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TimeZoneOne Website Hosting Shutdown? Webmad is Ready to Support You! Image

10th June 2025

Hosting & Security, Websites.

TimeZoneOne Website Hosting Shutdown? Webmad is Ready to Support You!

With the news that TimeZoneOne is shutting down hosting at the end of the month, many businesses are left scrambling to find reliable hosting services. If your website is still hosted by TimeZoneOne, now’s the time to act to avoid going offline. If you’re looking for a flexible, long-term partner who can offer clear, affordable website hosting Webmad is here to help

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Local SEO in New Zealand: How to Get Found in Your Suburb Image

4th June 2025

Digital Marketing, Websites.

Local SEO in New Zealand: How to Get Found in Your Suburb

If you’re a small business owner in New Zealand, chances are your customers aren’t across the country, they’re just down the road. Whether you’re an accountant in the city, a plumber in Papanui or a builder in Ashburton, local SEO is what helps customers in your area find you online. Plus, people love going local when it ...

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NZ 2025 Investment Boost: What It Means for Your Business Image

23rd May 2025

Software & App Development, Websites.

NZ 2025 Investment Boost: What It Means for Your Business

The 2025 Investment Boost is a key initiative in the New Zealand Government’s 2025 Budget. The scheme allows kiwi businesses to immediately deduct 20% of the cost of new business assets – including websites and software – on top of standard depreciation.

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4th May 2025

Digital Marketing.

5 Website Features Every Kiwi Business Must Have in 2025

If your business is online (and it should be!), your website needs to do more than just look good. It needs to work hard, pulling its weight as a digital salesperson, a first impression maker, and a customer service assistant, all rolled into one. Here are 5 non-negotiables for New Zealand businesses in 2025...

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The Homepage Hook: What Your Website Needs in the First 5 Seconds to Win Sales Image

11th April 2025

Digital Marketing.

The Homepage Hook: What Your Website Needs in the First 5 Seconds to Win Sales

They land on your website… Click. Scroll. Gone. Sound familiar? You have five seconds or less to make a first impression that sticks. In these precious moments, your homepage needs to do three things fast: grab attention, build trust and guide action. If it doesn’t, you're likely losing potential customers before they even ...

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