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Jim Boykin has been actively involved in SEO and internet marketing since 1999. Jim's knowledge and experience has made him one of the most respected and referenced SEO's in the industry. And his passion for innovation and growth has led his company, Internet Marketing Ninjas, to become one of the world's leading online marketing firms.
Jim Boykin is the founder and CEO of Internet Marketing Ninjas (formerly We Build Pages). Born and raised in Upstate NY, he has built a reputation as an expert and thought leader in the SEO industry. In the last few years Jim has been recognized by the Business Review as one the Top 40 Leaders Under 40, and listed as one of GSINC's Top 40 Most Influential People of Search in 2007. Jim has also been featured in local and national publications like Examiner.com and Forbes. He is a member of the American Marketing Association, the Better Business Bureau and the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce.
Jim's blog was nominated for a SEMMY in 2008 and was named as the “Best Link Building Blog” by Search Engine Journal in 2006 and 2007. Recently though, blogging has taken a back seat as he spends more time traveling and speaking on SEO.
Over the course of his career Jim has presented at more than 50 events worldwide. His conference credits include SES, SMX, PubCon, Affiliate Summit, ExpOn, Hostingcon, and WebMasterWorld among others. He has also served as a PubCon Advisor and is a member of Internet Marketers of New York (IMNY). Jim's areas of expertise include, SEO, Tools, Link Building and The Panda Updates.
Jim first launched We Build Pages in 1999 as a one-man, web design company. However his natural inclination toward Search Engines led the business to develop into one of the world's most well-known link building agencies. In 2011, the business re-branded to become Internet Marketing Ninjas and began offering several new services and enhanced versions of existing services.
Now, with a staff of nearly 100 Ninjas, the CEO, spends his time training, consulting, speaking with clients, and traveling the world speaking and networking. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Jim travelled the country working in National Parks, where he discovered a deep admiration for the natural beauty of the world. He also developed a love of talking to people and a profound appreciation for great customer service.
When Jim isn't staying at the office until 2:00am he enjoys spending time with his two sons and seeing live concerts. His eclectic musical tastes range from Barry Manilow to Iron Maiden. Jim also enjoys giving back to the community by getting actively involved in supporting local causes.
Internet Marketing Ninjas has also won the Business Reviews award for Best Places to Work in the Capital Region.
Speaker: Jim Boykin
Speaker: Jim Boykin
Speaker: Jim Boykin • Location: Salon B
Speaker: Jim Boykin • Location: Salon A
WeBuildPages Review of WeBuildPages' link building services.
Michael Gray (Graywolf), Graywolf's SEO Blog
Aaron Wall (SEO Book) say's the following on WBP Alexa rating for webuildpages.com: I write a popular blog and book about search engine optimization. I spend most of my time tracking the latest news and have little time to work on client work. Having said that, I get a ton of leads from people wanting me to work on their site. I don't have enough time to do that though. Not wanting to risk the brand I worked so hard to build, it took me a while to find someone trustworthy enough to send leads at. At a recent SEO conference not 1 but 2 people came up to me and thanked me for referring them to Jim Boykin. It is pretty rare in the SEO field to get thanked in person by strangers that you only met via email, and that shows what a great job Jim does.
Aaron Wall of SEO Book and Threadwatch
I have known Jim Boykin for 5 years. His techniques during any given year are literally 5 years or more ahead of what anyone else is doing. I have also found him to be brilliant, reliable and generous. In the online world where we have all found many people to be untrustworthy, he is one guy who I really trust, and call my friend. FYI, Nobody asked me to write this. Much Love,
dk from Purpose Inc (& a San Diego Chiropractic)
I gained some insight into the practices of our industry's foremost link development consultants. I was able to see for myself that these guys are for real and they've done a good job of consolidating theory with evidence and thereupon manifesting best practices for link development.
Abhilash, SEO Blogger and Link Ninja
"Jim and the WeBuildPages are the best (and only) organic SEO firm to which I recommend people. Go with Jim if you want top rankings, otherwise, good luck!"
Andy Hagans, Andy Hagans Link Building
"Jim Boykin is a great example of a determined entrepreneur and a true "live and breathe" SEO. From the free tools to the conference photos on the WeBuildPages site and his excellent blog, Jim has been a generous supporter and advocate of the search marketing industry. He's also one of the few people that "get" SEO.
Lee Odden, President, TopRank Online Marketing and Online Marketing Blog
If you've ever heard Jim speak at a conference there's no doubt he's on the leading edge of the Search Marketing arena. He delivers top notch advice, ideas, and strategies, without needing to resort to trickery or selling "snake oil". He should be on every company's short list of people to talk to.
Michael Gray, Owner, Atlas Web Group Inc. and SEO Blogger Graywolf
Jim is one of the brightest minds in search marketing. He is always at the top of the industry with ideas to get clients top search rankings. I highly recommend him and have enjoyed working with him over the last 4 years.
Patrick Gavin, President, Text Link Ads Inc. and Blogger on Link Building Blog
Well known in the industry, long time link builder, and good guy.
Barry Schwartz, President, RustyBrick, Inc. and Search Engine Roundtable and Search Engine Watch.
Jim is one smart, reliable and very down-to-earth guy - although being hell busy (as you can imagine for such a top SEO) he always gets back to my e-mails in time, so working together was very smooth so far. I appreciate all his insights and posts on his weblog - having a beer or two with Jim exceeds what you would learn in a 15 days conference IMHO . This guy knows his stuff! kudos!
Christoph Cemper, Owner, CEMPER.COM
Jim and WeBuildPages are a firm I consistently refer people to for great link building and targeted SEO campaigns in a wide variety of markets. Always professional, always reliable and very friendly - great to work with all around.
Rand Fishkin of SEOMoz
As one of the most knowledgeable guys in the SEO community, Jim is an asset for your organization. Couple his knowledge with his ethical practices, attention to detail, creative thinking, and SEO tools, and Jim and the entire WBP team are a force to be reckoned with. We had very positive results with Jim and his team, and would highly recommend him for work in the online marketing industry.
Greg Hartnett, President, Best of the Web
Jim has exceptional dedication to his work and to the people that he works with. That unique work ethic becomes abundantly clear in the form of solid, consistent results. I thoroughly recommend Jim and his team to anyone seeking optimal performance for their website, since Jim's prodigious experience encompasses practically every facet of internet marketing.
Darrin J. Ward Founder, SEO Chat / Google Dance
Jim has a well earned reputation as an online marketing consultant. Aside from his personal ability he has successfully built his company to be one of the most sought-after agencies in the industry. I would have no hesitation in giving my full recommendation for Jim or the WBP team
Nick Wilsdon, Owner, e3internet
Jim is a well established member of the SEO community and is highly respected. He has offered his knowledge on numerous occasions and I would recommend him to anyone in need of bettering their search presence.
Truman J. Hedding , Vice President Search Marketing at Boulevards New Media
At the office we’re starting to get excited about going to Pubcon in New Orleans on April 23-25. I also have 1 Free Gold Pass ticket, and a 10% off coupon for everyone else! To get 10% off just use this offer code on the registration page: im-4269810 (Code Expires on April 1) I have a Gold Pass that I’ll be giving away within a week. So, if you want…
Chris Boggs, the Chairman of Search Engine Marketing Professionals Organization (SEMPO, INC), and former Director of Search & Media Thought Leadership Team at Rosetta, has joined Internet Marketing Ninjas as the company’s Chief Marketing Officer. Clifton Park, New York – Internet Marketing Ninjas, Inc. (IMN), a leading online marketing company, named Chris Boggs as the company’s Chief Marketing Officer. Boggs will be working closely with the leadership team to help…
I’m excited to announce that Internet Marketing Ninjas has purchased SEOROI.com and the rights to Advanced SEO Book from Gabriel Goldenberg. PR: Jim Boykin, CEO of Internet Marketing Ninjas (IMN) and SEO/author Gabriel Goldenberg announced the purchase of Goldenberg’s website, SEOROI.COM, and the publishing rights to Goldenberg’s book, Advanced SEO Book, by IMN. This announcement comes on the heels of several other acquisitions by Boykin and his company. “It feels…
It brings me great pleasure to announce that we’re bringing back Threadwatch.org with “Less Noise, More Signal”! We’re releasing the site pretty much just as it was when the site stopped years ago, with the addition of some social buttons. Perhaps later we’ll edit the looks and functions…but for now, it’s just as it was….like it never stopped…and FYI, all the old content and post will always stay there (I’d…
Joe Hall Joins Internet Marketing Ninjas as Senior Marketing Analyst Internet Marketing Ninjas have added yet another all-star Internet marketing expert to their team. Joe Hall, former CEO of 22 Media LLC and Whostalkin.com will be joining the Internet marketing company as their Senior Marketing Analyst. Internet Marketing Ninjas (IMN), a prominent full-service Internet marketing company, announced the addition of Joe Hall, founder and CEO of 22 Media LLC, Whostalking.com,…
Nearly 14 years ago this company started as a one man show…and since, we’ve grown to around 100 people today….I never asked for that…it somehow just happened…but during those years I feel like we’ve grown a special family here…a family that makes me feel so lucky, and so rich. This year we won the Best Places to Work Award again. Last year when we won, I found that this award…
See the official press release here. Below is my story of everything that’s transpired over the past few months, leading us up to the WebmasterWorld announcement. Over 10 years ago I joined WebmasterWorld (WMW) with the username JimsThoughts, and it was over 9 years ago that I attended my first Pubcon conference and was able to first meet in person, those at WMW who I have been learning so much…
A few days ago, in case you missed it, we announced that Kim Krause Berg (Founder of Cre8asiteForums) has Joined Internet Marketing Ninjas, and that that I bought the Cre8asiteForums. Kim also posted an “official notice” on the Cre8asite blog. I’ve been having several communications with the community members…in admin/moderator areas…in private chats, on facebook pages, on Twitter, etc……and through my Introduction to the community post in the public forum….
Every year at the company for as long back as I can remember, I’ve given an annual “State of the Union Address” to all the Ninjas. One night last week I was on my way home when “it came to me” and when I got home I ended up writing for several hours, of what turned out to be 22 pages (text was a little big so I could read…
Last night we put out a press release that Kris Jones has joined Internet Marketing Ninjas as Chairman. There are some things in official press releases that aren’t said…and I’d like to say a few of those things here. I’ve known Kris for years, and I always had a lot of respect for his company (PepperJam) which he built up into something “Great”, and later sold for some ungodly sum…
*I’m re-posting this, we had a blog crash, and lost info from wed-fri on the blog…this was originally published Thursday Night.* Darrin Ward, the Founder of SEO Chat, Comes Back. ….Like I said a few days ago, I was the second member to join SEO Chat, and Darrin Ward was the founder. I’ve been friends with Darrin for years, and when I started talking to Ziff Davis, my next call…
