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The latest Website Design news from our blog

Great website design isn’t just about looks—it’s about creating an experience that works for your visitors and your business. In this section, you’ll find inspiration, tips, and advice to help you understand what makes a website truly effective. From layout ideas and colour choices to making sure your site works well on all devices, we break things down so it’s easy to follow whether you’re planning a brand new website or just giving your current one a refresh.
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Business
Chris Grant (he/him)

Elevating Your Online Presence with Custom-Built Websites

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving digital world, having a unique and engaging online presence is crucial. At O’Brien Media, we are committed to providing customized solutions that align with your business goals and reflect your brand identity, ensuring your venture thrives in the digital marketplace.

Website Design
Chris Grant (he/him)

WordPress websites make managing your online presence a breeze

If you’re a small business owner in Swindon looking for an easy-to-manage website, look no further than O’Brien Media. Our WordPress websites are designed to be user-friendly, visually appealing, and optimized for search engines, making them an excellent choice for small businesses looking to establish their online presence. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the benefits of WordPress websites and why O’Brien Media is the best choice for small business owners in Swindon.

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Design
Chris Grant (he/him)

Bringing Websites to Life: The Resurgence of Animation in 2023

Animation and animated website effects have made a triumphant return to the world of web design in 2023. Over the past few years, we’ve seen a shift towards minimalistic, flat design, but now, the pendulum has swung back towards more dynamic and visually engaging web experiences.

Heart-shaped chocolates in pink, purple, and blue foil wrappers – Valentines Day themed image
Website Design
Chris Grant (he/him)

This Valentines Day, treat your website to the gift of greatness

Our experienced team can help you transform your website into something beautiful and functional, making it reflect your brand and elevating the experience your customers have when they have that digital “first date” with your business.

Vibrant geometric shapes with Happy New Year 2023 text in bold white
Website Design
Chris Grant (he/him)

Get in Early and Revamp Your Website for 2023

As we enter a 2023, it’s important to consider refreshing your website in the New Year. A refresh does not have to be a full website redesign. It can also include updating existing pages with fresh content, adding new features, or making small design changes. The benefits of refreshing your website content are numerous, from appearing higher on Google search results to impressing customers with the latest digital trends.

Loading bar graphic showing transition from 2022 to 2023 in a modern minimalist style
Website Design
Chris Grant (he/him)

2023 Promises to be an Exciting Year for Web Design

With many new trends and developments set to become the norm. Responsive design will remain a top priority, with more and more businesses embracing the need for creating mobile-friendly websites. UI/UX design will also be a major focus.

Hands designing a website wireframe layout during professional website development
Website Design
Chris Grant (he/him)

Why should I use a professional website designer?

When it comes to your business website, you want it to look professional and well-designed in order to attract customers and convert leads. This is why it’s important to use a professional website designer, rather than a site-building tool

Different options for a website
Website Design
Dylan Fernandez

2022 Website Design Trends (Top 5)

We’re exploring upcoming web design trends for 2022 in this new year’s article. During the past few months, you have probably seen a lot of

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Website Design
Camilo Pires

Elementor v3.2 is released!

As you would have read on our blog before, we love Elementor! The team at Elementor has announced that they have made the tool even better: with a bunch of helpful design and performance improvements. This blog post will highlight all the new key changes available in the 3.2 update.

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Website Design
Andy Smart

Why use a web designer (in Swindon) over a DIY web builder

One of the questions we’re regularly asked when engaging in new projects is what makes us different from so-called “website builders” – web-based software that allow you to create your own website yourself.  What sets O’Brien Media apart?  Why spend the extra money (we don’t deny that yes, we may well be more expensive).