John Ward

Today, I will be diving into the world of keyword research, a topic suggested by my friend Randy. Randy asked me to explore different tools for keyword research and discuss strategies to target specific keywords. I’m eager to share insights on both free and paid tools that can help identify valuable keywords for improving search … Continue reading Build-in-Public – Episode 13 – Keyword Research

I’m on day 12 of my 30-day challenge and have covered a lot so far. Building a WordPress site is straightforward; let me know if you want a more detailed walkthrough. Today, I’ll focus on sharing tips for spying on your competition and some fun with AI-generated images. I used Jupyter notebooks to experiment with … Continue reading Build-in-Public – Episode 12 – Selling Feet Pics and Spying on the Competition

Creating an article using AI-generated content can be quite rewarding if executed properly. Recently, I wrote an AI parasite article and decided to invest in a paid post to see its ranking potential. The post cost about $390, and I chose a trending topic that seems to be gaining interest online. Previously, I tried posting … Continue reading Build-in-Public – Episode 11 – Can’t Hurt Me

Creating a website might seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. I have found that starting with WordPress makes the process straightforward. By using tools like Local for WordPress, you can set up a site on your computer within minutes and explore its features without spending money on hosting or domain … Continue reading Build-in-Public – Episode 10 – Setting Up WordPress

Affiliate marketing is a way to earn by promoting someone else’s products. When someone buys something through your recommendation, you get a commission. Sometimes, it’s based on sales, and other times it’s for generating leads. You can create websites focused on these products and earn from them. There are many networks for affiliate marketing. Amazon … Continue reading Build-in-Public – Episode 9 – Affiliate Networks

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

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

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

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

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