John Kriney is the founder of OptFirst Inc., a Miami–Fort Lauderdale digital marketing firm, where he has worked since the early 2000s helping businesses dominate search rankings. (LinkedIn)
He is the author of 8 Step SEO Plan — a practical, step-by-step guide that distills complex SEO strategies into a simple, actionable roadmap for small and medium businesses.
His latest book, SEO & AI Growth System: 2026 Edition, picks up where that roadmap leaves off. Written for business owners, marketers, and advertisers, it lays out a Generative AI Intelligence System for the new search landscape — covering Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Google AI Overviews, the Map Pack, and how to earn visibility across AI-driven platforms like ChatGPT and Perplexity alongside traditional Google rankings.
For years, Kriney has quietly optimized websites behind the scenes — but now he’s stepping back into the spotlight, ready to share his tradecraft with aspiring marketers, business owners, and local entrepreneurs throughout South Florida.
