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WordPress

The latest WordPress news from our blog

WordPress is the world’s most popular website platform for a reason. In this section, you’ll find tips, tutorials, and insights on getting the most out of your WordPress site—whether you’re just starting out or looking to enhance your existing setup. From choosing the right plugins and themes to improving performance, security, and SEO, we cover everything you need to build and manage a powerful, user-friendly website with WordPress.
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.

Business
Jenny O'Brien

Protecting Your Website’s History with the Wayback Machine Link Fixer

The Internet Archive Wayback Machine Link Fixer is a WordPress plugin designed to tackle that problem head-on. It works quietly in the background to combat “link rot” – the gradual decay of links as pages are moved, changed, or taken down – while also building a long-term archive of your content in the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine.

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.

Business
Chris Grant (he/him)

The End of Cookie Pop-Ups? Big Changes Are Coming for EU Websites

Almost every website you visit these days throws a cookie pop‑up in your face before you can even start browsing. They’re everywhere – and most of us just click “Accept” to get on with it. But that might be about to change.

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WooCommerce
Jenny O'Brien

WooCommerce 10.2 Released: What’s New and What It Means for Your Store

Hello from O’Brien Media! We’re excited to share that WooCommerce 10.2 has officially been released (16th September 2025). This update introduces a range of improvements designed to make online stores faster, more flexible, and easier to manage.