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GDPR and website contact forms – basic steps you need to take

Chris Grant (he/him) May 06, 2018 0 Comments
One of the key principles of GDPR is informed consent, and one of the main changes you'll probably need to make to your website ahead of the 25th May implementation date of GDPR is add storage and processing consent check-boxes to your website contact forms. Not just for marketing purposes It's important to note that this isn't just where you'll be collecting email addresses or other details to...
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What does GDPR and new European Privacy laws mean for your business

Jenny Howell April 30, 2018 0 Comments
What does GDPR mean? As of the 25th of May 2018, data protection laws are changing from the 1998 Data Protection Act to the new EU GDPR and there are several changes that the team at O’Brien Media have made that some website and business owners may not be aware they have to make too. The new regulation will focus more on documentation and procedures, changing how organisations approach data...
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O’Brien Media now has a presence in the heart of Shoreditch

Chris O'Brien April 30, 2018 0 Comments
Following an increasing number of web design and development projects for clients based in the Greater London area we've now got a presence in Shoreditch, on Paul Street, EC2A just a few minutes walk from Old Street, Liverpool Street and Shoreditch High Street stations. As with our Swindon offices, for security reasons visitors are strictly by appointment only. You can reach our Shoreditch...
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Say “Hello!” to our new website!

Chris Grant (he/him) April 16, 2018 0 Comments
It's been long overdue for a makeover, and after 2 months of development we're pleased to announce the launch of our new and improved website. Old Links to our Website Any old links to pages and blog posts should continue to work, but if you find something that isn't working you can let us know using the "feedback" tab on the new site, by email to [email protected], or through the live...
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Why value matters more than price?

Chris O'Brien March 31, 2018 0 Comments
Listen to this post When we're developing websites and apps at O’Brien Media our goal is to create value innovation. This happens in creating something better than the current solutions at a lower price. Competing only with lower prices canablises business. Someone will always do it cheaper. As prices drop and profits shrink, running the business gets harder and harder. Instead, create...
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OBrien Media awarded Most Innovative Creative Design Agency 2018

Chris O'Brien January 27, 2018 0 Comments
We’re delighted to have won Most Innovative Creative Design Agency in South West England in the LUX Designer Awards 2018 for our online and offline design and marketing projects during 2017. The design industry is at the forefront of innovation and ultimately the growth of the global economies. Without the imagination and the creative flare of those not set to keep things the “same”,...
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5 tips to help you design a memorable business card

Jenny Howell May 02, 2017 0 Comments
So how do you do you design a memorable business card that contacts will keep and remember, whilst giving a good impression of your brand? We’ve created a list of tips on how to get this essential marketing material right: 1. The simpler the better. Anything over-complicated will distract the reader, or influence the readability of the card altogether. 2. Make use of the white space. The...
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Why GMB is essential for any business

Jenny Howell January 08, 2017 0 Comments
If your business has an actual physical location, then one of the first things you need to do to promote your business is to use Google My Business. This service enables you to get listed on Google Maps. It sounds so simple, but the benefits are profound. Here are some reasons why Google My Business is important for your business: Reviews make your business more relevant, and that will boost...
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It’s the end of the road for Windows 8, Internet Explorer 8, 9 and 10

Chris O'Brien January 12, 2016 0 Comments
It’s the end of the road for Window 8.0 and Internet Explorer 8, 9, and 10. With Microsoft ending support on them today it's time to upgrade or make the job of hackers a whole lot easier. End of support for Windows 8 and IE means there will be no more security updates, or updates, via Windows Update and technical support from Microsoft is now off the table. IE 11 will, however, continue to be...
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