Jhonty Barreto

Every brand has a story — and ours began with pure curiosity.

In 2018, Jhonty Barreto, a mechanical engineering graduate, found himself drawn not just to machines, but to the way search engines worked. While most of his peers pursued careers in design, manufacturing, or automation, Jhonty was mesmerised by something else entirely: how typing a few words into Google could instantly connect people to businesses, answers, and opportunities.

What started as a fascination soon became an obsession.

From Engineering to Algorithms

While studying engineering, Jhonty spent countless hours learning how search engines ranked content, how keywords influenced visibility, and how small tweaks could lead to massive changes in traffic. By the time he graduated, he was already experimenting with basic SEO techniques, running test websites, and helping local businesses get found online all self-taught, all driven by passion.

After a few small wins through freelancing projects, Jhonty began building real-world experience. From optimising websites for local service providers to ranking blogs and eCommerce stores, he quickly saw the power of SEO not just in rankings, but in real business results.

The Turning Point

His skills caught attention, and he soon landed a role at a leading marketing agency in Canada, where he worked with global clients across a range of industries. There, he honed his expertise in SEO strategy, PPC, technical optimisation, and web analytics, learning what truly moves the needle for businesses.

But something was missing creative freedom, direct impact, and a vision of building something of his own.

The Birth of SEO Engico

Founded by Jhonty to help businesses of all sizes grow through smart, performance-led marketing, SEO Engico is more than just another digital agency. It’s a company rooted in real curiosity, built on real experience, and driven by a genuine passion for helping brands get found, get clicks, and grow faster.

We now offer SEO, Google Ads (PPC), and Web Design services for businesses that are tired of guesswork and want a partner that actually cares about results.

Our Mission

We work with a limited number of clients at any given time — so we can give each business the focus, creativity, and attention it deserves. With 7+ years of hands-on experience, we’ve helped generate over £100 million in revenue for our clients and we’re just getting started.

If you’re looking for a team that’s strategic, transparent, and driven by results — let’s chat.