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John Ward

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I've been experimenting with building, growing, and monetizing websites for nearly two decades. Over the years, I've experienced many ups and downs. It's really been a rollercoaster ride.

I discuss my experiments in website monetization, including the things that work and, more importantly, the things that don't work.

Whether you're just starting or you’ve been at this for a while, there's something here for everyone.

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  • I Hit $1k This Month on Facebook
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Author: John Ward

With nearly two decades of experience in building, growing, and monetizing websites, I share insights from my journey—highlighting what works and what doesn’t. Whether you're new or experienced, there's something here for everyone.
4 steps I’ve taken on the path to $3k/month

4 steps I’ve taken on the path to $3k/month

If you weren’t aware, I started a challenge to grow a dead SEO site to $3k monthly in 2025. I started growing the site in the first few days of 2025. Below, I’ll walk you through my method. This entire process may have taken me 4-6 hours over a few days. Results so Far I will … Continue reading 4 steps I’ve taken on the path to $3k/month

Posted on September 12, 2025Author John WardCategories Business
Growing a Pinterest site to $3,000 per month in 2025

Growing a Pinterest site to $3,000 per month in 2025

Hey everyone, it’s John here. As you know, I like to send updates on my work to earn income from websites and social media to the Traffic Alchemy community. Today, I’m announcing my plan to grow a dead site into a Pinterest monster. Why Pinterest? As you may know, I shifted much of my focus … Continue reading Growing a Pinterest site to $3,000 per month in 2025

Posted on September 12, 2025Author John WardCategories Business
Content Goblin is in the wild!

Content Goblin is in the wild!

Hey, everyone. It’s John here. Today, I’m very excited to announce the launch of the tool I have been working on: Content Goblin. Content Goblin: Generate 20 sections with 20 images in about 20 seconds for 20 cents. What is Content Goblin? It’s a tool I’ve been working on to help scale the content creation … Continue reading Content Goblin is in the wild!

Posted on September 12, 2025Author John WardCategories Business

BlackFriday Deals for Content Goblins

Oh no, it’s another episode of Traffic Alchemy, where I share tips, tricks, and failures of building and monetizing websites and social media pages. This week is heavy on black Friday deals and tools that can help you as a creator. Also, I’ve got something super special tomorrow, so be on the lookout. Black Friday … Continue reading BlackFriday Deals for Content Goblins

Posted on September 12, 2025Author John WardCategories Business
My New Content Automation Tool

My New Content Automation Tool

Hey Content Goblins, I sent a video last week showing Jesse Cuningham’s thoughts on my new aptly named tool: Content Goblin. How I Automate Website Content Optimized for Pinterest and Facebook Here’s my sneak peek at how Content Goblin works. You’ll see how to generate a 20-section listicle with 20 images in 20 seconds for … Continue reading My New Content Automation Tool

Posted on September 12, 2025Author John WardCategories Business
Generate 20 images, in 20 seconds, for 20 Cents

Generate 20 images, in 20 seconds, for 20 Cents

Hey there, Content Goblins! I have something to share with you. It’s a tool I’ve been working on for a while, and its name is quite fitting for you. I haven’t been this excited for a very long time Jesse Cunningham got early access to my new Content Goblin tool and is sharing how it … Continue reading Generate 20 images, in 20 seconds, for 20 Cents

Posted on September 12, 2025Author John WardCategories Business
Are you leaving money on the table?

Are you leaving money on the table?

Hi Content Goblins, welcome back to Traffic Alchemy, where I share tips on monetizing websites and social media pages. This week, I have a tip for increasing Amazon earnings by up to 25%, and I will dive into Pinterest’s earnings report. Some of the links in this email are affiliate links. I make a small … Continue reading Are you leaving money on the table?

Posted on November 14, 2024November 14, 2024Author John WardCategories Business
He Made How Much from Pinterest?

He Made How Much from Pinterest?

Welcome new members of the Traffic Alchemy mailing list! In these emails, I talk about my experiments making money online. I’ve done everything from affiliate marketing, to SEO, to ad arbitrage, and most recently have been diving deep into social media. Disclosure: I include affiliate links to products that I like and use. If you … Continue reading He Made How Much from Pinterest?

Posted on September 25, 2024Author John WardCategories Business
I’m changing the niche of my Facebook page

I’m changing the niche of my Facebook page

What’s up content goblins? Today I’m going to talk about my latest experiment: attempting to pivot a Facebook page to a new and unrelated niche. I’ll reveal the page url below. Why would I do this? It sounds a little crazy. Maybe a bit stupid, but reasoning makes sense to me. The current page had … Continue reading I’m changing the niche of my Facebook page

Posted on August 27, 2024Author John WardCategories Business
Flash Sale on this AI Content Tool!

Flash Sale on this AI Content Tool!

One of the AI tools that I used to create content for my websites is having a flash sale today. You can save 40% on Koala.sh yearly subscriptions. This deal ends on August 26th, 2024. Why Koala? Koala is an AI writing tool in a sea of AI writing tools. However, I use Koala, and … Continue reading Flash Sale on this AI Content Tool!

Posted on August 19, 2024Author John WardCategories Business

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