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The latest Website Hosting news from our blog

Welcome to the Website Hosting section of our blog! Here you’ll find articles covering everything from the hosting services we provide here at O’Brien Media to industry news, tips, and commentary. Whether you’re curious about the benefits of our fully managed hosting platform or want to keep up with trends in website performance, security, and infrastructure, this is the place. Our team shares their expertise to help you make informed choices about where and how your website lives online.
Security
Chris Grant (he/him)

Has cPanel Had Its Day? Why Website Hosting Needs a Rethink

Recent cPanel security issues raise an important question: do small businesses still need complex hosting control panels? At O’Brien Media, we offer managed website hosting without cPanel, using controlled access, security monitoring, Cloudflare DNS, Monarx protection and off-site backups.

Website Hosting
Chris Grant (he/him)

WordPress 7.0 Is Coming Soon: What Your Business Needs to Know

Most WordPress updates are incremental. They fix bugs, patch security issues, and add the occasional new feature. WordPress 7.0 is something bigger. It represents a major evolution in how the platform works, with improvements to collaboration, performance, security, and the overall experience of managing your content.

Website Hosting
Chris Grant (he/him)

WordPress 7.0: What Hosting Providers and Developers Need to Know [with FAQ]

WordPress 7.0 is a significant architectural release, and there’s preparation work to do before it lands on 9th April. From the PHP 7.4 minimum floor to DataViews API changes and the new AI Connectors framework, here’s what developers and hosting providers need to know.

Developers Blog
Chris Grant (he/him)

Why Upgrading PHP in 2026 Is Essential for Your WordPress Website

Behind every WordPress website is PHP – the scripting language responsible for processing requests, generating pages, and powering everything from contact forms to online shops. While it’s largely invisible to visitors, PHP plays a critical role in how secure, fast, and reliable your website is.

Website Hosting
Chris Grant (he/him)

Upgrade to WordPress 6.9 “Gene” safely with professional support

If your website runs on WordPress, upgrading to version 6.9 should definitely be on your to-do list – but, just like upgrading your computer from Windows 10 to Windows 11, it’s something you’ll want to plan and check carefully first.