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Managed Website Hosting Without the Price Tag – O’Brien Media’s Approach to Premium Hosting Solutions

Chris Grant (he/him) February 11, 2025 0 Comments
In today’s digital landscape, having a reliable, secure, and high-performance website is a non-negotiable for businesses of all sizes. However, when it comes to hosting, many companies face a tough choice: opt for a budget, one-size-fits-all hosting service with limited support or pay a premium for fully managed hosting. At O’Brien Media, we believe our customers shouldn’t have to make that...
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Understanding the Trend of Rising in Hosting Prices: Our Responsible Approach for Small Businesses

Chris Grant (he/him) July 03, 2024 0 Comments
In recent weeks, many website hosting companies, including well-known names like Bluehost, have been compelled to increase their prices. This shift can largely be attributed to the escalating costs of energy and hardware. As global energy prices soar and the demand for more advanced hardware intensifies, hosting providers are left with little choice but to pass some of these costs onto their...
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O’Brien Media: New Email Hosting Platform Powered by iRedMail

Chris Grant (he/him) November 24, 2023 0 Comments
In the realm of digital communications, email remains a cornerstone. Recognizing its critical role, O'Brien Media has strategically established a new, independent email hosting platform, distinct from our website hosting services. This platform is powered by our servers and iRedMail, a leading open-source mail server solution. This move not only highlights our commitment to providing specialized...
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O’Brien Media’s New Cutting-Edge Hosting Platform Going Into 2024

Chris Grant (he/him) November 23, 2023 0 Comments
Why O'Brien Media Chooses Debian Linux, Nginx, PHP, MariaDB, and Node for a Cutting-Edge Hosting Platform In the dynamic world of web hosting, making the right technological choices is crucial. At O'Brien Media, we've carefully selected Debian Linux, Nginx, PHP, MariaDB, and Node as the core components of our hosting platform. This combination, coupled with our commitment to virtualization and...
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DNS, Website Hosting, and Their Differences Explained Simply

Chris Grant (he/him) October 25, 2023 0 Comments
In the bustling digital marketplace, having a website is akin to having a storefront in the real world. Just as you'd want your physical store to be easily accessible and well-maintained, your website needs certain tools and services to function smoothly. Two of these essential tools are DNS and website hosting. But what are they, and how do they differ? Let's break it down in plain English. What...
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WordPress 6.1: Everything You Need to Know About the New Release

Chris Grant (he/him) October 29, 2022 0 Comments
WordPress 6.1 drops on November 1, 2022, and with it comes a bevvy of new features and benefits for WordPress users and our Website Support and WordPress Support customers. In this blog post, we will take a look at some of the most exciting changes that are coming in WordPress 6.1! Automatic Conversion to WebP Format The WebP format is a modern image format that offers better and lossless image...
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