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Custom Links Pages: A Simple, Stylish Solution for Your Social Media Marketing

Andrei Ghimpu December 15, 2024 0 Comments
Social media is all about making connections—whether it’s engaging with your followers, driving traffic to your website, or promoting products and services. But here’s a challenge most businesses face: how do you share multiple links with your audience when most social platforms only allow you to include a single link in your bio? This is where Custom Links Pages from O’Brien Media come...
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Why a Business Website Makes the Perfect Gift for a Budding Entrepreneur

Jenny O'Brien December 14, 2024 0 Comments
The New Year is often a time for fresh starts, big plans, and bold ambitions—especially for those dreaming of launching their own business. If someone close to you is planning to start a business in 2025, why not give them a gift that could set them up for success? A professionally designed business website is the perfect gift to help a friend or relative hit the ground running, and at...
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Choosing a Local Web Design Agency for Your Business

Chris Grant (he/him) December 13, 2024 0 Comments
When it comes to creating or redesigning a website for your business, choosing the right web design agency is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. With so many options available—ranging from large national agencies to small independent ones—it can be difficult to know where to start. One key consideration that many businesses overlook is the value of working with a local web...
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Stay Secure and Up-to-Date: WooCommerce 9.4.3 and 9.3.4 Are Here!

Chris Grant (he/him) December 04, 2024 0 Comments
If your website runs on WooCommerce, there's exciting news – the latest updates, WooCommerce 9.4.3 and 9.3.4, have just been released. These updates include crucial security fixes and enhancements to improve performance and protect your online store. At O’Brien Media, we always keep an eye on these updates to ensure your website stays secure, functional, and up to speed. If you’re one of...
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The Shift from ACF to SCF: What It Means for WordPress Users

Jenny O'Brien November 29, 2024 0 Comments
WordPress is a platform beloved by millions of users and developers for its flexibility, extensibility, and commitment to the open-source community. However, recent changes involving one of the most widely-used plugins, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), have sparked debate and a significant response from developers around the world. The controversy has not only led to questions about the practices of...
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Drupal 7 End of Life: What It Means and How to Prepare

Chris Grant (he/him) November 19, 2024 0 Comments
As of 5 January 2025, Drupal 7 will officially reach its end of life (EOL), bringing over 14 years of service to a close. This milestone signifies the cessation of community support, security updates, and official maintenance for Drupal 7. Website owners and administrators using Drupal 7 must act promptly to ensure their sites remain secure and functional. At O'Brien Media, we’re ready to help...
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Elevate Your Website with WordPress 6.7 and O’Brien Media’s Design Support

Chris Grant (he/him) November 13, 2024 0 Comments
Explore the New WordPress 6.7 "Rollins": Unleashing Innovative Web Design Tools On 12th November 2024, WordPress introduced its latest update, version 6.7 "Rollins," named in honour of jazz legend Sonny Rollins. This release brings together a blend of creativity and functionality that empowers developers and website owners to elevate their digital presence. Here’s a look at some of the standout...
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How to add an “Excerpt” field to pages in WordPress

Chris Grant (he/him) October 18, 2024 0 Comments
To add an "Excerpt" field to pages in WordPress, follow these step-by-step instructions: Step 1: Log in to your WordPress Admin Dashboard Go to your WordPress website's login page, typically found at example.com/wp-admin. Replacing example.com with your domain name. Enter your username and password to log in. Step 2: Enable Excerpts for Pages By default, WordPress doesn't display the excerpt...
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Important Update: Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) Plugin Change

Andrei Ghimpu October 14, 2024 0 Comments
At O'Brien Media, we recognise the critical role that plugins such as Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) play in the smooth operation of your website. It’s our priority to keep you informed about any important developments that could affect your website’s performance and security. Recently, a significant and unexpected change occurred with the ACF plugin, which may impact some websites. As your...
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WordPress Bans WP Engine Customers: Time to Switch for Seamless Service?

Chris Grant (he/him) September 26, 2024 0 Comments
As WordPress.org bans thousands of WP Engine customers it could be time to switch to O'Brien Media with free website migration and great performing WordPress website hosting In a significant development that has sent shockwaves through the WordPress community, WordPress.org has recently banned thousands of customers using WP Engine as their hosting provider. According to Search Engine Journal,...
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