We build and operate large, engaging online communities.
Ludlow Concepts has created high-engagement platforms, pairing quality content with strong community leadership to support long-term growth in focused niches.
2M+
Monthly Unique Visitors
13M
Monthly Pageviews
500K+
Community Members
Featured Sites from Our Portfolio
A selection of our flagship communities, each a leading resource built on trust, expertise, and long-term engagement.
BackYardChickens
The #1 online resource for everything about raising chickens. An active community forum, extensive articles, and trusted advice for beginners and experts alike.
TheEasyGarden
A warm and friendly environment for garden enthusiasts of all skill levels to learn, share successes, ask questions, and grow together.
BackYardHerds
The community for people raising livestock like goats, sheep, cows, and pigs. A knowledge hub for small-scale farming and homesteading.
PrinterKnowledge
A long-standing favorite destination for 2D and 3D printer enthusiasts. Find troubleshooting help, reviews, and discussions.
Our Community Impact
The scale and depth of knowledge cultivated across our digital platforms.
38M+
Community Posts & Messages
17K+
Informative Articles Published
4
Bestselling “For Dummies” Books
#308
Top Amazon Rank (Out of 8M+ Books)
About the Founder
Rob Ludlow
Founder, Operator & Author
Rob has spent his career building online platforms that last, with a hands-on approach to product, infrastructure, and community operations and engagement.
- Built and operates a portfolio of high-traffic community platforms.
- Co-authored four globally published “For Dummies” books.
- Expertise in project management, web development, marketing, and community leadership.
- Founded and successfully sold reviewum.com, an early college professor review platform.
- Focuses on creating long-term value through trust and sustainable systems.
Rob’s work and flagship site, BackYardChickens.com, have been featured in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Entrepreneur Magazine, and on the TODAY show.