{"id":352,"date":"2019-12-06T09:45:24","date_gmt":"2019-12-06T09:45:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aquatachs.com\/demosite\/?page_id=352"},"modified":"2024-02-27T20:02:19","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T20:02:19","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.saleemahrar.com\/index.php\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About me"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"352\" class=\"elementor elementor-352\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1c5c373d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1c5c373d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2950388e\" data-id=\"2950388e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50638f03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50638f03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":459} --><\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Welcome to my &#8220;About Me&#8221; page!<\/p>\n<p>My name is Muhammad Saleem Ahrar, and I&#8217;ve dedicated over 12 years to mastering and mentoring in the field of digital marketing. My passion for digital marketing goes beyond the professional realm; it&#8217;s a daily pursuit of excellence and innovation.<\/p>\n<p>I excel in guiding startups and established businesses alike to scale their operations and achieve substantial profit margins. My strategic planning, coupled with effective team collaboration, has been instrumental in realizing these goals. My expertise also extends to a deep understanding of inbound marketing strategies, which has been pivotal in my success.<\/p>\n<p>My professional journey has spanned a variety of sectors, including cybersecurity, streaming services, pet care, automotive, kitchen and dining, web hosting, artificial intelligence, software, and other service-oriented industries. This diverse experience has enriched my skill set, allowing me to offer tailored growth strategies for businesses in these areas.<\/p>\n<p>Mentoring is a role I hold in high regard. Sharing my knowledge and insights with the upcoming generation of digital marketers is not just a duty but a passion. I take pride in nurturing aspiring professionals, guiding them towards achieving their career objectives.<\/p>\n<p>My teaching methodology is grounded in practicality and engagement. I focus on real-world applications and practical examples to ensure a thorough comprehension of digital marketing principles. Having mentored a global cohort of students, the positive feedback I&#8217;ve received speaks volumes about the impact of my teaching approach.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-449 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saleemahrar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Imran-Ali.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saleemahrar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Imran-Ali.png 720w, https:\/\/www.saleemahrar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Imran-Ali-300x194.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-426 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saleemahrar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Muhammad-Ummar-Rashid.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saleemahrar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Muhammad-Ummar-Rashid.png 720w, https:\/\/www.saleemahrar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Muhammad-Ummar-Rashid-300x217.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-456 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saleemahrar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Sheikh-Faraz.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saleemahrar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Sheikh-Faraz.png 720w, https:\/\/www.saleemahrar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Sheikh-Faraz-300x140.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-473 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saleemahrar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Sayer-Hasan.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"685\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saleemahrar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Sayer-Hasan.png 685w, https:\/\/www.saleemahrar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Sayer-Hasan-300x85.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-image\"><strong>Saleem Ahrar&#8217;s Expertise<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Digital and Affiliate Marketing<\/strong>: With a wealth of experience, Saleem Ahrar excels in turning innovative ideas into successful business ventures across multiple sectors.<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>AI-Enhanced Business Approaches<\/strong>: Applying artificial intelligence to boost digital initiatives, including search engine optimization and content generation.<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>SEO and Content Development<\/strong>: Proficient in optimizing search engines and producing engaging content that increases audience interaction and conversion rates.<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Data Analysis and Conversion Optimization<\/strong>: Skilled in data examination to refine conversion strategies, guaranteeing that each approach is guided by data and focused on achieving tangible outcomes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Niches Served by Saleem<br \/><br \/><\/h3>\n<p>Throughout my professional journey, I&#8217;ve had the privilege of contributing to a diverse array of sectors, each with its unique challenges and rewards. Here&#8217;s a brief overview of the industries I&#8217;ve had the pleasure of working with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>VPN<\/li>\n<li>Hosting<\/li>\n<li>Artificial intelligence<\/li>\n<li>Audiovisual\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Kitchenware\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Sports<\/li>\n<li>Digital Tools<\/li>\n<li>Automotive<\/li>\n<li>Pet Market<\/li>\n<li>Survival<\/li>\n<li>Sleeping Pillow<\/li>\n<li>Mattresses<\/li>\n<li>Stress management<\/li>\n<li>Quit smoking<\/li>\n<li>Senior living<\/li>\n<li>Baby equipments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">My Journey as a Digital Marketer<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Before the end of my MBA, I applied to a tech startup \u201cGaditek,\u201d a Disrupt.com company. I was fortunate enough to get hired and become part of the company as an Internet Marketing Executive back in December 2011.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":460} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-390\" src=\"http:\/\/aquatachs.com\/demosite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/JOL.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saleemahrar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/JOL.png 768w, https:\/\/www.saleemahrar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/JOL-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>I look back on that day and thank the Lord for putting the idea in my head to pursue an opportunity in a tech startup.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>As time passed, my interest in online marketing evolved into a passion. This same passion got me promoted from an executive position to Associate Vice President (AVP).<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":461} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-391 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/aquatachs.com\/demosite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AVP.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saleemahrar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AVP.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.saleemahrar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AVP-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.saleemahrar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AVP-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The journey from executive to becoming AVP of a fast-growing company is not an easy one.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>I have been through tons of failures and hardships. In fact, there have been times when I seriously started questioning my capabilities as a marketer. But failure is an indispensable part of learning and growth. My subsequent success in turning several projects from scratch into million dollars businesses is a testament to that.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>There was a lot of persistent hard work behind all these achievements. I trained extensively in Digital Marketing concepts, including Organic Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, Content Marketing, Competitor Analysis, Data Analytics, and Conversion Rate Optimization.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>My Core Values<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Core values are a vital part of personal growth, and I believe they play a significant role in defining who we are. For me, <strong>perseverance<\/strong> is the key to success.<\/p>\n<p>I have faced challenges and moments of doubt, especially when starting out with no knowledge of how to achieve sustainable marketing success, but I have always persevered.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Honesty<\/strong> and <strong>loyalty<\/strong> are values that I hold dear, and I believe they are essential in any successful business. Building trust with customers and stakeholders is paramount, and it starts with honest and ethical behavior.<\/p>\n<p>As a mentor, I try to instill these values in my students, teaching them to respect their customers and build strong relationships based on loyalty and trust.<\/p>\n<p>I also have a deep love and respect for my country and its people. With my experience in online marketing, I feel fortunate to be able to share my knowledge and skills with the youth of Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p>I am committed to helping them find fruitful careers and reach their goals, and I am proud to be a part of their journey.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>What Else I Do?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>I love to travel to the Northern Areas of Pakistan. Nothing freshens up the mind than a retreat into the deeper regions of my country, the beauty of which escapes description.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":466} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-392\" src=\"http:\/\/aquatachs.com\/demosite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Natural-beauty.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saleemahrar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Natural-beauty.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/www.saleemahrar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Natural-beauty-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>I also like to play cricket and have been a captain of winning teams in corporate tournaments.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":468} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-394\" src=\"http:\/\/aquatachs.com\/demosite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Cricket.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saleemahrar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Cricket.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.saleemahrar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Cricket-300x177.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>These hobbies keep me functioning at the peak of my abilities, both mentally and physically. I firmly believe that life wouldn\u2019t be half as fun without hobbies that contribute to your personal growth in some way.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Public Speaking<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":469} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-395 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/aquatachs.com\/demosite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Public-Speaking.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saleemahrar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Public-Speaking.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.saleemahrar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Public-Speaking-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>While being a Digital Marketer is a significant part of my life, I also have a passion for sharing my knowledge and skills with others who are eager to learn about digital marketing.<\/p>\n<p>To achieve this, I am open to accepting relevant public speaking engagements that are exclusively focused on the field of Digital Marketing. However, it is important that the event is the right fit in terms of audience and timing. The hosting team should provide me with information about the audience, whether they are beginners or professionals so that I can tailor my presentation accordingly.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Still, Have Questions?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If you have any queries or wish to reach out to me, I can be found on both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/saleemahrar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/msaleemahrar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>. Feel free to contact me on either platform.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My Journey as a Digital Marketer Before the end of my MBA, I applied to a tech startup \u201cGaditek,\u201d a Disrupt.com company. I was fortunate enough to get hired and become part of the company as an Internet Marketing Executive back in December 2011. 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