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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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We will be making some changes to our billing system over the Christmas period

Chris O'Brien December 11, 2015 0 Comments
Over the Christmas period, starting on the evening of the December 24th and running through to December 28th, we will be making some changes to our billing system to streamline our billing processes. Initially we will be making changes to the way that Direct Debit payments are collected which will allow us to combine payments for customers with multiple services and will more closely integrate...
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Keep customers and staff informed with SMS alerts

Chris O'Brien January 13, 2015 0 Comments
SMS text message marketing is quickly becoming the marketing method of choice to communicate special offers and time sensitive information to customers of businesses and organisations of all sizes.   Another popular use of SMS messaging is to keep customers and staff up to date with information on closures and other information in the event of bad weather. We offer a fully managed...
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