We have researched Shopify's new partner review apps and come up with a pros and cons list for each, helping you to decide what Shopify review app is best for you.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/top-5-choices-for-shopify-review-apps-free-and-paid
Effective digital marketing can help take your business or organisation to the next level, but to get the most out of your marketing it’s crucial to get the strategy right. Check out our top fi...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/5-ways-to-elevate-digital-marketing
From the start of February 2024, Gmail and Yahoo will require bulk email senders to authenticate their domain, and have a DMARC record, to send emails to their users' email addresses. Our team he...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/how-to-set-dmarc-records-and-why-its-crucial-for-ecommerce
The turn of the year is an ideal time to take stock and review your digital marketing strategy for 2024 and beyond. Check out our tips for getting ahead of the competition.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/festive-slowdown-planning-digital-marketing-strategy
As the Black Friday and Cyber Monday season approaches, it’s crucial for e-commerce businesses, particularly those utilising Shopify, to maximise their sales potential. At NB Communication, we ...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/tips-and-tricks-for-black-friday-and-cyber-monday
For food and drink businesses, NB Communication is the strategic digital marketing partner of choice when it comes to building websites, e-commerce solutions and creating multi-channel campaigns ...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/unlocking-digital-success-in-the-food-drink-sector
Carefully planning and effectively managing a digital content marketing strategy is essential for promoting your business. In this blog post we discuss the importance of online content and consid...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/digital-content-marketing-speak-about-business-online
Explore innovative marketing strategies tailored for Scottish businesses, from local collaborations to tapping into folklore. Make your campaigns resonate year-round, not just during the festive ...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/marketing-ideas-you-may-not-have-thought-of
Meeting our digital marketing executive, Alexandra Wyllie
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/meet-the-team-alexandra
Interactive maps provide a useful way to present engaging information to your website visitors, but they can also serve as a powerful tool for creating shareable content to boost your digital mar...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/make-the-most-of-interactive-maps-by-creating-shareable-content
As event sponsors, the team behind tallshipslerwick.com and handlers of the PR and marketing contract for Shetland Tall Ships Ltd, it’s safe to say we were heavily involved in the week of festi...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/the-nb-teams-tall-ship-lerwick-experience
When it comes to building an inclusive internet, understanding and implementing web accessibility is crucial. For those asking, "What are the 4 principles of web accessibility?", this guide is de...
At NB, We champion digital inclusion, assisting businesses from diverse sectors to build websites that everyone can use and enjoy. But accessibility on your website has a myriad of other benefits...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/is-your-website-accessible-and-why-its-important
With our Shetland headquarters overlooking Lerwick Harbour, NB Communication is understandably excited about the return of the Tall Ships Races to the port.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/sharing-tall-ships-lerwick-with-the-world
Eleanor, a valuable member of our client-facing team, joined NB in 2022. She holds a Master's degree in Chemistry from the University of Edinburgh and previously worked as a chemist in the indust...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/meet-the-team-eleanor-coutts
A series of atmospheric photographs capturing the unique spectacle of Shetland’s Fire Festival Season has been shortlisted in one of the world’s most prestigious creative competitions.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/fire-festival-campaign-photographs-shortlisted-aop-awards
NB Communication has designed and developed interactive digital maps for a range of businesses ranging from destination marketing organisations to estate agencies and inter-governmental services....
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/benefits-of-interactive-map-functionality-on-your-website
May was a bustling and eventful month at the NB office, as it always tends to be. Exciting news and impressive projects took centre stage.
Blogging is an essential part of any content marketing strategy because it is the page you will most frequently update with new posts and information to keep readers engaged. It is often through ...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/how-to-write-an-seo-friendly-blog-post
Creating a multi-channel strategic marketing campaign for Promote Shetland to showcase the drama and excitement of Shetland's Up Helly Aa Fire festival Season is a challenge the team at NB Commun...
Black Friday is often referred to as one of the most important shopping days of the year, quickly followed by Cyber Monday. If you're a small business owner and you've never considered running a ...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/is-black-friday-right-for-you
Tapping into social media influencers can be useful. They can help to tell your brand story by sharing their experiences in their own words, images and videos.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/how-influencers-can-help-build-your-brand
As we plan for another busy year ahead, we’re looking for people to join our dynamic digital marketing team.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/job-opportunities-various-positions
NB Communication is excited about developing new strategic marketing campaigns after winning the contract to run the Promote Shetland service for the next five years.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/nb-communication-promote-shetland-destination-marketing-service
Keep your organisation safe from cybercriminals with our top tips on avoiding phishing email scams.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/5-ways-to-keep-your-business-safe-from-phishing-scams
A high-profile digital marketing campaign to attract more visitors to Shetland this winter has been launched on Shetland.org to kickstart an ambitious multi-channel publicity drive.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/campaign-celebrates-shetlands-winter-delights
NB Communication has developed a bespoke new website for ORION Clean Energy - an ambitious project which is planning to transform energy production in Shetland.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/a-clean-site-for-orion-clean-energy
NB’s digital marketing executive Dom Gall recently started the six-month Emerging Leadership training and development programme with the Scottish training company Peoplematters. Completing the ...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/on-the-path-to-leadership
As NB Communication continues to grow, we’re on the look out for an experienced Project Manager to join our client team on a full-time basis.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/job-opp-project-manager
We’ve been working with estate agents, accommodation providers and property developers for many years, helping them to promote properties online and provide clear information for current and po...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/promoting-property-online
They say every day is a school day. For NB Communication’s head of content marketing Adam Civico that meant joining a “learning journey” arranged by Shetland Food and Drink.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/enjoying-a-taste-of-shetland
From distillers in Unst to jewellers in Orkney, we have clients across the Scottish islands and beyond. As they start to welcome back visitors for the summer to their shops, restaurants, visitor ...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/clients-reopen-for-business
Adam joined NB Communication in May 2021 after eight-and-a-half years editing The Shetland Times newspaper. He is now Head of Content Management working on the Promote Shetland contract and with ...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/meet-the-nb-team-adam-civico
While many businesses are scaling back their office space in response to the trend towards more home working, NB is doing the opposite with a move into bigger premises.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/nb-moves-to-new-offices
Dom is the newest member of the NB team, joining in April 2021 as a Digital Marketing Executive based in Edinburgh. With experience in an agency, various sports communications roles, a window bli...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/meet-the-nb-team-dom-gall
A year ago this week the country went into its first national lockdown. Offices across the country were forced to close and staff had to adapt to remote working. Little did we know that 12 months...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/reflections-on-a-year-of-remote-working
As part of our ongoing work promoting Shetland as an attractive place to live, work, study and invest, we recently updated the regular email newsletters we send to subscribers.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/targeted-email-campaigns-promote-shetland
We are looking for a Digital Marketing Executive to join our team on a full-time basis. This is a unique opportunity to work as part of a growing team on numerous interesting projects for clients...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/job-opportunity-digital-marketing-executive
When Joe Biden began his term as 46th President of the United States his team were quick to update the White House website and associated social media channels to reflect the change of leadership...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/new-white-house-website
The Between Islands project aims to explore and collectively promote the arts and heritage of the islands of Shetland, Orkney and the Outer Hebridies through collaborative projects.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/between-islands-project
Meet Calum Toogood, NB's new Project Manager, based in our Lerwick office.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/meet-the-nb-team-calum-toogood
As we prepare to say goodbye to a challenging and unpredictable year, we take a moment to reflect on the past 12 months here at NB…
One of the final digital launches we've worked on this year is for ReFLEX Orkney – a pioneering project aiming to create a fully-integrated green energy service across the islands.
NB Communication is proud to present a fresh new brand for Shetland, developed to help the islands look forward to an exciting and prosperous future.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/new-branding-for-shetland
With Christmas just a few weeks away, the Black Friday sales weekend is an important event in the retail calendar, this year more so than ever. Here we highlight some of our clients' best Black F...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/clients-offer-up-black-friday-deals
New website for Orkney-based jewellery designer.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/alison-moore-website-launch
This month we launched a new website for Orkney-based Sheila Fleet Jewellery.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/sheila-fleet-website-live
Orkney.com has expanded to include content from two of the islands' membership organisations: Creative Orkney and Taste of Orkney.
A campaign we've launched to encourage Shetlanders to enjoy local tourism.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/rediscover-shetland-campaign
NB gives Orkney-based accommodation provider Kirkwall Apartments a fresh new look.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/new-website-for-kirkwall-apartments
As we gradually ease out of lockdown, businesses need to make sure their communications are purposeful and relevant.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/communicating-with-customers-during-coronavirus
How we revised Promote Shetland's content marketing strategy when Scotland went into lockdown.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/promoting-shetland-during-covid-19
The NB team share some of the things they've been doing while working from home during coronavirus.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/working-from-home-our-experience-so-far
With many shops closed due to coronavirus, some shops in Orkney and Shetland are seeing a healthy rise in online sales.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/a-busy-time-in-e-commerce
Guidance on how to avoid cybercrimes such as hacking and phishing while working from home.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/stay-secure-online-working-from-home
How accountancy firms can help businesses manage during the coronavirus health emergency.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/covid-19-accountancy-firms-support
Looking for some audio inspiration? Check the NB team's pick of the podcasts.
In this blog post we compares the pros and cons of the commerce platforms Magento and Shopify.
With many organisations asking employees to work from home to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, employers and managers may now be facing unforeseen challenges coordinating their newly remot...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/how-to-manage-remote-workers
A password management app can store your log-ins and passwords for all the different online accounts and apps you use. Your passwords are then encrypted within the app and to access them you just...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-passwords
In 2012, the Shetland Folk Festival committee commissioned NB to design and build a new website to provide information about visiting and local artists, and to promote the programme of concerts. ...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/shetland-folk-festival-celebrates-40-years
NB recently refreshed the The Swan Trust's website, adding new features including online booking functionality.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/the-swan-trust-website-gets-an-upgrade
If, like us, you manage multiple projects involving a wide range of people, Basecamp is an ideal solution to help keep communications under control
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/5-ways-basecamp-can-improve-your-business
As part of our ongoing Promote Shetland work we capture and promote Shetland's Up Helly Aa fire festivals via a co-ordinated, multi-channel marketing campaign, combining PR, video, social media, ...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/promoting-shetlands-fire-festival-season
2019 has been a bumper year here at NB, with some big client wins, plenty of fantastic web design and development projects, and excellent results for our ongoing marketing clients.
Small Business Saturday is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which encourages consumers to 'shop local'.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/supporting-small-business-saturday
Two town centres we work with have triumphed in a recent tourism award.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/destinations-worth-marketing
If you’re in need of some Christmas gift inspiration, why not have a look at some of the many enticing and exciting products created by some of our clients?
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/nb-christmas-gift-guide-2019
An Expert Digital Marketing Agency You Can Trust
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/new-website-for-local-charity
We’re used to managing multiple projects simultaneously here at NB, but it is not often we launch seven client websites in the space of a week.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/seven-website-launches-in-one-week
An Expert Digital Marketing Agency You Can Trust
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/nb-celebrated-in-uks-small-biz-top-100
Meet Zoe Scott, NB's newest intern, who will be working with us over the next year.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/meet-the-nb-intern-zoe-scott
Meet David Nicol, the Managing Director of NB Communication.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/meet-our-managing-director-david-nicol
This morning, Matthew and Amy from our Edinburgh office were invited to ride on train operator LNER’s exclusive and very first Azuma passenger train serving Scottish railways.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/trip-on-scotlands-very-first-azuma-train
In the next edition of 'Meet the NB Team', we introduce to you, Lauren Doughton. Lauren is our Promote Shetland Project Manager in the Lerwick office.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/meet-the-nb-team-lauren-doughton
In the next edition of 'Meet the NB Team', we introduce to you, Kylie Wood. Kylie is a Project Manager in the Lerwick office.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/meet-the-nb-team-kylie-wood
We are looking for a Copywriter and Content Manager to join our team in Lerwick on a temporary basis to cover a period of maternity leave.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/job-opportunity-copywriter
NB Communication's Festive Closing times for 2018.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/nb-festive-closing-times-2018
NB Communication's E-Commerce Christmas Gift Guide 2018
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/nbs-christmas-gift-guide-2018
We give a round up of offers being shared by some of our clients for Black Friday 2018.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/nbs-black-friday-round-up
In the next edition of 'Meet the NB Team', we introduce to you, Alex Fenton. Alex is an Account Executive for Shetland and Orkney as well as Resource Manager.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/meet-the-nb-team-alex-fenton
Did you know we have an office in Edinburgh too? This week we share our Edinburgh account executive Matthew Leask's top picks for the Edinburgh International Festival.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/edinburgh-2018-our-top-picks
Creating the content for your website is something to take time over and get right. We've put together some tips on creating good basic homepage content for your website.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/planning-content-for-your-website
The next edition of 'Meet the NB Team', we introduce to you, Louise Thomason.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/meet-the-nb-team-louise-thomason
The next edition of 'Meet the NB Team', we introduce to you, Chris Thomson.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/meet-the-team-chris-thomson
Most websites really come to life with good photos, but not everyone has the budget for a professional photographer. That doesn’t mean you can’t have excellent images though. Depending on you...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/taking-better-photos-for-the-web
NB's Edinburgh team moves to a new office on Princes Street.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/nb-edinburgh-is-on-the-move
We currently have two fantastic job opportunities, for a Project Manager on the 'Promote Shetland' project and for a Web Developer or Graduate Web Developer.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/developer-project-manager-jobs
NB Communication have discussed their essential tips for writing content for the web.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/essential-tips-for-writing-for-the-web
This Employee Appreciation Day, meet our newest member of the NB team, Amy Watton.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/meet-the-nb-team-amy-watton
You've probably heard about Facebook's recent announcement on changes to its news feed algorithm. We look at how this might impact business users.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/facebook-newsfeed-changes
Stuck for Christmas gift ideas? Why not visit some of the modern e-commerce websites NB Communication has developed recently for some of Shetland's best known businesses. Shop from the comfort of...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/christmas-gifts-from-shetland-buy-online
NB Communication is delighted to have won Shetland Island Council's Promote Shetland contract to promote the isles as a place to live, work and study.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/nb-wins-promote-shetland-contract
NB's digital marketing experts explain the paramount importance of strategically incorporating content within the process of your website's design. Design and content are two elements utilised to...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/the-content-first-approach
NB's September website launches are now live and we are delighted to share them with you. We welcome your feedback.
Google My Business for local listings in Google's Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs). You can list your business on Google with all relevant information such as working hours, contact number and...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/local-seo-matters-the-google-business-page
NB Communication explains what Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) is, how it works, why it is important and the key concepts and analytics metrics you should care about. Improve your customer jou...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/improve-your-customers-journey
Often we find that clients are wary about designing a homepage that requires a lot of scrolling. We don't think they should be and here's why...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/scrolling-in-web-design
A short informative blog post on Facebook hoaxes, scam stories, rumours and outright nonsense. Useful explanations and advice on why are they so regular of a sight, what is Facebook doing or not ...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/facebook-hoaxes-and-how-to-avoid-them
If you have your own website then you’ll want to make sure you provide the best level of security and confidence for your visitors. One such way of doing this is to get an SSL certificate.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/what-is-an-ssl-certificate
NB Communication visits Craft Scotland Summer Show in Edinburgh. Learn more about Craft Scotland and Creative Scotland and see what you can expect to see at the show this year.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/craft-scotland-summer-show-2017
Facebook is now looking to provide brands with the chance to customise the audiences they communicate with, according to the latter’s engagement with a brand. Facebook will present your busines...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/facebook-customised-audiences
Snapchat has recently introduced its Paperclip feature as a way to insert links into actual Snaps right before they’re shared. This new update to the platform provides users, brands and media c...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/gain-more-organic-traffic
A short article explaining what is the Google's Featured Snippet Box, it's characteristics and behaviour, why should we care about it and what businesses and their agencies can do to get their co...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/googles-featured-snippet-box
NB's newest project manager, Ally, took part in a ScotGrad residential business training in Cromarty this month, where she made many new friends and acquired valuable business skills. Read about ...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/scotgrad-business-residential-training
The Shetland Distillery Company and Orkney Distilling Ltd. in the first ever Scottish Gin Awards.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/first-ever-scottish-gin-awards
While our offices are based in Edinburgh and Shetland, NB regularly undertakes work with clients in Orkney. 2017 has started with a number of projects for clients in our neighbouring islands, so ...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/a-busy-few-months-for-nb-in-orkney
Some fresh talent joining NB! Have a look at what our new Graduate Project Manager has to say about NB Communication's team, work atmosphere, and... Shetland!
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/joining-a-digital-agency-based-in-shetland
We are looking for a web developer and a project manager to join our busy team in Lerwick.
Many Shetland locals are too busy on the last Tuesday of January to be paying attention to the news, but you may be surprised to find just how much coverage our Up Helly Aa festival generates acr...
The working year is almost over, and the NB team are looking forward to a well earned rest! We've had a busy twelve months opening a new office, expanding our team and working on a wide range of ...
Our office will close at 5pm on Friday 23th December 2016 and will re-open on Wednesday 4th January 2017.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/christmas-closing-times-2016
Are you happy with the service you receive from your digital agency? Many people aren't so we've pulled together a list of things you should watch out for so you can decide if it's time to make t...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/14-signs-change-your-digital-agency
NB's e-commerce clients tend to be very busy in he run up to Christmas, and we've thoroughly enjoyed helping many of them to promote Black Friday offers and other seasonal campaigns.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/e-commerce-success-with-shopify
NB Communication is the second best small digital agency in the UK for customer satisfaction, according to the Drum’s 2016 “Digital Census”.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/nb-2nd-customer-satisfaction
It's been a hectic few months across both NB offices, so we thought we'd pull together our recent news to share with you.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/an-autumn-update-from-nb-communication
A brand new tourism app for visitors to the far North of Scotland.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/venture-north-heritage-app
We have recently been made aware of a Facebook scam where notifications from pages are attempting to gather information by asking users to confirm their details. Do not get caught out and read th...
It's down to Wales and the Republic Of Ireland, but who will be crowned champions of the NB Euro 2016 of Destination Marketing Websites?
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/euro-2016-destination-marketing-final
Only four countries remain in our bid to find the best destination marketing website from the nations competing at Euro 2016. Continuing reading to find out who our finalists will be...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/euro-2016-destination-marketing-semi-finals
We're down to the final eight, and with the quarter-finals of the footballing equivalent kicking off this week in France, our destination marketing championship continues.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/euro-2016-quarter-finals
Last month, to celebrate NB's 14th anniversary, we published a blog post highlighting how we've benefitted growing up in a remote location. However, by now, many of you will be aware that at the ...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/nb-edinburgh-the-first-six-months
We don't know which country will win euro 2016, but we do know which official destination marketing website is best equipped to inspire people to visit. In this post, we look at eight of the coun...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/euro-2016-destination-marketing-part-1
Today marks the 14th anniversary of the official founding of digital marketing agency NB Communication. Managing Director David Nicol looks back on some of the advantages NB has gained from it's ...
We are keen to hear from new graduates who may wish to join our team in Lerwick and have qualifications in web development, marketing or business.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/new-graduate-opportunities-at-nb
We are looking for a project manager to join our busy team in Lerwick.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/project-manager-vacancy-spring-2016
Clever online tools can truly make your life easier by automating processes, reducing admin tasks and allowing you to achieve more. Here’s our list of essential online tools for business, proje...
Your website is your window to the world. With so many online channels fighting for attention, internet users are becoming harder to please. There are undoubtedly things that you don’t like abo...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/7-things-improve-your-website-in-2016
Towards the end of last year, we announced our exciting plans to expand NB Communication to the UK Mainland. We’ve since opened our second office in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/nb-edinburgh-is-open-for-business
Our office will close at 5pm on Wednesday 23rd December 2015 and will re-open on Monday 4th January 2016.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/christmas-closing-times-2015
2016 is already shaping up to be a very exciting year here at NB Communication thanks to some big plans to expand the company.
SME's account for 99.4% of all private sector enterprises in Scotland and employ over 1.2 million people. So wherever you are this Small Business Saturday, show your support by getting involved.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/small-business-saturday-2015
For those of you who are not familiar with the name, The Swan is a traditional Shetland fishing sail boat. We got the chance for one of our staff to climb aboard and enjoy a day at sea.
With the TalkTalk cyber attack in the news this week and banks reporting high levels of fraud amongst their customers, there are plenty of reasons to be wary of spam emails and attempts to captur...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/fake-domain-renewal-notices-dont-get-caught
You probably know us for building websites, but there is a range of other things we do which you might not be aware of. This month we thought it might be worth mentioning a few projects and servi...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/5-things-you-didnt-know-we-did
Moving house or considering changing mobile networks? Now you can check mobile and 3G signal levels across all networks and the whole of the UK in one handy tool. And it includes Shetland!
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/ofcom-mobile-signal-checker
Google tours are the next stage in immersive media that allow you to virtually enter a shop or premises and walk through the environment as if you were there. There are now a number of these tour...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/google-tours-in-shetland
This year we entered the Digital Census for the first time and were delighted to find out we have been ranked 9th for client satisfaction for agencies with 1-25 staff.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/top-10-for-client-satisfaction-2015
The recent 2015 Ofcom report into Communications Marketing has confirmed that we are officially a mobile society. For the first time, the smartphone has overtaken laptops as the device users say ...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/why-responsive-design-is-important
Periscope is an app from Twitter which allows you to broadcast a live video feed from your mobile phone. The app was only released four months ago and has already captured the imagination of peop...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/market-your-business-using-periscope
Booking accommodation online needs to be straightforward for users, otherwise they will go elsewhere. There are some great options for accommodation providers so we've collected a summary of the ...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/best-online-booking-systems
Do you ever get tired of scrolling? Endlessly flicking through social media timelines and search results can be quite a dull process. Well just around the corner there's a whole new world of the ...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/the-future-of-web-browsing
Cloud Storage has been increasing in popularity over the last few years. There are some big players who have been around for a while and some newcomers to the market too so here’s a summary of ...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/cloud-storage-services-2015
With only a week to go before the general election, many of us probably haven't decided who to vote for yet. So we thought we'd take a different approach and see how the main parties rank based o...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/the-nb-general-election-website-review
We're lucky up here in Shetland to have a fantastic range of music on offer all year round. There's the inaugural Shetland Folk Festival, Fiddle Frenzy, the Accordion and Fiddle Festival and the ...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/chris-thile-punch-brothers-to-play-shetland
Spam emails aren't a new problem but the culprits are adapting and advancing their methods to increase their chances of catching people out. Last year, a 'smart fridge' was found to be the culpri...
Google have announced a major algorithm change which will come into effect on 21st April.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/google-announce-major-mobilegeddon-update
The Shetland Folk Festival is an important part of the year for Shetlanders and visitors alike. It is also extremely popular and with limited ticket availability and multiple venues, the event re...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/sff-new-ticketing-system
There's a new breed of email management software emerging which takes advantage of our mobile devices and tablets, and has the goal of trying to speed up and innovate the email checking process. ...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/5-ways-to-organise-your-emails
Wouldn't it be great if there was an easy way to get more organised? We all have our own ways to keep on top of things but sometimes a to-do list just isn't enough. Here at NB, we are no differen...
You may not have heard the phrase 'responsive design' but chances are you have definitely seen it in action. Mobile usage is on the increase and here at NB we are seeing many of our client's site...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/what-is-responsive-design
We launched the updated Shetland Folk Festival site this week and the organisers have now announced the 15-strong line-up of visiting acts for this years festival.
We've spent the past 24 days bringing you our best gift ideas on our Facebook page. Find an overview of everything we promoted here.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/nbs-2014-christmas-gift-guide
Would you like to work at NB Communication? We are seeking a project / account manager to join our busy team in Lerwick.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/project-account-manager-vacancy
We are delighted to announce the launch of a high profile Orkney website design project for Orkney Food and Drink. The site, available at www.orkneyfoodanddrink.com, promote Orkney's fantastic fo...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/launch-of-orkney-food-and-drink-website
NB Communication client Bon Accord Accountancy has announced the sale of their Pipeline Accounts division.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/congratulations-to-bon-accord-accountancy
Three unique and interesting projects that launched new websites this November. These sites are well worth taking a look at!
Another busy month this October - launching more than one website a week. Take a look at the new sites here.
We have been kept busy launching more websites for a wide variety of different companies and organisations from Shetland, Orkney and further.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/another-busy-quarter-2013
We want to congratulate Robert John Anderson on his successful summer placement with us at NB Communication. Glasgow University student Robert won the Talent Scotland Summer Placement Programme a...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/a-successful-summer-for-student-at-nb
Hazel Tindall is selling her original Shetland knitting patterns online!
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/traditional-shetland-knitting-online
Websites are launched for new self-catering apartments and lodges in Shetland.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/new-self-catering-accommodation
Some new features added and visual changes made to The Shetland Jewellery website.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/shetland-jewellery-website-revamp
The first launch for NB in 2013 was the new Shetland Folk Festival site, with it's unique online booking system - and sales of the advanced memberships have been quite a success.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/website-shetland-folk-festival
We have launched a few new sites that incorporate the innovative 'responsive' design.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/new-responsive-design-websites
The end of 2012 was a busy but enjoyable time for our team at NB Communication, with over 10 launches from October to December. Into the beginning of the new year and we have launched the Shetlan...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/productive-2012-site-launch-2013
We've made some changes to the two graduate placement positions, and have extended the deadline for applications.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/current-job-vacancies-at-nb-update
Due to continuing high demand for our services we are expanding out team, and are looking to fill three new positions, two of which are suitable for recent graduates.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/job-vacancies-at-nb-communication-june-2012
The first of June 2012 marked the official 10th birthday of NB Communication. We've come a long way in that time, but this is really only the beginning...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/nb-communication-is-10-years-old
April and May have seen us working flat out on numerous projects, many of which are now live and available to the world.
Beautiful new website for The Shetland Gallery is online now.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/shetland-gallery-website-goes-live
We are delighted to announce that a refreshed version of the hugely-popular Shetland Times website is now online.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/shetland-times-re-vamp-goes-live
Our fast start to 2012 continued in February, with the launch of two new sites as well as the completion of a bespoke booking system for one of our award-winning clients.
The start of 2012 has been very exciting for NB Communication, with the launch of 4 prestigious websites and involvement with Promote Shetland's live webcam of Up Helly Aa.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/2012-off-to-a-hectic-start
We're very excited to have a 4-page feature in today's Shetland Times.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/nb-feature-in-shetland-times
Launch of new website for Edinburgh-based software company Factonomy, who specialise in enterprise business continuity management solutions.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/nb-site-for-global-technology-company
We've just launched a new 'Shetland Brand' website for Promote Shetland.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/nb-communication-proud-to-support-shetland
We've recently made a start on several exciting new website projects.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/august-september-site-launches
NB Communication has just launched a brand-new website for Vidlin-based Grading Systems' global push.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/nb-assists-grading-systems
Following on from a busy May and June, NB Communication Ltd launched a further 5 Shetland websites in July.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/five-website-launches-in-july
Another couple of busy months have flown by, with nine sites launched since our last news story.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/may-and-june-website-launches
March was a busy month here at NB Communication, with 4 sites going live.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/four-sites-launched-in-march
We've been very busy so far in 2011, launching three brand new sites with more in the pipeline for the next few weeks.
Shetland has been listed as one of the top regions in the world to visit in 2011. Lonely Planet?
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/shetland-makes-lonely-planets-top-10
We're celebrating our most successful ever week, having just launching six websites in the space of five days between 4th and 9th of October 2010.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/record-week-for-nb-communication
Shetland Soap Company is delighted to unveil the results of their latest photo shoot, featuring Chris Stout of world-renowned Shetland band Fiddlers' Bid.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/chris-stout-photo-shoot
We're looking for a graduate to come and join us here at NB Communication to help us expand well beyond Shetland
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/graduate-placement-2010-2011
The Up Helly Aa website has just been updated with new content.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/new-content-on-up-helly-aa-website
We are all delighted to announce the launch of Adult Learning Shetland's new website
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/adult-learning-shetland-launch
We are thrilled to announce the launch of North Rock Gallery?
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/north-rock-gallery-launch
King Harald Apartments have just launched their re-vamped website this week.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/king-harald-apartments-revamp
Congratulations to Glover Lodges who have just received a 5 Star rating from Visit Scotland for their newest Self-Catering property ?
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/congratulations-glover-lodges
All of us here at NB Communication are delighted to announce the launch of I&F Properties brand new site.
We are delighted to announce that the puffling on the Puffin Cam has hatched this week and is there for you to see on the Puffin Camera.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/puffin-cam-puffling-hatched
Flavour of Shetland is kicks off today at Victoria Pier.
Shetland has welcomed home almost 600 hamefarers this week as part of the Shetland Hamefarin.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/shetland-hamefarin-has-begun
The Up Helly Aa committee have selected the winner of the Galley Naming Competition...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/shetland-hamefarin-competition-winner
The new schedule for Flavour of Shetland 2010 is now on their website.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/flavour-of-shetland-new-schedule
Self Catering Shetland have just launched their new and improved website...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/self-catering-shetland-re-vamp
Shetland Hamefarin have launched their most recent competition...
Shetland Jewellery has a new look...
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/shetland-jewellery-homepage-re-vamp
Visit.Shetland.org has been featured in Micromart Magazine as one of the top 5 Islands websites.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/visit-shetland-in-top-5-islands
Shetland Hamefarin has just set up a new facebook group for Hamefarers to join and also for local folk who may be interested in what is on
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/shetland-hamefarin-on-facebook
All of us here at NB Communication are delighted to announce the launch of the new Shetland ForWirds website.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/shetland-forwirds-launch
Google has increased its Street View service to include 96% of UK roads, including most of the roads in Shetland.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/google-street-view-in-shetland
All of the team here are pleased to announce the recent launch of two maritime-related websites, for the Swan Trust & Sail Training Shetland.
We are delighted to announce the launch of the new Shetland Heritage Association website.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/shetland-heritage-association-web-launch
We are pleased to announce the launch of the new site promoting Mergi, an organic combustion catalyst which can radically improve fuel consumption and reduce emissions.
As you may have noticed, there have been some major changes to the Shetland.org website recently.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/major-re-vamp-of-shetland.org
We are delighted by the success of the live webcam broadcast of the Lerwick Up Helly Aa.
Are you looking for the perfect gift this Christmas? Why not check out some of our online shops for some ideas? There are ones to suit all tastes and ages.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/christmas-shopping-inspiration
We recently finished building a new website for the Lerwick Up Helly Aa committee.
https://www.nbcommunication.com/blog/launch-of-up-helly-aa-website