Uday Patel is a digital entrepreneur, content creator, and marketing consultant from Mandla, Madhya Pradesh, known for founding two impactful ventures: Apna Kal, a regional news platform, and Client Lix, a full-service digital marketing agency. With a strong foundation in commerce and an even stronger drive for innovation in digital spaces, Uday has spent the last five years building businesses that empower local voices and help clients grow online.
Early Life & Education
Uday was born in Mandla, Madhya Pradesh. He pursued a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from RDVV University, Jabalpur, while simultaneously gaining skills in digital marketing, content creation, and web technologies.
Even during his student life, Uday displayed a passion for technology and storytelling. He began exploring online platforms, learning website development, content marketing, and search engine optimization.
In September 2021, Uday completed the Google Skillshop’s Fundamentals of Digital Marketing course, where he gained deep insights into Google Ads, campaign management, and digital business strategies. His curiosity to blend journalism, technology, and marketing soon turned into two ventures that reflect this intersection.
Professional Journey
Founder – Client Lix (Nov 2022 – Jun 2024)
Uday founded Client Lix, a digital marketing and website development agency that quickly gained momentum. Under his leadership:
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The team scaled to 10 members and successfully delivered services to over 200 clients.
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The agency offered solutions in digital advertising, SEO, custom website design, and hosting services.
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He personally executed strategies that generated $100–$200/day in AdSense revenue, earning him a spot at an exclusive Google AdSense event.
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From concept to ₹20 LPA in two years, Client Lix became a trusted name for small businesses and professionals looking to build their digital presence.
WordPress Developer – Spengu EdTech Pvt Ltd (Feb 2020 – Nov 2022)
Before founding his agency, Uday worked with Spengu EdTech, where he:
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Learned the full tech stack around WordPress, SEO, and server management.
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Helped execute over 20 SEO campaigns, resulting in 75%+ increase in organic traffic for clients.
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Delivered services to over 1000 clients with a large cross-functional team, mastering project delivery, communication, and digital strategy.
Apna Kal – Voice of Local India
In 2019, Uday launched Apna Kal, a Hindi-language digital news platform dedicated to covering local stories from Madhya Pradesh that often go unnoticed by national media.
As founder and editor, Uday focused on:
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Highlighting rural issues, development, education, and public concerns.
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Publishing stories in simple, impactful Hindi.
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Creating content that bridges the gap between journalism and grassroots communication.
Today, Apna Kal continues to grow, with reporters working across districts and stories being consumed by a large rural audience.
Certifications & Courses
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Google Skillshop – Fundamentals of Digital Marketing (Sep 2021)
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The Marketing Launchpad by Kraftshala (Jun – Sep 2024)
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600+ hours of live project-based training
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Mastery in Facebook Ads, SEO, Search, and eCommerce
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Content Creation & Online Presence
Uday is also a successful blogger and YouTuber, running platforms like:
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Client Lix
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Apna Kal
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Blogging Yukti
His achievements include:
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Over 16,000 subscribers/followers
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Reaching 20 million+ website visits
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Building a push notification audience of 3 lakh+
He shares valuable insights on digital trends, Google Ads, affiliate marketing, content writing, and entrepreneurship.
Other Interests
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Creative Writing: Uday is passionate about storytelling. He writes poetry, ghazals, and short stories, and has been featured in multiple local and online contests.
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Travel: An avid solo traveler, he has explored Kedarnath, Rishikesh, Pachmarhi, Banaras, Nainital, Kasol, and more — learning from different cultures and documenting his experiences.
Final Word
Whether it’s journalism or digital marketing, Uday Patel believes in empowering people through accessible information and honest communication. Through Client Lix and Apna Kal, he continues to build platforms that create value for the common audience as well as the modern digital consumer.