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"I've been lucky enough to work side-by-side with Karl on many search engine marketing projects. In fact, I credit him with teaching me everything I know about the industry. As made evident in his writings, he has a wealth of knowledge to share. That's why whenever I have a question, need an opinion, or have an idea I need to bounce off of someone, Karl is always the first person I turn to. You can count on him to give an honest and thoughtful assessment."
"Karl acted as Technical Editor on my latest book, Zero to 100,000 (Pearson, 2011). His expertise and knowledge is second to none and was immensely appreciated throughout the production process. He has contributed greatly to the book's success and it would be a pleasure to have the opportunity to work with him again."
"Karl was responsible for providing the technical editing of our new book, Zero to 100,000. He offered us a valuable sanity check mechanism to ensure the level of detail and accuracy was maintained for the reader. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Karl again on a similar project.
"I know Karl through social media channels. He always provides useful information and has interesting things to say about search engine optimization and marketing. He is a personable man with good ideas for marketing a business."
"I've been working side-by-side with Karl for just over 8-years now on the marketing of our company's website, and would highly recommend him as an Internet marketing specialist. He has clear ideas about his industry and knows how to drive targeted traffic to sites. In addition, Karl demonstrates the type of expertise and professionalism that every client and employer desire."
"I first met Karl 5 years ago following his SEO blog. Always insightful and intelligent, and I have been following him ever since. A genuinely nice guy who really knows his stuff and great to collaborate with."
"Karl is one of the best in the business. If you hire him you will get more than your money's worth and you will get it on time. He is creative and innovative with a "knack" for saving his clients money. Simply put: If you don't hire Karl you will be leaving money on the table."
"I hired Karl to be a Technical Reviewer for a book that we are currently working on publishing. Karl is very personable, responsive, reliable and knows his area of expertise. Our schedules are tentative yet firm and Karl was very accomodating to our due dates no matter how many times they changed."
"It has been a pleasure to work with Karl the last 3 years. Karl is a key leader in his organization. He is a huge advocate of builiding solid business relationships. His approach to solving for problems makes providing and implementing solutions very fast and seemless. Any organization would be lucky to land his talent."
"Karl is an expert at what he does. He is honest and reliable, and one of very few people that I would personally recommend. I have hired several SEO "experts" in the past, paid much more and got less. I am greatful to have found him, I only wish I would have years ago."
"Karl Ribas is one of my co-bloggers at Search Marketing Gurus. Interestingly enough, our careers in search began around the same time. Karl's writing proves that he has a great deal of knowledge about all things SEO, and he's been a great example for how to use social media in order to network with colleagues in the industry. I enjoy his blog, as he writes when he has something to say (not when he wants to add his own watered-down voice to an oversaturated mix) and is always polite."
"A good search marketer not only keeps up on all the latest changes in the search world, but also networks extensively with peers in the space to cross-check best practices and ensure they are staying current. Karl excels at both of these functions and has deep connections in the SEO/SEM space. On top of his extensive knowledge, it turns out he is also one hell of a nice guy which makes for a partner you can trust and is easy to work with."
"Karl is a multi-faceted, highly talented professional with an extraordinary work ethic. I have only known Karl to be timely and on point in matters of advice and knowledge in his industry. Karl has a very engaging personality and optimism found only in rare individuals. I would certainly recommend him whole-heartedly."
"Karl is a great guy to work with. During the past 5-6 years that I've known Karl I've noticed that he is very detail oriented and very passionate about his work. There is no job too big or small for Karl."
"Karl was one of my best writers & contributers at SearchMarketingGurus.com. He always understood the kind of content that the audience would find valuable in the SEO and Online Marketing industry. His everyday insight into how clients were dealing with SEO issues and online marketing solutions was invaluable to the content we produced on the site. Karl's a wealth of great knowledge for any team, and his "go get 'em" attitude towards the industry's ever changing environment is definitely an asset to any team"
"I've gotten to know Karl over the past few years through countless conversations, on and offline. Karl is a well-educated, result driven and customer focused kind of guy. He'd be an asset to any client looking for a trustworthy person with knowledge and experience in the online marketing space. It doesn't hurt that he loves to cook as well!"
"While I haven't worked directly with Karl, I have known him through industry events and social networking for a number of years. He is always on the pulse of new trends and technologies while maintaining tried and true techniques. He's not only knowledgable in all aspects of SEM from SEO to PPC but is a great people person who makes everyone around him feel comfortable and engaged."
"I've known Karl for several years and have had dozens of in-depth conversations on eCommerce, SEO, and online marketing. He's a great guy, and even got a shout out in my DUMMIES book! He knows his Yahoo! Store stuff."
"I sit as secretary for a new Not-for-Profit in Central Illinois. Early in 2009, our NFP hired Karl to perform web design services and we could not be more pleased with the results. Not only did Karl create a wonderfully functional and visually appealing website, he went above and beyond by offering search engine optimization and website maintenance. I would not hesitate to recommend or retain any of Karl's diverse services in the future. He is everything a small business owner should be; passionate, driven, professional, and knowledgeable."
"I've worked with Karl on a numerous marketing analytics projects for multiple clients dating as far back as 2004. Throughout the years, I have always found Karl to be a knowledgeable, focused, detail-orientated professional who has his thumb on the pulse of the internet and is truly a pleasure to work with."
"Karl was one of my students in Printing Technology and Graphic Design for the Web at Illinois Valley Community College. Karl demonstrated great understanding of advanced topics in design and web development. He proved to be creative and proficient in his project development, and I remember him being a self-starter with good enthusiasm. Karl was always willing to help others and was able to quickly transfer concepts he learned into practice. It was a pleasure to teach Karl and to see him mature into an internet technology professional."
"I've known Karl for about 5 years and right from the beginning I knew I was in good hands. There isn't a project this guy can't handle. What I like best about him is that he's buttoned-up, proactive and delivers on what was promised."
"Karl and I have worked together for many years. He has been instrumental in keeping our website visible and changing things up to keep ahead of the latest SEO trends."
"Karl has taught me everything I know about SEO, SEM, and PPC. Before I started here I really didn't know much about this field of marketing and Karl patiently taught me what I needed to know, and the tricks of the trade. He has many great leadership skills such as patience, staying collected and reasonable when things don't go exactly right, and full of knowledge."
"I am glad I've had the opportunity to consult with Karl on various projects. When I have a question about SEO, he is my go-to guy."
"Karl is a team player with a true passion for search marketing. He brings a high level of professionalism to a field that is often criticized for lack of standards and accountability. Each client is treated the same regardless of their size or marketing budget and Karl understands fully that he's partially reponsible for the success or failure of his client's busineses and dreams. Over the past six years, Karl has raised the quality of our search marketing capabilities and has earned an esteemed reputation by his peers."
"Our company has worked with Karl for over a year, and in that time the traffic to our site has doubled while our costs have gone down. Karl was the best investment our company could have made. I would recommend Karl to anyone looking for more exposure on the Internet."
"Karl runs my online Pay Per Click campaign and has for several months. He has helped my business gain greater visibility in front of prospective international clients. This has had a great impact on our revenue stream. He routinely designs ad-copy that results in action from the target audience."
"Karl is a very knowledgeable, detail-orientated individual. His innovative ideas make him a great asset to All Web Promotion, Inc. and all other affiliations he offers his services to. When I worked with Karl I viewed him as my mentor and still have to ask him a question every now and then."
"Karl has clear ideas about the industry and knows how to drive targeted traffic to sites. He's made insightful posts on Search Marketing Gurus and continues to develop his many strengths in internet marketing."
"When I think about the people that I have met that are completely passionate about their work like I am, Karl Ribas immediately comes to mind. He attends SEO conferences, studies blogs/websites everyday and shares his knowledge to stay on top of things. It's really neat to watch him love his job!! His passion guarantees that he cares and gives his best for his clients. I've found out that he is a very thorough person. Every project that he manages, he makes sure that every aspect is covered and the client is happy in the end."
"I enjoyed working with Karl when he was a KeywordMax client. Karl is a straight forward person with a high degree of integrity. He was always patient with technical issues, and was proactive in assisting us with needed information to track down and correct problems."
"It doesn't take long to realize that Karl loves what he does and he is very good at it. He is well-versed in many different aspects of internet marketing and web development, making him quite a force to be reckoned with! Not only that, Karl is a stand up guy and very well-liked in our industry."
"Karl demonstrates the type of expertise and professionalism that every client and employer desire. Karl's knowledge is not limited to just one field of Internet marketing, either. Something that is very rare. Every opportunity I have had to work with Karl has exceeded my expectations. What completes Karl as the ideal employee is his personality. He is a pleasure to work with."
"Thanks for your SEO efforts with the gina b. website (www.ginabinternational.com). Your efforts have already started to pay off! I am looking forward to reading your blog and continuing my much needed education on SEO."
"Karl does the optimization on my website. I am learning tons from the "Klog" and consider Karl to be a real fountain of SEO knowledge."