THE RIPE STUFF

18 Aug ‘18

Website Maintenance Plan

Website Maintenance Plan: 5 Essential Components

18 Aug ‘18

In: Content Management Systems (CMS), Marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Web Design & Development, / By: Chris Simental

One of my favorite quotes about planning is "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." That might sound a bit harsh, but there are times when, in hindsight,...

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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

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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17 Jul ‘18

Website Marketing: A Step by Step Guide

17 Jul ‘18

In: Content Management Systems (CMS), Los Angeles, Marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Web Design & Development, / By: Chris Simental

A website is of very little value if it doesn't get much traffic. The "if you build it, they will come" mentality has never worked. The best marketing strategies for...

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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

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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26 Jun ‘18

Web Design for Clients: What to Expect When You’re Expecting

26 Jun ‘18

In: Client Services, Content Management Systems (CMS), Nonprofit Resources, Web Design & Development, / By: Chris Simental

Every year we complete over a dozen web design and web redesign projects. The experience level of each of our clients can vary greatly—some have participated in several web design...

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25 Jun ‘18

6 Benefits of Nonprofit Branding

25 Jun ‘18

In: Branding & Visual Design, Los Angeles, Marketing, Nonprofit Resources, / By: Heather Richman

It might seem like the words "nonprofit" and "branding" don't belong in the same sentence. After all, shouldn't nonprofits be entirely focused on their mission and serving their constituents? And,...

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28 May ‘18

A Winning Strategy to Increase Web Traffic in 3 Months

28 May ‘18

In: Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Los Angeles, Marketing, Nonprofit Resources, / By: Chris Simental

To increase web traffic, you don't have to spend forever. With the right SEO strategy, noticeable results can be achieved in just a few months. Set your website up...

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20 May ‘18

9 Website Design Questions to Ask Before You Start

20 May ‘18

In: Branding & Visual Design, Content Management Systems (CMS), Nonprofit Resources, User Experience Design, Web Design & Development, / By: Chris Simental

When embarking on a new website design project, you'll want to be prepared to answer the important questions below. Knowing the answers to these will not only make the entire...

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18 May ‘18

Custom E-Learning Trends

6 Custom eLearning Trends in 2018

18 May ‘18

In: Custom eLearning Solutions, Inspiration, / By: Chris Simental

An abundance of pre-designed templates and even complete off-the shelf eLearning courses are available in the world today, each promising to speed up courseware creation and time to market....

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14 May ‘18

Everyday Nonprofit Branding – It’s fun to stay at the YMCA

14 May ‘18

In: Branding & Visual Design, Case Study, Inspiration, Marketing, Nonprofit Resources, / By: Heather Richman

I've been taking my daughter to swim classes at our local YMCA over the past few months. As an incessant visual communications person (even on my weekends as...

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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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