CGI Holding Corporation`s WebSourced Subsidiary Expands into Training and Consulting Services
Global Leader in Search Engine Marketing Hires Industry Veteran Heather Lloyd-Martin
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--Dec. 13, 2004-- WebSourced, Inc., the global leader in search engine marketing (www.websourced.com) and a wholly-owned subsidiary of CGI Holding Corporation (OTCBB: CGIH - News), today announced the hiring of industry veteran Heather Lloyd-Martin.
As WebSourced`s Director of Search Strategies, Lloyd-Martin will launch the firm`s consulting and training practice, which will target corporations with in-house search marketing teams. She has extensive experience in corporate education and her efforts result in increased Web site return on investment and improved integration between a company`s marketing and technical departments.
"WebSourced is excited about this new business opportunity. The decision to offer consulting and training to corporations with internal search marketing teams is a natural progression of WebSourced services," stated Pat Martin, WebSourced CEO and president.
WebSourced is the world`s largest search engine marketing company. It provides clients with organic search engine optimization, paid inclusion and pay-per-click advertising services. The firm helps companies secure a well-rounded online marketing presence that will generate new business. Its roster of 1,300 plus clients includes market leaders such as Lowe`s Home Improvement, NBC, Alaska Airlines, Peopleclick and Experian.
Andy Beal, WebSourced vice president of search marketing, commented, "Heather is considered the pioneer of search engine optimization writing. Her ability to strengthen corporate SEM teams is unmatched."
Lloyd-Martin is the former president of SuccessWorks Search Marketing Solutions, Inc. She stated, "WebSourced provides its clients with top-tier services, and is on the cutting-edge of search marketing. I look forward to using my insight and experience to lead WebSourced`s corporate training efforts."
Founded by CEO and President S. Patrick Martin, WebSourced, Inc. is the global leader in Internet marketing, with its KeywordRanking.com service specializing in improving website visibility in major search engines and Cherish.com offering online dating services. CGI Holding Corporation`s filings can be viewed at http://www.cgiholding.com.
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