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Founder & operator · Growth Local

Ralph Marino

Co-founder & Technical SEO Specialist, and the person who runs Growth Local day to day.

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About Ralph

Ralph Marino is an experienced and accomplished Technical SEO Specialist and co-founder of Growth Local. With over 8 years of proven experience in digital marketing, Ralph has a strong track record of delivering measurable results while leading marketing efforts in a constantly evolving digital environment.

He has extensive knowledge in Search Engine Optimization and other digital marketing strategies, and has worked with a range of clients including small local businesses, international brands, and enterprise-level clients. In addition to his experience at agencies, in-house, and as a freelancer, Ralph also has a computer science degree and specialized certifications in the marketing field.

As the founder and operator of Growth Local, Ralph leads the studio day to day, setting the standard for the work and staying hands-on with clients. He is a total nerd when it comes to SEO and is always up-to-date on the latest search engine algorithms while actively engaging in the digital marketing community.

Off the clock

Service
US Army Veteran
Born & Raised
Staten Island, NY
Birthday
May 28 · Gemini ♊
(Yes, same as John's)
Family
Married + 4 cats
Obsession
Claude + Claude Code
Fanatic
UFC / MMA
Teams
NY Knicks · Yankees · Giants · Rangers
Favorite food
Pizza or sushi (impossible to choose)
Favorite movies
The Godfather Trilogy
Favorite show
The Sopranos (The Office is a close second)
Favorite color
Green, obviously
Loves
Traveling anywhere + live music
Hobbies
Legos, trading cards & sports data
Garage
2011 Shelby GT500 & 2026 Tesla Model Y
Team
Xbox · iPhone
Weird flex
120+ Funko Pops and counting

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