Saikat Basu
Writer, Copy Editor, Editor, Ghostwriter
Expert freelance writer and editor with over 17 years experience in technology writing and SEO copywriting. I write web copy, tutorials, and explainers about apps and software how-to's, smart technology, green technology, and the impact of technology on our lifestyle.
I am a freelance writer and editor writing for popular web publications like Lifewire.com, Lifehacker.com, and Online-tech-tips.com.
Till 2024, I was the Internet, Windows, and Productivity Editor at MakeUseOf.com. I am a subject matter expert on artificial intelligence, AI chatbots, Microsoft Office, Google Workplace, and Adobe Creative Suites. My other topics of interest include educational technology, lifestyle, and wellness. As a lifelong learner, the intersection of technology and education is of special interest to me.
My qualification and background was in business administration. I gained ten years of experience in marketing for well-known brands like Whirlpool and Toyota.
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[CONTENT WRITING EXPERIENCE]
1. MakeUseOf.com (www.makeuseof.com) Oct 2007 – Present
Editor – Internet, Windows, and Productivity.
A premier technology blog that publishes posts on Web 2.0 apps and software reviews.
All written posts collated here - http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/author/saikatbasu/
2. Lifewire.com (https://www.lifewire.com/) October 2020 - Present
Contributing author
Lifewire provides expert-created, real-world technology content for more than 10 million users every month.
All written posts collated here - https://www.lifewire.com/saikat-basu-5075715
[PREVIOUS WORK]
2. Guiding Tech (www.guidingtech.com/) April 2011 – Dec 2012
Contributing Writer
Guiding Tech is a tech tip and productivity blog with tips to help you become more tech-savvy.
All written posts collated here - http://www.guidingtech.com/author/saikat/
3. HackNMod (www.hacknmod.com) April 2009 – June 2012
Contributing Writer
HacknMod is all about seeking out all the best hacks, mods and DIY (do it yourself) projects around the web.
Note: Posts are not collated by author
4. AboutMyPlanet (www.aboutmyplanet.com) June 2008 – May 2010
Contributing Writer
AboutMyPlanet is an environmental blog focusing on green technologies. It covers current events which affect human life, from global warming to theory of relativity.
All posts are collated here - http://www.aboutmyplanet.com/?author_name=saikat
Till 2024, I was the Internet, Windows, and Productivity Editor at MakeUseOf.com. I am a subject matter expert on artificial intelligence, AI chatbots, Microsoft Office, Google Workplace, and Adobe Creative Suites. My other topics of interest include educational technology, lifestyle, and wellness. As a lifelong learner, the intersection of technology and education is of special interest to me.
My qualification and background was in business administration. I gained ten years of experience in marketing for well-known brands like Whirlpool and Toyota.
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[CONTENT WRITING EXPERIENCE]
1. MakeUseOf.com (www.makeuseof.com) Oct 2007 – Present
Editor – Internet, Windows, and Productivity.
A premier technology blog that publishes posts on Web 2.0 apps and software reviews.
All written posts collated here - http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/author/saikatbasu/
2. Lifewire.com (https://www.lifewire.com/) October 2020 - Present
Contributing author
Lifewire provides expert-created, real-world technology content for more than 10 million users every month.
All written posts collated here - https://www.lifewire.com/saikat-basu-5075715
[PREVIOUS WORK]
2. Guiding Tech (www.guidingtech.com/) April 2011 – Dec 2012
Contributing Writer
Guiding Tech is a tech tip and productivity blog with tips to help you become more tech-savvy.
All written posts collated here - http://www.guidingtech.com/author/saikat/
3. HackNMod (www.hacknmod.com) April 2009 – June 2012
Contributing Writer
HacknMod is all about seeking out all the best hacks, mods and DIY (do it yourself) projects around the web.
Note: Posts are not collated by author
4. AboutMyPlanet (www.aboutmyplanet.com) June 2008 – May 2010
Contributing Writer
AboutMyPlanet is an environmental blog focusing on green technologies. It covers current events which affect human life, from global warming to theory of relativity.
All posts are collated here - http://www.aboutmyplanet.com/?author_name=saikat
Content Types
Article, Ebook, Website Copy, Checklist, Blog Post, Product Description, Email Newsletter, Guide
More Information
University of Pune, Bachelor of Sciences
University of Pune, Masters in Business Administration
Location|English
Publications