About Ravana
I'm Nick, the founder of Ravana Solutions. I'm a web developer and SEO strategist based in Norfolk, Virginia, with 15+ years of experience in search engine optimization across agencies managing hundreds of accounts.
I started Ravana because I kept seeing the same thing: local businesses in Hampton Roads getting sold expensive marketing packages by big agencies, then getting assigned to a junior account manager who doesn't know Norfolk from Nashville. I wanted to offer something different — real technical expertise, direct communication, and results you can actually measure.
Nick Mangubat
Founder
Professional Background
15+ Years of SEO Experience
Former senior strategist at a 950-person digital marketing agency, managing SEO across hundreds of accounts.
Full-Stack Developer
I write the code myself — not just an SEO who outsources dev work. Your site is built on modern frameworks by the same person running your search strategy.
AI Search Research
Original published research in Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) — making sure your business shows up in ChatGPT and AI search, not just Google.
Open-Source Tool Builder
Creator of Raptor (site auditing CLI) and Forge (schema markup engine) — tools I built to deliver better results for clients.
Tools & Tech
I work across the full stack — design, development, and search optimization — so nothing gets lost in translation.
Why Hampton Roads
Hampton Roads is home. I live here, I work here, and I understand the local market. When I optimize your site for “plumber Virginia Beach” or “best restaurant Norfolk,” I know what those searches actually look like because I'm searching them too.
There's something different about working with someone who drives past your business on the way to the grocery store. I'm not a faceless agency in another state — I'm your neighbor who happens to build websites and know SEO.
The Team
Nick Mangubat
Co-Founder & Developer
Full-stack developer and SEO strategist with 15+ years of search experience. Handles all technical work — code, architecture, and search optimization.
Ishan Perera
Co-Founder & Business Lead
Strategic thinker with a background in business development. Leads client relationships, project management, and business operations.
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