Content Writing Archives - Page 5 of 39

How to Rank Your Name on Google Without Being Famous

Posted on December 1, 2025December 1, 2025 by darpan Ohh My brand

In today’s digital world, what shows up under your name on Google can make or break your professional reputation. For startup founders, executives, and consultants, controlling your search visibility is like owning your personal storefront in the busiest digital city. As Dorie Clark puts it, “In the digital age, your search results are your reputation’s headquarters.”

A first-page listing with your LinkedIn, website, and press mentions projects credibility and puts you in control of your story. Neglect your personal SEO, and outdated info or unrelated namesakes could dominate.

The good news: you do not need to be famous to rank well for your name. By strategically optimizing your online presence—across your website, LinkedIn, news features, and Google’s own tools—you can ensure the right profiles and content rise to the top.

This guide outlines proven personal SEO strategies, with examples and case studies, to help you take control of what people see when they Google your name.

Why Your Name on Google Matters (Personal SEO 101)

Every day, recruiters, clients, and journalists type names into Google to perform personal due diligence. This is not vanity; it is trust-building. A top-ranked search result signals that you are real, trustworthy, and in control of your narrative.

In fact, 75% of people never look past page one, so owning that real estate ensures you define what they see. Without guidance, Google might display outdated bios, old profiles, or even the wrong person.

Personal SEO—optimizing what Google finds about you—is now as important as any corporate marketing effort.

Google treats each person as an “entity” and uses signals of E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness) to decide what to show. It looks for evidence that you are active and credible: consistent profiles, up-to-date bios, quality content, and reputable mentions. Interviews, articles, and trusted site features all strengthen your authority.

The goal is to ensure Google finds accurate, positive signals about you.

How Google Ranks Personal Names

Google’s algorithms aggregate mentions of your name across the web. They consider where the information appears (sites like Wikipedia, trusted news outlets) and how often it is mentioned. The core process is based on entity signals: Google looks at your name plus context (job title, company, location) to recognize you as a person. It then applies ranking factors to determine which results appear.

Key points in how Google ranks personal names:

Entity Recognition: Google must first recognize you as a distinct person. A consistent identity (full name, professional photo, title) across your profiles helps. Once Google knows you, it may display a Knowledge Panel or “People also search for” boxes.
E-E-A-T Signals: Expertise and trust matter. Speaking engagements and specialist publications build experience and expertise. Authoritativeness comes from mentions on high-domain sites (academic journals, industry media). Trust is reinforced by consistent, accurate information across your profiles.
Quality Over Quantity: It is not about flooding the web with your name. Having a few strong, well-optimized profiles is more effective than spreading your name thin. As Eli Schwartz notes, the goal is visibility—not chasing a single page-one website ranking.

Social media profiles tend to dominate name searches. LinkedIn, Twitter (X), Facebook, and YouTube often outrank personal sites. Rather than fight this, use it. Build a coherent web of content and profiles that all point back to you.

Build Your Personal SEO Foundation

Start by creating a strong home base for your name. This is your entity’s digital home—one Google can trust.

Register Your Domain

If available, purchase FirstNameLastName.com (or a local variant). Owning your domain signals that you take your personal brand seriously.

Set up a simple website that clearly explains who you are, what you do, and key achievements. Use on-page SEO to link your name to your site, e.g.: Jane Doe – AI Consultant & Speaker.

On-Page SEO and Schema

Optimize your site like any SEO project:

Include your name in the title tag, meta description, and H1 header.
Use your name naturally in on-page content (e.g. Jane Doe, AI Consultant at TechStart Ventures).

Crucially, implement Schema Markup for “Person”. Person schema can list your name, photo, job title, employer, and social links. If you blog or publish articles, use Author schema on those posts. Schema helps Google understand your site, improving visibility for your name.

As Complete Connection notes, Person and Author schema make it easier for search engines to read your site and display your name correctly.

Content Hub

Your personal website should serve as the central hub of your digital presence:

Link your other profiles back to your site (LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium, etc.).
Add clear navigation and an “About” section that reinforces your name and expertise.
Each quality backlink to your site strengthens your authority.
Regularly update your site with fresh content (blog posts, interviews, transcripts, and media features).

By building this foundation, you create a property you control that can rank for your name. Even if you share a name with others, having an authoritative site with proper schema ensures it can capture the top slot. At minimum, every branded search will return something accurate and professional about you.

Own Page One: Key Profile & Content Properties

Even with a great personal website, Google’s page one will likely include other properties. The goal is to ensure those are your own profiles and content.

Professional Social Profiles

Establish complete profiles on major networks, especially LinkedIn, Twitter (X), Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

As Eli Schwartz advises, you should maintain profiles on every major social network under the name people will search. If you use handles (for example, @TechJane), also include your full name in your bio so Google connects the profile with you.

Keep your profiles updated with your current information: photo, headline, and summary. Highlight your key accomplishments. If space is limited (such as on Twitter), include your name and a simple tagline like “Jane Doe, AI Consultant & Podcaster.”

Consistent Branding

Use the same professional photo, name format, and bio across all profiles. This consistency helps Google and users identify that these profiles represent the same person.

For example, your LinkedIn headline should match the name you are targeting, such as “Jane Doe, AI Strategy Consultant at TechCorp.”

Also, claim any additional profiles where you have professional work, such as GitHub, Medium, Crunchbase, and AngelList. Every official profile should clearly mention your name and contain no contradictory information.

Linking Your Profiles

Once your profiles are set up, link them to each other. For example, your LinkedIn profile should include links to your Twitter, personal website, and YouTube channel. These links should also appear on your website (footer or About page).

As Schwartz explains, linking your profiles “ties together your online presence so search engines and searchers can find your profiles as one connected cluster.”

Maintain Active Content

Do not let your social profiles sit empty. Even if you do not post daily, publish a few pieces of quality content on each platform.

Examples:

Write a LinkedIn post with industry insight.
Upload a company news video on YouTube.
Share a thoughtful tweet.

At minimum, add an About or pinned post summarizing who you are on each platform. This reassures Google that the profile is active and provides context about you.

Create Owned Content

Go beyond profiles. Create original content that clearly associates your name with your expertise.
For example:

Write a blog post on Medium or LinkedIn Articles under your full name.
Use your name in titles and headings. If your article says “5 Leadership Tips by Jane Doe,” Google will learn that Jane Doe is important to that content.
Participate in industry podcasts and publish recaps on your website or Medium.
Write guest articles for niche industry blogs.

As Complete Connection suggests, using your name naturally in content titles and headings improves search visibility.

SEO-Optimize Your Bio Content

In every profile or page, use keywords and phrases that people associate with your expertise. If you are an AI Consultant, mention terms such as “AI strategy,” “machine learning,” and “AI leadership.”

Avoid keyword stuffing; write naturally. For example, your LinkedIn About section might read:

“I am Jane Doe, a 10-year AI strategy consultant. At TechCorp, I lead a team applying machine learning to customer engagement. Featured in TechCrunch and Wired, I help Fortune 100 companies harness AI.”

This example naturally reinforces both your name and relevant keywords.

Earn a Wikipedia or Wikidata Entry (If Possible)

If you have notable accomplishments, consider pursuing a Wikipedia page or at least a Wikidata entry.

Google trusts these sources heavily. The Knowledge Panel (the information box on the right of search results) often pulls from Wikipedia and Wikidata.

Even if a full Wikipedia page is too ambitious, a Wikidata entry with basic verified information about you can help Google recognize you as an entity.

As Complete Connection notes, having a Wikipedia or Wikidata presence is “very effective because Google trusts them.”

Optimize Your LinkedIn and Social Profiles

As a founder or executive, your LinkedIn presence is one of the most powerful parts of your digital footprint. LinkedIn profiles often rank at or near the top in personal name searches. It is crucial to treat LinkedIn as a key SEO property, not just an online resume.

Profile SEO

Use your full name as the LinkedIn profile name. Your headline should be keyword-rich, for example:

“John Smith, SaaS Founder & Growth Strategist.”

In the About section, repeat your name naturally:

“John Smith is the founder of StartupX, a leading SaaS platform…”

Include relevant keywords in your About and Experience sections to signal your expertise in specific areas.

Content Strategy

Consistent posting on LinkedIn strengthens your executive brand.

According to LinkedIn data, companies with multiple C-suite members posting regularly see up to 38% higher digital impact, and 92% of stakeholders trust companies whose leaders are active on social media.

As LinkedIn strategist Jill Rowley suggests, think of your profile as a “chessboard” where every element—photo, headline, posts—supports your personal brand.

Regular posts, articles, video insights, and commentary aligned with your expertise will help raise your profile both on LinkedIn and in Google search results.

Use LinkedIn’s Featured section to showcase key publications, media features, and awards—these often surface in Google searches for your name.

Connections and Engagement

Grow your LinkedIn connections strategically. A large, relevant network of professionals, clients, media contacts, and industry influencers can lead to more profile views and higher engagement. This signals to LinkedIn and search engines that you are an active and authoritative leader.

Engage meaningfully by commenting on and sharing industry news. Ask clients and colleagues for recommendations, which provide additional text Google can index under your name.

Other Platforms

Apply similar principles to your other social platforms:

On Twitter/X, use your real name and a concise bio.
On Instagram and Facebook, enable public visibility (for professional accounts) and use your About section to reinforce your professional identity.
Use YouTube or Medium for longer-form thought leadership.

Each active, optimized profile adds another opportunity for your name to appear in search.

The 3C Framework

Our CEO branding guide introduces the 3C Framework: Clarity, Content, and Connections.

Clarity: Your profile messages should clearly state who you are and what you do.
Content: Regularly share insights and stories that reinforce your expertise.
Connections: Build and engage your network intentionally.

Treat every part of your profile as a strategic move to position yourself as a recognized expert in your field.

LinkedIn SEO and Advanced Tips

LinkedIn pages carry high domain authority. Publishing LinkedIn Articles that include your name and target keywords can help you rank for name + topic searches (for example, “Jane Doe AI trends”).

When you appear in press articles or blogs, link them to your LinkedIn profile via posts or the Featured section. This reinforces your association with authoritative sources and drives further SEO benefits.

Create Authority Content in Your Name

One of the most effective ways to boost your personal name visibility is to own content that Google clearly links to you. Here is how to do it:

Guest Articles & Blogs

Write articles for reputable sites in your industry. Even if you do not have an official website, a guest post on platforms like Forbes, Medium, or industry blogs with your byline connects your name to authoritative content.

Make sure your bio includes your full name and a brief description. Google indexes these bylines and associates them with your name.

Podcasts & Video Interviews

Appear on relevant podcasts, webinars, or video interviews. Many podcasts publish show notes or transcripts online. Ensure your name and professional title (such as “CEO of X”) are mentioned in this written content.

If you host your own webinars or YouTube videos, title them with your name and topic, such as “Leadership Lessons by [Your Name].” Transcribe audio or video content when possible, as Google indexes text better than video.

Press Releases & News Mentions

When your company or project makes news, share it on your website and social channels. For example, if your startup launches a new product, publish a press release and promote it on social media. These posts often appear in Google name searches.

Use tools like Google News and HARO (Help a Reporter Out) to connect with journalists. Stories that quote or mention you strongly support your name authority.

Anchor Your Name in Content

Always use your full name in context within your content. For example, a Medium article titled “Why Priya Sharma Believes in Entrepreneurial Mindset” helps Google tie “Priya Sharma” to that expertise.

Follow the same practice in guest posts and press bylines: “By [Your Name], [Your Position] at [Company].” The more Google sees your name in authoritative contexts, the stronger your digital identity.

Content Calendar

Consistency is critical. Develop a content roadmap:

Publish one original blog per month.
Schedule guest features or interviews each quarter.
Regularly post on LinkedIn or other platforms.

Each piece of content plants another flag for your name. Over time, Google will strongly associate your name with your areas of expertise.

Build Backlinks and Digital PR

In SEO, backlinks act as endorsements from other websites. When others link to your site or profiles, Google sees this as a signal of authority. Here is how to build them:

Guest Posting

When writing guest articles, include a link back to your personal site or LinkedIn in your author bio. Links from trusted blogs improve your domain authority and name visibility in search.

Industry Profiles & Memberships

Leverage professional organizations, alumni networks, and conferences. Get listed on their websites under “Meet the Team,” “Members,” or “Speakers” sections with a short bio and a link. Educational (.edu) or organizational (.org) links are highly trusted by Google.

HARO (Help a Reporter Out)

Sign up for HARO. Respond to journalist queries to be quoted in articles, with your name and possibly a link included. Even without a link, the mention builds name credibility with Google.

Media Coverage

Whenever possible, pitch your story to local news or trade media. If you publish a report, win an award, or launch a new initiative, send out a press release and promote it through digital PR. Mentions in respected media strengthen your online authority.

As Complete Connection advises, digital PR helps you get name mentions in news and articles, supporting both visibility and trust signals.

Backlink Benefit

“Backlinks are links from other websites that point to your name or your website. Google treats these as votes that say, ‘This person is important.'” The more quality backlinks you earn, the higher your name is likely to rank in search results.

Focus on quality over quantity. A link from a respected industry site is worth far more than dozens from irrelevant or low-quality sources.

Conduct quarterly audits with tools like Google Search Console or an SEO crawler to monitor backlinks. Disavow any broken or spammy links to maintain your site’s health.

Leverage Google’s Tools: People Cards & Knowledge Panels

Google offers tools to help you enhance and control your search presence.

Google People Card (“Add Me to Search”)

In some countries (such as India), Google allows individuals to create a People Card that appears at the top of search results for their name.

This digital business card includes your name, occupation, location, website links, and photo. If available in your region, take advantage of it to control your most visible profile on Google.

Claim Your Knowledge Panel

If you already have a significant online presence (such as a Wikipedia or Wikidata entry, or recognition as a company founder), Google may display a Knowledge Panel alongside your name in search results.

You can claim your panel through Google’s verification process to update and manage its content. Building authoritative citations (such as Wikipedia entries, Google My Business listings, and structured website data) helps trigger Knowledge Panels.

Google Alerts & Monitoring

Set up Google Alerts for your name and variations. This helps you monitor mentions and stay updated on how you appear online.

Regularly “Google yourself” to view your current search presence. Use tools like Google Search Console and SERP tracking software to monitor how often your name is searched and which pages appear in results.

By leveraging Google’s own tools and maintaining active monitoring, you stay aware of how Google perceives you. If an unwanted result appears, you can quickly create new positive content to push it down. If new positive mentions arise, you can amplify and promote them across your digital channels.

Track Performance and Iterate

Getting to page one is not a one-time project. Search algorithms evolve, and content freshness matters. Build an ongoing routine:

Periodic Audits
Every quarter, audit search results for your name. Note any new entries or ranking changes. If a competitor or a namesake is climbing, adjust your content or add new material to maintain your visibility.

Content Updates
Refresh your core bio and website regularly. Update your LinkedIn and personal site every 6–12 months with recent achievements. Fresh content signals activity to Google. As Complete Connection notes, updated articles get over twice the traffic of outdated ones.

SEO Analytics
Use Google Search Console to track which keywords are driving clicks to your site. Are people searching “Jane Doe consultant Bangalore” or just “Jane Doe”? This can inform profile tweaks. Also check page speed and mobile friendliness — a slow site will hurt rankings.

Refine E-E-A-T
As you gain new credentials, highlight them. Display client logos (with permission), list recent publications or speaking engagements in your bio, and ensure your content continues to meet Google’s Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness standards.

Cross-Promote Offline
Your offline activities should drive traffic online. Promote your website at speaking events, webinars, and in media appearances. Include your site URL on business cards and in event materials. Mention your name and encourage people to search it.

Example of Long-Term Consistency
Consultant Michael Kim maintains top rankings by publishing a quarterly industry report, guesting on 2–3 podcasts monthly, and conducting annual website audits. His multi-channel activity protects his visibility.

Pitfalls to Avoid

Inconsistent Naming
Use the exact same name format everywhere. If your name is “Robert Jones,” do not mix variations like “Bob Jones” or “R. Jones.” Consistency ensures Google correctly links all content to you.

Keyword Stuffing
Avoid cramming your name into every sentence or tag. Google penalizes unnatural keyword use. Use your name where it fits: in titles, headings, and introductory paragraphs.

Neglecting Mobile and Speed
Most searches happen on mobile. If your site is slow or broken, your rankings will drop. Ensure your site is mobile-responsive and optimized for speed. Avoid outdated tech or cluttered layouts.

Negative Content
Maintain a positive content stream. If negative content arises, counter it by publishing fresh, positive material that can outrank it.

Ignoring Analytics
Track your SEO performance consistently. Use Google Analytics and Search Console to monitor branded traffic. Tools like Google Alerts and Moz can help you spot new mentions and track visibility.

Benchmarking Against Top Personal Branding Firms

Leading personal branding agencies such as SimplyBe Agency, Brand of a Leader, and Prestidge Group emphasize authenticity, storytelling, and thought leadership. For example, Brand of a Leader focuses on helping leaders “stand out, speak up, and build radically authentic personal brands.”

What sets OhhMyBrand apart is its combination of high-touch branding with rigorous SEO and analytics. In a recent roundup of LinkedIn profile services, OhhMyBrand was highlighted for its “analytics-driven strategies” and tailored storytelling for mid-to-senior level professionals. As OhhMyBrand’s services page says, “We build personal brands that work around the clock, shaping the message, defining the position, and building the presence that captures the right attention at the right time.”

If Firm A focuses on your narrative and Firm B focuses on design, OhhMyBrand delivers both and optimizes for SEO. Your story is not just told — it is seen and ranked.

FAQs (Schema-Ready Content)

How long does it take to rank my name on Google?

Expect to see improvements within a few months if you are consistent. Optimizing social profiles and setting up Google Alerts can yield quick wins. Building authority through backlinks and content takes 3–6 months to show lasting results. Complete Connection suggests starting with profiles and alerts in week one, launching your website in month one, and publishing guest articles by month three.

I have a common name. Can I still rank?

Yes. If your name is common (such as “John Smith”), include distinguishing details like your city, company, or title. Searchers typing “John Smith Seattle entrepreneur” should find you. Make sure your LinkedIn headline includes your role and location. For common names, focus on creating unique signals such as “John Smith – Seattle Fintech CEO.”

What is a Google Knowledge Panel, and should I try to get one?

A Knowledge Panel is the info box on Google that summarizes notable people or entities. It adds significant credibility. While it is not guaranteed, it is triggered by authoritative sources like Wikipedia, Wikidata, and trusted media mentions. If you qualify, you can submit a request to claim and edit your panel.

What is a Google People Card?

A People Card is a feature that allows individuals to create a digital business card that shows in Google search results. It is currently available in select countries on mobile. You can set it up by searching “Add me to Search” and completing your profile. Only use professional details, as this is public.

Can personal branding services help me rank my name?

Yes. Agencies like OhhMyBrand specialize in this. They align your online presence, optimize your LinkedIn, create SEO-friendly content, and run digital PR. Their blend of storytelling and SEO ensures your name ranks for the right reasons. For busy founders and executives, outsourcing this work accelerates visibility.

Conclusion: Take Control of Your Name on Google

Ranking your name on Google is about strategic presence, not fame. Build a personal website, optimize your profiles, publish name-branded content, and earn authoritative backlinks. Implement E-E-A-T best practices, use Schema markup, and leverage Google tools such as People Cards to solidify your presence.

These efforts compound over time. Initial steps like setting up Schema continue to pay off for years, and consistent content updates improve results. As one SEO expert notes, “SEO is iterative: Google rewards consistent updates.”

If you are ready to dominate your name’s search results, OhhMyBrand can help. We specialize in personal brand SEO and executive LinkedIn strategy. We will shape your narrative, optimize your profiles, and craft content that ensures your name shines at the top. Book a call with our team today and take the first step toward full search visibility.

500 Designs vs. Ohh My Brand – Who Wins Startup Founder Branding Success?

Posted on December 1, 2025December 1, 2025 by darpan Ohh My brand

Building a startup is hard enough. Building your personal brand as a startup founder should not be the hurdle that holds you back. In today’s world, venture capitalists Google your name before your company, prospective hires scroll through your LinkedIn, and customers buy into you as much as your product. The right personal branding partner can transform a founder’s reputation into a magnet for opportunities.

In this guide, we compare 500 Designs and Ohh My Brand, two agencies offering personal branding services, to see which delivers startup-founder branding success. We also benchmark them against industry players like SimplyBe. Agency, Brand of a Leader, and Prestidge Group, and share insider frameworks and examples to help you elevate your own founder brand. By the end, you will know exactly who comes out on top and how to kickstart your journey toward a powerful personal brand.

Why Personal Branding Is Critical for Startup Founders

Launching a startup is not just about a great product or pitch deck. It is also about the trust and credibility you inspire as a founder. Studies have shown that nearly half of people trust a company’s founder or CEO voice more than official corporate messaging. People trust people, not logos. Logos do not inspire loyalty. Stories do. When you cultivate a strong personal brand as a founder, you put a human face on your startup’s vision.

Consider some high-profile examples. Elon Musk’s bold and unfiltered persona has undeniably amplified the missions of Tesla and SpaceX. Melanie Perkins, Canva’s co-founder, became a symbol of grit and vision, turning a rejected idea into a global design powerhouse. Their companies do not just sell products. They sell a story and a leader that people can rally behind. You do not need to be world-famous to benefit similarly. Even at early stages, your personal brand can be a force multiplier for your business’s growth.

Trust equals traction. Investors often say they invest in the jockey, not just the horse. A credible personal brand signals to investors that you are a resilient, passionate leader who can carry the company through challenges. It also boosts customer loyalty and attracts top talent. In fact, 63 percent of people trust what a technical expert says, and 47 percent trust the founder’s voice more than a company’s statements. That trust can translate directly into business opportunities: easier fundraising, more media coverage, better hiring, and stronger partnerships.

Visibility matters too. In an age of search engines and social media, a founder’s reputation is often determined by the Google search results and LinkedIn profile that people find. If you have a personal brand SEO strategy, you ensure that what surfaces online reinforces your credibility. Similarly, an executive LinkedIn strategy can position you as a thought leader in your industry, driving inbound interest. Savvy founders treat their name as a keyword to rank for on Google and treat their LinkedIn like a dynamic resume of influence.

Bottom line: personal branding for startup founders is not a vanity project. It is a business strategy. It builds trust at scale. As we explore 500 Designs vs. Ohh My Brand, keep in mind how each addresses this crucial need for trust, visibility, and leadership positioning.

Meet the Contenders: 500 Designs and Ohh My Brand

Both 500 Designs and Ohh My Brand recognize the value of personal branding for leaders, but they come from different angles.

500 Designs: A Design-Driven Branding Powerhouse

500 Designs is an award-winning digital agency known for its cutting-edge branding and web design work. Based in Irvine, California, 500 Designs has built a reputation creating visually striking brand identities and websites for companies of all sizes. Their client roster, which includes Google, 3M, Cisco, and TikTok, attests to their strength in creative execution.

When it comes to personal branding, 500 Designs brings that same design-centric approach. They specialize in delivering high-impact visuals and strategic messaging for leaders. In fact, 500 Designs offers executive branding services tailored to CEOs, startup founders, and industry leaders, focusing on crafting compelling personal brands that stand out in competitive industries. In practice, this might include designing a founder’s personal logo or website, defining a consistent visual identity for their online presence, and formulating the core messaging or tagline that captures their leadership ethos.

Strengths of 500 Designs

If your priority is a polished visual brand, think sleek personal websites, eye-catching logos, professional pitch decks, 500 Designs excels. Their background in UX/UI and graphic design means your personal brand aesthetics will be world-class and cohesive with your company’s branding. They approach branding with strategic rigor as well, often beginning with brand workshops, audits, and positioning exercises. For a founder who wants to make a bold visual statement or needs a unified brand identity across their company and personal materials, 500 Designs is a top player.

Potential Gaps

Because 500 Designs’ DNA is in design and creative strategy, they may not provide as much depth in ongoing content creation, PR, or SEO for an individual’s reputation. In other words, after you have the stunning website and brand guide, who is helping you write those thought leadership articles or grow your LinkedIn following? These areas might fall outside 500 Designs’ core offerings. For the continuous effort of building a founder’s influence, publishing content, engaging media, managing search results, you might need to pair 500 Designs with additional resources.

Ohh My Brand: A Content- and Reputation-Focused Specialist

Ohh My Brand is a consultancy laser-focused on personal branding for entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals. Founded by Bhavik Sarkhedi, a Forbes-featured writer and three-time founder himself, Ohh My Brand’s mission is to craft compelling personal brands that elevate their clients’ influence in the digital space. This agency positions itself as a personal branding powerhouse that startup founders and CEOs cannot ignore. It has built its own brand authority from scratch in the digital marketing world.

What sets Ohh My Brand apart is its content and storytelling-first approach. The team zeroes in on storytelling, digital reputation management, and authority-building as the pillars of personal branding. In practical terms, Ohh My Brand helps founders shape their narrative, the why and personal story behind their business, then amplifies that narrative through consistent content and online presence. This often includes services like ghostwriting thought leadership articles or LinkedIn posts, managing blog content, securing guest features or press, and ensuring that a Google search for the founder yields an impressive digital footprint. They integrate search optimization and reputation management directly into their personal branding efforts, making sure you dominate search and social ecosystems when someone looks you up.

Ohh My Brand does not neglect visuals either. They offer end-to-end personal brand building. According to one industry review, Ohh My Brand’s services include personal websites, executive LinkedIn strategies, ghostwritten content, and reputation alignment, all delivered with a focus on subtle yet impactful branding that emphasizes tone, clarity, and credibility. The philosophy here is that every touchpoint of your personal brand, from your LinkedIn header image to the articles that quote you, should consistently reflect an authentic, credible leader. As a result, the agency is ideal for founders who value depth and authenticity in their brand narrative.

Strengths of Ohh My Brand

If you are seeking a trusted advisor to guide you through the whole personal branding journey, Ohh My Brand has the toolkit. They function as a one-stop-shop: a blend of content strategists, SEO specialists, PR connectors, and designers (through partnerships) to make sure you shine on all fronts. Their focus on executive LinkedIn strategy and thought leadership content means they help you not only craft your story but also broadcast it to the world in a way that builds real influence. They will help polish your LinkedIn profile, ghostwrite impactful posts and articles, optimize your personal website for SEO, and manage your digital reputation so that your positive news features outrank any negatives on Google. Ohh My Brand’s founder, Bhavik Sarkhedi, is himself a case study. He famously turned Google into his digital autobiography, ranking for competitive personal branding keywords and building a Knowledge Panel and author presence across search results. This kind of personal brand SEO expertise is a major advantage for startup founders who want to be highly visible online.

Additionally, Ohh My Brand emphasizes story and authenticity at every step. Rather than a cookie-cutter PR approach, they help you uncover your unique voice and values and then ensure that voice is consistent everywhere. Their warm, narrative-driven strategy can be comforting for founders who are new to self-promotion. It feels less like marketing yourself and more like building a legacy. And because they concentrate on founders and executives, they understand the nuances of executive branding deeply, such as how to position a technical founder as an industry thought leader or how a founder’s personal values can enhance the startup’s brand.

Potential Gaps

Being a specialist agency, Ohh My Brand’s scope is personal branding and content. They are not a general corporate branding or product marketing firm. If a founder needed heavy product design work or corporate rebranding, Ohh My Brand might bring in partners. Indeed, they partnered with design agency Blushush to offer full-stack branding. But for pure personal brand needs, this gap is negligible. They cover nearly every aspect of personal branding itself, from strategy through execution. Their style is also more about long-term brand building than quick viral stunts. Impatient founders looking for an overnight fame miracle might need to align expectations. Personal brands are marathons, not sprints, as any good strategist will tell you.

Head-to-Head: Key Differences and Services

How do 500 Designs vs. Ohh My Brand stack up on the elements that matter for founder branding? Below is a side-by-side comparison of their focus areas and offerings:

Aspect	500 Designs	Ohh My Brand
Core Focus	Design-driven branding and visual identity for companies and leaders.	Content-driven personal branding and storytelling for founders (thought leadership, reputation, SEO).
Ideal For	CEOs, startup founders, and industry leaders seeking high-impact visuals and a standout brand identity.	Founders, executives, and consultants seeking to build authority and trust through authentic storytelling and online presence.
Key Services	Brand strategy workshops, logo and visual identity design, website/UI/UX design, and some executive brand consulting.	Personal brand strategy and narrative development; ghostwritten content (articles, posts); executive LinkedIn strategy and profile management; personal website design; digital PR and reputation management (Google search results, media features).
Approach to Content & SEO	Emphasizes visual content; offers SEO strategy mainly for websites (technical SEO, CRO for your site), but not specialized in personal content marketing.	Emphasizes personal brand SEO. Optimizing your name and content for Google search visibility. Produces thought leadership content to keep your name ranking and resonating.
LinkedIn & Social Presence	No dedicated LinkedIn/content service. You handle your own social media or hire separately.	Provides full LinkedIn reputation management. From polishing your profile to crafting regular posts that grow your executive presence. Also guides on X (Twitter), Medium, or wherever your audience lives.
Design & Visuals	World-class design capabilities for websites, personal logos, brand graphics. Ensuring your personal brand looks professional and unique.	Solid design support (personal sites, banners, etc.) via in-house team or partners. Design is a means to an end. The emphasis is making sure visuals align with your story and are consistent.
PR & Credibility Building	Primarily a branding agency. Traditional PR (press outreach, keynote opportunities) is not a core offering. You may need a separate PR agency for media placements.	Integrates digital PR as part of branding. Helping founders get featured in relevant media, securing guest blog spots or speaking gigs that boost credibility. It is about positioning you as a thought leader in channels that matter.
Notable Credentials	Trusted by major brands (Google, HubSpot, TikTok, etc.) for creative projects. Recognized with web design awards. Understand startup branding from working with top tech companies.	Led by a Forbes-featured personal branding expert and best-selling author. Ohh My Brand has built founder brands that command Google page one and LinkedIn feeds. Bhavik Sarkhedi’s own brand spans 35+ publications and a TEDx talk. The agency practices what it preaches.

From the table above, a pattern emerges. 500 Designs shines in brand visuals and design strategy, whereas Ohh My Brand excels in content, reputation, and holistic personal brand growth. If you imagine building a founder’s brand like building a house: 500 Designs will craft a beautiful exterior and façade, while Ohh My Brand will make sure the foundation is solid and the interiors are fully furnished for long-term living.

Ideally, a startup founder’s personal brand needs both exterior appeal (visual identity) and interior substance (authentic content and credibility). The question is, which partner better delivers the full package for founders?

How They Stack Up Against Other Agencies

The personal branding landscape is growing, and several specialist agencies have made a name helping CEOs and founders boost their profiles. Let us briefly see how our two contenders compare with a few leading competitors:

SimplyBe. Agency

Caters to corporate leaders and influencers. SimplyBe. is known for a bold yet authenticity-rooted approach, with a framework that has guided executives at Fortune 500 companies (like Salesforce, Deloitte) to become thought leaders. They focus heavily on personal storytelling and social content to align one’s visibility with one’s values.

Prestidge Group

Targets C-suite executives and public figures, and uniquely blends personal branding with high-touch PR and media relations. A founder who wants to land keynote speaking gigs or mainstream media features might turn to Prestidge Group. They emphasize getting their clients on stage and in press globally as a route to authority.

Brand of a Leader

Geared toward entrepreneurs and impact-driven leaders, Brand of a Leader delves into coaching and personal discovery. Brand of a Leader helps individuals unearth the core truth of their identity and turn it into an influence platform. Their approach bridges personal coaching with storytelling, ensuring the founder’s brand genuinely reflects their values and purpose.

Summary

How does 500 Designs vs. Ohh My Brand compare in this context? In essence, 500 Designs is more of a cross-over from the design and branding world. Their peers might be creative agencies that also offer executive branding on the side. Ohh My Brand operates in the same arena as the specialist firms above. Like SimplyBe, Ohh My Brand champions authenticity and content. Akin to Prestidge, it understands the value of PR and credibility. Similar to Brand of a Leader, it starts with personal storytelling.

Ohh My Brand’s advantage is that it combines all these elements: content, SEO, PR, and design under one roof for a truly comprehensive solution. Few agencies hit all the notes. Some might give you great PR but no SEO. Others great coaching but no design help. Ohh My Brand, by design, has built a one-stop model to bridge the gap between design, identity, and digital influence for founders. That robust, full-stack approach is one reason we would nudge startup founders toward Ohh My Brand over others.

Plus, the boutique nature of Ohh My Brand means you likely get more hands-on attention from senior strategists, including the founder, as opposed to being one of many clients at a larger agency.

A Founder Branding Framework for Growth

Regardless of which agency you choose, it is useful to understand the framework for personal brand growth as a startup founder. Think of these as the key pillars you and your branding partner should cover.

Clarify Your Founder Narrative

Start with introspection. What is your story and mission as a founder? Why did you build this company, and what do you stand for? Defining your unique narrative will be the cornerstone of your brand. Ask yourself: What personal experiences led me here? What values drive my leadership? A clear narrative ensures authenticity and consistency. As experts say, authenticity and consistency are key elements of a strong personal brand.

Establish Thought Leadership (Content & PR)

Position yourself as an expert in your domain. This means creating valuable content and leveraging media. You might start a blog or write on Medium, contribute op-eds, or publish insightful LinkedIn articles. Consider speaking on podcasts or industry panels. Quality content not only builds credibility but also improves your SEO and inbound leads. Content marketing can generate three times as many leads as traditional marketing at significantly lower cost, as Ohh My Brand notes. The goal is to have your name associated with insightful commentary in your field.

Optimize Online Presence (Personal Brand SEO)

Own the Google search results for your name. Secure a personal domain (yourname.com) and develop a personal website or a dedicated About page. Ensure your LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and other profiles are up to date and keyword rich for your expertise. If you have common negative search results, consider proactive reputation management by publishing positive stories or press to outrank them. Your Google results are your new business card. A cohesive, optimized online presence builds instant trust when someone searches for you.

Leverage an Executive LinkedIn Strategy

LinkedIn is a powerhouse for professional branding. Do not treat it as a static resume. Optimize your profile with a compelling headline and summary that convey your startup’s vision and your values. Regularly share posts, whether insights, industry trends, or behind-the-scenes of your startup journey, to engage your network. Connect with relevant industry peers, investors, and journalists. By consistently adding value, you will grow a following and be seen as a leader. Agencies like Ohh My Brand often ghostwrite LinkedIn content for founders because a steady drumbeat on LinkedIn can yield speaking invites and client leads that fuel your startup.

Craft Your Visual Identity

As a founder, you are part of your brand’s visuals. Invest in professional photography. Maintain a consistent look and feel across your profiles, including colors, style, and potentially a personal logo or monogram if it fits your field. If you speak at events, create a signature slide template or one sheet. Visual consistency combined with authenticity makes you more memorable. This is where a design-driven agency like 500 Designs can provide strong support, ensuring that your personal brand design aligns with your startup’s brand and stands out.

Cultivate Relationships & Opportunities

Branding is not just online. Nurture real-world credibility by networking and taking on opportunities that reinforce your brand, such as joining an industry council, writing a book, or mentoring others. These activities often lead to organic press or word of mouth that amplifies your personal brand further. A good personal branding agency will encourage these moves and perhaps connect you to opportunities.

By following this framework—narrative, thought leadership content, online optimization, LinkedIn engagement, and visual consistency—you create a virtuous cycle. Your content builds credibility, which gets more people talking about you, which leads to more Google results and followers, which then attracts even more opportunities. It is exactly this cycle that agencies try to accelerate on your behalf.

For instance, if we apply this framework to a hypothetical founder, say you are an AI startup CEO. You would clarify that your narrative is AI for good because of a personal experience. You would publish articles on ethical AI, get quoted in tech blogs with Ohh My Brand or 500 Designs facilitating placements. You would ensure your LinkedIn profile highlights your AI ethics stance and post weekly insights on AI trends. You would create a personal logo around a brain circuit motif and use it on your website and speaking slides. Over time, when an investor or client looks you up, they consistently see a founder who is knowledgeable, principled, and design savvy.

The Verdict: Who Wins Startup Founder Branding Success?

Now to our big question: 500 Designs vs Ohh My Brand—who is the top choice for a startup founder’s personal branding success? While both are reputable, our analysis clearly leans toward Ohh My Brand as the winner for most startup founders.

Why Ohh My Brand wins in this matchup

Holistic Personal Branding

Ohh My Brand offers an end-to-end solution. It is not just about looking good, though they cover design. It is about becoming known, respected, and trusted. They integrate content, SEO, PR, and design so that all aspects of your personal brand are working in unison. This cohesive approach is exactly what busy founders need. A one-stop partner to build and manage their reputation across the board.

Content & SEO Emphasis

In today’s digital landscape, content is king and SEO is queen. Ohh My Brand’s strong emphasis on thought leadership content and search visibility gives founders an edge. They will actively help you appear in search results for the right reasons and keep your voice echoing on platforms that matter. 500 Designs, while excellent at branding, is less geared toward ongoing content creation or boosting your Google footprint.

Strategic LinkedIn Mastery

Most founders can benefit immensely from LinkedIn, and Ohh My Brand’s dedicated LinkedIn reputation service is a standout feature. They not only optimize your profile but also help sculpt your activity to build a loyal professional following. 500 Designs does not explicitly offer this, so you would be on your own to figure out social strategy or need another consultant.

Founder-to-Founder Insight

Ohh My Brand’s team, led by a serial founder and author, understands the entrepreneurial journey deeply. They have been in the trenches of scaling businesses and building personal credibility simultaneously. That means the tone you get is a warm, trusted advisor who knows what investors want to hear, what audiences resonate with, and how to position quirks as strengths. Clients often say working with Bhavik and his team feels like getting a personal coach and marketing strategist in one. In contrast, with a larger design agency like 500 Designs, you might be one of many projects in a portfolio. The engagement could feel more like a traditional client-vendor relationship focused on deliverables.

Adaptability and Glue

Ohh My Brand can incorporate design and branding deliverables through its network and partnerships if needed, ensuring you do not sacrifice visual quality. But crucially, they provide the glue that ties everything together. Your story, your visuals, your content, and your online presence into a compelling brand. They also stay on top of trends, updating your strategy accordingly. That agility is vital for startup folks whose environment changes fast.

To be fair, 500 Designs is a top-notch agency in its domain. If a founder said, I have my content and PR handled, I just need an amazing personal website and visual brand, 500 Designs would be a strong contender to deliver those assets. Their work could make you look world class. However, for the majority of startup founders, looking the part is only half the game. You also need to continuously play the part by engaging audiences and building influence. Ohh My Brand specializes in exactly that outcome. Turning founders into thought leaders with real audience pull and trust.

Our verdict

Ohh My Brand wins as the better choice for startup-founder branding success, thanks to its comprehensive, narrative-driven strategy that aligns perfectly with what founders need in 2025 and beyond.

Ready to Elevate Your Personal Brand?

Your startup’s success can hinge on your brand as much as your product’s brand. If you are a founder ready to amplify your credibility, attract opportunities, and lead with influence, do not leave your personal brand to chance. Ohh My Brand has the expertise to craft an authentic, powerful personal brand that propels your startup forward.

Connect with Ohh My Brand today to start your founder branding journey. Book a discovery call and let us help you turn your personal story into your startup’s unfair advantage.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is personal brand SEO and why does it matter for founders?

Personal brand SEO refers to optimizing your online presence so that when someone searches your name or relevant expertise, they find positive, relevant content that you control. This can include your LinkedIn profile, personal website, guest articles, press mentions, and more. It matters for founders because investors, partners, and journalists will Google you, and you want the top results to reflect well on your expertise and credibility. A strong personal brand SEO strategy ensures you dominate the first page of Google with your story. In short, it helps you shape first impressions at scale.

Q2: How do 500 Designsand Ohh My Brand differ in their personal branding services?

The key difference is focus. 500 Designs is primarily a branding and design agency. They can create a stunning personal website, logo, and visual identity for you, and have experience with executive branding projects. Their service is great for the visual side of personal branding. Ohh My Brand, on the other hand, is a specialized personal branding agency. They handle the whole ecosystem of a founder’s brand, including content creation, SEO and online reputation, media and PR, as well as visuals. If you need a comprehensive, hands-on approach to build your thought leadership and digital presence, Ohh My Brand offers that end-to-end service, whereas 500 Designs might focus on specific deliverables.

Q3: Why do startup founders need personal branding, isn’t the company’s brand enough?

For early-stage companies especially, the founder’s identity and the company’s identity are tightly interwoven. Founders are often the face of the startup. A strong personal brand can instill trust in your startup. People tend to trust a product more if they trust the person behind it. Personal branding helps you establish authority so stakeholders believe you can execute your vision, attract talent because people want to work with inspiring leaders, and gain customers who connect with your story or values. It is a force multiplier for everything your startup is trying to achieve. Marketing, hiring, partnerships, fundraising, all see a lift when the founder is credible and visible in a positive way. In competitive markets, a founder’s personal brand can be the differentiator that tips the scale in favor of their startup.

Q4: What is an executive LinkedIn strategy and what does it include?

An executive LinkedIn strategy is a purposeful plan for how a founder or executive uses LinkedIn to build their personal brand and network. It includes several parts. Optimizing the profile with a strong headline, summary, and professional photo and banner. Regular content posting, sharing industry insights, company updates, personal reflections to engage your network. Engaging with others by commenting on relevant posts and building relationships in the DMs. Growing the right connections. The aim is to position the executive as a thought leader in their field and to expand their influence. Agencies like Ohh My Brand often help clients by ghostwriting LinkedIn posts, suggesting topics, and polishing profiles so that busy founders can maintain a robust LinkedIn presence without spending hours on it daily. A good LinkedIn strategy can lead to inbound opportunities like speaking invitations, media inquiries, or client leads.

Q5: How does personal branding improve Google search visibility for my startup?

When your personal brand is strong, it often yields more content and mentions of you online, which in turn boosts your startup’s visibility. For example, if you guest post on a major blog or get interviewed on a podcast due to your personal brand, those pieces will usually mention your startup and link to it. That drives direct traffic and also improves SEO through backlinks. Moreover, journalists and conference organizers often research a founder before deciding to feature their startup. A well-optimized personal brand makes it more likely they will discover and trust both you and your company. It is a virtuous cycle. A strong personal brand drives exposure and opportunity for your startup, and your startup’s success then further enhances your personal brand.

The Evolution of Content Marketing in 2024

Posted on December 1, 2025December 1, 2025 by Bhavik Sarkhedi

Have you thought about where, when, and how content marketing started?

You might have heard about content marketing for so long, and you also know that it has the power to change your online business and take it to the next level. Well, nothing in this world is meaningless, and the same is content marketing. Content has been created, developed, and improved over the years.

The first example of content marketing was set by John Deere back in 1895; this means that the content strategy is already 126 years old. These were the time when computers and digital marketing didn’t exist like it does today.

In every business or marketing, you will find a recession; in content marketing, the recession took place in the 1990s, it suddenly started disappearing into the shadow of the market. But it again rose almost after 20 years, i.e., in 2010 and today it is known as “king” of market.

If you look back, then the content has changed tremendously. It has changed from journals to radio shops, comic books, zing, and now blogs. Content has always changed the way of marketing, and further, there will be a new change.

Here you will understand that how did content play an essential role in the business in past and the future of content marketing:

The 1895 – The father of Content Marketing John Deere

John Deere is a well-known farming equipment company and established in 1837. The goal of the company was that many people do invest in John Deere. But, How? So they began to publish journals for farmers about how technology will help them. And the publication got hit. A company gave them a reason to invest and information about the equipment’s/instruments they offered.

The 1990s – The Michelin Stars:

So you might have heard about Michelin stars of restaurants. Did you ever think about how they became stars or why they are called Michelin stars? It is nothing but all about content.

It is the story of two brothers. In the 1990s, France had around 3000 cars. Andre Michelin, a French industrialist, and his brother Edouard thought to create more demand for cars and car tires. So they created a guide for maintaining a vehicle, repairing and replacing tires, etc. In the direction, they also added where to find hotels and stay during travel. They published this guide for free and distributed among citizens. And the guide became very popular because of the detailed information in it.

The 2000s – Content Marketing found its Growth:

In the early 2000s, Microsoft started writing their corporate blogs that were a big deal in those days. An unbelievable amount came out for the content marketing in the company, i.e., $20 billion. Yes! Before 20 years, Microsoft did content marketing in billions.

After such colossal marketing, the term content marketing has also been used in Ohio and some parts of America. Since then, it grew bigger and bigger and used by the world as a business marketing strategy.

The 2010s – The Social Media:

Though the social network was founded in the early 2000s, it didn’t come across billions of people until the next decade. According to The Guardian, around 600 million monthly users were there in 2010, and after just two years, that figure got doubled.

No one can deny that social media platform is the most powerful platform in content marketing. If you share something right or meaningful, it will reach to billions of people. If the content is not related to your post, you will lose content marketing in the shuffle.

With the help of social media, content marketing is safe, and the future of content marketing is used as a targeting power for businesses.

Wrapping up:

As a business person, if you don’t have any content marketing strategy, then I recommend you to think about it and create the same.

“Change is the law of life.” The same thing applies to the content marketing. If you want to take away from understanding the past and the future of content marketing, it’s that ‘Don’t get comfortable with the trend.’

Nothing is permanent here; every day, you will get new trends and challenges, and it will be best if you accept those changes.

Always create high-quality content for your audience, which will still get something out of it.

How to write the best sop for MBA [Augmented]

Posted on December 1, 2025December 1, 2025 by Bhavik Sarkhedi

If you have never written a Statement of Purpose yourself, it can seem very intimidating. But it is really not as difficult as it seems. Today, we will discuss how you can write a compelling Statement of Purpose (SoP) for an MBA application. An MBA application is a little different from other applications, so if you are a student aspiring to apply to an MBA institution, here are the things you need to know. Even if you have already written your draft, you can use this article as a checklist, to make sure that you did not miss out on anything. So, let us now talk about how you can write your perfect statement of purpose for an MBA application.

Be precise and clear

When you are writing a statement of purpose, it can be any type of SOP, it is always a good idea to be precise and clear. Do not write more than what is asked of you. A lot of times, there is a word limit on SOPs, even if there is not a word limit, your SOP should not be too lengthy. Do not talk too much about your personal life. Although, if your personality and past experiences are relevant to and complement getting an MBA, it is a good idea to mention them. Your SOP should reflect your personal touch in your essay, about who you are and whom you want to become. An MBA scholar is expected to be very crisp regarding his skills of writing and expression. Therefore, the SOP for and MBA scholar should not face any shortcomings in expression.

Meet all the qualifications and requirements

You should mention how you are qualified to study the program, how you meet all the requirements, and will prove to be a good fit for the program. You can mention where you have studied previously and if you were a good student. If the college knows that you are a good student and will prove to be an asset to the college, it increases the odds of your application getting approved. It is a two-way process, you want a good college, and the college wants good students. The motive is to highlight the qualifications and requirements that are directly linked to the course so that the candidate receives prior preference. Ahead of that, there is also the link with the course and previous educational endeavors, and it becomes necessary to establish a bond between the two. Thus professional help is necessary.

Why that college and program?

Make sure you do your research properly. You need to demonstrate why you chose that particular college and program and what you wish to obtain from it. Talk about how it complements what you wish to do in your life, and how it helps you excel in your career. Make a convincing argument and be realistic and genuine. You do not have to brag at any point in your SOP. Be authentic and genuine and do not pretend to be something or someone that you are not. It is advisable to pick up your favorite modules from the curriculum and explain why it is the most liked. This shows that the candidate is genuinely interested in the course and how he or she can relate to the same through their work.

How well can you write?

Now, this is something that is evaluated everywhere, and that is the case with your statement of purpose as well. When the examiner is analyzing your application, the way your SOP is written and how it is presented makes a huge difference. If you do it right, it makes the examiner feel confident about your personality and it makes a strong first impression.

The little things make the most difference, things like having a good narrative, no typos, grammar mistakes, or capitalization errors can make your draft look professional and appealing. You want to do everything professionally. MBA applicants usually have a few years’ worth of work experience already, so you want to show the college authorities that you can handle responsibilities well and can work professionally if needed. It gives them more confidence in you.

When we talk about your writing capability, we do not mean that you need to be Shakespeare, the point is, that your draft should not have any mistakes, and should be simple and clear. So, it does not confuse the examiners, when they are evaluating it. And the points that they are looking for should be mentioned very clearly, so they do not feel that the information is incomplete.

Your motivation behind it

Everyone wants a driven and passionate person working for or with them. If you can demonstrate how passionate you are about pursuing the program and how you are sure that this is what you truly believe you should be doing, you can make a very good impression on the authorities. These are the things that make you stand out from the rest of the crowd. Ambition, focus, and determination can take you anywhere you want to go.

Be clear about where you want to go and how you plan to achieve your goals and how getting an MBA will help you with it. Talk about your immediate goals, as well as your long term aspirations. And, one very important thing that does not get talked about enough. Every MBA program is different, so even if you are applying to more than one MBA program, make sure you never use the same SOP everywhere. Write an SOP specific to the program you are applying for and do your research before you set out to do it. If you are applying to three different programs, make sure that you write three different SOPs.

Follow rules

I know being unique is important to stand out, but you should never disobey the authorities to do so. Always function within the rules. Bottom line is, never go against the guidelines given by the college.

Explain any backlogs or gaps in your SOP

If there are any backlogs or an unexplained gap in your resume, explain it properly and be honest about it. Everyone has failures and hardships, and you should be upfront about these things. The college is going to notice any unexplained gap, and it can give the impression that you are hiding something or avoiding a topic. So, it is always a good idea to just admit to your failures, and truthfully explain, if there is a gap in your education. Given a proper definition of the same, the assessment will be completed considering your ability to own up to your mistakes and rectify them accordingly. This trait pays very well in character determination of a candidate.

Talk about your specific game plan

Do not just assume that you will decide your exact career path as you go forward. No one is going to hand it down to you. Show the authorities that you have done your research, that you have some dreams or goals, and you have made a step by step career plan, that you are going to follow. If the college understands what your goals are, it can help you achieve them faster. Do not be too vague when it comes to your goals. Be specific, and talk about your immediate goals as well, along with your long term goals.

What if you can not write?

Let us be real, not every one of us is a good writer. And everyone does not feel confident in their writing. Writing is a skill that anyone can develop and refine upon, but sometimes, there is not enough time to do everything on your own. Sometimes, the opportunity is at your door, and you just have to take it. So, in a situation like that, never say no to outside help.

You can use all the help you can get. Be it your parents, spouse, friends, teachers, anyone. If you think someone can help you improve on your draft, go seek help. Most people will be more than willing to help you if you approach them humbly.

And if you want to take a notch higher, you can even get some professional help. There are many content writing services out there, and we live in the age of technology, where everything is accessible from the comfort of our homes. Do your research on the matter, and find a reputed and trusted content writing agency to help you with your writing.

I personally like to work with Write Right. It is a very good content writing service, based in India. You can throw pretty much any kind of work at them. But they specialize in SOPs, for this particular reason, I would like to recommend them if you are seeking some professional help.

Write Right has two subsidiaries which go by the names Estroytellers and Taletel. This content writing service is really premium and affordable at the same time. There are many content writing services out there, but they are not accessible to everyone. Some of them are really good too, but they are often very expensive to afford. Write Right is the perfect combination of the two, where the services are not too expensive and the quality of work is not compromised.

If you can write your SOP yourself, that is the best case scenario. But if you choose to not do it yourself, I think you should give Write Right a chance to serve you. And believe me, you would not be disappointed.

Thank you so much for sitting through it and reading the entire article, if you have any closing remarks, you can mention them in the comment section below. I hope the read was worth your time. If you have any questions, you can state them down below as well. We always look forward to hearing from you, and we hope you get into the colleges of your choice.

Thank you, and have a nice day.

Top 5 Affordable Resume Writing Services in India [Fact-Checked]

Posted on December 1, 2025December 1, 2025 by Bhavik Sarkhedi

Your resume is the key to enter any company, big or small, old or new. Just as your real first impression has a significant impact on the public in the corporate and formal world, your resume does the same job. Having a crisp and robust resume can pave the way for great opportunities in the employment arena. The Human Resources of any company is always going through a time crunch, and if your resume says less and shows more, you get a step closer to the job that very instant. So if you are looking forward to a plethora of employment opportunities, then make no mistake and show no laziness while creating your resume.

Here is the list of TOP 5 Resume Writing Services in India that tells how your resume can make or break your placement opportunity –

Taletel

https://taletel.com/

To get the job, you essentially need to lay all your cards on the table in the professional domain. These cards can be your comprehensive resume and cover letter. A strong and carefully written resume that elaborates on all your experiences and intentions is your key to the pandora box. With Taletel as your Resume Writing companion, you can be assured about the final product’s quality and timely delivery. The team of writers at Taletel takes the extra mile of effort to build a resume from scratch or even revamping your old one. The writers at Taletel, are always very serious and dedicated to their work and while taking up the job of writing the resume, they take extra care as it shall be the virtual corporate identity of the person.

They are the magicians that know the art of words, and if you are seeking to work in an organization where the resume counts as essential, then don’t miss your golden chance. Reach out today and pave the way for endless opportunities in the professional domain through an impactful resume created with Taletel. You can be assured that with their services, you will be able to create a resume of your liking at a very affordable rate. They can make a resume that reflects your real personality in the perfect manner possible. The words used, the phrases, sub headings, color contrasts, fonts, bullets, everything plays and important role in the age of technology. Well Tatetel has you covered.

Estorytellers

https://estorytellers.com/

Young graduates or any serious individual goes through the constant struggle of resume optimization. It’s like those times when you struggle to put words that describe yourself on paper. A professional resume consists of a lot of aspects that, when overlooked, can even make you miss the employment or job opportunity. Estorytellers bring to the table years of experience when it comes to professional resume writing. They have been in the market for a long time and deeply understand what it takes to create stunning resumes. With tons of happy clients, they are undoubtedly the experts of their art. Besides, the Estorytellers have a team of Top Resume Writers in India.

Estorytellers, the agency has established their domination over the market with a success rate that surpasses any other. There are various ways to define their work ethic but mostly, in case of resumes, they are absolute professionals. They maintain the deadlines work culture but more importantly, the team is very experienced. While editing or building resumes, experience matters the most and that is what gives them an edge.

This company is known for its top reviews and reasonable pricing. They also believe in complete customer satisfaction and genuinely believe in providing value to every client. So if you seek help to create a poignant CV, then without further delay, reach out to the team of Estorytellers and get the job of your dreams through a great resume

Write Right

https://write-right.in/

Ever came across a company that puts in hard work to make their clients feel content and happy?

Writing a resume that enumerates an individual’s strengths, talents, intent, and appreciation is not an easy job to do, but certainly, it’s not impossible too. Write Right is a content writing company that can help you make stimulating and impressive resumes for your job application. Any serious and focused professional knows what crucial role a resume can play in helping him or her get the job. And if you’re any such individual who seeks help in writing a resume of their choice, then Write Right can be the perfect place for your needs.

From research, designing, curation to the final product, with their resume writing services, you can be assured about good quality content that is created keeping in mind your professional needs. Write Right has a plethora of content creation related services to offer and have been reviewed as one of the Top 5 Professional Resume Writing Services In INDIA.

Content Whale

https://content-whale.com/

Your resume in the corporate world is just as real as you in the real world. So if your resume is short of any simple detail, it’s like missing the chance to create a great impact on your new boss. Only a few professionals understand what a powerful resume does and how a professional CV can impress the employer, thereby generating an instant call to action. Content Whale provides comprehensive and end to end resume writing services for experienced professionals and freshers of all domains and industries. They put in extra effort to understand your profile, interest, and aspiration and then exquisitely weave these ideas into gripping words for your resume. The terminology and phrases are given due importance in this agency. The team is always researching about the necessary requirements and upgrades to the industry. Therefore, there will always be the necessary engagement factor that will be helpful to draft the resumes. They can well captivate the employers through various methods and that shall ascertain the role for you.

If you feel that a powerful resume is what you are looking for, then Content Whale is the right entity to approach.

Bhavik Sarkhedi & co.

https://bhaviksarkhedi.com/

Since the evolution of industries, one thing that always holds the employer’s attention in the first go is your resume. The more crisp and to the point your resume is, the higher the chance you will be selected to the next level of the application process.

Writing a stunning resume is often a painstaking task that requires professional expertise and experience. If you want to optimize their old resume or create an excellent one right from scratch, then Bhavik Sarkhedi & co can be of great help to you. Besides being thorough professionals in writing resumes, they have multiple other content creation services to offer to their clients.

Bhavik Sarkhedi & co. pays great attention to little details from the font to the color choice so that the resume stands out and is informative at the same time.

These five services are top-notch in writing constructive and professional resumes. They will go the extra mile for their client satisfaction, so if you are looking to create an extraordinary and distinguished resume, you must consider one of these services today.