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Stand up paddleboarding an old tradition renewed?

When I was in Hawaii in 1999 I was utterly surprised at how beautiful this state is. Having a rich culture, history, beautiful beaches and lands this made the perfect vacationing spot. During my stay I had the opportunity to see a parade on the water where the natives rode in canoes and this is where I noticed the first ...
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The New Smyrna Beach Home & Business Expo

Every year Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce hosts a wonderful event for local business owners called The New Smyrna Beach Home & Business Expo. This is when all the local business owners register and pay for a spot to promote and introduce themselves to other business and the public.  This is not only an exciting event but a great way to ...
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Is Google the new boss in town?

When I think of Google I imagine a bearded man with a white robe holding a staff at the entrance of the pearly gates. This entity is the one that holds his hand out and runs through everything you have done in your life to decide if you are worthy of passage. This analogy may sound comical to some of ...
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Self Building Websites vs. Professional Websites

Hosting NSB Services:  Professional Web Design  Reliable Web Design  SEO (Search Engine Optimization)  Social Media Integration  Affordable Pricing  Free Domain Name  Domain Registration Many business owners do not realize that their website may be turning people away.  There are a few reasons this could be happening and how you can fix this. Self Made Websites  When a business owner is ...
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New Smyrna Beach Local Eats

If you live or work in New Smyrna Beach you know that there is large selection of restaurants you can go to.  As a local I can say that this is one of my favorite things about New Smyrna Beach. The hard choice for the locals is should I eat in or take it to go. From fresh seafood to ...
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National Hurricane Preparedness Week May 24th – 30th

Who is affected by Hurricanes in Florida? When you live near coastal areas such as New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater, Oak Hill,  Daytona Beach, Port Orange, Ormond Beach and anywhere near a body of water you have to be prepared for Hurricane Season.  If you are a home owner, have a business or even if you are just a "snow bird" (a term ...
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Why you should let us blog for you

Why hire a local web design company and  SEO Specialist? If you live in a city like New Smyrna Beach you quickly realize that this is a united community. Everyone pretty much knows one another and we do everything we can to help each other. Aside from the tourism that comes and goes, what is stable are the businesses and ...
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From old school methods to the new world…

This is a fascinating topic as being Web Developers and SEO Specialists we know that some of you are adamantly against social media and the web. We recently met up with clients that after many years of debate they realized that the best way to preserve and promote their work was looking for a company that not only loved nature and ...
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What are the perks of working in New Smyrna Beach?

New Smyrna Beach is a city full of life and opportunity. In 2013 a survey was performed to show that 23,230 people inhabit this lovely city. The one main attraction is that we have the Atlantic Ocean just steps away from us which generates huge tourism traffic. With a shoreline full of condominiums, hotels, shops and restaurants, vacationers really could not come ...
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Is Mobilegeddon Killing Your Business?

What is Mobilegeddon? Mobilegeddon is the name given to what is known as a Mobile Apocalypse.  This global event was announced back in February by Google. Mobilegeddon  is a name given by webmasters and web-developers to the Google's algorithm update of April 21, 2015. The recent scare from Google was quite the eye opener for website developers and their clients.  How does ...
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Selecting the location for your business

When you decide to open up a business one of the main things to consider is location. As you know prime real estate can be a strong determining factor when it comes to your income. If you are a business that offers beach clothing and accessories to the public you may want to select a location by the beach (New ...
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What you need to know when choosing a Web Designer

When you are researching a Web Designer and Internet Marketing Company there are many factors to take into consideration. We recommend you speak to the company that you are considering and find out who will be making your website and ask to see the company portfolio.  Below are 5 steps you can follow to make the decision process a little easier. ...
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Customer Service

If you are going to run a business it is crucial to hire employees that have extensive knowledge in customer service. As you are aware it is greatly frustrating dealing with companies with people that have little to no knowledge on how to speak or deal with clients.  The service you provide your clients will depend on how successful your ...
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What is blogging?

Blogging is when you add posts to your websites, some call them online journals or diaries. A blog can be anything for discussing anything from articles, links, and educational information. Blogging is a way for you to communicate with your webpage viewers and visa versa. It is an interactive tool to not only keep viewers from continuously visiting your webpage ...
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Searching for the best Web Designer

If you own or are thinking of owning your own business you may want to consider the fact that an important part of marketing your business will be through a website. If you are an informed and educated consumer you know that the first step in purchasing anything is by researching the company or product you are interesting in buying. ...
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What to look for when buying your first computer

When purchasing your first computer there are many things to take into consideration. What is the computer going to be used for and how much information do you think you will be storing on it. Once you have decided what your needs are you can start searching the web and collect sufficient information in order to make an informed decision. ...
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The benefits of working with good co workers

Working in an office with multiple people can certainly pose issues. You get people that come from different cultures and backgrounds which spend a great quantity of time at work together and this can be quite interesting. Being at work is quite different from socializing outside as you have to maintain a professional demeanor in the office. This can make your co worker ...
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Eating Healthy

If you live in New Smyrna Beach you know we are surrounded by great restaurants. What I consider a great restaurant is an establishment that provides fresh quality meals for the community. McDonald, Burger King and Taco Bell do not make the cut folks! Your body needs nutrients and vitamins that can only be found in fresh fruits and vegetables. ...
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New Smyrna Beach Sharks

New Smyrna Beach is known to be The Shark Attack capital of the world. This is because our waters are an abundant food source for the sharks. We are truly a mouthwatering shark buffet when it comes to the plethora of fish that inhabit our water. We are situated on a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River.  Our river is part of ...
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New Smyrna Beach’s Wildlife

If you love Florida like we do you know that The Indian River Lagoon is one of the great estuarine ecosystems in North America. 156 miles along Florida’s east coast from Ponce Inlet to Jupiter Inlet, and is composed of three inter-connected estuaries. Here you will find a variety of species that inhabit these waters such as Manatees, Dolphins, Sharks, Alligators, Turtles, ...
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Computers and Wi-Fi

Computers have come a long way from when they first started. With the technology we have today we are able to perform our job duties from our desktop, laptop, tablet or smart phones. A few years ago the only way to work was plugging a modem line into the wall and with dial up you would connect to the internet. ...
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Website Redesign with Hosting NSB

Recently we were approached by an intriguing gentleman with a request to redesign his website. We had the pleasure of meeting up with him in the comfort of his home and discussed his ideas for the new site. He currently has a site that is outdated and needed severe tweaking and he heard we were the best for the job. …

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Windows 10

Microsoft has announced the upcoming release of Windows 10 as early as June 2015. Confirming recent reports from Microsoft’s Terry Myerson announced that a free upgrade to Windows 10 will be available for qualified new or existing Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1 devices that upgrade in the first year! The bad news is that pricing is currently unavailable. …

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Venetian Bay Homeowners Website

Venetian Bay Homeowners Website In November 2014 we met with Stephen Laub from the The Venetian Bay Homeowners Website to update their original website which had  been up & running for the past 10 years. Our updates included making the website mobile friendly. The website is an independent website and is not affiliated with or contracted by the *Venetian Bay Homeowners Association, …

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Selecting your design for a website

There is an infinite amount of choices you can make when it comes to selecting a design or look for your website. It is important that you think about a few things before you begin. You should think about the following beforehand to help the web design process flow easily. Firstly, you can start with selecting colors or a theme …