Website Overwhelmed with Excessive Traffic

A website experienced a surge in traffic, resulting in “429 Too Many Requests” error messages being displayed to users. This issue often arises when too many requests are made to the server within a short period, exceeding its capacity.

The cause of this problem can be attributed to various factors such as:

* High-traffic events or announcements
* Popular content being shared widely on social media platforms
* Inadequate website infrastructure

To mitigate such issues, webmasters should consider implementing measures such as:

* Optimizing website content for faster loading times
* Enabling caching and content delivery networks (CDNs)
* Scaling server capacity during high-traffic periods

Source: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/march-madness-2025-picks-expert-predictions-for-ncaa-tournament-final-four-national-champion