Hi Shyam, Welcome to Being A Blogger!
Tell us about yourself and what your blog aims to do?
I currently work as a software engineer in a reputed firm. And I blog when I am back at home, as a hobby and to refresh myself. My blog aims to share thoughts, tips and news with my readers.
What made you choose this name, Online Inspirations? The name is so similar to Digital Inspirations. 
I had chosen the name long before I came to know about Digital Inspiration. Digital Inspiration is great blog in the blogosphere and Online Inspirations is a small infant.
How did you start blogging?
Online Inspirations started as a blog for sharing tech news and tech tips, around one year back.
How has your blogging journey been for you?
So far, so good.
Were there any embarrassing or sad moments during your blogging journey?
I feel sad when I can not keep regular posts, and when traffic nose plunges.
What was the turning point in you blog when it started getting hits?
The turning point was the day I found the best adsense layout for my blog. Regular posting and networking with fellow bloggers are my mantras to get traffic.
You write about tech news, softwares. Does that thought ever deter you that someone (there are so many people writing about it) may have already posted about it?
I wish to project which is useful to readers, other than blabbering same old saga.
Exclusively for BaB readers, provide 5 innovative tech post ideas?
1. Be regular in blogging.
2. Be the early bird.
3. Be creative in your posts.
4. Add a pinch of humour in your posts.
5. Don’t beat around the bush.
5 tips on how you make social bookmarking work for you?
1. Publish useful information as early as possible.
2. Learn what netizens are interested in through social bookmarking sites.
3. Network with fellow bloggers on social bookmarking sites.
4. Provide links to your blogs at social bookmarking sites.
5. Participate in discussions there.
Are you part of any blogging groups and communities? How do blog communities help?
Yes, communities can help a lot is sharing their views about your blog. They also help you learn new ideas and tips for blogging.
How do you handle when you have comments that completely dismiss your opinion and oppose your writing?
Such comments will help me improve, if I was wrong.
Most bloggers face writer’s block. What keeps you motivated to keep on blogging?
Be passionate about blogging, adopt it as your hobby. Also keep some posts for publishing in your difficult times.
Do you make money out of blogging? If yes, how?
Adsense
Do you read other blogs? What interests you in other blogs?
Yes, it can help you learn new things. Their views about different topics, style of presenting things, their layouts.
What are the things that may cause you to delete a blog from your reader?
If the blog is not getting updated regularly and if posts are deviating from my topics of interest
What are your top 5 blogging tools?
Firefox, Windows Live Writer, GIMP, EverNote, Google docs
What are your 5 take aways from your blogging experience? (blogging tips you have that you want to share with newbie bloggers)
1. Publish regularly.
2. Be authentic in topics.
3. Help your fellow bloggers. Give respect and take respect.
4. Follow google-friendly methods for generating traffics
5. Be patient and never give up blogging.
Any favorite blogs? (You can not name yours)
6 Comments
neately framed questions with very opt short and sweet replies well conceived interview with shyam. give respect take respect this must be the mantra of everyone. respect others if their comments help to improve one when we are wrong yes really it helps you a lot. congrats shyam and have good blogging year and years ahead. thanks Poonam for well carved out interview. short and sweet
Hi Nishu,
Had come across your blog while nerowsing. Looks you have a cool one here. keep up the good work..
hi, good work by BAB team. You are trying to make each & every interview a unique experiance for the readers. Keep it up..
Hi there,
Just came across your blog man. Great work. love to see a blog getting the Indian Blogging scene right out there. Cheers!
@praneshachar: Hey, thanks for th encouragement! Sure, Shyam will be happy with your wishes!
@Prashant: Nishu will be glad to know taht you liked the blog!
@Prasanna: BaB team thanks you for the praise! Comments from the readers are always a motivation.
@Andy: Thanks! Hope we can showcase more of Indian bloggers!
Hi Nishu,
A good interview with some excellent question answer session.
I’m also glad to know that Shyam has mentioned my blog as one of his favorites. Thanks.
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