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.

Build-in-Public – Episode 8 – Social Media Traffic

Building a successful online presence requires diverse strategies, especially in today’s shifting digital landscape. I’ve been focusing on improving my rank and rent strategy, currently securing a place around position six. The goal is to stabilize it and rent it out to companies, mainly in high-cost niches like construction. This approach could potentially generate significant … Continue reading Build-in-Public – Episode 8 – Social Media Traffic

Build-in-Public – Episode 7 – Niche Sites

Building a successful website can be a complex task, but breaking it into steps makes it manageable. It’s been a week since starting the 30-day challenge on building a “rank and rent” website. Although early, the site is already ranking well for local keywords. This model is promising because local markets typically have less competition … Continue reading Build-in-Public – Episode 7 – Niche Sites

Build-in-Public – Episode 6 – Sneaky Backlinks

I’m on day six of my 30-day challenge and feeling pretty tired today. Just rolled out of bed, and I’m wearing my favorite pepperoni roll shirt. Growing up in West Virginia, pepperoni rolls are a staple, so this shirt brings some comfort. Anyway, today’s quick tip is about backlinks, which are still a crucial ranking … Continue reading Build-in-Public – Episode 6 – Sneaky Backlinks

Build-in-Public – Episode 5 – The Million Dollar Weekend

Hey everyone, welcome back. This is the fifth episode of my 30-day challenge where I’ve been working on my local Rank and Rent project. I’ve got some updates for you, but let’s start with my new microphone. My friends SE and Jay suggested this brand, so I picked one up. It’s probably not the best, … Continue reading Build-in-Public – Episode 5 – The Million Dollar Weekend

Build-in-Public – Episode 4 – Programmtic SEO

Building websites using programmatic SEO involves creating numerous templated pages that leverage backend data to display unique content on each page. This method allows for large-scale site generation without the need to individually craft each page. An example of this approach includes sites that rank high on search engines by using data to populate information … Continue reading Build-in-Public – Episode 4 – Programmtic SEO

Build-in-Public – Episode 3- Rank N Rent

Building websites can be a great way to make money online. Over the next few days, I’ll discuss various strategies for doing this effectively. Today, I’m particularly excited to talk about a method known as “Rank and Rent,” which involves creating a website, getting it to rank for certain keywords, and then renting it out … Continue reading Build-in-Public – Episode 3- Rank N Rent

Build-in-Public – Episode 2 – Affiliate Partnership and a Little Bit About Parasite SEO

Embarking on the second day of building in public, it’s a journey fraught with both excitement and exhaustion. With the added motivation of a birthday celebration, turning 38 feels like a milestone that brings renewed determination. Despite a sleepless night spent pondering an intriguing partnership opportunity, the drive to succeed remains strong. The focus has … Continue reading Build-in-Public – Episode 2 – Affiliate Partnership and a Little Bit About Parasite SEO