New Restaurant on Kauai’s Eastside

Featured Web Project: Just wanted to help spread the word about a new restaurant that just opened in Kapaa town on Kauai.  “The Eastside” is run by brothers Dylan Scott and award winning Chef Jonathan Pflueger (no relation to Kauai’s infamous Jimmy Pflueger).  I would venture to say that the unique, high-quality, skillfully and meticulously prepared Island cuisine will soon...

How Does Your Website Rank?

Here is a reprint of an article I wrote for Kauai Business Reports’  “Your Public is Waiting” column in November 2007. Websites are a critical Public Relations tool. According to a recent check on Google, the web’s leading search engine, there are over 8.5 billion web pages on the internet. If you have an existing website or are planning to launch a new one, you may be...

Small Business Guide to Graphic Design

My friend and associate, Linda Pizzitola from Kauai Design publishes a quarterly newsletter called the Graphics Grapevine.  Linda is an award-winning, skilled and experienced graphic designer, specializing in logos and for-print design.  Her newsletter is always a fun “read” and is a great resource for small business owners wanting to know more about effectively branding and...

ZeppOS Virtual Walk Thru

If you are interested in a website where you can manage content yourself via an easy-to-use web-based interface, you will want to check out ZeppOS.  This full-featured and highly customizable content management system is my favorite for designing beautiful sites with a wide range of functionality.  To learn more about the features of ZeppOS I invite you to visit the ZeppOS information site and...

Spam Filter Set Up

Here is some helpful information if your inbox is plagued by Spam.  Although Spam is an annoying part of having an internet presence, there are measures you can take to help fight unsolicited emails.  The servers that host Emagine websites and email accounts are protected by Spam Assassin which is a server-side software that detects and removes the majority of the spam coming into your...

Small Business Blogging

Blogging can be a very effective way for businesses to reach out and connect with their customers when the goal is to create personal and purposeful interactions and to share relevant information.  I’ve recently entered the world of blogging and I am already seeing its value in many ways.  ...

Tahitian Goddess Gifts from Hawaii

Featured Web Project: I’ve had the pleasure to work with Beatrice Allen, on her newly purchased business and website, www.TahitianGoddess.com. Beatrice grew up cooking and creating with her family in Germany and she and her husband own the Dolphin Restaurant and Fish Market in Hanalei town. ...

Cafe Press: Online Print-On-Demand Stores

Interested in showcasing or selling your images, designs or logo on apparel or gift items online?  CafePress.com is a great low-cost option for print on demand services.  You can set up your own CafePress site using one of their customizable templates (or build your own if you are so inclined) to feature your favorite photographs, designs, artwork or logo.  Easily upload your image files to...

Public Relations Advice & How To’s

My good friends and business allies at Fujita and Miura Public Relations offer a wealth of FREE information, advice, tips and how to articles for businesses and organizations on their website located at www.fmpr.net.  Read public relations case studies and get ideas for unique and effective ways to communicate with your customers.  Need to write a press release or fact sheet?  FMPR.net...

Finding Balance…

There’s always a million things to do…. I’m constantly moving between my responsibilities as a mom, head of household and as a business owner.  At times I feel like my responsibilities consume me and evaporate any free moment I may have had to just “be” and enjoy myself....