Case Studies

Resource platform for community builders and community seekers

API Integration
Community
Directory
Automation
CMS
Client:

HiMingle

Industry: Community
Location: Worldwide
Budget: $20 000
Tech Stack:
Website: himingle.com
HiMingle

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.

3
Months of working
2
Team members

Gallery

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Directory of tools with filters
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Page with tool information
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Directory of Communities with filters
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Form to add a new Tool
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HiMingle Blog
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Admin system: list of tools
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Assigning alternatives to tools
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Managing of communities categories

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

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