Social Media for Business

Posted in: Blog, SEO, Social Media, Twitter by MauiHawaiiUpdates on October 22, 2011 | No Comments

For most people, social media for business is a waste of time.  In order to utilize it successfully, it requires:

• TIME
• More TIME
• And an increasingly complex knowledge of how to convert, which only comes from an obnoxious amount of testing and research. Read more…

Taking Over Twitter!

Posted in: Blog, Twitter by MauiHawaiiUpdates on May 9, 2011 | No Comments

What?  Can it be True?

Yes, Hawaii Web Group has acquired the Twitter Handle @Maui!  So now you can follow us at this easy address:

http://twitter.com/maui

This falls along the lines of our ongoing effort to secure the highest quality visitors by being the most visible.  Simplicity is also our goal here.  We’ll still be using @MauiHawaiiInfo for our business here at Hawaii Web Group.  Follow @Maui for updates on the island.

Maui Maps

Posted in: All Sites, Available Ads, Blog, Graphic Design, Hawaii Videos, Hawaii Websites, Maui, Personal Favorites, Projects, Twitter, Web Design by NORBERG on November 15, 2010 | No Comments

The Client: Hawaii Web Group LLC

Project Description: This is one of our favorite websites ever made.  We think our visitors are going to love the Flash interactive map on the home page.  Each location and activity page has a Twitter feed for each subject, video, photos, local tips, and detailed information.

Feel free to poke around and enjoy the site.  We’ve spent a lot of time to make it great.  Mahalo!

Visit Website: Maui Map

Maui Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-16

Posted in: Twitter by NORBERG on September 25, 2010 | No Comments

• Mainland Grinds – Hula’s Island Grill http://post.ly/s05s #
• Photo: We’re doing some mainland traveling, and we managed to find a flavor from home. Yogurtland offers… http://tumblr.com/xchfv6j3c #
• Gorgeous Wedding in West Maui http://post.ly/rLxr #
• 2 fires along the Honoapiilani Hwy have closed the road from Puamana to Maalaea. Still closed. #
• Small rooms, but great location. (@ Balboa Inn The Resort) http://4sq.com/bIyu8I #
• Photo: Maui Thai Restaurant in South Kihei serves up the grinds! Super good food at a low price. Other Thai… http://tumblr.com/xchfdnyxm #
• Waves are small and bumpy, but as usual a bunch of guys are ripping. (@ 54th St) http://4sq.com/a2qSxw #

Maui Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-09-20

Posted in: Twitter by NORBERG on September 20, 2010 | No Comments

• Photo: Ok, this has to be one if the cutest little girls we’ve seen. We met her and her family in Hana. Cute… http://tumblr.com/xchijw19m #
• I just downloaded the best productivity app for my iPhone!! You open the app, and it completely shuts the phone off. #
• The Perfect Hawaii Day http://post.ly/xSeY #
• Photo: We’ll be adding more Hawaii art to this site from now on. Here’s a fun one of Makena Beach in Maui by… http://tumblr.com/xchigjxqp #
• Mondays are never really that bad if you wake up on Maui. So are the end of vacations when you live on Maui. Can’t wait to get back! #

Maui Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-09-06

Posted in: Twitter by NORBERG on September 6, 2010 | No Comments

• Photo: Enjoying a break from work at Big Beach (Makena Beach) in South Maui. http://tumblr.com/xchh6cslc #

Maui Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-30

Posted in: Twitter by NORBERG on August 30, 2010 | No Comments

• Photo: We enjoyed a celebratory dinner last night at Cuatro Restaurant in Kihei, Maui. We love this spot!… http://tumblr.com/xchh0fkmu #
• Today’s Panoramic: Ka’anapali, Maui, Hawaii http://post.ly/uKTL #
• At Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa in Kaanapali, Maui. #mauiphotofest http://yfrog.com/n59unj http://yfrog.com/jtw2zj http://yfrog.com/j7podzuj #
• Another good session (@ Umalu) http://4sq.com/9qYWdU #
• Jim DiVitale is speaking at #mauiphotofest at the Hyatt Regency Maui. — at Hyatt Regency Maui http://gowal.la/c/2opQJ?137 #
• Looking forward to #mauiphotofest today. Jim Divitale is speaking again!! #
• Umalu Restaurant Review, Menu, Photos from Maui, Hawaii http://post.ly/u9Fq #
• Photoset: A beautiful Maui wedding in 2 locations. Thank you, Natalie, for sharing your photos with us. See… http://tumblr.com/xchgw6cgr #
• Photo taken from Haleakala Hwy http://post.ly/u8tu #
• I just ousted @popbytes as the mayor of Kamaole Beach III on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/aPCgtM #
• It’s so nice to be able to get away from work for a few minutes at the beach. (@ Kamaole Beach III) http://4sq.com/aPCgtM #
• I’m at Puunene Sugar Museum (Puunene). http://4sq.com/dr6C3h #
• Video: Here’s tonight’s complete time lapse sunset video in Maui, Hawaii. http://tumblr.com/xchguhfd6 #
• Maui Sunset Tonight http://post.ly/tzyn #
• A great day at the Maui Photo Festival. Now it’s time to kick back at the beach! (@ Kamaole Beach III) http://4sq.com/aPCgtM #
• Photo: At Maui Photo Festival taking a class with Jim DiVitale on doing panoramics in Photoshop. Here he is… http://tumblr.com/xchgtlep7 #
• Just enjoyed the Korean BBQ sandwich: onolicious! — at Umalu http://gowal.la/c/2nCB6?137 #
• I’m at Umalu (200 Nohea Kai Drive, Lahaina). http://4sq.com/9qYWdU #
• In a great lecture by Jim DiVitale on Photoshop illustration. I think he’s had more coffee than me. #
• First class for me — at Hyatt Regency Poolside http://gowal.la/c/2nzgv?137 #
• Enjoying the Maui photo festival. (@ Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa w/ @peterliu47) http://4sq.com/cGsbBw #
• Big fire in North Kihei, Maui http://post.ly/tvKy #
• Who else will be at @mauiphotofest ? #
• Off to the Maui Photo Festival! #
• Maui Photo Festival begins today! http://www.mauiinformationguide.com/maui-photo-festival.php #
• Photo: We ate at Flatbread Pizza in Paia, North Maui. As you can see, we didn’t get a chance to take a photo… http://tumblr.com/xchgnysmo #
• Time stop for the night. Almost finished on a HUGE project for a mainland client in Joomla. Can’t wait to get back to Maui websites!!!! #
• Photo: Halloween in Maui is just around the corner! Come to Lahaina for the Front Street celebration often… http://tumblr.com/xchglzfin #
• Photo: This has to be one of the cutest photos taken of a kid at a wedding. Gotta love Natalie Brown’s use of… http://tumblr.com/xchgm9q3r #
• Is anyone else getting an error when trying to log into Google Analytics? #
• Photo: nalumon: Great shot, Nalumon! That pretty much epitomizes the perfect Hawaii BBQ. I see some edamame… http://tumblr.com/xchgl1ur3 #
• Maui Wedding Tip #1 http://post.ly/tSBl #
• If I had a dollar for every time I finished working a 15 hour day… I’d be as rich as I should be about now. #
• Win a 5-day Maui Photo Festival pass @Mauiphotofest ($595 value)!!! http://is.gd/ezH77 We’ll see you there! #
• Dry yet spectacular Maui Waterfall http://post.ly/tOND #
• Photo: This was taken last night during sunset at Baldwin Beach in North Maui. The West Maui Mountains were… http://tumblr.com/xchgjoh38 #
• Things To Do Before You Croak: http://su.pr/2LNF4W #
• Check out some new Maui wedding photos from Natalie Brown Photography. http://su.pr/1INpQh #

Maui Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-23

Posted in: Twitter by NORBERG on August 23, 2010 | No Comments

• Photo: This is the most perfect hibiscus. Shame that there are cigarette butts on the ground behind it. Kokua… http://tumblr.com/xchgftxgj #
• Another ugly day in paradise http://post.ly/tBNu #
• I’m at Home Depot (Kahului). http://4sq.com/b8AkXP #
• Off To Keiki Birthday Party! It’s fun pretending to be a kid again. #
• Check out this site: http://itsnotallflowersandsausages.blogspot.com/ Mrs.Mimi gives me hope that education in America can be saved. #
• Halloween in Lahaina Maui http://post.ly/t3vE #
• Photo: Photo of the Beach a few days ago. South Maui has had such great weather lately. Gotta love… http://tumblr.com/xchgdc2yk #
• Going on a crazy Maui hike soon! Will post photos, vids and more. #
• Photo: You know you live in paradise when the Home Depot parking lot has a view like this. Maui no ka oi! http://tumblr.com/xchgby5tg #
• Mediterranean Plate at Cafe DES Amis http://post.ly/sk74 #
• I just earned the Wanderer Pin on @gowalla! http://gowal.la/r/23xnH #
• Photo: Another great meal. This place rocks. Try the Med Plate. — at Cafe Des Amis http://gowal.la/r/23xmR #
• Best crepes ever!! (@ Cafe De Amis) http://4sq.com/aJ2d8d #
• I just unlocked the “Adventurer” badge on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/bvvkxy #
• Photo: Looking to ride a bicycle while on Maui? Check out these brand new Maui Road Bike Rentals from Boss… http://tumblr.com/xchg6gqr8 #
• Hawaii Tsunami Warning Sirens: http://su.pr/1gHLNq #
• Photo: werekai: (via ariellerose) This is a crazy shot! Look how it’s throwing! Those guys are nuts for sure…. http://tumblr.com/xchg4wu2s #
• Maui Bike Rentals http://post.ly/sZUU #
• Is anyone else pissed off that The Riches was cancelled? Great show. I wouldn’t have started watching If I knew there would be no conclusion #
• Maui Photo Festival goes down next week! We’ll be there to keep you updated. #
• Panoramic of Kamaole Beach Park 1 in South Maui http://post.ly/sNxL #
• The Island of Maui is now on Facebook http://post.ly/sNic #
• A perfect day, not too crowded. (@ Kamaole Beach One) http://4sq.com/bjEJ25 #
• Enjoying the green ocean! — at Kamaole Beach Park 1 http://gowal.la/r/23ajE #
• Photo: Another great Maui beach photo taken a few minutes ago at Kamaole Beach Park 1. http://tumblr.com/xchg0uykc #
• Another perfect day at the beach! http://post.ly/sLkb #
• Join the Halloween in Maui, Hawaii Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Halloween-in-Lahaina-Maui/145191642168490 #
• I’m at Hoag Health Center (19582 Beach Blvd, at Yorktown Ave, Huntington Beach) w/ 2 others. http://4sq.com/anWAOp #

Maui Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-16

Posted in: Twitter by NORBERG on August 16, 2010 | No Comments

• Mainland Grinds – Hula’s Island Grill http://post.ly/s05s #
• Photo: We’re doing some mainland traveling, and we managed to find a flavor from home. Yogurtland offers… http://tumblr.com/xchfv6j3c #
• Gorgeous Wedding in West Maui http://post.ly/rLxr #
• 2 fires along the Honoapiilani Hwy have closed the road from Puamana to Maalaea. Still closed. #
• Small rooms, but great location. (@ Balboa Inn The Resort) http://4sq.com/bIyu8I #
• Photo: Maui Thai Restaurant in South Kihei serves up the grinds! Super good food at a low price. Other Thai… http://tumblr.com/xchfdnyxm #
• Waves are small and bumpy, but as usual a bunch of guys are ripping. (@ 54th St) http://4sq.com/a2qSxw #

Maui Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-09

Posted in: Twitter by NORBERG on August 9, 2010 | No Comments

• Great soup (@ Ho Sum Bistro) http://4sq.com/a9Y0Ee #
• Photoset: These photos were taken at the Olowalu Plantation House on the west side of Maui. This location is… http://tumblr.com/xchf8tcoe #
• Another Amazing Maui Wedding http://post.ly/qmni #
• Maui Paddleboarding http://post.ly/qimW #
• I’m at Mesa (725 Baker Street, at Bristol, Costa Mesa) w/ 7 others. http://4sq.com/6ILnfk #
• Just took a quick trip off Maui with Continental. Not sure why the flight attendants hate me. All I did is ask for water… #
• Video: This is the best bike tour on Maui. Self-paced, inexpensive, and tons of fun. Check out Maui Biking. http://tumblr.com/xchez4bm1 #
• South Swell is Hitting Maui http://post.ly/qHeq #
• Just made fondant for the first time. I’m certain there’s got to be a way to make it taste good… #
• I just used Mac’s TimeMachine for the 1st time. Saved some files I’d accidently saved incorrectly. LIFESAVER!! #
• Video: This was taken last night in South Maui of the sunset time lapse. http://tumblr.com/xchew37a9 #
• Photo: Maui Executive Catering has begun offering teppan’yaki for events and weddings. Master Teppanyaki chef… http://tumblr.com/xchevga9t #
• Looking forward to some bocce and beers at my favorite south side park. It’s been a long Monday. #
• Waterfront Restaurant – Experimental Time Lapse Video http://post.ly/pwyy #
• Photoset: We enjoyed our first dining experience at the Waterfront Restaurant last night (finally!) We’re not… http://tumblr.com/xchesyz9d #