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Investor. CEO of Awesome Motive.</h1><div class="hero-description"><strong>Syed Balkhi</strong> is on a mission to level the playing field for small businesses. Over <strong>25+ million websites</strong> use his software to grow and compete with the big guys. </div><div class="call-to-action"><a href="#learn-more" class="button text">Learn More About Syed</a></div></div><div class="featured-in"><span class="featured-in-headline">As Featured In:</span><img decoding="async" width="860" height="174" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20860%20174'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="Syed has been in Featured in Inc, Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, Fortune Magazine, FastCompany Magazine, FoxBusiness, Yahoo, and more." data-lazy-srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/syed-logos@2x.png 860w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/syed-logos@2x-300x61.png 300w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/syed-logos@2x-768x155.png 768w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/syed-logos@2x-825x167.png 825w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px" title="Syed has been in Featured in Inc, Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, Fortune Magazine, FastCompany Magazine, FoxBusiness, Yahoo, and more. - Syed Balkhi" data-lazy-src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/syed-logos@2x.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="860" height="174" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/syed-logos@2x.png" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="Syed has been in Featured in Inc, Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, Fortune Magazine, FastCompany Magazine, FoxBusiness, Yahoo, and more." srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/syed-logos@2x.png 860w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/syed-logos@2x-300x61.png 300w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/syed-logos@2x-768x155.png 768w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/syed-logos@2x-825x167.png 825w" sizes="(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px" title="Syed has been in Featured in Inc, Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, Fortune Magazine, FastCompany Magazine, FoxBusiness, Yahoo, and more. - Syed Balkhi" /></noscript></div><div class="front-page-header-cta"> <div class="archive-header-cta"> <div class="cta-book"> <img decoding="async" width="213" height="300" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20213%20300'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="Ultimate Toolkit for Growing Your Online Business" data-lazy-srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/toolkit-cover-213x300.png 213w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/toolkit-cover-277x390.png 277w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/toolkit-cover.png 446w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px" title="Ultimate Toolkit for Growing Your Online Business - Syed Balkhi" data-lazy-src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/toolkit-cover-213x300.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="213" height="300" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/toolkit-cover-213x300.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="Ultimate Toolkit for Growing Your Online Business" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/toolkit-cover-213x300.png 213w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/toolkit-cover-277x390.png 277w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/toolkit-cover.png 446w" sizes="(max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px" title="Ultimate Toolkit for Growing Your Online Business - Syed Balkhi" /></noscript> </div> <div class="cta-content"> <p><strong>Download Syed’s free Growth Toolkit and receive exclusive business advice.</strong></p> </div> <div class="cta-action"> <a href="https://app.monstercampaigns.com/c/mnbxltw0yvvhbzlbeghj/" target="_blank" class="button secondary">Get Exclusive Content (Free)</a> </div> </div></div></div></div></div> <div class="wp-block-authentik-block-authentik-wrapper has-background-dim alignfull front-about-section" style="background-color:#ffffff"><div class="wrap"><div class="wp-block-authentik-block-authentik-wrapper-content"> <div id="learn-more"></div> <div id="section-heading-block_bb60ceb296bbb45cc801f1719cbb6049" class="section-heading-wrap"><div class="block-section section-heading"><div class="wrap"><div class="section-heading-grid"><h3 class="section-title-line">About</h3><p class="intro">Hello, my name is Syed Balkhi. I’m a 34 year old entrepreneur turned investor. I have created numerous bootstrapped software companies. Today over 25 million websites use my software.</p></div></div></div></div> <div class="wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <figure class="wp-block-image btlr front-about-image-1"><img title="Syed Balkhi Profile Shot - Syed Balkhi" decoding="async" width="890" height="1010" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20890%201010'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="Syed Balkhi Profile Shot" class="wp-image-4951" data-lazy-srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/image.png 890w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/image-264x300.png 264w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/image-768x872.png 768w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/image-344x390.png 344w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px" data-lazy-src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/image.png" /><noscript><img title="Syed Balkhi Profile Shot - Syed Balkhi" decoding="async" width="890" height="1010" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/image.png" alt="Syed Balkhi Profile Shot" class="wp-image-4951" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/image.png 890w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/image-264x300.png 264w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/image-768x872.png 768w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/image-344x390.png 344w" sizes="(max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px" /></noscript></figure> <div class="wp-block-image bblr front-about-image-2"> <figure class="alignright is-resized"><img title="Syed Balkhi and Family - Syed Balkhi" decoding="async" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20285%20190'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="Syed Balkhi, Amanda Balkhi (wife), and Solomon Balkhi (son)" class="wp-image-4948" width="285" height="190" data-lazy-srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/syed_balkhi_front_about.png 570w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/syed_balkhi_front_about-300x200.png 300w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 285px) 100vw, 285px" data-lazy-src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/syed_balkhi_front_about.png" /><noscript><img title="Syed Balkhi and Family - Syed Balkhi" decoding="async" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/syed_balkhi_front_about.png" alt="Syed Balkhi, Amanda Balkhi (wife), and Solomon Balkhi (son)" class="wp-image-4948" width="285" height="190" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/syed_balkhi_front_about.png 570w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/syed_balkhi_front_about-300x200.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 285px) 100vw, 285px" /></noscript></figure></div></div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <p>This is my personal blog. It is focused on entrepreneurship where I share my journey and experiences with you. My goal is to create insightful and relevant content that you can put to work in your personal and professional life. If you have an online business — or want to have one, then this blog is for you.</p> <p>I was born in Karachi, Pakistan. Ever since I can remember, I have been extremely competitive which makes me work hard at everything that I do. I started my first business when I was 7 years old selling holiday greeting cards for Muslim holiday (Eid). 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Below are some of my well-known online companies:</p></div></div></div></div> <div class="my-companies ci-grid"> <a href="https://www.wpbeginner.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="372" height="102" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wpbeginner-sb.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="WPBeginner - Largest Free WordPress Resource Site" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wpbeginner-sb.png 372w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wpbeginner-sb-300x82.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px" title="WPBeginner - Largest Free WordPress Resource Site - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> WPBeginner </h4> <p>Largest free WordPress resource site for non-techy users.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://optinmonster.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="372" height="102" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/optinmonster-sb.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="OptinMonster - Convert Abandoning Visitors into Subscribers and Customers" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/optinmonster-sb.png 372w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/optinmonster-sb-300x82.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px" title="OptinMonster - Convert Abandoning Visitors into Subscribers and Customers - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> OptinMonster </h4> <p>Convert abandoning visitors into subscribers & customers.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://wpforms.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="372" height="102" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wpforms-sb.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="WPForms - Best WordPress Form Builder" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wpforms-sb.png 372w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wpforms-sb-300x82.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px" title="WPForms - Best WordPress Form Builder - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> WPForms </h4> <p>The best drag & drop online form builder for WordPress.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://www.monsterinsights.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="372" height="102" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/monsterinsights-sb.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="MonsterInsights - Google Analytics Plugin for WordPress" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/monsterinsights-sb.png 372w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/monsterinsights-sb-300x82.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px" title="MonsterInsights - Google Analytics Plugin for WordPress - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> MonsterInsights </h4> <p>The most popular Google Analytics plugin for WordPress.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://www.seedprod.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="744" height="204" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/seedprod-sb.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/seedprod-sb.png 744w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/seedprod-sb-300x82.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px" title="seedprod-sb - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> SeedProd </h4> <p>The #1 landing page builder for WordPress.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://rafflepress.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="372" height="102" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/rafflepress-sb.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="RafflePress - Best WordPress Giveaway Plugin" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/rafflepress-sb.png 372w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/rafflepress-sb-300x82.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px" title="RafflePress - Best WordPress Giveaway Plugin - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> RafflePress </h4> <p>The best WordPress contest and giveaway plugin.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://wpmailsmtp.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="372" height="102" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wpmailsmtp-sb.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="WP Mail SMTP - Best SMTP Plugin for WordPress" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wpmailsmtp-sb.png 372w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wpmailsmtp-sb-300x82.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px" title="WP Mail SMTP - Best SMTP Plugin for WordPress - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> WP Mail SMTP </h4> <p>The #1 SMTP email delivery plugin for WordPress.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://trustpulse.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="372" height="102" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/trustpulse-sb.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="TrustPulse - Social Proof and FOMO app for eCommerce" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/trustpulse-sb.png 372w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/trustpulse-sb-300x82.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px" title="TrustPulse - Social Proof and FOMO app for eCommerce - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> TrustPulse </h4> <p>Use FOMO and social proof notifications to grow your sales.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://aioseo.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="520" height="102" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/aioseologo.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="AIOSEO - All in One SEO for WordPress" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/aioseologo.png 520w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/aioseologo-300x59.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px" title="AIOSEO - All in One SEO for WordPress - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> All In One SEO </h4> <p>The best WordPress SEO plugin to increase your rankings.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://smashballoon.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="593" height="117" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Smash-Balloon.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="Smash Balloon" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Smash-Balloon.png 593w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Smash-Balloon-300x59.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 593px) 100vw, 593px" title="Smash Balloon - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> Smash Balloon </h4> <p>Create custom social media feeds and display it in WordPress.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://www.pushengage.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="403" height="66" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Logo-1-e1626715870903.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="PushEngage Logo" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Logo-1-e1626715870903.png 403w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Logo-1-e1626715870903-300x49.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px" title="PushEngage Logo - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> PushEngage </h4> <p>Automatically send web push messages.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://searchwp.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="368" height="102" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/searchwp.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="SearchWP" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/searchwp.png 368w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/searchwp-300x83.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 368px) 100vw, 368px" title="SearchWP - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> SearchWP </h4> <p>Most advanced WordPress search plugin.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://easydigitaldownloads.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="1280" height="208" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/easydigitaldownloads-e1632936739898.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="Easy Digital Downloads" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/easydigitaldownloads-e1632936739898.png 1280w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/easydigitaldownloads-e1632936739898-300x49.png 300w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/easydigitaldownloads-e1632936739898-768x125.png 768w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/easydigitaldownloads-e1632936739898-1024x166.png 1024w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/easydigitaldownloads-e1632936739898-825x134.png 825w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" title="Easy Digital Downloads - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> Easy Digital Downloads </h4> <p>A complete eCommerce solution for WordPress.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://affiliatewp.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="515" height="84" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/affiliatewp.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="Affiliate WP" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/affiliatewp.png 515w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/affiliatewp-300x49.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px" title="Affiliate WP - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> Affiliate WP </h4> <p>An affiliate marketing tool that helps grow your business.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://wpsimplepay.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="508" height="76" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/WP-Simple-Pay.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="WP Simple Pay" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/WP-Simple-Pay.png 508w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/WP-Simple-Pay-300x45.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 508px) 100vw, 508px" title="WP Simple Pay - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> WP Simple Pay </h4> <p>A simple way to set up a payment form on your WordPress site.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://sugarcalendar.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="370" height="80" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/sugarcalendar.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="Sugar Calendar" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/sugarcalendar.png 370w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/sugarcalendar-300x65.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px" title="Sugar Calendar - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> Sugar Calendar </h4> <p>A sweet, simple event calendar plugin for WordPress.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://www.wpcharitable.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="372" height="102" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/charitable-sb.jpg" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="WP Charitable - WordPress Donation and Fundraising Plugin" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/charitable-sb.jpg 372w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/charitable-sb-300x82.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px" title="WP Charitable - WordPress Donation and Fundraising Plugin - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> WP Charitable </h4> <p>Top-rated WordPress donation and fundraising plugin.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://wpcode.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="372" height="102" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/wpcode-logo.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="WPCode - #1 WordPress Code Snippets Plugin" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/wpcode-logo.png 372w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/wpcode-logo-300x82.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px" title="WPCode - #1 WordPress Code Snippets Plugin - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> WPCode </h4> <p>The best WordPress code snippets plugin.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://sendlayer.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="372" height="102" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/sendlayer-logo.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="SendLayer - Transactional Email SMTP Service" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/sendlayer-logo.png 372w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/sendlayer-logo-300x82.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px" title="SendLayer - Transactional Email SMTP Service - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> SendLayer </h4> <p>Reliable email delivery service and API for website owners.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://thrivethemes.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="550" height="130" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Thrive-Themes.webp" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="Thrive Themes - Growth Tool Suite for WordPress to Help Boost Conversions" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Thrive-Themes.webp 550w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Thrive-Themes-300x71.webp 300w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" title="Thrive Themes - Growth Tool Suite for WordPress to Help Boost Conversions - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> Thrive Themes </h4> <p>Growth Tool Suite for WordPress to Help Boost Conversions.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://duplicator.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="670" height="179" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Duplicator-Logo-e1681998337400.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="Duplicator - The best WordPress backup and migration plugin." srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Duplicator-Logo-e1681998337400.png 670w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Duplicator-Logo-e1681998337400-300x80.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px" title="Duplicator - The best WordPress backup and migration plugin. - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> Duplicator </h4> <p>The best WordPress backup and migration plugin.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://www.userfeedback.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="376" height="78" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/UserFeedback.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="UserFeedback - Easily Collect Feedback From Your WordPress Website" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/UserFeedback.png 376w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/UserFeedback-300x62.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px" title="UserFeedback - Easily Collect Feedback From Your WordPress Website - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> UserFeedback </h4> <p>Easily Collect Feedback From Your WordPress Website.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://enviragallery.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="600" height="45" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Envira-Gallery-Logo.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="Envira Gallery - The best responsive WordPress gallery plugin." srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Envira-Gallery-Logo.png 600w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Envira-Gallery-Logo-300x23.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" title="Envira Gallery - The best responsive WordPress gallery plugin. - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> Envira Gallery </h4> <p>The best responsive WordPress gallery plugin.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://www.imagely.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="12900" height="3000" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Imagely-Logo.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="Imagely - Best photo gallery plugin to manage your photos like a pro." srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Imagely-Logo.png 12900w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Imagely-Logo-300x70.png 300w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Imagely-Logo-1024x238.png 1024w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Imagely-Logo-768x179.png 768w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Imagely-Logo-1536x357.png 1536w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Imagely-Logo-2048x476.png 2048w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Imagely-Logo-825x192.png 825w" sizes="(max-width: 12900px) 100vw, 12900px" title="Imagely - Best photo gallery plugin to manage your photos like a pro. - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> Imagely </h4> <p>Best photo gallery plugin to manage your photos like a pro.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://www.photocrati.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="8200" height="1500" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Photocrati-Logo.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="Photocrati - Epic themes with beautiful designs and more for photographers." srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Photocrati-Logo.png 8200w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Photocrati-Logo-300x55.png 300w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Photocrati-Logo-1024x187.png 1024w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Photocrati-Logo-768x140.png 768w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Photocrati-Logo-1536x281.png 1536w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Photocrati-Logo-2048x375.png 2048w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Photocrati-Logo-825x151.png 825w" sizes="(max-width: 8200px) 100vw, 8200px" title="Photocrati - Epic themes with beautiful designs and more for photographers. - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> Photocrati </h4> <p>Epic themes with beautiful designs and more for photographers.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://soliloquywp.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="400" height="82" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Soliloquy-Logo.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="Soliloquy - An easy, powerful, and responsive slider plugin." srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Soliloquy-Logo.png 400w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Soliloquy-Logo-300x62.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" title="Soliloquy - An easy, powerful, and responsive slider plugin. - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> Soliloquy </h4> <p>An easy, powerful, and responsive slider plugin.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://beacon.by/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="800" height="242" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BeaconLogo-Color-Medium.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="Beacon - Create professional lead magnets and convert more traffic into leads." srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BeaconLogo-Color-Medium.png 800w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BeaconLogo-Color-Medium-300x91.png 300w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BeaconLogo-Color-Medium-768x232.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" title="Beacon - Create professional lead magnets and convert more traffic into leads. - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> Beacon </h4> <p>Create professional lead magnets and convert more traffic into leads.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://www.buddyboss.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="1852" height="462" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BuddyBoss-Logo.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="BuddyBoss - An all-in-one online community and social learning platform for WordPress." srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BuddyBoss-Logo.png 1852w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BuddyBoss-Logo-300x75.png 300w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BuddyBoss-Logo-1024x255.png 1024w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BuddyBoss-Logo-768x192.png 768w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BuddyBoss-Logo-1536x383.png 1536w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BuddyBoss-Logo-825x206.png 825w" sizes="(max-width: 1852px) 100vw, 1852px" title="BuddyBoss - An all-in-one online community and social learning platform for WordPress. - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> BuddyBoss </h4> <p>The #1 course & community platform for WordPress.</p> </span> </a> </div> <div id="section-heading-block_7f95b30460beeeb057061bbff01b1c89" class="section-heading-wrap padding-top-large"><div class="block-section section-heading"><div class="wrap"><div class="section-heading-grid"><h3 class="section-title-line">My Investments</h3><p class="intro">I also invest in online companies through my growth fund. Here are some of the companies that I’m an investor in:</p></div></div></div></div> <div class="my-investments ci-grid"> <a href="https://memberpress.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="372" height="102" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/memberpress-sb-1.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="MemberPress - WordPress Membership Plugin" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/memberpress-sb-1.png 372w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/memberpress-sb-1-300x82.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px" title="MemberPress - WordPress Membership Plugin - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> MemberPress </h4> <p>The best membership website plugin for WordPress.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://formidableforms.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="372" height="102" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/formidable-sb.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="Formidable Forms" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/formidable-sb.png 372w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/formidable-sb-300x82.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px" title="Formidable Forms - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> Formidable Forms </h4> <p>Advanced WordPress form builder for developers.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://prettylinks.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="372" height="102" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/prettylinks-sb.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="Pretty Links - Best Affiliate plugin for WordPress" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/prettylinks-sb.png 372w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/prettylinks-sb-300x82.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px" title="Pretty Links - Best Affiliate plugin for WordPress - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> Pretty Links </h4> <p>Best link shortener and affiliate link plugin for WordPress.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://easyaffiliate.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="368" height="102" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/easyaffiliate.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="Easy Affiliate - WordPress Affiliate Plugin" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/easyaffiliate.png 368w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/easyaffiliate-300x83.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 368px) 100vw, 368px" title="Easy Affiliate - WordPress Affiliate Plugin - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> Easy Affiliate </h4> <p>Affiliate management plugin for WordPress & WooCommerce.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://wholesalesuiteplugin.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="728" height="152" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Screen-Shot-2019-12-16-at-1.14.38-PM-2-e1576520389943.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Screen-Shot-2019-12-16-at-1.14.38-PM-2-e1576520389943.png 728w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Screen-Shot-2019-12-16-at-1.14.38-PM-2-e1576520389943-300x63.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px" title="Screen Shot 2019-12-16 at 1.14.38 PM 2 - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> Wholesale Suite </h4> <p>Best collection of WooCommerce wholesale extensions.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://advancedcouponsplugin.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="1000" height="297" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Advanced-Coupons.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="Advanced Coupons - Wordpress easy cart conditions for coupon codes" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Advanced-Coupons.png 1000w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Advanced-Coupons-300x89.png 300w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Advanced-Coupons-768x228.png 768w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Advanced-Coupons-825x245.png 825w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" title="Advanced Coupons - Wordpress easy cart conditions for coupon codes - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> Advanced Coupons </h4> <p>Generate easy cart conditions before applying coupon codes.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://thirstyaffiliates.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="616" height="100" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Thirsty-Affiliates-1.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Thirsty-Affiliates-1.png 616w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Thirsty-Affiliates-1-300x49.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px" title="Thirsty Affiliates (1) - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> Thirsty Affiliates </h4> <p>Insert affiliate links into your post and pages.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://www.uncannyowl.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="372" height="115" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/uncannyowl-sb.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="Uncanny Owl" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/uncannyowl-sb.png 372w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/uncannyowl-sb-300x93.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px" title="Uncanny Owl - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> Uncanny Owl </h4> <p>Toolkit to help you build better course websites in WordPress.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://automatorplugin.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="562" height="90" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/download-e1610379168967.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="UncannyAutomator" title="UncannyAutomator - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> Uncanny Automator </h4> <p>Connect your existing WordPress plugins together with no code.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://businessdirectoryplugin.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="1430" height="414" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Business-Directory-Plugin.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="Business Directory Plugin" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Business-Directory-Plugin.png 1430w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Business-Directory-Plugin-300x87.png 300w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Business-Directory-Plugin-768x222.png 768w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Business-Directory-Plugin-1024x296.png 1024w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Business-Directory-Plugin-825x239.png 825w" sizes="(max-width: 1430px) 100vw, 1430px" title="Business Directory Plugin - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> Business Directory Plugin </h4> <p>Easily create any kind of directory on your WordPress site.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://funnelkit.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="868" height="238" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/FunnelKit.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="FunnelKit - Wordpress Sales funnel and eCommerce automation plugin" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/FunnelKit.png 868w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/FunnelKit-300x82.png 300w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/FunnelKit-768x211.png 768w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/FunnelKit-825x226.png 825w" sizes="(max-width: 868px) 100vw, 868px" title="FunnelKit - Wordpress Sales funnel and eCommerce automation plugin - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> WooFunnels </h4> <p>Sales funnel and eCommerce automation plugin for WordPress.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://www.wptasty.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="989" height="345" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WPTasty.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="WP Tasty - WordPress Plugin for Food Blogs" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WPTasty.png 989w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WPTasty-300x105.png 300w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WPTasty-768x268.png 768w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WPTasty-825x288.png 825w" sizes="(max-width: 989px) 100vw, 989px" title="WP Tasty - WordPress Plugin for Food Blogs - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> WP Tasty </h4> <p>WordPress plugins made specifically for food blogs.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://nutrifox.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="447" height="100" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Nutrifox.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="Nutrifox - WordPress Plugin for Nutrition Labels" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Nutrifox.png 447w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Nutrifox-300x67.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 447px) 100vw, 447px" title="Nutrifox - WordPress Plugin for Nutrition Labels - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> Nutrifox </h4> <p>Create, customize, and embed nutrition labels on any website.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://membermouse.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="592" height="80" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/wordpress-membership-plugin.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="MemberMouse - WordPress membership plugin" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/wordpress-membership-plugin.png 592w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/wordpress-membership-plugin-300x41.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px" title="MemberMouse - WordPress membership plugin - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> MemberMouse </h4> <p>An easy to use WordPress membership plugin.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://herothemes.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="600" height="84" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/HeroThemes-Logo.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="HeroThemes - The leading WordPress customer support solution provider." srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/HeroThemes-Logo.png 600w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/HeroThemes-Logo-300x42.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" title="HeroThemes - The leading WordPress customer support solution provider. - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> HeroThemes </h4> <p>The leading WordPress customer support solution provider.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://wishlistmember.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="2220" height="906" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/WishList-Member.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="WishList Member - Protect your membership digital downloads, online courses & content." srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/WishList-Member.png 2220w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/WishList-Member-300x122.png 300w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/WishList-Member-1024x418.png 1024w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/WishList-Member-768x313.png 768w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/WishList-Member-1536x627.png 1536w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/WishList-Member-2048x836.png 2048w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/WishList-Member-825x337.png 825w" sizes="(max-width: 2220px) 100vw, 2220px" title="WishList Member - Protect your membership digital downloads, online courses & content. - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> WishList Member </h4> <p>Securely protect your membership site with this plugin.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://www.wcvendors.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="512" height="102" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/WCVendors-e1685660552791.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="WCVendors - Turn your WooCommerce store into a marketplace with multivendors." srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/WCVendors-e1685660552791.png 512w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/WCVendors-e1685660552791-300x60.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px" title="WCVendors - Turn your WooCommerce store into a marketplace with multivendors. - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> WC Vendors </h4> <p>Turn your WooCommerce store into a marketplace with multivendors.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://seahawkmedia.com/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="288" height="70" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Seahawk-Media-e1700165294913.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="" title="Seahawk Media - Provide fast service turnaround with this white-label WordPress pro service marketplace. - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> Seahawk Media </h4> <p>Offer fast turnaround with a white-label WordPress pro marketplace.</p> </span> </a> <a href="https://adtribes.io/" class="single-company ci-item" target="_blank"> <span class="bumper"> <img decoding="async" width="712" height="218" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/AdTribes-Have-an-unlimited-number-of-product-feeds-with-this-plugin-1-e1714066439693.png" class="sb-logo-grid-image" alt="" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/AdTribes-Have-an-unlimited-number-of-product-feeds-with-this-plugin-1-e1714066439693.png 712w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/AdTribes-Have-an-unlimited-number-of-product-feeds-with-this-plugin-1-e1714066439693-300x92.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px" title="AdTribes - Have an unlimited number of product feeds with this plugin - Syed Balkhi" /> </span> <span class="ci-item-hidden"> <h4 class="ci-item-title"> AdTribes </h4> <p>Have an unlimited number of product feeds with this plugin.</p> </span> </a> </div> <div class="wp-block-button padding-top big-arrow aligncenter"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-light-grey-2-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button" href="https://syedbalkhi.com/companies/">See All of My Companies and Investments</a></div> </div></div></div> <div class="wp-block-authentik-block-authentik-wrapper has-background-dim alignfull front-work-with-me" style="background-color:#ffffff"><div class="wrap"><div class="wp-block-authentik-block-authentik-wrapper-content"><div id="section-heading-block_89f8a43568c2949f5086f595bed0cae2" class="section-heading-wrap"><div class="block-section section-heading"><div class="wrap"><div class="section-heading-grid"><h3 class="section-title-line">Work With Me</h3><p class="intro">I do a limited number of keynote speaking engagements and business investments each year.</p></div></div></div></div> <div class="wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"><div id="image-quote-block_4ae2dabf22d40d5cf171d3ed79bd6163" class="image-quote-wrap"><div class="block-quote-image top-left"><div class="image-quote-inner"><img decoding="async" width="890" height="544" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20890%20544'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="Syed Balkhi Speaking at T&C" data-lazy-srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/syed_speaking.png 890w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/syed_speaking-300x183.png 300w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/syed_speaking-768x469.png 768w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/syed_speaking-638x390.png 638w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px" title="Syed Balkhi Speaking at T&C - Syed Balkhi" data-lazy-src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/syed_speaking.png" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="890" height="544" src="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/syed_speaking.png" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="Syed Balkhi Speaking at T&C" srcset="https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/syed_speaking.png 890w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/syed_speaking-300x183.png 300w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/syed_speaking-768x469.png 768w, https://syedbalkhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/syed_speaking-638x390.png 638w" sizes="(max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px" title="Syed Balkhi Speaking at T&C - Syed Balkhi" /></noscript><blockquote>Syed has a knack for making the complex simple. His keynote was full of actionable insights backed by real results. He is a true practitioner, and one of the best in the industry. We are still get raving reviews, months later.<cite>– Ryan Deiss, Traffic & Conversion Summit</cite></blockquote></div></div></div></div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Speaking</h3> <p>With multiple business ventures on his resume and years of speaking experience, Syed can inspire and enlighten the crowd at your next event!</p> <p>Syed has spoken at business conferences, universities, corporate events, and masterminds. 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