Case Studies
Resource platform for community builders and community seekers
| Client: |  HiMingle |
| Industry: | Community |
| Location: | Worldwide |
| Budget: | $20 000 |
| Tech Stack: | |
| Website: | himingle.com |
About the project
HiMingle was originally conceived as a resource platform for community builders.
The platform was to include:
- A catalog of tools and platforms useful for community building.
- A blog for aspiring community managers on how to build a community, where to start and what to look out for.
Later, after we implemented these functionalities, we added a directory of online communities to the platform for those looking for communities of interest.
Challenges
The challenges encompassed various aspects of web development, user experience design, content management, and system integration, making HiMingle a complex and multifaceted project.
The main challenges are:
- Automation of Approval Process: We needed to devise a quick and cost-effective way to automate the process of approving or rejecting applications for adding tools or communities to the portal's directories.
- SEO Optimization: A major focus was on search engine optimization, requiring us to make the site search engine friendly to improve visibility and organic traffic.
- Scalability: Designing a system that could handle a growing number of entries in both directories (tools and communities) without compromising performance.
- Data Security: Ensuring the security of user data, especially with the implementation of user accounts and personal information.
- Performance Optimization: Maintaining fast load times and smooth performance, particularly for the directory pages which may contain large amounts of data.
Scope of work
Create User-Friendly Interface
Creating an intuitive and user-friendly interface for two different directories with complex filtering and categorization systems.
Develop an Admin System
Create a system for administrator that allows for easy management of various aspects like alternatives, categories, features, and ogImages, which requires a balance between functionality and ease of use.
Integrate APIs to the Portal
Integrating with headless Strapi CMS (to manage the blog section), Supabase (to use as a database) and Google Docs (to correct incoming requests and process them futher).
Implement Multiple Features
Seamlessly integrating various features such as user authorization, personal accounts, directories, blog, and email workflows into a cohesive platform.
Set Up Workflows
Setting up an efficient system for sending informational emails based on user interactions, which requires careful planning to avoid spam and ensure delivery.
Results
- One person can easily manage the whole portal.
- No additional fees or subscriptions are required to maintain the whole infrastructure.
- HiMingle became 5th product of the day on ProductHunt