I think I went through 50-75+ different applications, 25+ phone/skype screens, and 5 on-sites for my most recent job hunt. I stopped keeping track after a while

I think I went through 50-75+ different applications, 25+ phone/skype screens, and 5 on-sites for my most recent job hunt. I stopped keeping track after a while. I targeted companies that I thought I'd fit with a person and agreed with the products they made. It's very disenheartening to find out that you didn't make the cut time and again. I guess I'd advise you to ensure (1) you're going to open houses and tech meetups in your area and (2) be sending out several targeted applications per day for companies that you genuinely want to work for. Note, I would advise you or any other techie to move to a tech city for work. I've lived in the boonies for a few years now, there's almost no work here, no point in living here unless you have a cushy remote job.