Deepak Panwar

Why CouponTak is Different:

After working as a tech journalist for over six years at Pahari Patrika, Edu News, and Hindu LIVE, I realized the coupon industry had a trust problem. Most sites just scrape codes from the internet without testing them. That's not how I work.

I personally test every single coupon code before it goes live on CouponTak. I've verified over 50,000 codes in the past 6 years, and honestly, I reject way more than I publish - probably 70% of submitted codes don't make it through my testing because they're expired, fake, or have misleading terms.

Professional Background:

I'm proud to be an Affiliate Ambassador for Cloudways (managed cloud hosting) and Physics Wallah (India's leading EdTech platform). I attended the Click Affiliate Summit 2025 in Mumbai, connecting with industry leaders.

The Web Hosting Side of Things:

I'm also a bit of a web hosting nerd. I've personally tested over 50 hosting providers - and I don't mean reading their sales pages. I mean:

• Actually buying hosting plans with my own money
• Deploying real WordPress sites (not just hello world pages)
• Running 90-day performance tests with uptime monitors
• Testing their customer support at 2 AM to see if anyone actually responds
• Checking if their "unlimited bandwidth" claims hold up under traffic spikes

As a Cloudways Affiliate Ambassador, I have direct access to their team, which means when I test Cloudways, I'm getting insider knowledge about server configurations, optimization techniques, and upcoming features. But I still test them with the same rigor as any other provider - no special treatment in my reviews.

I've spent probably ₹2,00,000+ on hosting tests over the years. My wife thinks I'm crazy, but hey, at least I can tell you which providers actually deliver what they promise and which ones are all marketing fluff.

My Testing Philosophy:

I follow one simple rule: Would I recommend this to my mom?

If I wouldn't trust a hosting provider with my mother's blog or use a coupon code for my own purchases, I won't recommend it to you. Simple as that.

Yes, I earn affiliate commissions when you use my links (gotta keep the lights on!), but I've turned down partnerships with providers offering higher commissions because their service was mediocre. Your trust is worth more than any paycheck.

Why I Focus on India:

Living in Dehradun, I understand the Indian market's unique challenges:

• Rupee pricing matters (not everyone wants to pay in USD)
• GST compliance is important
• Indian payment methods (UPI, Paytm, cards) should work smoothly
• Server locations in India/Singapore make a real difference for speed
• Customer support during IST hours (not just US time zones)

Every review, every coupon code, every recommendation is filtered through this Indian perspective. Whether it's a discount on PhysicsWallah courses or Cloudways hosting, I test it from an Indian user's viewpoint.

Beyond Tech - My Other Passions:

When I'm not working on CouponTak, I'm either:

• 📸 Photographing Uttarakhand's landscapes - The mountains teach patience, which helps in testing 100 coupon codes daily!
• 🌲 Writing about environmental conservation - Tech is great, but nature is irreplaceable
• 💻 Developing new features for CouponTak - I code the site myself, so I understand both sides
• 🔍 SEO optimization - Helping people find verified coupons through search