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You will lose Google ranking! Is your site Mobile Friendly?

Google Mobile update is happening April 21st , if your website design architecture is not already “mobile friendly” and optimised to display and function properly on mobile / tablet devices then Google will penalise your site in the search results – your website could drop in the rankings!

Google has announced that on April 21, 2015, Google’s mobile ranking factors will not only label your site as mobile-friendly, but will also use that to determine if your site should rank higher in

Set Sail with Doolin2Aran Ferries

Set Sail with Doolin2Aran Ferries to the Aran Islands or Cruise under the Cliffs of Moher, Co.Clare

Doolin2Aran Ferries is a Family run business, owned and operated by four brothers, PJ, Eugene, Joe and Donie Garrihy.

PJ was a fisherman out of Doolin for over 30 years. He saw an untapped opportunity providing visitors with a view from the sea to the majestic Cliffs of Moher. And so a business was born.
In 2005 Doolin2Aran Ferries extended the business sailing to Inis Oirr, then in 2009 they added

April Fool’s Day has moved online for 2014

It is coming around every year and you are never sure whether it gets you or not. Fortunately, we at OSD were spared this year. The digital world however tried to sell us a few strange looking items. Here is a little summary of the weird and wonderful.

Image Ref : www.mashable.com

Twitter Helmet

Twitter announced the arrival of the Twitter Helmet a “a sophisticated, fully immersive, staggeringly high-resolution wearable device”. Think Google Glass meets Motorbike helmet and you get the idea. But don’t

New Gmail Feature raises privacy concerns

New Gmail Feature raises privacy concerns as it allows anyone to email you by searching your name.

What has changed?

Google have made one more step towards unifying all of its services by integrating their Gmail & Google+ services. The change enables Google+ users to send you emails even if they don’t know your email address by searching your name.

According to The Verge, while the Google+ setting is currently being rolled out, the actual ability to send emails through Google+ has yet to be implemented.

How does it

New Responsive Website for Ireland By Bike

Ireland by Bike offer Unique Cycling Tours in North West Ireland, combined cycling and walking tours, as well as the option of Electric Bikes.

Escape to Ireland’s beautiful North West with their unique bike tours. Be awe-struck by the beauty of your surroundings. Feel at home with the genuine warmth of the local hospitality. Allow the salty sea breezes to soothe your senses as you explore Ireland’s most off-the-beaten-track region. Ireland by Bike was born from love of bike touring and a passion to

New Responsive Website for Extreme North Adventure

Extreme North Donegal is an exciting Adventure Sports Company located in Moville in the Inishowen Peninsula, Co. Donegal, Ireland. They aim to take the Humdrum out of long distance runs and cycles by transforming routines into true adventure. With the event support, encouragement, scenery and spirit, competitors will achieve goals that they never thought possible as they personally take it to the limits.

The Challenge

OSD Digital Solutions Ireland were contacted to redesign Extreme North Donegal, so they would also be able to update content,

Beginners SEO Guidelines

What is SEO?

SEO stands for “search engine optimization”.

It is the practice of improving and promoting a website, in order to increase the number of visitors the site receives from search engines.

All major search engines such as Google, Yahoo and Bing have such results, where web pages and other content such as videos or local listings are shown and ranked, based on what the search engine considers most relevant to users.  Although social media and other types of traffic can generate visits to your website, search engines are

The Wedding Consultant Responsive Website

Why not avail
of the excellent
OSD subscriber offer
from
The Wedding Consultant

Offer Includes: A Free wedding consultation and free set of unity candles for your wedding for any couple engaging The Wedding Consultant services.

Offer valid: 31st January 2014 (terms and conditions apply)

So if you are planning your big day contact The Wedding Consultant to avail of this great offer!

As one of the leading wedding planners in Ireland, Monica Blain The Wedding Consultant supports and guides you to create your dream wedding day. She will work behind the scenes to ensure every detail

New Responsive Website for The Harbour Mill in Westport

The Harbour Mill Westport, Co. Mayo, is set within a beautifully reconstructed 18th century cut stone mill. The award-winning four-star holiday apartments overlooking Westport Harbour and nestled in the shadow of the majestic Croagh Patrick,  provide the perfect setting from which to experience all that Westport and the surrounding area has to offer.

The Challenge

OSD Digital Solutions Ireland were contacted to redesign The Harbour Mill, so they would also be able to update content, add more pages, manage their SEO, add images and

OSD Email Services, Advice & Information Update

The Digital World is constantly changing and here at OSD we strive to keep our clients up to date with the latest developments to suit your business needs.

Email communication has become an integral part of how businesses communicate. It is vital in today’s world. But have you considered how important email is to your business? What type of email solution best suits your business needs?

From Email Hosting, Email Protection and Email Service Providers we have outlined some of the best options available for