Mani Karthik here…Thanks for visiting. If you are here for the first time, this page will tell you what you will get from this site, and why we should be friends. Read on! 🙂
I’ve been blogging since 2005. What started as a humble blog has grown to become a helpful resource to many. About 200,000 people visit this blog every month and blogging has made about 22 Lakh Rupees for me (Here’s how).
I’m happy to have helped many people with their life. If you have any questions, WhatsApp me (+919895011411).
I’m very shy when it comes to talking about myself, but since many people ask and in the interest of transparency, here are some facts about me and why I blog here.
What’s this blog about?
Initially, there weren’t any readers. It was mostly me and my friends discussing things. But then soon people started noticing and I started to receive comments and suggestions. Some people would add to the content, things that I didn’t know of. Some folks would call me out for some outdated information i posted. Some would just thank me for the info I shared and tell how they liked it. That was the turning point for me.
The feeling of a stranger on the other side of the planet, thanking you for sharing helpful information…the feeling you get when you realize that you helped someone, even though in a small way, was so satisfying for me.
It motivated me.
I started to write more about things I knew, I learned and what people wanted to know. In one way or the other, my intention was (and is) to help people out. This is why I started blogging.
Today, I write about everything that I learn and experiment with. Personal finance, Technology, Life hacks, Health… anything that’ll help us upgrade our lives a notch or two, goes in. Sometimes I goof up. But I’m happy to be sharing all the learning with folks like you. I know someone’s making use of it, somewhere.
Who are you?
Little bit more about me…
I’m a blogger and marketing/tech guy by profession. Originally from India, I lived in California for most of my career. I returned to India and runs a startup on my own. Having lived in 3+ countries, I’ve helped many companies small and big in USA, India and the Middle East help build their brands online.
Why blogging?
Blogging is my passion. Like I mentioned above, I find the idea of sharing with the world, your thoughts and opinion, amazing! It’s like being on the world stage and the whole world listening to you. Being a 90’s kid in India, I’ve been fortunate to have seen the growth of technology. From those clunky CRT monitor desktop computers to the touchscreens of today, we’ve come a long way. And like many in my generation, Technology has been a crucial part of my life and growth.
I recall those days where you had to pay Rs.250 for an hour of Internet at the kiosk (Internet Cafe, as they are called) at my home town in Kerala. I used to be one of those kids who got excited by the sound of modem dialing up for the internet. The internet has always amazed me with its possibilities, right from day one, when I signed up for a Eudora Mail, to this day on Allo. It never ceased to excite me. I started playing with it in hand coded HTML and stuff (remember geocities, lycos etc?) and it has been a natural progression thus far. Blogging happened along the way and I’ve stuck with it ever since.
I believe that blogging and social media can be put to good use, by sharing the information you know and helping others become better people in their daily lives. This blog is the validation to that idea.
How can I contact you?
You can email me at hi@manikarthik.com or WhatsApp me at +919895011411. I’m also on Facebook, if that’s your thing.
Do you take money for recommending products?
I try to keep recommendations and suggestions on the articles organic and honest. I never try to promote a brand just because they paid me. I do give companies opportunities to reach out to the audience on this blog by sponsorship and advertisements etc. But I never let them mess up the genuine recommendations. If you see an Ad, it will be marked as one and spaced out from the genuine recommendations I have.
How can I trust you?
You shouldn’t. Not me, or any other recommendation on this or any other site. My aim is to give recommendations towards your research and help you make the best decisions. I try to be honest as possible with my recommendations. This blog and the content on it is an honest attempt to help those looking for information about topics that I am knowledgeable about and in no way is the final word on anything. Please use your judgement wherever necessary. You are free to cross check any information you feel is wrong and debate me on it. I’m very approachable and transparent about it.
How much traffic does this blog get?
About 150K visits every month (as of Sep 2020). People from all over the world visit this blog, and most people are from India and USA. Drop me an email if you need stats. You can also check Alexa which gives a rough estimate (indicative figure, not accurate).
Can I contribute to you blog?
May be. Depends on how passionate you are about helping other people. Let’s talk and find out.
Can we be friends?
Sure thing. I love meeting new people and helping them. You can either email me on WhatsApp me on +91-98950-11411. (Please include an intro, so I know who you are 🙂 )
Can you advertise on this site?
I you have a product or service that you’d like to introduce to my audience, feel free to. Please email me with your offer at hi(a)manikarthik.com.