About Gabrio Linari
My Story
A proud Triestino, that’s someone from Trieste, the hometown of Illy Caffe and Osmizzas, it’s the city where the wind doesn’t just blow, it practically sweeps you off your feet. With the Bora wind reaching up to 200 km/h (watch this), you learn to navigate life with a bit of extra grit and maybe a few more layers. And don’t be surprised to see old ladies out doing their grocery shopping in the middle of it all. But I digress…
From a young age, I’ve been captivated by computers and always considered myself a computer geek. My dad introduced me to DOS on our 386 computer, the kind that required multiple floppy disks just to load Windows. It wasn’t uncommon for those disks to corrupt, forcing a fresh start. Although the machine operated at a snail’s pace, it’s a significant part of my childhood memories, alongside VHS tapes. Those were the days!
Decades later, I found myself working as a professional photographer, connecting with incredible people and conducting workshops globally. There’s a section on this site titled “wanderlust photography,” which features some older photos and a number of night shots. Occasionally, I offer photography lessons.
After working as a photographer for a number of years, I decided to try another one of my passions: cooking. I mentioned earlier I’m Italian, right? Food’s in the blood, you know! I attended the prestigious Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts School in London with the idea of working as a chef in the near future. It was an amazing experience; I met some incredible people and indulged in so much food! Tried my hand at a few posh London eateries and even a stint at a Hilton, but soon realized… maybe the chef’s life was a tad too spicy for me!
So, I decided to go back to something that could put food on the table while also enabling me to support my family. By then, I was getting married and thought, “Hang on a minute, I know how to optimize a website… digital… London… hello!”
That marked the beginning of my digital journey into the fantastic world of SEO, starting in the always changing atmosphere of London. There, I had the chance to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry across different countries, experiencing events like Brighton SEO, SMX, Friends of Search in Amsterdam and others.
I’m genuinely grateful for the opportunity to transform my passion into day to day work. I believe we’re truly fortunate in this industry.
Today, I run ROCK SEO, a consultancy company dedicated to helping businesses grow through bespoke growth strategies and innovative Ai driven solutions.
I’ve recently taken up a new endeavour. I am a huge fan of Korean culture and dream of wandering the bustling streets of Seoul someday, indulging in that delicious chicken. Meanwhile, I’m attempting to learn Korean, it’s quite the challenge, LOL! Thanks Duo!