How I Appeared on Google Knowledge Panel as an Author | Myungja Anna Koh

How I Appeared on Google Knowledge Panel as an Author | Myungja Anna Koh

My First Step Toward the Google Knowledge PanelBy Myungja Anna Koh
Recently, I was pleasantly surprised to see my name appear in a special box on Google — the Google Knowledge Panel. When I searched “Myungja Anna Koh Hello My Robin,” a section titled “See results about” with my name and the label “Author” appeared. Under that, Google also listed my published book, Hello My Robin, along with the option to claim this knowledge panel.

 What Is a Google Knowledge Panel?A Knowledge Panel is the box of verified information that appears on the right-hand side of Google Search when someone looks up a known person, organization, or creative work. It gathers details from trusted public sources such as:

• Books (Google Books, Amazon)
• Websites
• Wikipedia/Wikidata
• News articles
• Social profiles (YouTube, Instagram, etc.)

Having your own Knowledge Panel means you’ve been recognized as a “searchable entity.”

 How Did I Appear on the Panel?I believe several factors contributed:

• My children's book, Hello My Robin, was published and distributed through Amazon Kindle and shows up on search engines.
• The book was featured in a local library art display, where it was mentioned in community news and social media.
• I wrote blog posts and updates on my website, which are indexed by Google and connected through consistent naming ("Myungja Anna Koh").
• My name appears in multiple sources — Amazon, Instagram, Facebook events, local library, and my own website.

All of this may have helped Google recognize me as an author with a digital footprint strong enough to deserve a panel.

What Happens Next?I haven’t claimed the panel yet — but I now have the option to do so! Claiming it would allow me to:

• Submit corrections or updates
• Add my social media or personal website
• Manage the information displayed publicly
  
  

This is just the beginning, but a meaningful milestone for me as a creator. It proves that even a self-published author and local artist can build visibility and authority online — one authentic step at a time.

Final Thoughts

This moment reminded me that consistent effort, honest storytelling, and sharing creative work really do add up. I started with watercolor sketches and a dream. And now, Google recognizes me by name.
I’ll keep going — with painting, writing, and sharing. One day, I hope my work continues to touch more people’s lives.

​Discover how watercolor artist and author Myungja Anna Koh appeared on Google’s Knowledge Panel with her book Hello My Robin. Learn how local recognition, consistent online presence, and creative publishing helped her gain digital visibility.

🔗 Visit My Book Page: Hello My Robin on Amazon
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How I Learned Why My Name Appeared with a Search Card on Google
A few years ago, when I searched for my own name--Myungja Anna Koh—on Google, something strange but exciting happened. Alongside the usual search results, there was a highlighted box on the right-hand side that read, “See results about Myungja Anna Koh.” At the time, I didn’t understand what it meant. Why was my name appearing like this? Was it something I did, or was it just a coincidence?

At that point, I had no idea what a Google Knowledge Panel was, let alone how to claim or manage it. I wasn't a tech expert or SEO professional—I was (and still am) an artist, educator, and writer simply trying to share my work and connect with the world.

But everything began to change as I continued blogging regularly on my site. Through this process, I slowly began learning the mechanics of digital presence, search visibility, and how Google recognizes entities (such as people, organizations, and creative works). I realized that these visible search cards are generated when Google’s systems detect consistent, credible information about a person across various sources—websites, books, galleries, and social media.

In my case, I had published a children’s book titled Hello, My Robin, participated in local exhibitions, written artist statements, and maintained a website with a clear identity and regular blog updates. Over time, this created enough online “signals” for Google to associate my name with an author identity.

Eventually, I discovered that the search card I saw was a type of author entity panel—Google's way of organizing and connecting search results around my creative work. I was also introduced to platforms like Wikidata, Google Books, and structured data tools that helped me understand how authors, artists, and creators can gain more visibility online.

This experience taught me a valuable lesson: you don’t need to be famous to be seen—you just need to be consistent, intentional, and open to learning. Through years of blogging, publishing, and showing up as an artist, I slowly became “discoverable” online—not because I chased fame, but because I shared my work with care and authenticity.
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Today, I’m grateful that I didn’t give up on documenting my creative journey. These little signs—like seeing my name highlighted in a Google search—remind me that every small step we take in building our presence does matter.