Prasanth Chandra, having an online identity as PC is from Andhra Pradesh, INDIA. He is 20 years and Crazy about Computers. Loves Internet and passionate about Technology, Interested in lot of unusual weird things.
He is a Computer Science Engineering graduate and is planning to join a Multi National Company as a Software Engineer.
PC runs pcsplace.com, a versatile tech blog, where he covers articles, tutorials, tips and tricks on various fields such as blogging, coding and design, firefox, gadgets, games, google, hardware, linux, movies, orkut, Windows and lot more.
Speakbindas: Welcome to Speakbindas. Prashanth Chandra (PC). Tell us, what is pcsplace.com is all about? When was it initiated?
Prasanth Chandra: pcsplace.com is a Tech Blog which started out of my interest to learn new things and share them with others. I got my own PC in my Engineering 3rd year and then I came across various things you can do online.
My senior in college used to be a blogger. He paid for the domain and hosting of pcsplace.com. To be frank I know nothing about blogging. I tried to learn everything by trial and error method. I am still in the process of learning.
I have a passion for technology which led me to choose this niche. I hardly worked on my blog till December 2008 due to various personal reasons. It should have been much better by now as far as ranking, traffic or income is concerned. Better late than never. I started blogging seriously from January 2k9 and the result is good.
Speakbindas: When it comes to blogging in India, people mostly take it lightly. And mostly those who are into personal circle like family and friends. How is the situation in your case? Popular as a blogger in your circle?
Prasanth Chandra: My family is very supportive. They know what I’ve been doing online . They are the ones who gets me out of procrastination. I am happy as I am able to make money online without wasting time.
I am not popular as a blogger, but my friends call me “PC”( referring to my name which is also used as an acronym for “Personal Computer”) because of my love towards anything geeky. I don’t like to publicize myself. So, very few people in my personal circle know what I do.
Speakbindas: Which city you belong to India? Tell us something interesting about your city.
Prasanth Chandra: I belong to a small city called Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh. Well, Kakinada is famous for its Kaja ( a sweet ) J and also deep water port and Industries. Find more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kakinada
Speakbindas: Which is your favorite topic to blog about at pcsplace.com ?
Prasanth Chandra: I like to write Tutorials and Tips and Tricks because they are useful and will always have a reader base. Other than that, I blog about web applications, free wares or anything related to technology.
Speakbindas: What are the prime drivers for bringing traffic to your blog? How much hard work it takes to keep your blog updated with useful information, tips and tricks?
Prasanth Chandra: Main source of traffic is Google. I like Organic traffic and most of my traffic comes from various search engines. Updating the blog is not difficult provided you are abreast of latest happenings.
Speakbindas: Is the blogging giving you enough revenue to sustain entirely on?
Prasanth Chandra: I am not sure of taking this as a career but it sure provides me an option for extra income. It still needs a lot of work. I know the potential of online income as I am involved in many other things than blogging.
Speakbindas: What are you future planning for professional career?
Prasanth Chandra: I am going to join a Multi National Company as a Software Engineer. I will continue my blogging and other online works. As of now I like to stay in the software industry and also want to improve my blog.
Speakbindas: Apart from blogging, what keeps you entertained and cool?
Prasanth Chandra: I love Music , It keeps me charged all day. Whenever I get time, I like to dance. Apart from these, I am a big movie buff and also like to play cricket and hang out with friends .
Speakbindas: What place you hold in your friends group? A blogger image?
Prasanth Chandra: We never speak about anything technical. Other than that they see me as just another 20 year guy who loves being humorous. 😀 So I am a blogger only when I am online.
Speakbindas: Are you crazy about watching movies? Which movies fills your life of ‘my favorites’?
Prasanth Chandra: Yes I am. I watch movies of English, Telugu and also Hindi. Here is an extract from my huge list of favorites..
The butterfly effect
Bourne Trilogy
Fight Club
Seven
Silence of the Lambs
Phone Booth
Shawshank Redemption
Catch me if you Can
Pursuit of Happiness
Shindler’s list
The Departed
The Dark Knight
Prestige
Deja Vu
Hitch
1408,The Ring(good horror)
saw, hostel series(good gore :p)
Eternal sunshine of a spotless mind
Swades, Lagaan, Jane tu ya Jane na, devd ( hindi ) and Athadu, Aite( telugu ) and the list goes on and on. 😛
Speakbindas: Which places you have traveled in India, and among those which are your favorites and why?
Prasanth Chandra: Sadly, I never stepped outside Andhra Pradesh. I visited very few places and in them I like Vizag and Hyderabad. Vizag as I love the combination of beach and hills and Hyderabad because it is HYDERABAD.
Speakbindas: Have any successful bloggers as the inspirations?
Prasanth Chandra: A lot of them. Starting with NC Aditya, my guru and Rockstar Sid, My source of motivation, Davinder , who is always with me and a blogger friends like Madhur, Sandip, Abhshek , Mayank, etc. Sorry If I forgot any names.
Speakbindas: Any special message to your blog fans and visitors?
Prasanth Chandra: Keep reading pcsplace.com. Have fun. Enjoy your life. Take Care . Keep rocking and wish me all the best. 😀
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Woot! Great interview.. PC is a nice guy!
He calls himself as a learner but the truth is, he knows more than others and I am sure his online ventures are going to be successful enough to fill his pocket with greenery.
Love the tshirt slogan and suits you pretty well! All I want to say is – Work smarter, have fun and enjoy what you are doing!
Which college did he study in?
Hey PC, good to see you here… You look too young 😛
Nicely answered… Good Luck and Good Life ahead 🙂
@Devang,
Thanks for the cool interview 🙂
PC is very humble guy. His best trait is taking criticism POSITVELY – I prick him a lot, sorry PC 😀
hey prasanth its nice to know about you,you done a good job ,and i wish you all the best ,keep it up god bless you
Its really great feeling to see my brother’s interview he has achieved this in very early stage only b’coz of his hardwork n interest , keep going PC
Kool interview dude..
All the best in all your endeavors. keep up the good work!
And he is my inspiration in this online things.
He taught me what is what in the blogosphere.
A very good person whom you can reply on.
Speak to him once and you would wonder, “can people be this helping!?”
Cheers!
hi prashy………..dat was a wonderful interwiew………..proud to b ur friend.all the best for ur future and congrats……..
Good interview pal
Hey Prashy….Coooool Interview dude…
I know him since my B.Tech first year.We had lots of fun n many sweet memories in our hostel.
I like Talking to him truly because his Words reflect his Confidence , Energy , Nothing is Too Big to Achieve-kind of Attitude.They surely Inspire us.
I know his passion towards Zeros and Ones….He always rocks….Miss You
hey prashy….nice to see your interview….cool..!!
All the best… 🙂
Great guy..
Good at whatever he does .. 🙂
Writes awesome posts!
Saved my Computer twice!!
Helped me optimizing my Android device..
this aged well