updates and accessibility improvements. Here’s what small business website owners need to know before updating.
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