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Karla With a K (SAG/AFTRA) karlawithak.net 323/964-1731 seodiva1@yahoo.com
ENTREPRENEUR/INTERNET MARKETING/SOCIAL MEDIA/WEB DEVELOPMENT
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karlawithak.net Internet Marketing focuses on helping you succeed in marketing your business, your products and your services online AND setting up your web presence, synergistically, to create "passive income" online.
I've been doing it since 2005 and I've branded my name, Karla With a K, to make it easy for you to remember me.
If I've met you in person and I introduced myself as "Karla With a K," you may have laughed, repeated it and wondered WHY I introduced myself that way.
It's simply BRANDING. You'd be surprised how well it's worked for me.
People may forget the Karla part, but for some reason they remember the "With a K."
If I gave you my card and you looked at it, you also saw that it's written on my business card as, "Karla With a K" and I say it as seriously as you say your first and last name.
Many people are still very skeptical of the Internet, so I want you to know who I am and that when you need me, I can be reached directly on several different "channels."
You can reach me by cell phone--323-394-1193 (call or text); Email--seodiva1@yahoo.com; Facebook message--Karla Withak; Instant Message--karlawak4; or Skype--Karlawithak1, and I WILL respond...because I want to be your Internet Marketer, Social Networker and SEO "Go To" person!
Remember how you sweated over the decision to get your web site?
Did you know what to expect?
Did you know what questions to ask?
Were you forced to put the online part of your business in the hands of someone you didn't know, your cousin or another techy relative who SEEMED to know more than you do about computers and the Internet?
Did you know the REAL cost of creating a web site for your business?
Did you know what your were REALLY paying for and how much it SHOULD cost?
Do you know if you got what you paid for or not?
Congratulations for getting through all of that without giving up!
Now, your web site has been up for 8 months. Do you know anything about your site, other than the web address? Is it effective for the purpose that you built it? Keep in mind, ALL WEBSITES EVOLVE.
You might get a monthly report (if you hired a big company), but do you know how to read the report or what the heck it means?!
This is YOUR web site that you've spent your money on, but are you getting a return on your web site investment?
Can you answer 3 questions about the mechanics of your site?
Do you know the USERNAME and PASSWORD to get into the "back office" of your site?
Do you have SEO (Search Engine Optimization) built into your site?
Do you know how much "traffic" your site is getting each month?
If the answer is "NO" or "I Don't Know," to any of these questions, do you know what to do next so you'll be able to answer those questions in the future?
CONTACT KarlaWithaK.net! Call or text 323-394-1193.
KarlaWithaK.net wants to help you answer these questions and more about your site.
I offer 30 minutes of FREE Site Consultation to empower you with information so you won't be totally dependent on someone else regarding your online presence ANYMORE! Learning the LANGUAGE of the Internet and Computers is important in navigating the Internet waters.
KarlaWithaK.net helps you UNDERSTAND THE LANGUAGE OF THE INTERNET, how it applies to your website and much more.
You learn how and when to use information, tools and strategies to ultimately get a Return On Investment (ROI) from your web site and Social Media strategies.
As in the rest of your business affairs, you'll feel capable of making INFORMED decisions as they relate to your web site and Social Media presence.
Services provided include:
Creating dynamic Facebook Fan Pages (for businesses, professionals and entrepreneurs)
Link Building/Exchange (hyperlink on other sites to build web site traffic and link popularity)
Web Copy Writing
Site Consultation
SEO/SEM
Keyword Research
and our newest marketing tool, the Artistic Media Team (AMT) Video Flyer.
The AMT Video Flyer is the newest element of our Online Marketing Package, which consists of 3 elements:
an Online Image (.jpg) of your existing paper flyer (our graphic design partner, Ralph Hawkins, can design one for you) that will be used to guide the overall graphic design process.
a Video Flyer using still photos, text, music and voice over, that complements the Image Flyer, created by our Videographer/Editor, Emmanuel Artis.
and a Web Site (if needed). We use the same graphics and colors to guide the web site design, so that all the marketing elements complement each other.
When the elements of the campaign are complete, the Image and Video Flyer are loaded to online "channels," and the web site is optimized, using SEO, to provide maximum exposure for your targeted market. E-blasts will also be used.
Below is an example of an AMT Video Flyer Marketing campaign:
CALL 323-394-1193 or email me at SEOdiva1@yahoo.comBEFORE you build your website, for a FREE 30 minute Site Consultation to discuss your goals and purpose for your site.
If you decide to retain me, I will walk you through the process, so you will know what to expect and what you are paying for.
SEO/SEM services by KarlaWithaK.net
What makes a Web Site successful? It's not enough just to have one. There's more to attracting visitors to your site, than having a great looking website.
Of the millions of web sites on the Internet, how will yours be found by your target market?
KarlaWithaK.net offers results driven SEO & SEM.
If you have a web site or are thinking about building one, take a moment to read the following...
KarlaWithaK.net's 16 Tips For Secret Web Site Success:
Determine your objectives. Decide what you want your site to do. Your web site is a COMMUNICATION device that can automate many processes for you. Build your site to accomplish tasks for you and your visitor BEFORE you get involved? Consider 3 possible goals for the Web site, each of which requires a different approach and level of financial commitment: --A "business card" site that provides company information, i. e., address, phone number and brief description of services. --An interactive, multi-media web site that collects visitor information and will assure prospective clients that the firm is reputable and Internet savvy. --A "resource tool" site that will do all of the above, plus attract new and return visitors by providing useful resources and current information.
Provide current, relevant content that visitors can utilize. Visitors don't stay or return for pretty pictures, Flash presentations or your taste in music - it is useful content they are looking for. You might even offer something FREE, like an e-book visitors can download and print, using their paper and ink!
You write the ebook once and deliver it a million times online, without spending a dime.
People like free stuff and you can deliver it automatically via your web site. Give them something free and they appreciate it; if it's useful, they may come back when they are ready to spend money.
People don't use the Internet like a phone book. They use it to find a solution to a problem or an answer to a question.
KISS. Keep It Simple Silly. Visitors look for current, professional, information-oriented sites, not expensive bells and whistles that take too long to load. Use images, but avoid fancy graphics/fonts and music that send the wrong message, delay loading and serve no real purpose for the visitor.
Your site should be easy to navigate. You are creating a "map" for people to find the information they're looking for. It should be logical and based on established "standards" while being unique and attractive.
Consider hiring a Web Site/SEO consultant. When spending money on a web site, many people don't know what they are actually paying for--Unique Domain Name, Hosting, Merchant Acct., Gateway--or what they really need. A fully functioning web site is comprised of several parts that work together, depending on what your site is designed to do.
Do you know WHAT YOU NEED in order to accomplish your web site goals/objectives?
Do you know WHAT TO EXPECT from the web site builder?
Do you know what QUESTIONS TO ASK before making costly decisions?
Do you know THE POSSIBILITIES of your web site?
A Web Site/SEO Consultant can help you answer these questions and more, that you didn't even know to ask. Hiring a Web Site Consultant is different than hiring a Webmaster or Web Developer (someone who build the site). Just like hiring someone to build the site is different from hiring someone to market the site so search engines can find it, called Search Engine Optimization (SEO). No one knows EVERYTHING about all aspects of the Internet, no matter what they lead you to believe. A Web Site/SEO Consultant should help you navigate your website investment, so you are covered in all aspects and your learning curve is shortened.
Study your competition. Visit the sites of companies offering similar goods and services of your company before making decisions about your site. However, don't make hard, fast decisions based on your competition. Your decisions should be based on what you are prepared to fulfill for your customers and your web site budget.
Think geographically. Keep in mind that your web site market is global, technically, but you may not actually be serving the world. Don't forget your local market. Keep in mind the geographical location of your customers and consider how they are affected by the information you provide on your web site, i. e., shipping options, time zones, customer service hours, communications methods, etc.
Communicate with your customers! List a phone number and email address on your web site. If they email you, if it will assuage your customer's concern, pick up the phone and call. In these days of online scams, your online customer is giving you the benefit of the doubt in many ways. Don't push your luck. Emails can be misunderstood. Everyone doesn't need to be called, but customers appreciate hearing a human voice from the online company they've trusted their business with. If they have an important (money) problem, give them a phone number that you answer, to call back, if you don't get an answer. Their problem is your problem until resolved. You don't want to risk a "chargeback" or negative comments on social networking sites, forums and discussion boards.
Make your site layout "user friendly." People don't like to read a lot of text bunched together. Use "white space" when laying out your text. Lay out the text in readable chunks, so you don't lose visitors because of eye fatigue or visual confusion. Use hyperlinks throughout the text and other visual features to break it up for easier reading.
Implement SEO/SEM (Search Engine Marketing) during the building of your web site. After spending your web site budget, is NOT the time to realize you haven't dealt with marketing your site to the search engines (Search Engine Optimization). SEO/SEM are usually the last consideration. After people with web sites realize they have no visitors, they understand that SEO/SEM costs needed to be in their budget. With the millions of sites online, aside from the traditional promotional vehicles (business cards, letterhead, etc.), the only way your site will be found online is via SEO/SEM. It is an IMPERATIVE part of your web site budget. Most site builders don't mention much about it because it's not their focus or expertise. SEO is a specialized skill that is studied and implemented based on keyword research using online tools and site analysis. It includes "keyword research," "link building" "social networking" and "web copywriting."
Keep in mind that web sites evolve. Whether you built your site or paid someone to build it, your site will evolve over time. You can spend hours on your site initially and continue to monitor it like you would a pet you love. In time, you will get a handle on how much time you need to spend updating, checking email and fulfilling orders on your site. Make sure it's current, relevant and serving your customers.
Be aware of your state's Internet commerce laws. Ignorance of the law is no excuse for breaking laws. There are tax, fraud, identity theft and scam issues to be dealt with, when you have an online business. Protect yourself and your customers in all areas using disclaimers, online tools, your privacy policy and in your terms and conditions, etc., to eliminate costly mistakes and consequences.
Select a Unique Domain Name (UDN), carefully, that serves your purpose and will benefit your online marketing. Take your ego out of it and choose a UDN that pertains to the focus of your web site. I learned an important lesson about selecting a UDN. I was thinking I wanted something like Radio One, the radio conglomerate, so I thought of WebOne.com. I looked at it in lower case--webone.com and saw that it could be mistaken for WeBone.com! NOT the message I wanted to send, even by mistake! Mine or a user's. So I knew I had to think about a name that sounded good, was easy to remember and looked good on paper. I ultimately chose, SecretWebSuccess.com, which worked great while I used it.
Keep your site updated with fresh content! There is no bigger turn off than an outdated, stale web site. It is not reliable and can't be trusted to provide accurate, useful information. An anathema on the Internet.
Don't expect results immediately. Allow a 60-90 day window to realistically attract visitors and be indexed by the major search engines.
Having a web site is as important as having a business card. What happens online, YouTube, Facebook or Twitter is the future of business. If you have a business card, you should have a web site. It's a no brainer, Just Do It! It will evolve, so don't worry about getting it right, just get it going!
Other Factors Affecting SEM/SEO and Social Networking:
The 2nd largest search engine in the world is YouTube.com
25% of search results for the World’s Top 20 largest brands are links to social networking sites.
34% of bloggers post opinions about products & brands. Do you like what they are saying about your brand? You better or do something about your product or service.
People care more about how their favorite Social Net site ranks products and services than how Google ranks them.
78% of consumers trust peer recommendations.
Only 14% trust advertisements.
Only 18% of traditional TV campaigns rate positively.
60 million status updates happen on Facebook daily.
We no longer search for the news, the news finds us.
We don't have to search for products and services, they find us via social media sites.
Social Media isn’t a fad, it’s a fundamental shift in the way we communicate.
Successful companies in social media Listen first, Sell second.
The ROI of social media is that your business will still exist in 5 years.
Bonus: comScore indicates that Russia has the most engage social media audience with visitors spending 6.6 hours, viewing 1,307 pages of content, per visitor per month – Vkontakte.ru is the #1 social network
Stats courtesy of www.LinkedIn.com
10 passwords you should never use on Facebook—or anywhere
Many people have had their Facebook account broken into by criminals, according to our latest report on consumer experiences on social networks. One victim told us how a con artist used her friend's list to try to obtain money from her personal friends.
How do criminals break into a Facebook account? One way is to guess your password, so it’s important to always use a strong one that’s at least eight characters long, and includes numbers, symbols, and upper- and lower-case letters. (For more advice on staying secure on Facebook, see 7 Things To Stop Doing NOW on Facebook).
Facebook won’t let you create a password that’s less than six characters long and, when you try to create any password, it will tell you how strong or weak it is. Words found in the dictionary are considered very weak. In fact, when you try to enter many common words, such as “season,” Facebook rejects them and displays this message:
Password change not successful.
You may not use a dictionary word as your password. Please choose a more secure password.
Surprisingly, I found that Facebook still accepts a number of common short words, even though they are in the dictionary. These should never be used as a password without adding at least one digit and a symbol somewhere in the middle of the word.
Below are 10 that I was able to use, even though Facebook rated all of them as “weak”:
circus
orphan
better
higher
medley
valued
secure
social
hijack
victim
Another surprise: Facebook accepted some passwords that are nearly as risky, namely a short first name followed by one digit, such as: joseph1 or susan1. The site also accepted dictionary words longer than 6 characters, which it rated as weak, such as haircut, blunder, and criminal. By the time you read this, Facebook may well have blocked the use of the above passwords. But the fact that it accepted them, contradicting its own warning about using dictionary words, is worrisome. If Facebook is to minimize account theft, it should tighten up such loose ends by rejecting all passwords that are too weak, including all common dictionary words.
We all know money doesn't buy happiness--and that's good news for these new grads.
-by Charles Purdy, Yahoo! HotJobs senior editor
There's no denying the value of a college education: According to recent U.S. Census surveys, the median salary for college grads is more than $20,000 higher than that of people with only a high school diploma. And the unemployment rate for people with bachelor's degrees is almost half the rate for people without.
But some degrees are worth more than others, as PayScale.com shows in its 2010 report on the earning power of bachelor's degrees.
No surprise, engineering degrees continue to be top earners--and (also no big shocker) you have to go pretty far down the list before you see the liberal arts well represented.
But there's more to choosing a major than comparing dollar amounts. We salute and congratulate the graduates whose interests (and hard work) have led them to the following degrees--the lowest-earning degrees on PayScale's list.
10. Drama (starting annual salary: $35,600; mid-career annual salary: $56,600)
9. Fine arts (starting annual salary: $35,800; mid-career annual salary: $56,300)
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