OWNER AND EDITOR
Arun Kumar Thiagarajan
Owner and editor of Othakadai.com. I research, write and maintain this guide.
- Owner and editor, Othakadai.com
- Born in Othakadai, Madurai, in 1994
- Living in Othakadai since 1998 (28 years)
- 7+ years in SEO and digital marketing
- Certified in AI search, AEO and GEO
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Who I am and what I do here
What a reader may want to know before using this site.
Who am I?
I am Arun Kumar Thiagarajan. I was born in Othakadai, Madurai, in 1994, and I have lived and grown up here since 1998, which is 28 years. I am an independent digital marketing professional with 7+ years of SEO experience, certified in AI search, answer engine optimisation (AEO) and generative engine optimisation (GEO). My work includes website auditing, content strategy and on-page SEO.
Where have I lived in Othakadai?
I have lived in these parts of Othakadai since 1998, so much of what I write comes from daily life here.
- Ayyanar Nagar, Backside Othakadai and Pallivasal: 1998 to 2011
- Alagappan Nagar: 2011 to 2013
- Seethalakshmi Nagar: 2013 to 2017
- Ayyappan Nagar: 2017 to 2023
- Neelamegam Nagar: 2023 to present
What do I do for Othakadai.com?
I compile the information, check it against sources, write the pages, and answer corrections.
- I collect facts from official records and major news outlets, and link them on the sources page
- I read ratings from public rating and review platforms
- I add local insight from field visits and conversations with local people, which may not have a published source
- I correct mistakes when they are shown to me
INDEPENDENCE
My other work and this site
Kept separate, and disclosed if it overlaps.
How does my other work relate to this guide?
My digital-marketing work is separate from this guide. If I have a personal or financial interest in a business that appears on the site, I will say so on that listing.
See the conflict-of-interest rules in the editorial policy.
CONTACT
How to reach me
Corrections and enquiries.
How can I contact you or report a mistake?
Email [email protected]. Please give the page, the exact line and, if you have one, a source.
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