The Locus Focus Blog by Locus Interactive, Inc

Caswell Monuments

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:08:00 GMT

The sequel to the recently launched RipCaswell.com, CaswellMonuments.com showcases the monument collection of bronze artist, Rip Caswell...

RiverHealth.org Wins Achievement Award

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:07:00 GMT

Clackamas County's Department of Environmental Services wins Achievement Award from The National Association of Counties (NACo) for it's RiverHealth.org website. The NACo recognizes innovative programs that contribute and enhance county government.

Locus Launch: CommunityHealthCorps.org

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:04:00 GMT

Built for ease of use by Health Corps Organizations, CommunityHealthCorps.org contains features to help keep member organizations informed with up to dat information.

COSEE OLC (with University of Washington and The Seattle Aquarium)

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:03:00 GMT

Locus launches COSEE OLC with tons of social media marketing and community building features.

ODOT Region 1 Intranet

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:01:00 GMT

The marketing team at ODOT sought an Intranet to effectively communicate with all of their employees (even those who don?t work at a desk), to facilitate and improve region-wide communication....

Aquaglide

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:01:00 GMT

From standup paddleboards to floating teeter totters and playgrounds, Aquaglide and APaddlesurf brands have the ultimate line of fun-for-all water products.

Maupin Stoves and Spahs

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:12:00 GMT

Maupin?s Stoves-n-Spahs, located in the heart of the historical downtown district of The Dalles has been providing warmth and relaxation to residents of the Columbia Gorge since 1990...

Carleton Hart Architects, PC

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:12:00 GMT

Carleton Hart Architects specializes in green architecture, smart and usable spaces and over all pleasing aesthetics, so it was a good fit when they contacted Locus for a new web presence.

Tillamook Fan Club

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:11:00 GMT

Tillamook County Creamery Association has a solid fan base for its delicious growth hormone-free cheese, yogurt, butter, and ice cream and receiving nearly one million visitors a year at their popular Visitors? Center in Tillamook, Oregon.

SeattleCCA.org Wins Gold Award

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:11:00 GMT

This just in! Seattle Cancer Care Alliance's website was chosen as the winner of the Gold Award for Best Site Design in the Hospital Subsite/ Center of Excellence Class...

Locus Highlight: Nereus Worldwide and USB Implementers Forum Email Newsletters

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:10:00 GMT

Nereus Worldwide came to Locus with a pre-existing website (not built by Locus), looking for an easy to use, cost-effective Email Marketing tool. Locus went to work...

Locus Launch: SeattleCCA.org

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:08:00 GMT

Launched in late August, the new site serves as a resource for patients in the diagnosis, treatment and survivorship stages of cancer.

Locus Launch: ContinentalVan.com

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:07:00 GMT

Continental Van and Locus have enjoyed a long relationship, through which, an in-depth needs assessment was performed for the new website. Shooting for the stars, Continental's "Sales and Marketing Guy" Brad Fransen not only wanted to provide the user with useful tools such as ...

Locus Launch: KayakShed.com

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:03:00 GMT

Nearly two years after its' initial launch, KayakShed.com has been relaunched with a new look and upgraded functionality...

Locus Launch: Race4AReason.org

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:03:00 GMT

Locus Interactive working in conjunction with Starbucks Cycling and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance is proud to announce the launch of Race4AReason.org - a website designed to help people in all stages of cancer survivorship...

Locus Launch: RipCaswell.com

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:02:00 GMT

Nationally acclaimed bronze sculptor Rip Caswell recently unveiled a new website to showcase his work....

Locus Launch: RiverHealth.org

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:02:00 GMT

When Clackamas County's Water Environment Services and Locus' strategic partner Conkling, Fiskum & McCormick needed to tell the complex story of resolving the county's shortage of treatment capacity, they turned to Locus Interactive to design and develop a website to use as a tool for getting this message out.

Locus Launch: NACHC.com

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:02:00 GMT

With Healthcare a key topic of debate in this upcoming Presidential election, the timing couldn't be better for NACHC to launch a new website...

Locus Launch: PortlandRegionalPartners.com

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:01:00 GMT

Locus Interactive Launches PortlandRegionalPartners.com...

Locus Launch: Manufacturing21.org

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:11:00 GMT

Locus launches Manufacturing21.org. Locus and Conkling Fiskum & McCormick teamed up to bring the website online. Locus provided design, development and hosting. CFM Partner Norm Eder provided the photography and CFM Senior Associate Doug Babb wordsmithed the content.

Locus Launch: ColumbiaGrid.org

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:10:00 GMT

ColumbiaGrid's new website (www.columbiagrid.org) launched as a new tool to thelp them in their goal of improving the operational effiency, reliability, and planned expansion of the Pacific Northwest transmission grid.

Locus Launch: HCOregon.org

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 12:09:00 GMT

Designed and developed by Locus Interactive, the new Healthcare Communicators of Oregon website focuses on bringing the features and benefits of membership online, by spotlighting member profiles, advertising upcoming events, and allowing members to log and in view and update their profile, and search for other members? contact information. Also housed in the members only area are documents available for download from past meetings, speakers and conferences.

Locus Launch: GardenburgerGourmet.com

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:08:00 GMT

Lets face it- everyone likes to eat. The crew at Locus Interactive is particularly fond of dishes from the far corners of the world- which is why its been extremely difficult to focus at work for the past few weeks...

Locus Launch: LUNAFEST.org

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 12:08:00 GMT

Ready to be entertained and support a great cause? Locus Interactive, in partnership with Freestyle Interactive, just 'flipped the switch' on LunaFest.org an independent film festival...

Locus Welcomes MY 'Kisses' to Hood River

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:08:00 GMT

Locus Interactive's biggest summertime visitor arrives the evening of 8/16!

Locus Launch: Skamania.org

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 12:08:00 GMT

Looking for something to do this weekend? How about tracking Bigfoot, hiking a volcano, windsurfing, and a full spa treatment. You can find this and more in Skamania County...

Locus Launch: Locusinteractive.net

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 12:08:00 GMT

You know the old adage that "you are your toughest customer"? Well its true! After many months Locus Interactive is proud to announch the launch of the new and redesigned www.locusinteractive.net.

Locus Launch: La Clinica

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 12:08:00 GMT

As healthcare concerns grow nationwide, its important to recognize members of the community that are making a difference. La Clinica del Carino has been providing community based healthcare in the Columbia River Gorge for over 20 years...

Locus Launch: Womens Kiteboarding Association

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 12:07:00 GMT

Have dreams of soaring through the sky, walking on water, and drawing cheers from passers by? The Womens Kiteboarding Association might just be able to make your dreams come true....

Locus Launch: Wyeast

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:07:00 GMT

Its no secret that residents of the Pacific Northwest are a bit partial to their micro-brews. Start a conversation on Napa Valley vs. The Columbia Valley and be prepared for a long and tough discussion. With all the fine brews and wines in the area it is no wonder that one of the largest yeast suppliers in the world is located right here in the Hood River Valley.

Locus Launch: Northern Wasco County PUD

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 12:07:00 GMT

The folks at Northern Wasco PUD take great pride in providing quality electrical service for the residents of Northern Wasco County and Locus Interactive takes great pride in providing quality web solutions to the PUD and it's customers.

Locus Launch: Burnewiin

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:07:00 GMT

With no shortage of water-recreation opportunities in the Columbia River Gorge, its no surprise that Burnewiin chooses to call Hood River home. Also not surprising, is that Burnewiin turned to Locus to develop their first website....

Locus Launch: LonePine-Village.com

Tue, 15 May 2007 12:05:00 GMT

We might be biased here in the Columbia River Gorge, but we think that if we dont have all of paradise we certainly have a big chunk of it. Icon West Developments is making perfect use of our incredible geographic and scenic wealth by situating their flagship development, Lone Pine Village, in the eastern end of The Gorge....

Launched! Estate Planning Council of Seattle

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 12:03:00 GMT

Estate planning may not be the most intriguing or enjoyable task on one?s to-do list, but it is absolutely necessary. Fortunately, the Estate Planning Council of Seattle is making it a lot easier with a very resourceful and intuitive new website from Locus.

Locus Launch: ErinGlenn.com

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:03:00 GMT

Everyone loves St Patrick's day, but it is an especially noteworthy date for Columbia River Gorge winemakers Tim and Erin Schechtel of Erin Glenn Winery. Locus Interactive worked with Erin to design, develop, and launch the site for Erin Glenn Winery just in time for their St Patrick's Day celebration.

Locus Launch: Aquaglide.net

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 12:03:00 GMT

Aquaglide, a manufacturer for high quality inflatable boat products, turned to Locus Interactive for a web solution that would improve their search engine rankings and increase their online presence. To answer Aquaglide's challenge, Locus produced a highly optimized, search engine friendly, HTML-based website with a dash of Flash and streaming video to spice things up.

Locus Launch: rxpOregon.com

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 12:03:00 GMT

The Oregon Psychological Association, in partnership with Conkling, Fiskum and McCormick, hired Locus Interactive to develop a website to communicate the proposed OPA bill (Oregon) to expand prescription-writing rights to psychologists.

Locus Launch: OceanAirSports.com

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 12:03:00 GMT

Nearly a year to the day after the launch of the original Windsurfing Hatteras e-commerce site, Locus Interactive launched the rebranded WH as www.OceanAirSports.com. With a new name, logo, navigation, and imagery, the site is looking better than ever and is sure to continue the incredible e-commerce growth of the original WH site.

Spreading The Word about RSS and Blogs

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 12:02:00 GMT

Now that you have your new website with its Blog and/or RSS feed set up, it?s time to drive traffic home...

Locus Launch: Lifepuzzle.com

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 12:02:00 GMT

Locus Interactive unveils the new www.lifepuzzle.com

Locus Moves to New Offices

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 12:01:00 GMT

Locus Interactive moved to new office space which spans out over the Hood River Marina basin, and features expansive river views and an atrium ceiling.

Locus Launch: GISpecialists.org

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 12:01:00 GMT

Locus Interactive is pleased to announce the launch of the new www.gispecialists.org, the first point of contact on the web for patients (current and prospective) of the Gastroenterology Specialists of Oregon...

Locus Launch: cfm-online.com

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:01:00 GMT

After putting the finishing touches on one of our most complex sites to date, Locus Interactive is proud to announce the launch of www.cfm-online.com.

Locus Launch: Femrite Nursery

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:01:00 GMT

Femrite.com: getting a great start for growth in the new year...

Highgear.com Updated for the New Year

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 12:01:00 GMT

In between the hustle and bustle of assorted holidays Locus managed to make several front and back end updates to Highgear.com.

It's a Boy!

Tue, 02 Jan 2007 12:01:00 GMT

Locus Launch: Columbia Gorge Hotel

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 12:11:00 GMT

Locus Interactive, working in conjunction with Spright Design is pleased to announce the launch of the new www.ColumbiaGorgeHotel.com.

Don't be fooled by the DOMAIN Expiration Final Notice!

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:11:00 GMT

Phishing and email solicitation based on public domain registration is on the rise- find out what you can do to protect yourself.

Q & A from the HCO Conference: Podcasts, Blogs & RSS

Sat, 04 Nov 2006 12:11:00 GMT

The Basics of Podcasts, Blogs and RSS

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 12:11:00 GMT

Socially-progressive marketing strategies that demonstrate, influence, and communicate ? All to a proactive consumer, hungry for your content. As the internet gets over-saturated daily with marketing messages and content, businesses need to take creative and innovative measures to stand out from the rest of the garbled voices. Blogs, Podcasts, and RSS Feeds live at the heart of the new communication model of social media. These content-centric tools are targeted, user-driven, and attention-pulling techniques that can increase organization credibility and awareness and enhance public perception. In addition, these emerging media tools can drive traffic, extend interest, propagate messaging and increase sales.

Locus Launch: GorgeGifts.com

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 12:11:00 GMT

After a bit of back-end tuning up and front end tweaks www.gorgegifts.com is up and running better than ever. Now hosted on Locus' new server, shopping has never been faster...

Video Tutorial: How to Resize Images

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 12:11:00 GMT

Locus Launch: Agersea.com

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 12:10:00 GMT

October has been a busy month for Locus Interactive- we're proud to announce the launch of www.agersea.com, a Columbia River Gorge residential and commercial construction company.

Locus Launch: BoulderPathDesigns.com

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 12:10:00 GMT

Locus Interactive is proud to announce the launch of www.BoulderPathDesigns.com - locally designed and constructed clothing for the workforce. Located in The Dalles, Oregon

Locus Launch: NakedWinery.com

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 12:10:00 GMT

On a roll for October, Locus Interactive is pleased to announce the launch of www.NakedWinery.com...

Stats: Going Organic Gets Results

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 12:10:00 GMT

What is Word-of-Mouth-Marketing

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 12:10:00 GMT

Tom Eiland from Me2u Marketing discusses how viral and verbal marketing is being used on the web to boost business, brands, and achieve what traditional marketing can't.

Locus Launch: TheMomentumGroup.org

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 12:10:00 GMT

Locus Interactive is excited to announce the launch of TheMomentumGroup.org Providing local and international volunteer opportunities, TMG helps you help people.

Locus Launch: Cozumel Tom

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 12:10:00 GMT

Kicking off the extremely busy month of October, Locus Interactive is proud to announce the launch of www.CozumelTom.com...