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Social Media

The latest Social Media news from our blog

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Social Media
Andrei Ghimpu

Instagram’s 2025 Grid Format Update: Why You Need to Act Now

Instagram has just introduced a change that’s taking some users by surprise: the grid format is shifting to accommodate taller, portrait-oriented images. If your feed is still designed around square posts, it might be time to rethink your strategy—and fast.

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Elementor
Andrei Ghimpu

Why Custom Elementor Pages Outperform External Link List Services

Many businesses turn to third-party services like Linktree or similar external link list platforms to display a collection of important links. While these platforms might seem convenient, creating a custom Elementor page on your website offers a far more effective and versatile solution.

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Social Media
Chris Grant (he/him)

Tumblr Migration to WordPress: What It Means for Your Tumblr Website

In the ever-evolving landscape of content management systems, significant shifts can have far-reaching implications for businesses and individuals alike. One of the latest and most noteworthy developments is Automattic’s ambitious project to migrate Tumblr to WordPress.

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Small Business Spotlight
Chris Grant (he/him)

Why Delegate Social Media Marketing to O’Brien Media?

In the fast-paced world of small business ownership, where every minute counts and growth is the primary goal, managing social media marketing internally can often become a daunting task. It’s not just about posting updates; it’s about crafting a comprehensive strategy, engaging effectively with your audience, and keeping abreast of the latest trends and algorithm changes.

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Branding & Marketing
Chris Grant (he/him)

The Undeniable Power of Offline Marketing for Small Businesses in 2023

In this digital age, many businesses have shifted their focus entirely to online marketing. However, as we venture into 2023, traditional methods of print and offline marketing are proving more relevant than ever for small businesses.

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Social Media
Chris Grant (he/him)

From Mobile to Desktop: Threads’ Evolution Continues

In the fast-paced world of microblogging, Threads shook things up when it racked up a staggering 100 million sign-ups within a week of its July launch. Born out of the frustration with Twitter’s usage restrictions, Threads, backed by Meta, aimed to provide a fresh outlet for the Twitter user base, now dubbed ‘X,’ leveraging the Instagram social graph.

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Social Media
Chris Grant (he/him)

Threads: The New Champion in the Ring of Social Media Engagement?

In this brave new world of digital engagement, it’s evident that Threads has become the flag bearer. Its triumphant success in just a week might be a portent of the times to come – a harbinger of the metamorphosis in the social media landscape.

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Social Media
Chris Grant (he/him)

Meta Launches Threads: The Next Generation of Microblogging

In a groundbreaking move, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced the launch of Threads, a new microblogging app set to revolutionise the way we share and engage with content online.