Hi, I’m Shailesh Thakran.
A marketer turned blogger, sharing free resources to learn, grow, and earn money from blogging or side hustles.
Over the last 9 years, I’ve been working in the SEO and blogging industry, turning my love for writing into a profession.
Something I now enjoy full-time.
Side hustles have taught me the importance of persistence and of trying different things to see what truly works. If you’re just starting out, you’ll find genuine, honest advice here that can help you save time and avoid unnecessary frustration.
Brands I’ve Worked
- Adobe India
- Sprinklr
- CashKaro.com
- Emami Limited
- EarnKaro.com
- WordPress India
- BankKaro.com
- GariPoint.com
Along the way, I’ve helped brands grow their online presence with measurable results – such as +120% traffic for Adobe, 2x leads for Sprinklr, +1130% traffic for Emami Limited, and much more.
Friends?
Or say hello or share your thoughts at contact@shaileshthakran.com. Let’s connect!
My Hustle Highlights
Here’s a quick look at my blog traffic and earnings achievements.
One of my blogs started from zero and grew to 50,000 monthly visits in just 3 months, and another went from making nothing to generating a steady income stream.
I strongly believe that if I can do it, you can too.
It’s not rocket science.
BTW, snapshot of just 2 blogs.
Early Days
I finished my engineering studies in 2015 at DSEU (Ambedkar Campus), also known as Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Delhi.
My blogging journey began in 2015, when I borrowed a credit card from my friend, who’s now my wife ❤️.
Somehow, I managed to blog along with a 9-to-5 marketing job.
It was challenging (oh god 👀) – managing the office and side hustle (blogging in my case) simultaneously was quite a task, as I didn’t have the budget to outsource content (looking back, it was a good move – especially given the quality I was looking for; I’m glad I relied on my intuition).
Here’s the exact process I use to write content that actually ranks and converts (yes, I broke it down step by step). Even if you only end up using 30% of it, you’ll notice the difference.
I used to dedicate my weekends to blogging and weekdays to my professional career.
Ultimately, patience and hard work paid off.
Blogging changed my life, bringing financial independence through multiple income streams.
Now, I’m here to help you achieve the same.
One step.
One post.
One win at a time.
And here’s something interesting.
This is my 5th blog, and each one has taught me something different.
Want to see the setup behind it? It’s shared below.
Most of what I share is about blogging, sides hustles, and life stuff.
My Purpose
This blog was launched in Sept. 2025.
With a FOCUS.
Focus on sharing easy-to-understand, free resources on blogging and side hustles tailored for beginners (especially working women), early-stage or growing digital businesses, and existing bloggers looking to develop or refine their strategies.
I don’t just recommend tools – I actually use them. Every plugin, theme, and strategy I share has been personally tested on my own blogs or websites to save you time, money, and the headache of trial and error.
FYI: I’ve tested over 100 plugins and themes throughout my journey.
I’m building a community to help people like you earn real income from blogging and other side hustles – focused on proven methods like advertising, affiliate marketing, SEO, and audience growth.
No fluff – just real strategies to help you succeed.
So, if you’ve just started and are looking for answers such as:
- How to start a blog?
- How can I do ______ in WordPress?
- What are the ways to make money online?
- Is it better to pursue full-time blogging, or should I explore alternative options?
- How do I focus today and fix ______ issue?
- What types of side hustles should I consider?
- How do I learn to write?
- What is WordPress SEO?
- Can we earn money from Pinterest?
- How to make money via ______ ?
- Which affiliate programs can you join to earn more?
- Any options for introverts?
- What are some affordable digital or small business ideas?
Or any other relevant query about blogging, side hustles, affiliates, SEO… You’re in the RIGHT place!
In addition, here’s what I focus on:
- Focus Areas: 20% practical tips to start, grow, and monetize a blog · 50% on other side hustles and ways to make money · 20% affiliate marketing · 10% behind-the-scenes.
- Originals: Researched, written, and published across multiple categories.
- Free Tools: Designed and published in-house calculators, quizzes, and other tools to help you decide faster and better.
- Free eBooks and Resources: Researched and published to go deeper on specific topics.
- Free Newsletter: A weekly email on side hustle stories THAT MAKE YOU WANT TO BUILD. It’s genuinely good, I mean that.
Value Driven
I’ve been deeply influenced by literature and individuals, including Naval Ravikant (FYI, I’ve read The Almanack of Naval Ravikant 11 times).
Shared Dreams, because we’re building this together. Care, because people remember how you made them feel. Trust, earned one decision at a time. Relentless Pursuit, because we don’t stop at “good enough.“
You’re not going to get rich renting out your time. You must own equity or business to gain your financial freedom.
— Naval Ravikant
So, what’s your unfair advantage?
I want you to find what you’re naturally good at, build it under your own name, and scale it using software, media, or capital. Guess what? Use AI, free tutorials, hustle stories, business ideas, blogging, or something else.
My Blogging Workspace
Having a good work-from-home setup can make you more productive and comfortable. You just need the right tools and accessories.
Here’s an exclusive look at my workspace, gear, and the software I use daily.
As a blogger, my workspace is not just a physical environment; it is also a source of inspiration and productivity.
This is my work-from-home setup, where I spend about 70% of my time.
Usually, I work from a coworking space to meet people and have meetings.
Hardware & Gears
- Dell G15 (2023 model with 16 GB RAM and Intel Core i5)
- Dell Inspiron 15 (2022 model with 8 GB RAM and Intel Core i5)
- LG Ultragear QHD, 144Hz (32″)
- CORSAIR K95 RGB Platinum Mechanical Keyboard
- Sony 4.1 Channel Multimedia Speakers
- Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones
Softwares or Tools
- Canva (graphics requirements)
- ScreenFlow (recording screencasts)
- Notion (notes and task management)
- ConvertKit (Kit)
- WordPress as CMS
- Sublime Text (code or development)
- Visual Studio with Claude
- Hostinger for hosting and CDN
- WP Rocket (WP performance)
Other Interests
My hobbies are reading, writing, riding, enjoying some quiet time, and having lots of conversations.
Talking helps me clear my mind and build great friendships.
Give it a try!
That’s it for now!
See you next time 👋
– Shailesh Thakran
