How to Prepare Your Website for High Traffic

Did you know that you can (and should) prepare your website for traffic surges, which can be caused by things like holiday promotions, tourist peaks and upcoming events. In anticipation of website traffic spikes, there are a number of safeguards a trusted hosting partner can put into place for you, including: Regularly monitoring your website to identify any potential traffic …

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What to Look for in a Hosting Company

Great customer support from your hosting company should include helpful, attentive and knowledgeable service; and the many and varied features it offers should be compatible, easy to use and affordable… Make certain that your hosting company is reliable, providing dependable uptime, so that you aren’t experiencing interruptions or downtime. A good hosting company will also provide you with adequate space …

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Top Reasons Your Website Isn’t Showing Up on Google

There are a bunch of things that can lead to your website failing to show up on Google, including compliance. So, first off, make sure you review and adhere to Google’s webmaster guidelines for compliance. It could also be due to your content or, more specifically, your lack of high quality content. Google could be giving your website a low …

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Managed vs. Unmanaged Hosting: Which Is Right for You?

Most of us may know that effective hosting, which directly affects performance, speed and uptime, is critical to any Internet-fueled business; but do you know which type of hosting is best for you? If you are well-versed in server management and prefer the flexibility of personally handling the technical aspects of your business, unmanaged hosting may be the right hosting …

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Common Website Design Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Slow load times, unfriendly navigation, an unclear message…all contributors to an ineffective website which can hurt your bottom line. So, what are the most common website design mistakes and how can you avoid making them? Slow loading – Optimize your images for faster load times and choose a reliable hosting partner, such as Hosting NSB, to ensure that you don’t …

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Voice Search & Its Impact on Web Design

Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to make leaps and bounds, often replacing the traditional method for web searches; and as the percentage of potential customers using voice assistants -such as Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri and Google Assistant – continues to rise, optimizing your web site for voice search becomes even more essential in today’s competitive business arena. Web design teams need …

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What Is the Metaverse and Should Your Website Be Ready for It?

The Metaverse is immersive virtual reality technology which uses avatars within a three-dimensional environment to interact and enhance the online experience. Many experts agree that the Metaverse is impeccably poised to revolutionize the digital world and that your online marketing, including your website, SHOULD be ready for it. I mean, who wouldn’t want the capability to create a virtual customer …

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DIY Website Building vs. Professional Website Design

In today’s challenging commercial climate, it is vital, not simply to stand apart from your competition, but to secure your position head and shoulders above your competitors. Let’s face it, you just can’t do that with a do-it-yourself website created from a tired template. The pace of our commercial market is fast and furious, requiring that you keep up with …

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What Is Hosting NSB?

Hosting NSB is a veritable bevy of online marketing tools rolled up into one and provided by experienced professionals who are wholly committed to this community… It is full-featured, eye-catching, effective, mobile-friendly, easy to navigate web design. It is search engine optimization (SEO); because, once developed, you need to make certain your website is as accessible as possible. So Hosting …

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The Role Blogs Play in Driving Traffic to Your Website

Blogs are an extremely effective, affordable platform for business owners. Here is a sampling of some of the beneficial things that blogs can do for you: Blogs provide an additional point of entry into your website. Search words (also referred to as keywords), strategically placed within a blog, can improve search engine optimization (SEO). Adding blogs to your website on …

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5 Essential Elements of a User-Friendly Website

A website is one of the easiest and cost-effective ways to reach potential and existing customers. While an outdated website may lead to missed business opportunities, a user-friendly website will not only enhance the user’s experience, it can improve your website’s performance, leading to increased time spent on your website, improving your SEO and boosting your overall conversion rate. To …

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Top Website Design Trends to Watch for in 2025

Nothing is worse than being behind the times in a challenging market. To place ourselves ahead of the curve and maintain a level playing field with our business competition, our websites not only need to be user-friendly across all platforms, providing valuable customer benefit, but offer cutting edge design which is immersive and memorable. Rules, schmules! Web designers are thinking …

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Virtual Tools for Your Business

Business owners everywhere long for more efficiency and an improved work environment to reduce overhead and increase profits. There are a variety of ways to go about achieving those goals, one of which is virtually, and since virtual tools are becoming much more varied and efficient, it behooves us to take a look… After COVID, we all became more familiar …

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New Condo Requirements for 2026

As of January 1, 2026, Florida law mandates that condominium associations managing properties with 25 or more units must establish a website or mobile application to provide digital access to specific documents. Florida Condo HOA Law Blog The required documents to be posted include: Recorded Declaration of Condominium and any amendments. Bylaws of the Association and any amendments. Articles of …

We Optimize Website Performance: Speed, SEO and User Experience

What are the first things you wish for when it comes to your website? Let me guess…You want anyone attempting to access your website to experience a speedy, convenient, engaging visit. Good call! First and foremost, since you first need to attract them and compel them to visit, you want some spot-on search engine optimization. Your website should pop up …

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The Dos and Don’ts of Typography in Web Design

Typography is one of the most important elements of graphic design – so critical, it could actually make or break your marketing efforts. Here are some typography tips to help keep you safe and heighten your web design… First things first. If you can’t read it, it’s worthless. Choose readable fonts, hyping selling points with larger, bolder type. Also keep …

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Promoting In-Store Events and Special Offers on Social Media Platforms

While there are a variety of solid marketing tools available for business promotion, the massive reach of social media platforms cannot be denied. Did you know that about 70% of consumers use social media to keep informed about products and services, and that Facebook alone boasts close to 3 billion active users? It’s undeniable that social media is an interactive, …

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Social Media Contests and Giveaways: Encouraging Store Visits and Engagement

Everyone loves getting something free and the excitement of competing for a prize or a gift, making social media contests or giveaways an exceptional way to drive traffic into your retail establishment. Require followers to participate by sharing, liking and reviewing your company or products and, aside from building excitement around your business, a social media contest or giveaway can …

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What Is Web Hosting

Web hosting is a service which allows people and businesses to place their webpage, website or web application on the Internet. More specifically, web hosting provides the services and technology required for a webpage, website or web application to be viewed over the Internet. In essence, web hosting is the rental of space on a physical server – the place …

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Web Designers in New Smyrna Beach

At Hosting NSB, we believe that your website is a dynamic asset that should evolve alongside your business. Regular redesigns are not just about aesthetics—they are about maintaining a competitive edge, ensuring security, enhancing user experience, and driving business growth. If you’re considering a website redesign, our team at Hosting NSB is here to help you create a site that not only looks great but performs exceptionally well. Contact us today to get started on your website’s next transformation!

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What Makes New Smyrna Beach Special

With beachy, welcoming, laid-back vibes and a picturesque natural landscape convenient to everything, yet safely tucked away, New Smyrna Beach is one of Florida’s best kept secrets. Also the favored nesting grounds of our beloved sea turtles, you’ll find New Smyrna Beach just south of world famous Daytona Beach and a convenient drive to Disney World and all of the …

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We’re Not Just for Businesses

Websites aren’t just for business. They can be for whatever you make your business! Do you have a passion you want to showcase? Websites are for everyone and everything from gardeners, to surfers, to chefs and bakers, to your child’s soccer prowess or your very adorable pet. Want to give someone special a unique birthday, anniversary or any occasion gift …

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What’s in Your Easter Basket?

Hippity hop, Easter’s on its way! So, my business owner brethren, what is in your Easter basket of goodies in 2024? If you’re wishing for a veritable bevy of treats including everything you need to make this coming year a remarkable one, Hosting NSB has an entire menu of eggciting digital tools which can be customized for eggsactly what you …

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Why Employers Need to Be Careful with AI

In its efforts to keep people safe from the potential dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the government is keeping a closer eye on things such as the safety of minors, data governance and ethical application when AI is in the picture. In fact, our government is cracking down with hefty fines, but that is not even the most concerning part. …

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Give Your Company Some Internet Love!

‘Tis the season to share the love, so don’t forget to give your business the adoration it deserves – in the form of all things Internet. Now THAT is a relationship worth nurturing! Extraordinarily accurate, Internet marketing yields big results with very little waste.  Let’s delve into a few titillating options, shall we? Social Media Marketing  With individually tailored social …