Creating a Social Media Contest

Here’s a great article on how to effectively promote your brand through Social Media channels. 5 Tips for Creating a Successful Social Media Contest by Clay...

Send Large Files with YouSendIt.com

Ever need to send a really large file to someone but it’s too big to send or receive via email?  Try YouSendIt.com.  It’s free and works like a...

Email Marketing Options

The following are a few recommended email marketing companies that I suggest for building an email mailing list and sending periodic email blasts and newsletters to your past and potential client lists. iContact – Using email marketing to directly connect you with your customers has been simplified. Sign up for an account today – empower your businesses’ online communication...

Software Tutorials & Online Training

If learning a new piece of software or improving on an existing skill set is on your New Year’s resolution list, then I highly recommend that you check out Lynda.com’s online training library.  Learn the latest tools and techniques with access to 730 online courses and get unbiased, clear, and comprehensive training in 3D, audio, video, photography, graphic design, web and...

How to Build Facebooks Fans

John Haydon had a great idea on his blog for building Facebook Fans by offering Fan-Only content.    Check out his article link below to learn how to do it… How To Create An Incentive For Visitors To Fan Your Facebook...

GoMyLocal.com

Here’s another local directory/social media site that you can add your business to for free.  GoMyLocal.com directory listings are a free and easy way to get more exposure online for your business or store front.  Visit the site and see if your business is listed, if not click on “Add a Listing” and fill out a short form with details about your business.  Even if you have a...

SEO is Like Soup…

Huh?  Yes, it’s a weird analogy but let’s just explore it a bit to see how it laddles out… SEO – an acronym for Search Engine Optimization is the act of optimizing a website or blog to rank well for keyword phrases in the Search Engines.  (Google is still The King of the search engines with somewhere around 70% market share (the rest is distributed amongst Yahoo!, Bing,...

Present a Professional Image

It’s been said that a photo is worth a thousand words.  With such a competitive marketplace especially for visitor and tourism related businesses, it’s very important to project a professional image with high-quality, professional photography of your business. As a website developer I look forward to projects where the client has invested in professional photography, because not only...

Is it Time to Update Your Web Site?

For me, the answer to that question was a definite “yes”!  I have to admit I’ve been feeling like the contractor who lives in an unfinished house for quite a while now, meaning to totally overhaul my own website and blog for months (dare I say over a year) but never getting around to it.  But I’m happy to announce that Emagine is sporting a new look for it’s...

Kai Kanani Sailing Charters Maui

Featured Web Project: Kai Kanani Sailing Charters is located on Maui, in Kihei departing daily for Molokini snorkeling, whale watching and sunset tours from Makena Beach fronting the Makena Beach & Golf Resort.  Working with Roger Gildersleeve and his team at Kai Kanani Sailing Charters on Maui has been a real pleasure! Visit the website: www.KaiKanani.com The Challenge: The  client...