Occupation Entrepreneur, Writer Website www.syedbalkhi.com Role Entrepreneur | Years active 2009–present Name Syed Balkhi Alma mater University of Florida | |
Syed Moiz Balkhi (Hindi-Urdu: سید معز بلخی , सैयद मोइज़ बलख़ी ) is a Pakistani American entrepreneur known for his social media work with WPBeginner, a WordPress resource. Balkhi also serves as a writer for The Huffington Post, where he has authored several articles.
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WPBeginner
Syed Balkhi is the founder of WPBeginner, a WordPress reference organization. Balkhi, according to The Next Web, founded the resource in July 2009 with the goal of "provide quality tips, tricks, hacks, and other resources for the WordPress community." WordPress has featured Syed Balkhi's instructional videos for beginners to familiarize themselves with the platform.
Additional projects
Balkhi is also the creator of List25, an entertainment website, which the Daily Mail has featured in Children's Funniest Christmas Wish Lists. In addition, Balkhi serves as the president of Awesome Motive, Inc., a web consulting firm that also evaluates social media and consumer services like Facebook and Amazon. Moreover, Balkhi has also designed OptinMonster, which allows users to create and release opt-in forms. Conferences, such as those hosted by Affiliate Summit and Alabama Power, among others, have featured Balkhi as a keynote speaker.