Maui Hawaii Updates

Posted in: Advertise, Blog, Hawaii Websites, Maui, Projects by NORBERG on July 13, 2010 | No Comments

The Client: Hawaii Web Group LLC

Project Description: Another powerful social website, we’re using Posterous for this site. Each time we update this site, over a dozen other social networks and feeds are updated, including Facebook and Twitter.

We’re using this site to keep our followers regularly updated on a daily basis.

Visit Website: Maui Hawaii Updates

Maui Hawaii Photo Website

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The Client: Hawaii Web Group LLC

Project Description: We’re embracing social networking more than ever these days! Check out our latest site through the simple blogging site Tumblr. We’re using it to update our fans with photos and news on Maui.

Visit Website: Maui Hawaii Photos

THE SEO MAGIC BULLET

Posted in: Maui, SEO by NORBERG on May 24, 2010 | 2 Comments

A quick note:

We are VERY regularly asked the question, “So what is the secret of getting your sites to #1 in Google?” As we begin to try and explain in the most simple way possible, we’re interupted. “So, there’s no magic bullet? Some kind of way to cheat the system?” Yes, there is. But it won’t get you long lasting results.

For Those that are genuinely interested, THERE IS NO MAGIC BULLET! Just like anything else in this world, if you want to be successful, it takes a lot of work… a lot of smart work.

So please, if you’re looking for a way to cheat your way to the top, please don’t think that online marketing and SEO are the way to do it. It ain’t easy. Aloha!

Adding Maps to your website

Posted in: Blog, Maui, SEO, Web Design by NORBERG on March 24, 2010 | 1 Comment

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.

South Maui Whale Watching

Posted in: Blog, Hawaii Videos, Maui by NORBERG on February 20, 2010 | No Comments

Taken this last Wednesday, this footage shows Humpback Whales up close and personal on a whale watching trip off the coast of Kihei, South Maui, Hawaii.

Longboarding in Maui, Hawaii

Posted in: Blog, Hawaii Videos, Maui by NORBERG on February 9, 2010 | 1 Comment

Here’s another great, quick video of a big day at Honolua Bay in Maui, Hawaii. Watch expert surfers rip big waves on longboards.

Honolua Bay Surfing

Posted in: Blog, Featured, Hawaii Videos, Maui by NORBERG on January 18, 2010 | 2 Comments

Taken this last Sunday, this footage shows big waves at Honolua Bay on the Upper West of Maui, Hawaii.

100% USA Web Firm

Posted in: Blog, Maui, Web Design by NORBERG on July 3, 2009 | No Comments

We want to quickly emphasis that we are a 100% United States web firm. We do not employee anyone outside of our country.

Why is this important?

With the many difficulties in our economy, it’s important that US web firms keep the business within the USA. With India, and the many other countries that accept inexpensive outsourcing with open arms, it’s becoming more and more difficult for US designers to get work.

We make a pledge that we will only use US work force in all of our endeavors. This is something that 99% of other web companies will not do. Furthermore, we also are 100% Hawaii based, specifically on the island of Maui. This is something most companies that claim to be Hawaii-owned can not claim either.

Our suggestion to our country: Make an effort to help America out of these hard times by being American and hiring American. Don’t let outsourcing rob us of our independence.

The Green Flash - Fact or Fiction?

Posted in: Blog, Maui by NORBERG on June 2, 2009 | 1 Comment

One of the amazing things about Maui and Hawaii in general that you’ve probably heard about is the GREEN FLASH! This is when, supposedly, the sun and ocean meet at sunset and a quick flash of green transpires.

Is this True?

Yes! Personally, I can attest to it happening. Does it happen often? No. Having watched hundreds, if not thousands, of sunsets over the water on Maui, I’ve personally only seen it happen a few times. I think this is what makes it so exciting, mysterious, and grand. Its elusiveness isn’t the only thing that makes it difficult for people to believe. Often, when it does happen, not everyone catches it. The Green Flash happens in a blink of the eye just as the sun disappears into the ocean. You won’t see anything like what was shown in the Pirates of the Caribbean movie, but it is something to remember.

Is this photo real?

For those curious: the photo on the left is not an actual picture of the Green Flash at sunset. We manipulated it with photoshop. We’ve yet to capture the phenomena on camera. Give us a few more years…