Author: Chris Simental

1 Mar ‘25

SearchAtlas review

SearchAtlas Review: Quest for the SEO Magic Bullet

1 Mar ‘25

In: Marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Technology, / By: Chris Simental / 0 Comments

Ah, the endless pursuit of SEO efficiency! As co-founder of Ripe Media, a full service marketing agency, I'm always on the lookout for tools that can streamline our...

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23 Feb ‘25

google analytics automated reports

Google Analytics Automated Reports: A Smart Way to Track Data

23 Feb ‘25

In: Technology, Innovation, / By: Chris Simental / 0 Comments

Did You Know You Can Automate Google Analytics Reports Without Limits? You don’t need an expensive third-party tool for customized Google Analytics automated reports.

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8 Feb ‘25

what is voice search optimization

Boost your SEO: What Is Voice Search Optimization?

8 Feb ‘25

In: Business, Marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), / By: Chris Simental / 0 Comments

Voice search optimization is the process of enhancing online content to improve visibility in voice search results, ensuring businesses appear when users ask voice assistants like Google Assistant,...

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16 Dec ‘24

search engine optimization

Search Engine Optimization: 2025 Playbook

16 Dec ‘24

In: Marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Technology, / By: Chris Simental / 0 Comments

What is Search Engine Optimization (SEO)? Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the practice of enhancing a website's visibility on search engine results pages (SERPs). It involves strategies to...

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4 Mar ‘24

Ripe Top 40 Marketing Blolgs

RIPE Media Makes the Top 40 of California Marketing Blogs ?

4 Mar ‘24

In: Announcement, Marketing, / By: Chris Simental / 0 Comments

We are ecstatic to share something with you today that has our imaginations flowing and our hearts pumping faster than a double espresso on Monday morning. Our very own RIPE...

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1 Mar ‘24

mobile app development costs

App Development Costs: Your Guide to Smart Spending

1 Mar ‘24

In: Mobile App Design & Development, / By: Chris Simental / 0 Comments

Welcome to the digital revolution, where apps rule supreme in the tech kingdom, and every ambitious business is on a quest to find its unique spot. But here's the tricky...

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25 Jan ‘24

customer elearning development - modern classroom setting filled with digital tools like tablets, laptops, and a digital whiteboard

Custom eLearning Development: Revolutionizing Learning with RIPE

25 Jan ‘24

In: Custom eLearning Solutions, / By: Chris Simental / 0 Comments

Gone are the days when learning was confined to the four walls of a classroom, armed with nothing but textbooks and a chalkboard. We've sailed into an era where learning...

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16 Jan ‘24

website page speed

Website Page Speed: Key to Improving Search Rankings

16 Jan ‘24

In: Web Design & Development, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), / By: Chris Simental / 0 Comments

Online, right now, billions of websites are vying for attention. Website page...

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11 Apr ‘19

digital marketing trends

Staying In Vogue: The Top Digital Marketing Trends of 2019

11 Apr ‘19

In: Marketing, / By: Chris Simental / 0 Comments

Over 76% of individuals unanimously agree that marketing has changed more over the past two years than in the last fifty. This is attributed to more people on the internet....

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1 Mar ‘19

cheap, royalty free images

Where to Find Cheap Royalty Free Images for Your Website

1 Mar ‘19

In: Branding & Visual Design, / By: Chris Simental / 0 Comments

A picture says a thousand words. That's true, especially on the world wide web. If your website isn't pretty, two-thirds of your visitors may...

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Ripe Loves L.A.!

Some clients come to us saying "we just need a logo." That`s usually a sign the real work hasn`t started yet.

Our creative director Heather Richman breaks down why a logo without strategy behind it is just a graphic, and what our discovery process actually looks like before a single pixel gets designed. New episode of Ripe Insights is live, link in bio.

#BrandStrategy #LogoDesign #DesignProcess #NonprofitBranding #DigitalAgency

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Some clients come to us saying "we just need a logo." That's usually a sign the real work hasn't started yet.Our creative director Heather Richman breaks down why a logo without strategy behind it is just a graphic, and what our discovery process actually looks like before a single pixel gets designed. New episode of Ripe Insights is live, link in bio.#BrandStrategy #LogoDesign #DesignProcess #NonprofitBranding #DigitalAgency

Tonight we had the honor of celebrating 25 years of Wildwoods LA! 🎉

RIPE has been proud to partner with Wildwoods for over a decade, and it’s been one of the genuine highlights of our work.

This evening also brought another special moment as founder Dwain announced his retirement. Dwain, your vision and dedication built something truly lasting. We’re grateful for every year of partnership and wish you nothing but the best in what’s next. 🌿

#nonprofitorganization #nature #outdoors #frogtown

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Tonight we had the honor of celebrating 25 years of Wildwoods LA! 🎉RIPE has been proud to partner with Wildwoods for over a decade, and it’s been one of the genuine highlights of our work.This evening also brought another special moment as founder Dwain announced his retirement. Dwain, your vision and dedication built something truly lasting. We’re grateful for every year of partnership and wish you nothing but the best in what’s next. 🌿#nonprofitorganization #nature #outdoors #frogtown

What does digital equity look like in practice?

For LA County’s Justice, Care & Opportunities Department, it meant creating a one-stop, open-access resource hub for community-based organizations working with justice-involved individuals and families.

The Incubation Academy Resource Hub brings together training, funding opportunities, events, and practical tools; designed to be easy to maintain, easy to navigate, and built to grow.

This is the kind of work we love. Where thoughtful design meets real-world constraints and real community impact.

🔗 incubationacademy.org

#DigitalInfrastructure #PublicSectorDesign #NonprofitTech #CivicDesign #CapacityBuilding #LosAngeles

@lacjcod

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What does digital equity look like in practice?For LA County’s Justice, Care & Opportunities Department, it meant creating a one-stop, open-access resource hub for community-based organizations working with justice-involved individuals and families.The Incubation Academy Resource Hub brings together training, funding opportunities, events, and practical tools; designed to be easy to maintain, easy to navigate, and built to grow.This is the kind of work we love. Where thoughtful design meets real-world constraints and real community impact.🔗 incubationacademy.org#DigitalInfrastructure #PublicSectorDesign #NonprofitTech #CivicDesign #CapacityBuilding #LosAngeles@lacjcod

When your marketing starts acting strange… 👻
#HappyHalloween from RIPE #hallowen #marketing #silentmovie #horror #1920s #caligari

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When your marketing starts acting strange… 👻#HappyHalloween from RIPE #hallowen #marketing #silentmovie #horror #1920s #caligari

✨ What is Human-Centered Design—and how do you actually do it?

It’s more than a buzzword. It’s a mindset: start with people’s needs, design around their challenges, and refine until the experience feels effortless.

In this Reel, we break it down step by step:
👥 Understand users
🎯 Define the problem
💡 Ideate & prototype
🔄 Test & iterate

When it’s done right, design feels invisible—because it just works.

#HumanCenteredDesign #DesignThinking #UserExperience #UXDesign #CreativeAgency #BrandStrategy #DesignMatters #RipeMedia

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✨ What is Human-Centered Design—and how do you actually do it?It’s more than a buzzword. It’s a mindset: start with people’s needs, design around their challenges, and refine until the experience feels effortless.In this Reel, we break it down step by step:👥 Understand users🎯 Define the problem💡 Ideate & prototype🔄 Test & iterateWhen it’s done right, design feels invisible—because it just works.#HumanCenteredDesign #DesignThinking #UserExperience #UXDesign #CreativeAgency #BrandStrategy #DesignMatters #RipeMedia

📚 eLearning vs. Webinars: which one actually helps people learn?

Spoiler: One scales, sticks, and saves you time. The other… disappears when the Zoom call ends.

If you’re training teams, onboarding clients, or turning expertise into a product—this is worth knowing.

👉 Want to build something that actually works? DM us. We make it easy.

#eLearning #OnlineTraining #InstructionalDesign #DigitalLearning #WorkplaceTraining #LearningAndDevelopment #CorporateTraining #RemoteLearning

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📚 eLearning vs. Webinars: which one actually helps people learn?Spoiler: One scales, sticks, and saves you time. The other… disappears when the Zoom call ends.If you’re training teams, onboarding clients, or turning expertise into a product—this is worth knowing.👉 Want to build something that actually works? DM us. We make it easy.#eLearning #OnlineTraining #InstructionalDesign #DigitalLearning #WorkplaceTraining #LearningAndDevelopment #CorporateTraining #RemoteLearning

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