Maui Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-29

Posted in: Twitter by NORBERG on March 29, 2010

• We leave for Bali, Indonesia on Tuesday morning for a surf/work trip. When back to Maui, you’ll see a lot of video & photos coming your way! #
• A unique map navigation for catering companies in the USA: http://su.pr/15jB9C #
• http://twitpic.com/1b6lhw – Maui Sunset now!! #
• http://twitpic.com/1b6feq just flew to Maui from Oahu. Cool rainbow! #
• At LAX. Showed up over 2 1/2 hours early. Still barely made it through security in time. Ugh #
• http://hawaiiwebgroup.com/maui-design/2010/03/24/adding-maps-to-your-website/ the importance of adding your business map to your website. #
• More organic Maui furniture: http://www.artonmaui.com/artists/furniture-maui.php #
• Finally coming home to Maui on Friday!!!!!!!!!!!! #

Adding Maps to your website

Posted in: Blog, Maui, SEO, Web Design by NORBERG on March 24, 2010

We recently worked on a website for a client when we realized that it needed help when it comes to the map. The client is a furniture company in Maui, and it had a map built most likely by the original web designers. The map is unclear, too small, and very hard to find:
Original Map

We took the liberty of building and adding a new map to the site, found from a prominent link within the top navigation (as well as adding the written address to the bottom of every page:
New Map

This helps people find your store, and it also helps search engines know your physical location.

The moral of this story: If you have a brick and mortar business, you need to make the address location prominent. Adding an interactive Google Map is even better.

Maui Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-22

Posted in: Twitter by NORBERG on March 22, 2010

• 1 of our next websites will be about Glioblastoma Multiforme due to family affliction. Let me know if anyone is interested in contributing. #
• More info on Maui Living Furniture’s Bamboo Furniture: http://www.mauigoodness.com/2010/03/19/maui-furniture-store/ #
• Furniture shopping this weekend? Maui Living Furniture has organic eco-friendly pieces: http://bit.ly/aTblML #
• http://twitpic.com/19amf5 – Mulligans is going off for St Patys!! #
• The Big Island is the worldwide leader in harvesting macadamia nuts and orchids. #
• 2 of the tallest mountains in the Pacific, Mauna Kea & Mauna Loa, are found on the Big Island. Kilauea volcano is the world’s most active. #
• The whales are back again. Didn’t see any for a few days on the South Side of Maui. #
• Hawaii Fact: Ka Lae is the southernmost point in the United States. There is a constant 27 knots/hour wind blowing east to west, 24/7 365. #

Maui Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-15

Posted in: Twitter by NORBERG on March 15, 2010

• A bird pooped directly on my iPhone today at lunch. Hired by Verizon? #
• http://twitpic.com/18okh9 – Scallops and crab #
• Lanai Fact: Hulope Bay is a marine preserve and considered one of the best diving spots in the world. #
• Going on 2 1/2 hours & 3rd phone call w/ Orbitz to change a flight. Over an hour on this call alone. #
• Molokai Fact: The island contains the world’s highest sea cliffs, Hawaii’s longest waterfall, and the largest white sand beach in the State. #
• Oahu Fact: Iolani Palace is the only royal palace in the United States. #
• Maui Fact? Haleakala Crater (Ha-lay-ah-ka-LAH) is the world’s largest dormant volcano. Contested cause many claim it’s potentially active. #
• Wanna do something different in Hawaii? Maui Wakeboarding: http://su.pr/21Czg3 #
• Honolulu = longest borders of any city in world. State constitution says any island or islet not named as part of a county belongs to it. #
• Kauai Fact: The Hanalei River was dedicated a “national treasure” & is under government protection from use as a “place of business”. #
• Kauai Fact: The Waialua River is 1 of 5 navigable rivers in Hawaii draining off Waialeale Mountain, which averages 488 inches of rain/year. #
• Humpback Whale Info:
  http://www.bossfrog.com/blog/2010/03/08/maui-whales-maui-whales-maui-whale-watching-humpback-whales-whale-information/ #
• Just added an FAQ to Maui Fun Charters for those looking to go sport fishing in Maui: http://www.mauifuncharters.com/faq.html #
• Can’t wait to get back to Maui. This Mainland trip has taken its toll. #
• More Hawaiian Island Flowers/Colors:
  Kahoolawe – Hinahina (Beach Heliotrope)/Grey
  Big Island of Hawaii – Lehua Ohia/Red #
• Island Flowers/Colors:
  Niihau – Pupu Shell/White
  Molokai – White Kukui Blossom/Green
  Lanai – Kaunaoa/Orange #
• Hawaiian Island Flowers/Colors: Kauai – Mokihana (Green Berry)/Purple Oahu – Ilima/Yellow Maui – Lokelani (Pink Cottage Rose)/Pink #

Maui Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-08

Posted in: Twitter by NORBERG on March 8, 2010

• http://twitpic.com/175gsz – Sunset tonight on Maui provided by a wonderful local #
• http://twitpic.com/173as4 – Not sure why, but I’m at the Orange County Music Awards #
• I need to see a Maui sunset. Can someone post a photo while I’m out of town? #
• What happened to the whales? Not seeing as many out in the last few days on Maui. #
• http://twitpic.com/16o0ai – #

Maui Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-01

Posted in: Twitter by NORBERG on March 1, 2010

• Maui Tsunami information: http://www.mauiinformationguide.com/maui-weather-report.php #
• Maui Beach Portraits out of Kaanapali Beach: http://su.pr/29oe51 #
• We have a new Art Gallery at Whaler’s Village: http://su.pr/1cJWFS #
• We have a new member of the Maui Photographers Organization! http://bit.ly/aEYTGj #
• Inflated, Inspected & tested our new surfboard bags today. Soma Bags Review: http://mauigoodness.com/2010/02/22/new-surfboard-travel-bag/ #