Author: Ripe Media

10 Jun ‘25

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10 Essential Digital Marketing Skills Every Marketer Needs

10 Jun ‘25

In: Marketing, Web Design & Development, / By: Ripe Media / 0 Comments

Originally published August 2019; Updated June 2025 for the AI-first era of search and engagement TL;DR: Today's successful marketers need AI literacy alongside traditional digital marketing skills like SEO and content...

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8 Mar ‘19

Ripe Media Named Top Creative and Design Agency on Clutch

8 Mar ‘19

In: Branding & Visual Design, Announcement, Web Design & Development, / By: Ripe Media / 0 Comments

Web design is so much more than how a website looks. Although pleasing visuals should always be present, there are a number of services that should be considered, leading to...

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23 Feb ‘19

8 Important Points to Consider When Branding a Nonprofit

23 Feb ‘19

In: Branding & Visual Design, Marketing, Nonprofit Resources, / By: Ripe Media / 0 Comments

When branding a nonprofit organization, it's critical to consider how donors and volunteers will connect with your concept. Your brand should squarely reflect the vision and direction your organization intends...

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10 Dec ‘18

Ripe Named a Top-Ranked Los Angeles Digital Design Agency!

10 Dec ‘18

In: Announcement, Los Angeles, Marketing, User Experience Design, Web Design & Development, / By: Ripe Media / 0 Comments

It doesn’t take much to find a bad agency. In a town like LA, media firms are all around us. You’ll be able to recognize some of the questionable ones...

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15 Nov ‘18

how much does it cost to make an app by yourself

How Much Does It Cost to Make an App by Yourself?

15 Nov ‘18

In: Mobile App Design & Development, / By: Ripe Media / 0 Comments

TL;DR: Yes, You Can Build an App Yourself—Here’s What to Know Building an app yourself can be incredibly rewarding, but it's helpful to understand the challenges. You’ll need to plan carefully,...

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17 Oct ‘18

mobile apps for business

8 Reasons Why You Need Mobile Apps For Business To Boom Again

17 Oct ‘18

In: Business, Mobile App Design & Development, Technology, / By: Ripe Media / 0 Comments

As technology has evolved, marketing is getting turned on its head. Gone are the days when you could capture all the customers you needed with a TV ad. Instead, successful marketing...

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6 Sep ‘18

How to Improve Your Website in 7 Easy Steps

6 Sep ‘18

In: Web Design & Development, Branding & Visual Design, User Experience Design, / By: Ripe Media / 0 Comments

Since the inception of the internet in the 1960s, it has transformed from a military experiment into a huge, evolving organism that's filled with subcultures and oddities. Chances are, you...

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1 Sep ‘18

Best Practices

Best Practices for Nonprofit Websites

1 Sep ‘18

In: Branding & Visual Design, Nonprofit Resources, User Experience Design, Web Design & Development, / By: Ripe Media / 0 Comments

We've created many nonprofit websites over the years, and that process includes researching and evaluating a wide array of charity websites. One thing we continue to see time and again...

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14 Aug ‘18

Ripe Receives Accolades for Web Design in Los Angeles

14 Aug ‘18

In: Announcement, Branding & Visual Design, Los Angeles, Marketing, Web Design & Development, / By: Ripe Media / 0 Comments

With Lebron coming to town, Los Angeles is one of the biggest hype-centers in the nation. From Hollywood, to niche eateries and shops, as well as unrivaled sports teams,

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4 Jul ‘18

SEO For Nonprofits: A Practical Guide to Getting Found Online

4 Jul ‘18

In: Branding & Visual Design, Marketing, Nonprofit Resources, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Web Design & Development, / By: Ripe Media / 0 Comments

Key Takeaways SEO helps nonprofits reach donors, volunteers, and program participants who are already searching for what you do SEO for nonprofits is...

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LA Mart Marketing Overhaul LA Mart Marketing Overhaul
Scalable Resource Hub for Community Capacity Building Scalable Resource Hub for Community Capacity Building
B2C Mobile App for Education B2C Mobile App for Education
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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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