John Ward

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

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

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

John is diving into a new venture by building products and businesses in public. Inspired by the success stories of others on social media and YouTube, he aims to document his journey through brief daily videos. This approach not only brings transparency to his work but also helps him build connections with his audience. Despite … Continue reading Build-in-Public – Episode 1

I cannot believe that we’re already halfway through 2023. I made a post about my plans for 2023 back in January. I thought it would be a good time to give an update on the progress of one of those projects, my AI WordPress plugin. So keep reading if you want to see how this … Continue reading 2023 Mid-Year WordPress Plugin Update

I haven’t been posting to my blog that often, but I wanted to recap 2022 and lay out some of my plans for 2023. Overall, 2022 was a pretty good year for me, and I made some progress on business goals with my side projects. I Got a New Day Job For the past two … Continue reading My 2022 Recap and 2023 Plans