2006 Blog Archives
Looking for something specific and can't find it? For your convenience I have created the following Blog Entry Index which contains all 2006 Blog entrys. Each listing contains a link and a detailed description so that you may locate and view any entry published in 2006.
The SEM's Top 10 List of Top 10 Lists of 2006 -- 12.29.2006
Time to get sentimental (hold back the tears). The end of 2006 is upon us and it's time to reflect on all of the great articles and posts we have read and discussed with each other over the past year.
An Interview with Rob Snell -- 12.22.2006
Today I'll be chatting with my good friend and fellow Yahoo! Store designer Rob Snell of Snell Brothers. Rob is a very well known expert in his field and he has a lot of great advice to share.
Secret Santa Strikes Again... -- 12.21.2006
Secret Santa strikes again... this time, leaving behind a stylish, porcelain Klog ashtray. Check it out! As was the case with the last gift, I'm completely clueless on whom it is.
"I'm Sailing Away"... on a Klog! -- 12.20.2006
Look at what Santa left for me this year. Now, I'm still not quite sure on who my secret Santa is just yet, but I'm hot on the case. I've narrowed it down to a few key suspects.
5 Facts You Didn't Know About Me -- 12.18.2006
There is some serious blog tag going on throughout the SEM community. Blogger's are being asked to share 5 details about their life in which most people wouldn't already know about. Here are mine
Learning From Jackie -- 12.15.2006
I've come a source that I feel is worth looking into... her name is Jackie, and what she can indirectly teach us about Pay Per Click Marketing is worth... well... an SES Conference Badge.
I Won HatBait! -- 12.14.2006
If you would have asked me last week at SES what I felt my chances were for winning the HatBait contest put on by Li Evans and Search Marketing Gurus, I would have said "slim-to-none".
SES Chicago 2006: Wrap-Up -- 12.08.2006
Overall, I thought the show went quite well. I was able to jot down a few worthy notes, as well as pick the brains of some of the SEO industry's brightest minds.
SES Chicago 2006: Day 4 Notes -- 12.07.2006
Today was a light day for me as I was able to sleep in much, much later than any of the previous days this week... and to top it all off, I only attended 2 sessions the entire day.
SES Chicago 2006: Day 3 Notes -- 12.06.2006
I made it to and through all of the various sessions that I set out to attend. Overall, the sessions were very, very different from one another which made attending easier and much more fascinating.
SES Chicago 2006: Day 2 Notes -- 12.05.2006
I really didn't have too much to mention... which is about right seeing how I only attended 2 sessions the whole day. However, that is in direct correlation of what my schedule allowed.
SES Chicago 2006: Day 1 Notes -- 12.04.2006
I am in a position where I once again need to be on top of my PPC game. With that exact mindset, I booked myself in mostly PPC related sessions for this entire conference.
I've been... HatBaited? -- 12.03.2006
So there I am, walking through the bar scene when I'm stopped and asked to be a part of HatBait. My first response was: "what the hell is hatbait", followed by "sure, that sounds fun".
Live From SES Chicago 2006 -- 12.03.2006
I know its not even the first day of the Search Engine Strategies (SES) Conference here in Chicago, but I thought I would post some of my highlights for today.
Preparing For SES Chicago -- 12.01.2006
In the spirit of the Search Engine Strategies conference, I've compiled a small list of tips for those of you who are planning to attend. These tips are more so for first-timers of SES Chicago.
Should You Be Handling Your SEM? -- 11.24.2006
Do you really trust yourself, or someone with little to no experience, to handle all of your company's search engine marketing efforts? If you do... should you?
Learning From Sony's Mistakes -- 11.20.2006
By now, you all are aware that Sony and Nintendo launched their newest consoles over the weekend: the PS3 on Friday and Wii on Sunday. Find out which one I got.
Google, Yahoo!, and MSN Unite -- 11.17.2006
In the first joint and open initiative to improve the web crawl process for search engines, Google, Yahoo and Microsoft today announced support for Sitemaps 0.90.
An Interview with Todd Malicoat -- 11.10.2006
Sitting in with me today to share his incredible insider point-of-view on SEO, online marketing, and link development is none other than independent marketing consultant Todd Malicoat.
What Does Your Marketing Imply -- 11.07.2006
I, like most, am not a big fan of interruption marketing, otherwise known as television commercials, irrelevant email offers, and the like. Check out the latest email spam.
SEO Ethics and Best Practices -- 11.03.2006
SEO ethics and best practices have been long debated within the SEM community, and quite frankly I'm getting pretty sick and tired of reading about it.
Happy Halloween from the Klog -- 10.31.2006
It is tradition in my Girlfriend's family to carve pumpkins during the days leading to Halloween. I had a really good idea for a carving and so I participated.
eComXpo Conference Recap -- 10.27.2006
Instead of preparing an uber-long and thoughtful post, I figured I could get away with just doing a recap of this week's eComXpo conference and exhibit hall.
Submitting to Search Engines -- 10.23.2006
Wondering which Search Engines and directories you should be submiting your website too? If so, this post is for you. I've created a submission guide.
AWP Exhibiting At eComXpo -- 10.20.2006
The eComXpo Conference will be going next week, and I'm happy to announce that All Web Promotion will be among the many who will be exhibiting at the show.
New Yahoo! Store Design Wizard -- 10.18.2006
Yahoo! has released their new design wizard which will feature new templates. Before you get "trigger-happy" and make changes, be sure to read Michael's post.
Cool Tool: ObjectDock -- 10.16.2006
ObjectDock is a program that enables its users to organize their programs into a dock... very similar to the small panel found on computers running Mac OS X.
Unleashing The Ideavirus -- 10.13.2006
I wrapped-up "Unleashing The Ideavirus" by Seth Godin, and honestly... I have very little to say regarding the book. This is definately a review worth reading!
Google Buys YouTube -- 10.10.2006
In the case you've been living under your desk for the last week or so, Google has agreed to buy YouTube for a WHOPPING $1.65 Billion. That's freakin' crazy!
An Interview with Michael Roebuck -- 10.06.2006
My interview this month is with Michael Roebuck, the General Manager at All Web Promotion. Together we offer readers an insider-peak into business management.
Yahoo! Serves Up Mobile Ads -- 10.05.2006
Yahoo! has finally launched a version of their mobile sponsored search program for mobile phones and select handhelds in the United States and United Kingdom.
Sneak Peak: Friday's Interview -- 10.04.2006
I've got a GREAT interview lined up for this coming Friday, which I guarantee will be right up there with last months. The topic will be business management.
Introduce Yourself -- 09.29.2006
Reviewing my stats, I can see that more people are finding and subscribing to the Klog than I was actually aware of. I am asking everyone to introduce themselves.
Cool Tool: ColorBlender -- 09.22.2006
ColorBlender is an online color-matching tool, and is perfect for both Graphic and Website Designers. Best yet... it's very easy to use and will save time.
The Big Red Fez by Seth Godin -- 09.18.2006
On my trip to San Jose I brought with me "The Big Red Fez". The book is rather a quick read, but does a great job covering web design from a user's perspective.
How to Attain Repeat Business -- 09.15.2006
I just want to take a quick second and announce that Mr. SEO has published my newest article, "How to Attain Repeat Business", over on his Inside SEO Blog.
Introducing "Klog Sightings" -- 09.13.2006
As the title suggests, I've created a "Klog Sightings" page, a page that highlights the sporadic travel habits of the Klog. Please take a few moments to check it out.
An Interview with Mr. SEO -- 09.08.2006
Today interview is about Search Engine Optimization, and who better to talk shop with than the man whose name is "SEO". Thats right! It's Mr. SEO, Joe Balestrino.
Update: "Karl Ribas" on Amazon? -- 09.06.2006
I've got an update on my "'Karl Ribas' on Amazon?" post, and thought I'd share. A quick thanks goes out to Michael Roebuck, for his feedback and research.
My Debut Interview -- 09.06.2006
I have a really quick announcement that I'd like make. This Friday will be the debut of my first ever industry-related interview. Who will be interviewed? Stay tuned.
"Karl Ribas" on Amazon? -- 09.05.2006
When searching "Karl Ribas", the number five spot belongs to Amazon.com. To my knowledge, I'm not a seller on Amazon, nor have I ever sold been on Amazon.
KR.com Optimized for FireFox -- 09.01.2006
I finally got around to optimizing the Karl Ribas.com website and this Blog for the FireFox browser, in which, as I now think about it it's kind of embarrassing.
Y! Store's "Track Links" Feature -- 09.01.2006
Michael has a great post over on his Blog regarding the Yahoo! Store "Track Links" Feature. Being that most of readers are Yahoo! Store owners... I figured I'd share.
How To Choose An SEO -- 08.28.2006
Stuntdubl publishes great articles over on his SEO Blog, and I'm happy to announce that I have graced his pages with my newest article "How to Choose and SEO".
1,001 Ways to Keep Customers -- 08.25.2006
After reading this book I can honestly say that it did not meet any of my immediate expectations. The book did outline many interesting ideas, but none I could use.
Integrating My New Search Engine -- 08.21.2006
I spent the greater part of the weekend adding a search engine into my website. Now, with a few of key-strokes, website visitors can easily navigate my site.
Announcing Klog Book Reviews -- 08.18.2006
I am happy to announce the completion of my "Book Reviews" section and that it is now available on my Blog. I'm looking for feedback so check it out.
Rant: Microsoft adCenter Sucks -- 08.16.2006
I feel that now is a great time to rant and share with you all my personal feelings towards the Microsoft AdCenter team... they're a bunch of INCOMPETENT ASSES!
Google Offers Up Coupon Service -- 08.16.2006
Google is now offering printable coupons for everything from pizza to car washes as they make a move designed to appeal to peoples' appetites for a bargain.
Google Inks Deal with MySpace -- 08.16.2006
Google inked a deal with MySpace.com (and outbided Yahoo! in the process), in which it will serve its search results to MySpace's nearly 100 million members.
SES San Jose 2006: Wrap-Up -- 08.11.2006
Ahhhh... it feels great to be going home. Despite all the extra security issues at the airport, today's trip has thus far been smooth, giving me plenty of time to Blog.
SES San Jose 2006: Day 4 Notes -- 08.10.2006
I joined up with team All Web and several other prominent Yahoo! Store developers to visit Yahoo's Corporate HQ for what has become our yearly meeting.
SES San Jose 2006: Day 3 Notes -- 08.09.2006
Nothing really exciting to announce today. I did happen to catch the Danny Sullivan and Eric Schmidt interview that took place earlier this morning. It was pretty decent.
"What I Like About You" -- 08.08.2006
While at the Google Dance tonight Michael, Jessica, and I took part in this really cool Bobbing head-to-music thing. and so I thought I would share. Enjoy!
SES San Jose 2006: Day 2 Notes -- 08.08.2006
My day kicked off with the "Auditing Paid Listings & Click Fraud Issues" session, which happens to be one that I typically try and attend each time. It was good.
SES San Jose 2006: Day 1 Notes -- 08.07.2006
The conference kicked off nice and early for me this morning as I had to register, grab all the freebies, and get myself prepared for the upcoming sessions.
Live From SES San Jose -- 08.06.2006
I'm in San Jose this week attending SES Conference. I flew in on Saturday with fellow All Webbers Michael and Jessica, and will be here until Friday.
Click Measurement Working Group -- 08.04.2006
A group was created in order to establish guidelines for what constitutes valid clicks and invalid clicks on ads. Guidelines will help to measure click-fraud really is.
Google Inks Deal with XM Radio -- 08.03.2006
Google partners-up with XM Radio... a deal that will eventually allow the search giant's AdWords advertisers to promote their products through XM spots.
A New Microsoft adCenter Update -- 08.03.2006
I just wanted to take a quick second to announce that Microsoft is planning a big adCenter update... one that will improve their user's overall online experience.
"The Big Moo" by Seth Godin -- 08.01.2006
The Big Moo is a unique look into the minds of 33 of the boldest, brightest, and most pioneering people in business. It's an idea book... a call to action type book.
Google To Offer Click-Fraud Stats -- 07.28.2006
Google's "kicking it up a notch" in their PPC click-fraud efforts and has now decided to reveal some of its key click-fraud stats to its advertisers.
FireFox Add-On: GSpace Review -- 07.25.2006
GSpace is a FireFox add-on that interacts with Google's Gmail to create a free 2 Gig easy-to-use and easy-to-manage mobile storage solution. Read my review here!
"Yahoo! Go" Partners with Motorola -- 07.21.2006
Yahoo! announced this past Wednesday that it has inked a deal with Motorola, the second-largest maker of mobile phones, to distribute Yahoo! Go services.
Tips for Increasing Conversions -- 07.21.2006
All Web's GM Michael Roebuck directed me to a very interesting post regarding ways one could easily increase their own website's conversion rate.
The 100th Blog Post -- 07.16.2006
Once again its time to dust off those Champaign glasses, pop open bubbly, and celebrate! If you didn't happen to catch it from the title... this is my 100th Blog post.
A New "SEO-Friendly" Navigation -- 07.14.2006
This past week, Kelly Wilson introduced me to an alternative drop-down navigation scheme, only her solution was created with a combination of HTML and CSS.
“Purple Cow” by Seth Godin -- 07.09.2006
This past week I finished reading "Purple Cow," one of several new marketing / design books that I've picked up in recent weeks. Check out my review!
Back-Up Your Valuables -- 07.07.2006
The best advice that I could ever offer as a Search Engine Marketer, as a Website Developer, and as a Graphic Designer, is to back-up your information.
MSN Ends Yahoo! PPC Partnership -- 07.03.2006
Yahoo! and MSN are partners' no-more. As of July 1st the MSN/Yahoo! agreement regarding the distribution of Yahoo! paid search listings has ended.
"The Search" by John Battelle -- 06.30.2006
I just finished reading "The Search" by John Battelle, a book about Google and its rivals, and I found it to be a really great read! Seriously... its amazing!
Yahoo! Store: "Sitemap" Feature -- 06.27.2006
Yahoo! Store announced their brand new "Sitemap" feature which was developed to assist online merchants with notifying search engines of their store's pages.
Taking a Stand for "Net Neutrality" -- 06.23.2006
I imagine that many, if not most, of you have heard about the "Net Neutrality" debate/bill that's currently heating things up in Washington... here are my thoughts.
My SEO Music Mix -- 06.20.2006
A few people in my office have wanted to know the kinds of music that I listen to here at work and I figured I'd share a little bit about that in today's post.
The ShoeMoney Show: Net Income -- 06.13.2006
As busy as I am, I wanted to take a quick second to give a shout-out to ShoeMoney and his new radio show "Net Income" which premiered last Tuesday.
Weekend Update Center -- 06.09.2006
The top 4 favorite search engines have added some tools to their game, which will no doubt help each to personalize the over all experience for their users.
Taking In A Much Needed Vacation -- 06.03.2006
I'm going on vacation this upcoming week, and therefore will not be in the office nor will I be Blogging. That's right... I'm going to be taking in some very much needed R&R.
Converting Browsers Into Buyers -- 06.02.2006
I just wanted to take a quick second to introduce a new article that I have been working on and have now just recently published. Check it out!
Ask.com's New Blog Search Engine -- 06.01.2006
Last night Ask.com staked its claim in Blog search atmosphere as it launched its long awaited Blog search service. Find out how Ask compares to the competition.
Are Video Ads The Next Big Thing? -- 05.31.2006
This week Google has taken the next step in what they believe is moving-forward and now offers "click-to-play" video ads which are set to show on its network.
Blog Update: Email Distribution -- 05.26.2006
I just wanted to take a second or two to inform everyone that I have switched my Blog's email distributor from FeedBlitz to FeedBurner. Re-subscribe today!
Dilbert Takes on the Search Giants -- 05.23.2006
Have you been following the most recent Dilbert Cartoons? If not, take a moment and check them out... they're pretty funny, and even search related.
Yahoo!'s New Advertising System -- 05.19.2006
This past week Yahoo! announced their plans for implementing a new ad system, which is said to include very detailed user-elements from the Yahoo! network.
Drew Has the Skills to Pay the Bills -- 05.16.2006
I want to take a quick second and give a shout out to my good friend Drew Solorio who graduated from college. He's looking for the right employment opportunity.
"The Google Story" -- 05.12.2006
So I finally got around to purchasing and thus reading "The Google Story", the book which takes readers inside the creation and growth of Google. Read my review.
Color Schmere's ColorPix Tool -- 05.05.2006
ColorPix is a useful little color picker that grabs the pixel under your mouse and transforms it into a number of different color formats. Check out my review.
Schmuck Company Buys My Name -- 05.03.2006
I was Googling "Karl Ribas" today, and found that some marketing company was bidding on my name. I doubt they will have better luck than I've had with it.
A Gift: Little Wooden Klogs -- 05.02.2006
When I arrived at the office yesterday I found that someone had left me a gift... these really cool looking little wooden clogs with "Klog" engraved on it.
SEO's Shuffle Up and Deal -- 04.28.2006
Normally I'm not all about reposting what's already been broadcasted throughout the Blogosphere, but I will make an exception in this case... it has me quite excited.
Search Engine Marketing Podcasts -- 04.26.2006
I've found myself tuning into more and more SEO-related Podcasts, and in my down-time, I'm often looking for new and better programs to download.
Iconico's Screen Calipers Tool -- 04.21.2006
About a year ago an All Web colleague introduced me to this really neat, easy to use screen ruler tool, to which I now find myself using on daily basis.
Rob's "For Dummies" Book Is In -- 04.18.2006
I just received my copy of Rob Snell's "Starting A Yahoo! Business for Dummies" over the weekend and am happy to report that I am very satisfied with my purchase.
Announcing Kid Disco's New Blog -- 04.17.2006
Hey all! I just wanted to take a few seconds and introduce Kid Disco's brand new SEO Blog. I encourage you all to go over and take a look.
"Can You Guarantee #1 in Google?" -- 04.13.2006
The one thing that bothers me most about being in this industry is when a potential client asks "Can you guarantee us number 1 in Google?" Check out my response.
A Case of SEO Fax Spam -- 04.11.2006
I received some SEO fax-spam the other day and thought to give it a quick read before throwing it away. Apparently for $330, I can receive "SEO" type services.
3 New KR.com Resources -- 04.07.2006
I'm happy to introduce 3 relatively new SEM related resources that I've personally put together in the past few months. Each "tool" is geared towards novice SEMs.
Google Put Advertising On The Map -- 04.05.2006
Google has launched a feature that allows web-marketers the ability to place photos, logos, and other advertising inside the balloons that pop-up on Google Maps.
Google and Verizon SP Team Up -- 03.31.2006
Earlier this week Google and Verizon Sp signed a deal in which Verizon will help its tens of thousands of marketers get ads onto the Google search result pages.
Yahoo/Google - A Free Plug -- 03.28.2006
Here are a few pictures that were passed around the office. It is for this reason that search engines pass out free stuff at tradeshows.
Yahoo! Stores For Dummies -- 03.24.2006
A few weeks ago, Rob Snell emailed me and asked if I would read over a few chapters from his new, soon to be printed book. Read my review here.
Should Google Roll "Wiki" Style? -- 03.17.2006
So Google has been rumored to hook up with Wikipedia. Could they finally be taking the final steps towards a full partnership? Read from today's guest Blogger.
Sponsor Jessica For WalkAmerica -- 03.14.2006
My good friend and colleague Jessica is participating in this years March of Dimes WalkAmerica event. Check out how shes planning to raise money.
A Free iPod With A New Y! Store? -- 03.10.2006
I was digging around on Google news the other day and came across this very cool press release about a company offering free iPods with every new Yahoo! Store.
Climbing In Through The Window -- 03.07.2006
Looking to get involved in MSN's adCenter, the new Pay Per Click program allowing advertisers to buy search ads directly from MSN? If so... check out this post.
YSM - Picking Up The Dropped Ball -- 03.03.2006
Yesterday, team All Web and I took part in a phone conference with Yahoo's Landon Armstrong and Yahoo's elite management team to follow up with our YSM issues.
Karl Ribas.com Blog Disclaimer -- 02.28.2006
Do all Blog visitors understand whose opinions they are in fact reading? I've recently wondered if they do. Here's my Blog's official disclaimer. Enjoy!
"Hey Hey Hey... Goodbye" -- 02.24.2006
The week has been a sad time for the Internet. As I am sure most of you already know, Ask Jeeves will be saying goodbye to their corporate icon of 10 years.
YSM - "Dropping The Ball" -- 02.17.2006
I hadn't planned on today's post being a "rant", but after talking with a few of my colleagues this morning, it only seems right that I address some of our issues.
The "State Of The KLOG" Address -- 02.10.2006
Break out the Champaign glasses... it's time to celebrate. A year ago I started this Search Engine Marketing Blog and thus far it's been a wild, wild ride.
"I Does What I Does" -- 02.03.2006
Working in an industry such as search marketing and website design definitely takes its toll on me. There is a lot to know and a lot more to learn.
Smile: The Butler's Taking Pictures -- 01.27.2006
This past week Ask Jeeves launched its first proprietary image search technology, a service that features improvements to its current image search technology.
Google vs The Bush Administration -- 01.20.2006
In an attempt to measure the amount of child pornography on the Internet federal prosecutors have subpoenaed Google to hand over millions of search records.
The Google Video Store -- 01.13.2006
This past Friday, Google announced its newest service, The Google Video Store, which allows it's users to rent or buy downloadable videos online.
Yahoo! Goes Mobile -- 01.06.2006
Yahoo! has announced today that many of its premiere online services will now be made available on mobile phones and PC-connected TVs.
DePue Men's Club.org Launches -- 01.02.2006
I wanted to take this time and throw out a cheap plug to the new DePue Men's Club website. The new site was published to increase awareness of the organization.
