Partner & CTO at a Google-recognized top Canadian agency. Founder of Bowden Works. 18+ years of WordPress development, technical SEO, and digital strategy that turns traffic into revenue.
Entrepreneurship focus — where business strategy meets tech innovation.
4 years working remotely across Southeast Asia, China, and beyond — with family in tow.
From DailySplice to PlusROI — a track record of building ventures that get noticed.
I've spent nearly two decades at the intersection of web technology and business growth. From my early days as the first SEO specialist at ChinesePod in Shanghai to founding my own award-winning podcast startup, I've always been driven by one thing: turning ideas into digital realities that work.
Today I lead technical operations at PlusROI Online Marketing — recognized by Google as one of Canada's top-performing agencies — while also running Bowden Works, my web development studio in the Comox Valley.
"There's been several times where we've made a really big difference in a small business which has allowed them to grow significantly. That's what drives everything I do."
— Rian Bowden
A career built on curiosity, global experience, and relentless execution.
Deep technical skills paired with strategic business thinking.
Full-stack WordPress development with deep expertise in custom themes, plugins, and performance optimization.
Site architecture, speed optimization, structured data, and search visibility strategies that deliver measurable results.
Data-driven advertising strategies across Google Ads, Facebook, and emerging AI search platforms.
Seamless behind-the-scenes web development and marketing execution for agencies under their own brand.
Building and leading international teams of developers, designers, and marketers across multiple time zones.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a BCom education — bridging the gap between technology decisions and business outcomes.
Whether you're a business owner or a marketing agency, I deliver results.
Need a website that stands out? I build custom WordPress sites that are fast, accessible, SEO-ready, and tailored to convert visitors into customers. This is where 18 years of deep expertise deliver the biggest impact.
I identify what's holding your site back and create clear action plans to improve your search visibility, site speed, and overall performance.
I work behind the scenes for agencies — delivering expert WordPress development and SEO under your brand, so you can scale without the overhead.
The search landscape is evolving. I help businesses prepare for AI-driven search with strategies that go beyond traditional SEO to maintain visibility.
Words from colleagues, partners, and clients.
"He is very good at guiding his clients gently to the correct course and executing it well. His experience in building a simple and effective web presence was invaluable."
"Rian is smart, skilled and driven. The start-up lifestyle is not for the faint of heart, but Rian clearly has what it takes to survive and thrive."
"Rian is an extremely quick study and determined entrepreneur. As a startup founder Rian wore many hats. His product strategy, leadership and management skills are a core strength."
"Rian has excellent knowledge of building and improving a website so it converts for a business. Our web traffic surged under his guidance."
For four years, I ran my businesses remotely while traveling with my family through Southeast Asia and beyond — never missing a deadline, never dropping quality. Clients didn't notice I was working from a jungle in Bali or a city in China because the results spoke for themselves.
This experience gave me a superpower: the ability to deliver consistently excellent work across time zones, cultures, and circumstances. If you need someone who won't let you down — I've been tested.
Whether you need a world-class website, an agency white-label partner, or strategic digital marketing — I'd love to hear from you.