Qysh Me
Albania's first "how-to" portal connecting users with educational guides.
✓ Acquired by Dua.com
Impact: 100,000+ organic Facebook followers • 10,000+ community articles • Successful acquisition
Project Overview
Qysh.Me was the first dedicated Albanian-language "how-to" portal, inspired by platforms like wikiHow. Its mission was to provide clear, practical, step-by-step guides on topics relevant to users in Kosovo and Albania.
The platform built an active community where users learned and contributed expertise, improving articles and adding guides. It grew to become a trusted online resource before acquisition.
Platform Features
- Step-by-step how-to guides
- Community contributions & editing
- Albanian-language focus
- Business partnership integration
My Role & Contributions
1Concept & Strategy
Identified market need, defined platform vision including community contribution, and planned initial feature set.
2Product Development
Oversaw design and development process, ensuring user-friendly interface and scalable architecture for community features.
3Content & Community
Established content guidelines, managed creation, fostered engagement, and implemented systems for contributions and moderation.
4Growth & Marketing
Executed SEO, social media, and content marketing strategies. Achieved 100,000+ organic Facebook followers.
5Business Development
Built partnerships with businesses for content contribution and developed monetization opportunities.
6Acquisition Leadership
Led the platform through successful acquisition by Dua.com, ensuring smooth transition.
Challenges & Solutions
Building High-Quality Content Library from Scratch
ChallengeBuilding a large library of high-quality, relevant Albanian-language content while encouraging community participation.
✓ Solution:
Established clear content guidelines and recruited initial writers. Developed features for easy community contribution and editing. Implemented robust editorial review process. Leveraged SEO keyword research to prioritize high-demand topics.
Gaining Visibility in Nascent Market
ChallengeEstablishing visibility and user trust in a nascent Albanian online market with limited awareness of digital content platforms.
✓ Solution:
Focused heavily on organic SEO growth and targeted social media marketing, resulting in 100,000+ Facebook followers. Built community engagement through user feedback loops and content suggestions. Partnered with local influencers and businesses for extended reach.
Scaling Community Operations
ChallengeManaging rapid growth from user-contributed content while maintaining quality standards and preventing spam or misinformation.
✓ Solution:
Implemented automated moderation tools combined with community moderators. Created clear community guidelines and educational resources. Developed reputation systems to highlight trusted contributors. Continuously refined processes based on user feedback.
Key Metrics & Impact
Started
2011
Facebook Followers
100K+
Articles
10K+
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Role
Founder & Product Owner
Key Responsibilities:
- Product vision & strategy
- Community building & engagement
- Content strategy & moderation
- SEO & growth marketing
Key Results
Community Growth
100K+ Followers
Organic Reach
Content Library
10K+ Articles
Published
Exit Strategy
Acquired
By Dua.com