From the La Verne Chamber of Commerce
"I just wanted to take the time to thank you for the way you worked our Map Program for the Chamber. I have heard nothing but compliments from the members on how easy you are to work with and all the creative ideas you offer them. I love the way you remind them that " Clicks & Calls" lead to successful sales and marketing. Your professional presentation at both our Business Development Meeting and our Luncheon was outstanding.
This is a tough economy for all of us and I enjoy the way you break things down so people have an easy path to be successful and get their business noticed. I am keeping your information on file so if we want to offer another seminar we will invite you down so you can continue to enlighten our members. Let's hope 2010 is a successful year for all of us. Thanks again for all your support."
Sincerely, Brian McNerney, CEO,
www.LaVerneChamber.org
From The Helen Berman Corporation
“Lia Kay Barrad and Haiku Web Services are helping me increase my revenue, profits and growth into new business areas. My new website is by far my most effective. Lia’s knowledge of Search Optimization Marketing is amazing. She keeps coming up with ideas to reduce my e-marketing costs while increasing traffic to my site. Anything in my business that is preceded by the letter “E” goes to Lia for her consulting expertise.”
Helen Berman
Ad & Media Sales Training
www.HelenBerman.com
From Maui County Sister Cities Foundation
"It is our pleasure to write a letter of reference for Lia Barrad and Haiku Web Services. When the Maui County Sister Cities Foundation needed a website, Lia came to our rescue. We completely turned over our project to her. Lia did the research to find the links to over 23 international cities, and post the content that makes our website alive. During the process of building the website, Lia worked with us to understand the languague of having a website. Lia really listens, she is pro-active and goes the extra mile to have a satisfied client. We recommend the services of Haiku Web Services. Visit our website at www.mauicountysistercities.org and see for yourself what a great job Lia has done."
Ed Zwick
Chair of Maui County Sister Cities Foundation.
From www.SufiPrayerFlags.com
"The reason I became a client of Haiku Web Services is because of Lia Barrad. Her Marketing expertise is invaluable! She is passionate about her work, and inspires passion in others through her wealth of knowledge and information. She is a skilled teacher, and has helped me to take on challenges that have stretched me beyond my limited capabilities into a greater understanding of my business, and what I am capable of doing. I hold high respect for Lia, and am deeply grateful to be doing business with her, and her company."
Victoria Sikirdji
Sufi Prayer Flags
From www.EAffirmations.com
"I can't say enough good things about Haiku Web Services. Lia Barrad and her team are very knowledgeable and professional. She has established a network of web professionals on Maui that can easily meet and exceed your needs. They have helped me immensely with upgrades and marketing of my site. I highly recommend Haiku Web Services."
Pharaoh O. Martin
CEO and Founder
www.EAffirmations.com
From Jeannine Copp, Owner,
www.ManaWeb.com
"Lia and I have worked on projects together where she analyzed my clients' websites and made recommendations. Implementing her suggestions proved to be effective! Happy clients. Happy me.
One of Lia's great strengths is that she approaches each client/project with an open mind. She doesn't come in with a pre-conceived plan. Each client is respected as unique and their specific needs, market, budget and situation are addressed. Her extensive background enables her to see gaps and trends that an inexperienced eye would miss.
What I like the most about Lia is her trustworthiness. Her goal is to do the best thing for each person involved. She will advise for the best solution, not necessarily the thing that will make the most money for her. She won't claim to know things that she doesn't know, and has no hesitation hiring out to specialists (another great skill she has, by the way, is finding the right person for the job). And Lia will turn somersaults to correct mistakes, even if all behind the scenes. (In other words, she doesn’t wait for the client to find and ask for correction. It’s solved before they know there’s a problem.) It’s a great comfort to work with someone who genuinely has the client’s best interest in mind."
Additional Recomendations from LinkedIn under Lia Kay Barrad's profile page.
“Lia is a self starter and offers expertise in both print and web sales, along with web expertise. She improved the Hawaii Publishers Association website a thousand fold by creating an attractive layout, adding content and search engine optimization which has improved our online profile and response. As a result we hired to provide web consultation services for Trade Publishing Company. I highly recommend her.” January 5, 2010
Top qualities: Great Results , Expert , Creative
Barry Redmayne, www.TradePublishing.com
hired Lia Kay as a Graphic/Web Designer in 2006 , and hired Lia Kay more than once.
“I want to recommend Lia Barrad's web services. She is a one stop shopping mall. She 's great at writing copy, knows how to design effective sites that flow and are cohesive, and she has limitless ideas on how to position you and your website ---for presentation, branding, and SEO raking on Google as well.” December 6, 2009
Top qualities: Expert , Good Value , Creative
Nina Cherry hired Lia Kay as a Graphic/Web Designer in 2009 for a Barrads Brainstorming Session, and hired Lia Kay more than once. www.NinaCherry.com.
“Lia's optimism is boundless and exciting to be around. Her detailed analysis of what is needed for expansion is very accurate. Her willingness to educate and inform about choices that use cutting edge, forward thinking and out of the box technology for those of us non-'techies' can be invaluable. Her interest in your business and care about your success goes beyond the ordinary.
Go Lia!” October 8, 2009
Top qualities: Expert, High Integrity, Creative
Skye Coe hired Lia Kay as a Business Consultant in 2006 www.HeartofMaui.com
“I have worked directly with Lia Kay Barrad in the web, web marketing, search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM) space. Lia is a true professional with deep knowledge and a true passion for marketing and the web. She invests herself in understanding the needs of clients and in creating a plan that best suits those needs. Lia also uses her expertise and experience to teach within the field. I highly recommend Lia Kay Barrad to all who seek a knowledgeable and talented web and marketing professional.” October 5, 2009
Jory Barrad , Principal , Jory Barrad Marketing Services was with another company when working with Lia Kay at Haiku Web Services, Inc.
“Lia takes the time to learn about a market and explore opportunities before starting sales. This process created new and innovative online solutions to drive traffic, increase visibility and add value and most importantly, created value for the advertisers for a project she sold for Atlantic. Lia is extremely creative, a natural networker and has a strong command of methods for online visibility. Combining traditional print with very creative online techniques, Lia knows how to generate leads for a business.” December 30, 2009
Ed Burzminski , managed Lia Kay at Atlantic Communications Group, Inc. Currently the Founder of www.ChamberMarketingPartners.com
“Lia is a conscientous professional capable of providing sales solutions, and electonic media training to users whether they be entry level, or seasoned professionals. Her experience in researching, networking, electronic media, and lead generation enable her to bring value to every project. Her calm, yet tenacious methodology can bring results.” January 5, 2010
Jeff Butler , worked with Lia Kay at California Offset Printers. Currently with: www.JournalGraphics.com
