IbiFoundry Founder
A NIGERIAN DREAM
"I believe the 'Nigerian Dream' can be a better 'American Dream'' - Simon Zaku.
My name is Simon Zaku and I’m from Taraba state, Nigeria :)
I started as a blogger (zakxloaded.com) over a decade ago with the intention to build a side income as a writer.
I started this journey when I got so interested in learning about blogs and how they worked because my (then) best friend, Ben, was making around $60 monthly from Google AdSense.
It was almost like a dream that was never coming true :(
I told this entire story on this blog page (below):
How I Make $1,000 Blogging from Nigeria
After running and closing several websites and blogs, I now run a pretty successful, growing community (here) and have helped 1000s of marketers and business owners through my blog content strategy. Today, I am most excited that;
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In 2024, I was nominated by the Institute of Management Consultants in Nigeria (IMCN) for the Fellowship of the Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC) and CMC Certification Seminar.
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I was shortlisted for the nomination round for the "Outstanding Leadership in Marketing" award by Marketing2Conf in 2019.
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My SEO Agency, SimonWrites SEO, made it to the top 100 digital agencies in the world (2019) by MADCon Dubai (#77).
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Blog nomination for the "Best Internet Marketing Blog" category by Infinity Blog Awards in 2019.
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Featured and quoted as a thought leader on some of the top marketing publications and blogs like CreativeMindscape.com, MostlyBlogging.com, RescueACEO.com, EvanCarmichael.com, FitSmallBusiness.com, TypeAParent.com and more.
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Published a ton of blog content (for my blogs & clients') which have collectively done over 3 million unique visitors.
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Built an email list of hundreds of amazing entrepreneurs (like YOU) through this very blog.
Over the years, I’ve evolved to develop strong passion for;
Software-as-a-service businesses looking to generate sign-ups and users seamlessly.
Business to business (B2B) startups looking to generate leads on auto-pilot.
Marketing agencies looking to outsource blog and email creation to generate potential clients.
NGOs. I'm a huge part of Faith-Alive Vulnerable Foundation (FAVF). Check it out at favfoundation.com.
And as a result, I’ve worked with 20+ startups, agencies, and other writers and have learned a ton during this work period.
Want to work with me?
Feel free to reach me via;
- simonwritesseo@gmail.com OR;
- fill the form below.
The Birth of IbiFoundry
IBI Foundry is named after my home, Ibi, a local government in Taraba State. It represents the heart of everything I want to stand for: raw, untapped potential waiting to be discovered and refined. Just like a foundry molds and shapes raw material, IBI Foundry is where ideas, talents, and innovations are shaped into something extraordinary.
Growing up in Jalingo, Taraba State, life wasn’t always easy. But those early experiences shaped who I am today. I learned resilience, determination, and the importance of education.
My entrepreneurial journey began when I met a friend who told me he had just made $60 from Google AdSense. At that time, I didn’t even have a phone, but I snuck my mother’s to create my first blog, Zakxloaded, and I never looked back.
Today, I stand as a digital marketing expert, having worked with countless startups, built successful businesses, and become an award-winning blogger. My story is proof that no matter where you come from, you can rise, succeed, and make a mark on the world.