Interview with Pradeep Kumar, HellBoundBloggers.com founder

Posted on 09. Dec, 2009 by Mohale Muzi in The Interview

Briefly introduce yourself, age and where are you based?
This is S.Pradeep Kumar , a simple and sensitive 18 year lad from India. I’m a big dreamer and an entrepreneur.

You’ve only been blogging since February, tell us about your blog and what inspired it?
I experienced the art of blogging before February also. After launching HellBound Bloggers , I took blogging seriously. I was not inspired by anyone. The case is entirely different. I created my first blog to impress others and later it became my passion.Before blogging what were you doing?
I was just 16-17 years old then. So probably studying in school! :D

You’re a computer science student, how many hours per day do you spend on your blog outside your studies?
It depends mate. I’m doing engineering degree and it is quite difficult to manage my blog. In order to manage, I enabled Guest Blogging feature and it is working fine for my blog. I spend almost 10-15 hours for my blog (average).

Between the Google link unit above each headline and the banner below it, which generates most clicks?
The banner below the headline. Currently I’m doing experiments with ad locations, so I’m keeping everywhere possible! :D

Why have you selected not to include your rates on advertise page?
Well, it is still under construction! I thought of replacing it with BuySellAds , but I don’t want to do that for specific reasons. Also I don’t want to scare away the advertisers by mentioning the prices! :D

What is your content generation strategy and do you keep to it?
I love to write creative and unique articles with clickable headlines. My blog’s content generation strategy is quite simple. I use a notebook, a pen, and a phone (for hearing music)! :D Then I’ll start to write articles which interests me and which has state-of-the-art topics.

Since blogging, what is the biggest mistake you’ve ever made and what did you learn from it?
When I switched from Blogspot platform to WordPress  (self-hosted) platform. I didn’t care about broken links, SEO, and traffic. At that time I was simple budding blogger. I learned many things from it. We are responsible for what we are! ;)

How do you generate traffic for your blog?
Commenting on other blogs, Social Media (Twitter + Facebook), Guest Blogging, Forums, Yahoo! Answers, and the list goes on.

Is your blog authored by yourself only or multiple bloggers and why?
I’m the only author behind it. I have also enabled Guest Blogging feature, so I have some contributors. I would rather call it a team.

Given an opportunity to sell your blog now, what would you charge for it?
Will charge as high as possible. Because I want him/her to scare off and run away. I don’t want to lose my blog, under any circumstances.

What is your opinion on domain name and blog flipping, do you participate in that space?
Not yet. But I love them. To be frank, I’m learning “behind the scenes” of domain flipping. Will jump to that field soon.

Within the next 12 months, what are your goals for the blog?
Oops. That will be a long list buddy. I want my blog’s Alexa Rank under 15K, PR 5, and so on.

What have been the highlight(s) in your blogging career?
I was approached by many people for paid/sponsored reviews. Golden moments.

Tell us about your workstation, is it within your bedroom/dedicated home-office/office park?
Using a PC that forces me to hit it with a hammer. Well this is only for the hardware part. I can only curse the software part! :D But still it is my hardcore blogging machine.

What gadget or software makes your blogging a pleasure?
My Motorola multimedia phone. I usually hear music from it and blog. It will be a pleasure.

Blogging is a lonely profession, how do you keep yourself motivated?
My readers motivate me. They are indeed helping me to achieve my blog’s goals. Thanks a lot buddies! :)

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29 Responses to “Interview with Pradeep Kumar, HellBoundBloggers.com founder”

  1. Muzi Mohale

    17. Dec, 2009

    I’m looking for an Indian based soccer blogger to generate content for my soccer blog http://www.soccerwires.com. The blog is focused on the business of soccer and not the game itself. Building up to the world cup next year, I’m looking for a blogger to blog about the various sponsors, from technical sponsors of each team, FIFA sponsors etc….MTN (which failed their Bharti partnership is the cellular sponsor)… we shall agree on terms with interested blogger.

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  2. Aditya Kane

    17. Dec, 2009

    @Muzi Mohale: I agree, Devils Workshop is unusual. But I can not lay claim to it. I work there only as its Editor.
    Aditya Kane´s last blog ..[Result] Blogger$ of the Month – November 2009 My ComLuv Profile

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  3. S.Pradeep Kumar

    16. Dec, 2009

    Aditya Kane : Happy to see your comment here buddy… thanks for the words.. love you guys! :)

    Muzi : Once again thanks for the interview and for your words… it is an awesome interview.. ;)
    S.Pradeep Kumar´s last blog ..Top 10 Blogs Not Using WordPress Platform My ComLuv Profile

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  4. S.Pradeep Kumar

    16. Dec, 2009

    @ Himanshu : Thanks a lot mate.. really I’m happy to be connected with expert bloggers like you.. thanks for the words! :)
    S.Pradeep Kumar´s last blog ..Top 10 Blogs Not Using WordPress Platform My ComLuv Profile

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  5. Muzi Mohale

    16. Dec, 2009

    Aditya, wow your domain name is similar to Pradeep’s very unusual indeed…@Aditya Kane:

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  6. Muzi Mohale

    16. Dec, 2009

    Am very grateful of Pradeep for being interviewed, wasn’t aware that he is such a popular blogger I’m even surprised…@Himanshu:

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  7. Aditya Kane

    16. Dec, 2009

    This guy Pradeep is a really enthusiatic guy with a lot of passion for blogging. Anytime we chat up, he is always tweaking something or the other on his website.
    Good job.
    Aditya Kane´s last blog ..Four Google.com pages on a single webpage My ComLuv Profile

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  8. Himanshu

    16. Dec, 2009

    This guy is amazing, in terms of respecting other bloggers and curiosity to know anything. He is a perfect relationship manager.

    Great interview. All the best Pradeep for your future :) Keep rocking!

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  9. S.Pradeep Kumar

    10. Dec, 2009

    @ Muzi : Thanks for the words about Indian teen bloggers buddy! Cheers! ;)
    S.Pradeep Kumar´s last blog ..#5 Tips To Increase The Number Of Your Twitter Followers My ComLuv Profile

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  10. S.Pradeep Kumar

    10. Dec, 2009

    @ Jaspal : Thanks Pal!

    @ Ajith : Yup! I’m solid 18! And yes buddy.. am concentrating on my studies too (now-a-days) ! :D Will follow you suggestion aka advice as well.. ;)

    @ Uttoran : First I’ll settle with a job bro and yes, gonna try domain flipping soon! ;)

    @ Qasim : Thanks buddy!

    @ Rajesh : Thanks mate!
    S.Pradeep Kumar´s last blog ..#5 Tips To Increase The Number Of Your Twitter Followers My ComLuv Profile

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  11. Rajesh Kanuri @ TechCats

    10. Dec, 2009

    Thanks for the interview Muzi.. Nice interview Pradeep..
    Rajesh Kanuri @ TechCats´s last blog ..Download Beta Versions of Google Chrome for Linux & Mac My ComLuv Profile

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  12. Muhammad Qasim

    10. Dec, 2009

    Nice interview Pradeep :)

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  13. Uttoran Sen

    10. Dec, 2009

    nice interview, so pradeep, after completing your engg what will you do next, become a pro blogger or find a job? and all the best for your domain/site flipping business, its a great way to earn quick money :D
    Uttoran Sen´s last blog ..November Earning Report and Interview on Speak Bindas My ComLuv Profile

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  14. Muzi Mohale

    10. Dec, 2009

    Solid advise Ajith about education…how I’m so inspired though to see that blogging is taken so seriously by youngsters in India…this is far better than South African youths who are more concerned about getting drunk on their spare time.

    Teenage pregnancy is a serious worry here.

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  15. Ajith Edassery

    10. Dec, 2009

    Nice interview man :) I didn’t know that you are 18, thought it’s early 20s or so…

    Btw, don’t get too much carried away with blogging while studying. I am seeing this Make-money-fast trend with students. The online income can stop anytime – probably from the point when Google stops sending you traffic – where as a good degree probably will be valid life long.

    Good luck in your studies (and blogging) :D
    Ajith Edassery´s last blog ..WP-Minify Plugin to improve your Blog Performance My ComLuv Profile

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  16. Jaspal

    10. Dec, 2009

    nice interview … hopefully i can follow the footsteps :)
    Jaspal´s last blog ..Wordpress 2.9 will bring easy solution for Repairing and Image Editing My ComLuv Profile

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  17. Muzi Mohale

    10. Dec, 2009

    Harsh, am still waiting mate…

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  18. S.Pradeep Kumar

    10. Dec, 2009

    @ Harsh Agarwal : Thanks buddy. You have been a motivation and encouragement for me. Kudos dude! :)
    S.Pradeep Kumar´s last blog ..#5 Tips To Increase The Number Of Your Twitter Followers My ComLuv Profile

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  19. Harsh Agrawal

    09. Dec, 2009

    I know Pradeep from His starting days of blogging or I can say the time when he started taking blogging seriously. One thing in particular which I like about him is hid enthu and passion to learn. He is never ashamed of asking stuff and thats what makes him great. Best of luck for future ahead and hope to have a successful blogging life ahead.
    Harsh Agrawal´s last blog ..Get 25$ Off on Hostgator Webhosting My ComLuv Profile

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  20. S.Pradeep Kumar

    09. Dec, 2009

    @ Srivathsan : Thanks mate! :)
    S.Pradeep Kumar´s last blog ..#5 Tips To Increase The Number Of Your Twitter Followers My ComLuv Profile

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  21. srivathsan.GK

    09. Dec, 2009

    hey macha .. congratz .wish you to go great heights :D
    srivathsan.GK´s last blog ..Have Your Minimized Windows as Desktop Thumbnails : miniMIZE My ComLuv Profile

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  22. S.Pradeep Kumar

    09. Dec, 2009

    @ Muzi : You made a great choice.. :)
    S.Pradeep Kumar´s last blog ..#5 Tips To Increase The Number Of Your Twitter Followers My ComLuv Profile

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  23. Simran

    09. Dec, 2009

    Thanks Muzi :)
    Simran´s last blog ..Get Ready For Guest Blogging On TricksDaddy My ComLuv Profile

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  24. Muzi Mohale

    09. Dec, 2009

    It’s my pleasure Pradeep, Simran you’re next…

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  25. S.Pradeep Kumar

    09. Dec, 2009

    @ Simran : Thanks a lot buddy! :)
    S.Pradeep Kumar´s last blog ..#5 Tips To Increase The Number Of Your Twitter Followers My ComLuv Profile

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  26. Simran

    09. Dec, 2009

    Heya Pradeep, nice to see your interview here bro :)
    Simran´s last blog ..How To Add Orkut Share Button To Wordpress And Blogger Blogs ? My ComLuv Profile

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  27. S.Pradeep Kumar

    09. Dec, 2009

    @ Melvin : Thanks for the words bro.. :D

    @ Muzi : The Qs are really awesome.. thanks for the interview..kudos..
    S.Pradeep Kumar´s last blog ..#5 Tips To Increase The Number Of Your Twitter Followers My ComLuv Profile

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  28. Muzi Mohale

    09. Dec, 2009

    You’re not alone Melvin, it’s very unusual…i guess Pradeep has taken the ‘thinking out of the box’ phrase into new levels.

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  29. Melvin

    09. Dec, 2009

    Really intrigued on that guy’s domain name.. lols.. creative

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