About Maui-SEOMarketing built by a guy who ran the sales floor first.
Before websites and search rankings, there were sales teams, quotas and payroll to make. That's why we measure everything the way an owner does: in calls, customers and money in the bank.
The story behind Maui-SEO
Maui-SEO is built and run by Eye To Ad Media, a search marketing agency founded in 2012 by Zachary Tye Wennstedt. We help Maui businesses get found on Google, in the map pack and in AI answers, with websites, ads and social media to match.
Zach didn't start in marketing. He started in sales. He was a sales manager for multi-million-dollar plumbing companies, then managed national remodeling companies and the sales teams that powered them.
That job teaches you something most marketers never learn: a lead is only worth something if it turns into a customer. He spent years on the receiving end of marketing, watching agencies send glossy reports full of impressions and clicks while his team wondered why the phone wasn't ringing.
So in 2012 he started Eye To Ad Media to do it differently. Build websites that convert. Rank for the searches that actually bring customers. Report on calls and revenue, not vanity numbers. And treat every client's business like it was his own, because he knows exactly what it feels like when it's your name on the payroll.
More than a decade later, that's still the whole idea.
By the numbers we can back up
- Founded in 2012, with more than a decade in search marketing.
- 5.0 stars from 60 Google reviews for Eye To Ad Media.
- A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
- Hundreds of keyword domains built and managed across Hawaiʻi, the mainland and the Caribbean.
Where we work
Maui businesses from Hāna to Kāʻanapali are our focus here, and Zach is in the islands regularly. Across the rest of the state, our sister site handles Hawaii SEO for businesses from Hilo to Līhuʻe. On the mainland, clients know us as Eye To Ad Media.
What we believe about marketing
These aren't slogans. They're the rules we actually run the business by.
Calls beat clicks
Traffic is nice. Customers pay the bills. Every report we send ties back to calls, forms, bookings and revenue.
No empty promises
No one can honestly guarantee rankings, and we won't. We promise to put your business first, work on it like our own, and bring everything we know.
Earn it every month
If a channel isn't pulling its weight, we tell you and move the money, even if it means you spend less with us.
Real facts only
We don't put claims on your site that a reader can't check, and we don't invent reviews, awards or statistics. Trust is the whole business.
Respect the place
Maui isn't a backdrop. We write about it accurately, spell its names correctly, and approach sensitive topics like Lahaina's recovery with care.
We build what we sell
The best way to know what works in search is to do it yourself, constantly. That's why we build and run our own sites across Hawaiʻi's visitor economy: diving, hotels, beaches, surf lessons and dining. We test ideas on our own properties before we ever recommend them to a client.
It also means we understand the markets you're competing in, because we're competing in them too.
Outside Hawaiʻi, the same approach powers our dedicated site for contractor advertising, a sales training site built from Zach's years running sales teams, and a marketplace of keyword domains for businesses.
What working with us is like
You'll talk to people who know your account. You'll get reports you can read in five minutes. And when you ask a question, you'll get a straight answer, including "that's not worth your money" when it isn't.
We keep things simple on your end so you can focus on what you do best: running your business and enjoying the island you chose to build it on.
What we do for Maui businesses
- Maui SEO and AI search visibility
- Web design, bought outright or leased from $99 a month
- Kīhei web design for South Maui
- Full marketing plans across every channel
- Google Ads, display and remarketing
- Social media marketing
- Logo and graphic design
Who we're a great fit for
We do our best work with owners who care about their reputation, want honest advice and see marketing as an investment that should pay for itself.
- Maui businesses serving residents, visitors or both
- Owners who want to understand what they're paying for
- Businesses ready to earn reviews and keep their information current
- Companies rebuilding or reopening, including in West Maui
- New businesses who'd rather lease a great site than wait to afford one
Who we're probably not right for
We'd rather tell you now than waste your time later.
- Anyone looking for guaranteed rankings or overnight results
- Businesses wanting fake reviews, fake locations or other shortcuts
- Owners who want a pile of reports instead of calls and customers
If that's not you, we'd love to talk.
How we approach every Maui project
The same careful process, whether it's a four-page site or a full marketing plan.
We listen first
Your business, your seasonsYour busy months, your slow months, your best customers and what you wish you had more of.
We research the real market
Live searches, real competitorsWhat people actually search on Maui, who ranks, and what AI tools say today, before we recommend anything.
We write for people
Plain, local, accurateClear answers, correct Hawaiian spelling and real local detail, never generic filler.
We build to last
Fast, clean, yoursCustom code, lean pages and structure that search engines and AI tools can read clearly.
We check everything twice
Before anything goes liveLinks, forms, phone numbers, speed, mobile layout and facts, tested on real devices.
We stay honest
Every monthWhat worked, what didn't and what we're changing, in plain English.
Supporting Maui's recovery
The August 2023 wildfires changed Lahaina and touched the whole island. Recovery is ongoing, and West Maui businesses are rebuilding, reopening and finding their customers again.
We approach this work with care. For businesses reopening, that means accurate, up-to-date information, respectful messaging and helping customers know you're back. Front Street reopened to traffic on August 1, 2026, a milestone for the community, and many businesses are working to reconnect with the visitors and residents who've been waiting for them.
If you're a West Maui business rebuilding your online presence, we'd be honored to help. Our Lahaina and West Maui page explains how. Reach out and we'll talk about what you need.
About us, answered
Who runs Maui-SEO?
Maui-SEO is run by Eye To Ad Media, a search marketing agency founded in 2012 by Zachary Tye Wennstedt.
What is Zach's background?
Zach was a sales manager for multi-million-dollar plumbing companies and managed national remodeling companies and their sales teams before founding Eye To Ad Media. That background is why the agency measures marketing by calls and customers.
Do you work with businesses on other islands?
Yes. Maui is our focus on this site, and our sister site Big Island SEO covers businesses across Hawaiʻi. We also work with businesses on the mainland.
How do I know you're legitimate?
Eye To Ad Media has a 5.0 rating from 60 Google reviews and an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, and has been in business since 2012. We're also happy to walk you through our own live sites.
Do you guarantee results?
No honest agency can guarantee rankings. We promise to put your business first, work on it like it's our own, and be straight with you about what's working.
Who is Maui-SEO a good fit for?
Maui businesses that care about their reputation, want honest advice and expect marketing to bring in real customers, whether they serve residents, visitors or both.
Do you help West Maui businesses that are rebuilding?
Yes. We help businesses reopening after the 2023 wildfires update their information, rebuild their online presence and reconnect with customers, with care and respect for the community.
Let's talk story about your business.
No pressure and no jargon. Just an honest conversation about what's working, what isn't, and what we'd do.