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What is AromaWeb?

Founded in 1997, AromaWeb is a frequently referenced informational aromatherapy Web site that supplies extensive content and coverage of the field of aromatherapy. With 4.8 million page views (35 million hits) during 2012, AromaWeb is presently the world's largest informational aromatherapy Web site presented in the English language.

Aromatherapy Articles:
AromaWeb offers an extensive and growing collection of articles spanning different issues and topics pertaining to aromatherapy:

• Introductory Information
• Aromatherapy Safety
• Historical Information
• Aromatherapy Applications
• Ingredient Information
• Consumer Information

Essential Oil and Carrier Oil Profiles:
AromaWeb features over 110 Essential Oil Profiles categorized by common name and botanical (latin) name and over 25 Carrier Oil/Vegetable Butter Profiles.

Recipes:
With over 60 categorized and conveniently cross-listed recipes, AromaWeb is the aromatherapy enthusiast's source for inspiration and tips on creating aromatherapy blends and products at home.

Book Descriptions/Reviews:
AromaWeb features descriptions and provides the table of contents for over 40 aromatherapy specific books.

Aromatherapy Polls:
AromaWeb's current poll, current poll results and past poll results archive lets AromaWeb visitors know what others think on particular aromatherapy related topics.

Aromatherapy Links:
AromaWeb links to non-commercial informational aromatherapy Web sites and content rich Web sites in related fields.

Global Business Plaza and Local Business Plaza Aromatherapy Directories:
A large percentage of AromaWeb's visitors are eager to explore and learn of quality aromatherapy goods and service providers. AromaWeb's Global Business Plaza, Local Business Plaza and School/Educator Directories put consumers/students directly in touch with aromatherapy businesses and service professionals.

About AromaWeb, LLC and Its Founder

AromaWeb, (www.aromaweb.com) is operated by AromaWeb, LLC, a Michigan corporation presided by and operated by its founder, Wendy Robbins.

Brief History of AromaWeb

Shown above are screenshots of AromaWeb's home page designs throughout its lifespan. As AromaWeb has expanded in content throughout the years, it has undergone several unique site redesigns to continually enhance ease of navigation for visitors.

Wendy Robbins' passion for aromatherapy began in the 1990s while she was working as Web developer for a major newspaper corporation. During this time, Wendy researched what limited and often inaccurate information was available on the Web and realized that there was a need for an objective, well presented site that could inform consumers about the truths and benefits of aromatherapy. Wendy put her combined aromatherapy, writing, content development and design and Web development talents into use and launched AromaWeb in 1997 as an informational aromatherapy Web site. In its infancy, AromaWeb did not accept advertising, and AromaWeb was operated strictly as a labor of love with the future intent of building AromaWeb into an informational site that would be an educational asset to its visitors and a promotional asset to its future advertisers.

AromaWeb experienced rapid growth, and Wendy confirmed that there was demand for comprehensive, objective aromatherapy information on the Web. In 1999, Wendy launched business listing and banner advertising opportunities on AromaWeb. Over a decade later, AromaWeb is honored to have an ongoing relationship with many of its first advertisers.

Fast forwarding to the present day, AromaWeb features over 400 content rich pages on aromatherapy. As time permits, Wendy continues to research, write and add more content to AromaWeb and enrich it by adding new photos and other features.

Background of Wendy Robbins, Founder and President of AromaWeb

Wendy possesses a strong background in aromatherapy, advertising, content development, writing, graphic design and Web site development. Wendy has 18+ years of online marketing experience, 7+ years of online customer service experience, 12+ years Web development experience, and she has written hundreds of pages of educational and technical online content and print documentation over the course of her career. In addition to Wendy's busy and dedicated role with AromaWeb, Wendy is the marketing manager for a well known US based wholesaler of natural and complementary ingredients and supplies used in aromatherapy, natural skin care and other related fields.

This experience coupled with Wendy's aromatherapy and natural skin care knowledge has contributed to the ongoing success and popularity of AromaWeb.

Since the time Wendy first experienced the emotional and physical benefits that essential oils can deliver, Wendy immediately immersed herself in exploring the field of aromatherapy. She has avidly devoured as much information as she can, and she enhances her overall knowledge by exploring other complementary health fields as well as natural skin and hair care. Wendy recognizes that while aromatherapy can immensely enhance the physical, emotional and spiritual sides of our lives, it is important to educate others on the realistic benefits of what aromatherapy offers.

AromaWeb's vast collection of articles, essential oil profiles, recipes and other written content is authored and coordinated by Wendy, a graduate of the ACHS Certificate of Aromatherapy program. The American College of Healthcare Sciences (Formerly the Australasian College of Health Sciences) is an accredited and a state licensed institution located in Oregon, USA.

Wendy was honored to be chosen as the ACHS 2009 Famous Alumni:

• Read the ACHS 2009 Famous Alumni Press Release

Wendy also has a B.B.A. degree with a concentration in marketing from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Wendy continues to expand her aromatherapy knowledge through ongoing study and networking with other aromacologists, aromatherapists, aromatherapy enthusiasts and professionals within other complementary fields. Wendy also enjoys handcrafting natural skin care products, gardening, staying active, cooking, reading and playing guitar. Wendy is the proud mother to a beautiful and creative daughter who shares a deep interest in natural living, computer technology and the arts.

Through AromaWeb, Wendy is a member of the Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA) and the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA).

Interviews with Wendy Robbins (These links will lead you to other Web sites):

• Handmade Beauty Network (Indie Beauty Network) Feature Interview
• Wavelengths Natural Health Interview
• ACHS 2009 Famous Alumni Press Release