Ki of Kai International is offering an exciting internship opportunity for students interested in website development, optimization, and digital strategy. This project-based internship will allow students to work hands-on to improve our website, kerryanningram.com functionality, user experience, and overall performance. Through the Riipen platform, students will gain practical experience in web development, UX/UI design, SEO, and digital integration.

This internship is ideal for students pursuing degrees in Computer Science, Web Development, UX/UI Design, or related fields.

Key Responsibilities

As part of this internship, students will:

• Conduct a website review to identify areas for improvement in terms of brand continuity and user experience.
• Update and input new product and service data to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Develop a membership portal for users to access exclusive content and resources.
• Create a dedicated page (subdomain) to house podcast episodes and show notes.
• Integrate new courses onto the website and optimize the user interface for seamless navigation.
• Integrate the website with the mailing list to improve communication and marketing efforts.
• Optimize website SEO to improve search engine visibility and performance.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for new clients experiencing website-related issues.

Deliverables

By the end of the internship, students will complete the following tasks:

• A comprehensive report outlining identified website improvements and proposed updates.
• Updated product and service data on the website.
• A fully developed and implemented membership portal with exclusive content and resources.
• A functional podcast page (subdomain) for hosting episodes and show notes.
• Successfully integrated new courses with a seamless user experience.
• Integrated mailing list to enhance user engagement and outreach.
• SEO optimization report detailing improvements and performance changes.
• Technical support documentation outlining troubleshooting steps for client issues.

Final Deliverables:

• An updated and optimized website with improved brand continuity and user experience.
• A membership portal providing exclusive content to users.
• A podcast page (subdomain) for easy access to episodes and show notes.
• A fully integrated website and mailing list for enhanced communication.
• Well-structured course pages that provide a seamless user experience.
• A documented SEO optimization strategy with measurable improvements.
• A technical support guide for troubleshooting common client issues.

Skills & Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Shopify, Wix, etc.).
• Experience with SEO best practices and website optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with UI/UX design principles and digital branding.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and provide support.
• Experience with email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit) is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Learning Outcomes

By participating in this internship, students will:

• Gain real-world experience in website development, optimization, and digital integration.
• Develop a strong understanding of SEO and website performance strategies.
• Enhance UI/UX design and branding skills for digital platforms.
• Learn how to troubleshoot technical issues for client support.
• Gain experience working in a team-oriented project through Riipen.
• Build a portfolio of work showcasing website improvements and digital projects.