Biography

Born Karachi, Pakistan
Alma mater University of Florida
Occupation Entrepreneur, Writer
Years active 2009–present
Website syedbalkhi.com

Profile

Syed Moiz Balkhi 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 and Entrepreneur (magazine), where he has authored several articles.

Syed Balkhi is the founder of WPBeginner, a WordPress reference organization. WordPress has featured Syed Balkhi’s instructional videos for beginners to familiarize themselves with the platform.

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. Balkhi was recognized as the top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 30 by the United Nations.