Press Releases

Karl Ribas To Write For Search Marketing Gurus
Press Release | February 2007
Liana Evans, creator and main contributor of Search Marketing Gurus, announced earlier this week that search engine marketing consultant Karl Ribas has accepted a position as their newest writer.

Ribas To Publish 'Industry Interviews' in 2007
Press Release | December 2006
Karl Ribas, a search marketing specialist with All Web Promotion, Inc. and owner of Karl Ribas Consulting, has announced "Industry Interviews" as one of his newest projects for 2007.

Ribas Attains Pay Per Click Honors
Press Release | December 2005
Earlier this week, Search Marketing Consultant Karl Ribas of Karl Ribas Consulting announced his participation and completion of both Google's and Yahoo!'s highly respected 'Professionals' Programs.

Karl Ribas To Write For SEOPapers.com
Press Release | June 2005
Karl Ribas announced that he will be joining 50+ other web authors in an effort to further create a directory of search engine marketing related articles, tutorials, reviews, and interviews.

Karl Ribas Consulting Launches Web Directory
Press Release | May 2005
This past week Karl Ribas introduced his newest venture, a website design and marketing directory featuring a wide range of quality services and resources from design and marketing professionals.

Karl Ribas Consulting Launches Search Marketing Blog
Press Release | February 2005
Karl Ribas announces his newest search engine marketing venture, a blog featuring up-to-date news and events, as well as commentary on trends and best practices surrounding the world of search.

Ribas To Pursue a Career in Search Engine Marketing
Press Release | December 2004
Karl Ribas, a graphic and website design specialist, announced today the launch of his newest venture, Karl Ribas Consulting - an online provider of website design and marketing services.


Industry Interviews

Cigar Alliance Podcast - Episode 10
Interview | Cigar Alliance Podcast | December 2007
A very fun interview / conversation that I had with Chris on The Cigar Alliance Podcast. While our discussion was mainly about cigar smoking, we did touch on search and blog marketing.

Interview with Search Marketing Consultant Karl Ribas
Interview | Yahoo! Store Blog | September 2007
An interview that I did with Paul Boisvert on the Yahoo! Store blog. In this interview I was able to address several questions pertaining to search marketing and the development of Yahoo! Stores.

Maintaining Sanity Amid Multiple PPC Campaigns
Interview | Practical eCommerce Magazine | August 2007
I was among the few questioned and quoted in this well-written piece by Ryan Welton, of Practical eCommerce Magazine (print). Overall, this turned out to be a great article on PPC management.

Insider PPC Tips Revealed
Interview | Mr. SEO Podcast | May 2007
An interview I had with Joe Balestrino on his Mr. SEO Podcast. Our discussion featured talks of Pay Per Click advertising and management, and even included some high-profile management tips.


Book Blurbs & Acknowledgments

The Truth About Search Engine Optimization
Book Jacket Quote | Rebecca Lieb | March 2009
The Truth About Search Engine Optimization is an outstanding book on the topic of SEO. I was given an advanced copy and was asked to provide a promotional quote for the book's opening pages.

The New Rules of Marketing & PR
Acknowledgment | David Meerman Scott | November 2008
The New Rules of Marketing & PR is a powerful book explaining how to use blogs, podcasting, and online media to reach buyers directly. David was kind enough to include me in his acknowledgments.

Starting a Yahoo! Business for Dummies
Acknowledgment | Rob Snell | March 2006
Often referred to as the "bible" of Yahoo! Stores, this book is a fantastic read for anyone owning or thinking of starting a Yahoo! Store. Rob was kind enough to include me in his acknowledgments.


Guest Writing Appearances

Conference Recap: SES Chicago 2007
Guest Article | Search Marketing Gurus | December 2007
I was asked to write a recap post on my time at SES Chicago. In typical fashion, I shared the many highlights of the event, as well as commented on specific things I believe needed to be improved on.

Food For Thought: What 12 Inches of Flour, Sausage, and Cheese Could Have Gotten You!
Guest Article | Search Marketing Gurus | October 2007
What started off as a rant on a local pizzeria, was later transformed into a great article. I explained the poor business practices from my real-life example, and wrote ways on how one can avoid them.

My First "Sphinn" Submission. Was it a Success?
Guest Article | Search Marketing Gurus | October 2007
This article comes after researching Sphinn - a new social networking website for search marketers. I was asked to share my likes and dislikes on the new product, as well as offer additional commentary.

Karl Ribas Recaps SMX - Search Marketing Expo
Guest Article | Yahoo! Store Blog | June 2007
After attending the very first SMX Advanced conference in Seattle, I was asked to write a recap post for the Yahoo! Store Blog. I shared highlights and relevant search marketing information.

SMX Advanced: Was it Advanced Enough?
Guest Article | Search Marketing Gurus | June 2007
After attending the very first SMX Advanced conference in Seattle, I was asked to write a recap post for Search Marketing Gurus. I shared highlights and relevant search marketing information.

Are SEM Conferences Still Worth Attending?
Guest Article | Search Marketing Gurus | May 2007
This was a highly opinionated article I wrote for Search Marketing Gurus at a time where many people in the industry, myself included, started to question the real value of search marketing conference.

5 Great Resources for SEO Beginners
Guest Article | Search Marketing Gurus | March 2007
At the time, I was determined to publish a beginners guide to SEO. However, I later decided to simplify matters and highlight only the very best resources for getting started in search marketing.

Using Analogies to Explain the Benefits of SEO
Guest Article | Search Marketing Gurus | February 2007
This was my very first post on Search Marketing Gurus. I shared an analogy that I like to use for when trying to help potential clients understand the need for search engine marketing services.

How To Choose An SEO Consultant
Guest Article | Stuntdubl Blog | August 2006
I had the privilege of writing a guest post for Todd Malicoat's Stuntdubl blog. My topic was "how to choose and SEO consultant". I outlined 5 essential tips on what to look for when hiring an SEO firm.