About Karl Ribas

Hello and welcome to my website. I’m Karl Ribas and I have been developing, maintaining, and successfully ranking websites since 2003.

I consider myself a search engine marketing consultant, but in all reality I am person who wears many, many hats. In addition to search marketing, I dabble in graphic and website design, multi-media design, photography, and computer and Internet technologies. In fact, before getting involved in search, I was a free-

lance graphic artist and worked on a variety of local projects.

I first began my involvement with search engine marketing in September of 2003, at which time I accepted an entry level position with All Web Promotion, a local website design and marketing company. To be honest, at that time, I was unaware of search engine marketing. I, like many, used search engines only as tool to find information on the Internet, and was ignorant to the idea that search engines have a more prominent roll in a website’s success. My perception of search engines and marketing websites has since changed. As time moved forward, I had the privilege of growing with All Web Promotion as it increased from a staff of 5 to its current team of 10. In December of 2004, I was promoted to Project Manager, a position that I happily occupy today.

In addition to my involvement with All Web Promotion, I run this search engine marketing and consulting website, and offer a variety of services, including search engine optimization, pay per click management, graphic design solutions, and website design and development. I am very devoted to my work, both at the All Web Promotion office and in my personal efforts with this website. As strange as that may sound, it’s true. To me, designing visually pleasing websites and then helping them to rank high within the search engines is more than just a pay-check, it’s a hobby and a passion.

Illinois Valley Community College - A.A.S: Graphic Design Technology
IVCC is a diversified college offering quality education and training. While enrolled, I studied in the fine arts and graphic design fields, and in May of 2004 I graduated with Associates Degree in Graphic Design Technology.

All Web Promotion - Project Manager
All Web Promotion is a leading Search Engine Marketing firm. As Project Manager, I head-up their Search Engine Marketing and Graphic Design divisions, in addition to many of the company's day-to-day operations.

ad:tech Conference and Expo - Yearly Attendee
ad:tech is an interactive advertising and technology conference dedicated to connecting all sides of today’s marketing landscape. As a yearly attendee, I attend search engine marketing driven panels and interactive workshops.

Search Engine Strategies Conference and Expo - Bi-Yearly Attendee
SES is the premier conference series when it comes to Search Engine Marketing. As a bi-yearly attendee, I attend sessions and events that help me to stay up-to-date with the ins-and-outs of search engine marketing.

Search Marketing Expo Advanced Conference - Yearly Attendee
SMX Advanced is for the experienced search marketer. As a bi-yearly attendee, I attend advanced marketing sessions and events which in-turn help me to stay ahead in the fast changing world of search.

Qualified Google Adwords Professional
This is a program developed by Google to test one's understanding of the Google Adwords platform. I have met Google's requirements to attain recognition as a "Qualified Google Advertising Professional".

Yahoo! Sponsored Search Ambassador
This is a program developed by Yahoo! to test one's understanding of the Yahoo! Search Marketing platform. I have met Yahoo's requirements to attain recognition as a "Sponsored Search Amabassador".