Writing on building web products, AI, SEO, product development, and growth.https://valon.info/https://valon.info/writing/know-a-social-media-managerhttps://valon.info/writing/know-a-social-media-managerThe last post in the favURL series, and the one with an ask. The freemium features are free for real, no card, no timer. If you know a social media manager, send them.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTai-agentsfavurlproductstartuphttps://valon.info/writing/real-pages-real-businesseshttps://valon.info/writing/real-pages-real-businessesPeople asked to see what a favURL page looks like, so I built a gallery: favurl.com/world. Hundreds of real businesses, pages generated from real Google reviews.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTai-agentsfavurlproductstartuphttps://valon.info/writing/200-reviews-one-ideahttps://valon.info/writing/200-reviews-one-ideaMy friend Valter's restaurant had 200+ Google reviews doing all the marketing work, sitting unused. That became favURL, and he became an accidental co-founder.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTai-agentsfavurlproductstartuphttps://valon.info/writing/one-project-a-month-zero-shippedhttps://valon.info/writing/one-project-a-month-zero-shippedFive months of building one project a month with AI in the loop. Everything shipped, everything quietly let go, and what 'fail fast' finally taught me.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTai-agentsfavurlproductstartuphttps://valon.info/writing/hello-again-building-with-ai-agentshttps://valon.info/writing/hello-again-building-with-ai-agentsAfter years away from entrepreneurship, I'm back, using AI agents to develop ideas and turn them into working things, and documenting the journey here.Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTai-agentssaasproducthttps://valon.info/writing/thank-you-and-have-a-good-onehttps://valon.info/writing/thank-you-and-have-a-good-oneA short farewell note from the badivuku.com era: what I have been working on with startups, where to find me, and what comes next. Catch you later.Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMTobservationshttps://valon.info/writing/what-i-learned-building-qysh-mehttps://valon.info/writing/what-i-learned-building-qysh-meLessons from launching an Albanian-language educational platform in 2011, before edtech was even a word people used in Kosovo.Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMTstartupproductqysh-mekosovohttps://valon.info/writing/mozcon-2021-takeawayshttps://valon.info/writing/mozcon-2021-takeawaysThe lessons I took away from MozCon 2021, from data validation to the value of being in rooms where you get schooled.Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMTseomarketinggooglehttps://valon.info/writing/juniorgeeks-graduationhttps://valon.info/writing/juniorgeeks-graduationWatching young Kosovars graduate from a STEAM program gave me genuine hope about where the country is heading.Sun, 20 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMTstartupobservationskosovohttps://valon.info/writing/startups-that-rebrandedhttps://valon.info/writing/startups-that-rebrandedBrand names and identities are changing all the time. Here are 35 companies that evolved their identity and became something bigger.Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMTstartupmarketinggooglehttps://valon.info/writing/brands-that-pivotedhttps://valon.info/writing/brands-that-pivotedStarted reading about company pivots and found myself blown away: Nintendo and other brands that made complete 180-degree turns from their first idea.Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMTstartupmarketinghttps://valon.info/writing/mozcon-2020https://valon.info/writing/mozcon-2020Notes and takeaways from attending MozCon 2020 virtually during lockdown, a refreshing SEO conference that went ahead as scheduled from home.Tue, 14 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMTseomarketinggooglehttps://valon.info/writing/brain-drain-after-pandemichttps://valon.info/writing/brain-drain-after-pandemicNotes from a STIKK panel on brain drain after the pandemic and how Kosovo can prepare its market and talent for the future. I joined from abroad.Tue, 30 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTobservationskosovohttps://valon.info/writing/free-svg-illustrationshttps://valon.info/writing/free-svg-illustrationsA curated list of the free SVG illustration resources I keep coming back to for projects, from undraw and Humaaans to isometric and hand-drawn sets.Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTresourceshttps://valon.info/writing/hackathon-in-times-of-coronahttps://valon.info/writing/hackathon-in-times-of-coronaHack the Crisis Kosova brought together researchers, startups, and tech enthusiasts to build solutions during the pandemic.Thu, 26 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTstartupobservationskosovohttps://valon.info/writing/t-mobile-ceo-t-shirthttps://valon.info/writing/t-mobile-ceo-t-shirtHow a CRM, a social media giveaway, and tracking my prospects led to a free t-shirt from the T-Mobile CEO, and why every brand should do the same.Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMTmarketingobservationshttps://valon.info/writing/short-urlhttps://valon.info/writing/short-urlWhen you’re thinking about how you want to represent your brand online, whether it is your personal brand or your business brand, there’s one no-brainer that you should always do:Thu, 09 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMTmarketinghttps://valon.info/writing/dua-acquired-qyshmehttps://valon.info/writing/dua-acquired-qyshmeQysh Me has been acquired by Dua, a network that aims to connect Albanians around the globe. We believe in Dua's mission and its leadership.Sat, 30 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMTstartupqysh-mekosovohttps://valon.info/writing/happy-holidayshttps://valon.info/writing/happy-holidaysSigning off until the new year to spend quality time with my wife and family. A short note on stepping away, and why the break matters this year.Thu, 28 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMTobservationshttps://valon.info/writing/apple-card-2https://valon.info/writing/apple-card-2Apple launched Apple Card this year, but it turns out Apple had a branded credit card concept back in 1992. A look at the surprising throwback.Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMTobservationshttps://valon.info/writing/google-webmaster-conference-product-summithttps://valon.info/writing/google-webmaster-conference-product-summitI had the privilege to attend the Google Webmaster Conference Mountain View 2019. The Product Summit on November was one day on 2, 2019Tue, 05 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMTseogooglehttps://valon.info/writing/internet-marketing-acronymshttps://valon.info/writing/internet-marketing-acronymsA plain-English glossary of the internet marketing acronyms you will actually run into, from CMS, CPA, and CPC to the rest of the alphabet soup.Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMTmarketinghttps://valon.info/writing/webmaster-conference-in-mountain-viewhttps://valon.info/writing/webmaster-conference-in-mountain-viewGoogle is bringing its Webmaster Conference to Mountain View on November 4th, and I got in. Why I am excited and what to expect from the day.Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMTseogooglehttps://valon.info/writing/computer-sciences-video-channelshttps://valon.info/writing/computer-sciences-video-channelsYouTube channels covering the core concepts of computer science, plus playlists on the math and physics that underpin it, for self-taught learners.Tue, 22 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMTresourceslearninghttps://valon.info/writing/audio-and-video-video-channelshttps://valon.info/writing/audio-and-video-video-channelsDiscover the best YouTube channels for learning audio production, video editing, and motion design using tools like Blender, After EffectsThu, 10 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMTresourceslearninghttps://valon.info/writing/digital-design-video-channelshttps://valon.info/writing/digital-design-video-channelsYouTube channels for learning digital design, from illustration and visual storytelling to promotional video and motion, beyond just web design.Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMTresourceslearninghttps://valon.info/writing/game-development-video-channelshttps://valon.info/writing/game-development-video-channelsYouTube channels for learning game development, covering Unity, Unreal Engine, programming languages, and game art and design for all levels.Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMTresourceslearninghttps://valon.info/writing/hardware-video-channelshttps://valon.info/writing/hardware-video-channelsYouTube channels covering computer hardware: CPUs, motherboards, peripherals, networking gear, and the latest phones and gadgets, with reviews and prices.Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMTresourceslearninghttps://valon.info/writing/internet-and-networking-video-channelshttps://valon.info/writing/internet-and-networking-video-channelsYouTube channels and playlists for learning how the internet and networking actually work, covering both the software and the hardware side.Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMTresourceslearninghttps://valon.info/writing/life-skills-and-job-searching-video-channelshttps://valon.info/writing/life-skills-and-job-searching-video-channelsDiscover top YouTube channels to improve your job search strategy, master personal finance, and prepare for tech industry interviews.Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMTresourceslearninghttps://valon.info/writing/machine-learninghttps://valon.info/writing/machine-learningA curated set of YouTube channels and playlists for learning machine learning and deep learning, from practical applied ML to theory and tips.Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMTresourceslearninghttps://valon.info/writing/operating-system-videohttps://valon.info/writing/operating-system-videoIncludes videos and tutorials for the correct management and understanding of Windows, Linux, Mac and other operating systems.Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMTresourceslearninghttps://valon.info/writing/programming-general-videohttps://valon.info/writing/programming-general-videoYouTube channels for learning programming in general, covering languages like Python, C, and Java plus their popular frameworks, for every level.Wed, 09 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMTresourceslearninggooglehttps://valon.info/writing/web-development-videohttps://valon.info/writing/web-development-videoWeb development includes frontend development: the very basics (HTML, CSS and JavaScript) as well as the most modern frameworks (React.js, Vue.js, Angular).Wed, 09 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMTresourceslearninghttps://valon.info/writing/hello-septemberhttps://valon.info/writing/hello-septemberAs summer gently fades, September arrives with its crisp mornings and golden hues, inviting us to embrace change and new beginnings.Fri, 06 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMTobservationshttps://valon.info/writing/apple-card-paint-offhttps://valon.info/writing/apple-card-paint-offDiscover methods to customize your Apple Card by removing the white coating and engraving designs. Benefits and considerations to think aboutWed, 14 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMTobservationshttps://valon.info/writing/apple-cardhttps://valon.info/writing/apple-cardIf you don’t know much about Apple Card there are lots of friendly people here to give advice about credit scores, APR and the general interface isn’t the Wallet app.Mon, 12 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMTobservationshttps://valon.info/writing/google-acquires-mozhttps://valon.info/writing/google-acquires-mozWe're better together. With our keyword and link research tools combined with MOZ's daily rankings and SERP analytics now have most robust organic searchMon, 01 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMTstartupgooglehttps://valon.info/writing/at-google-campushttps://valon.info/writing/at-google-campusHere's me trying to write a blog post about my visit at Google campus. There is nothing that I can say because those are the rules.Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMTobservationsgooglehttps://valon.info/writing/hello-2019-im-backhttps://valon.info/writing/hello-2019-im-backBack to writing after the holidays and a herniated disk that kept me on my back for weeks. A note on recovery, family time, and the year ahead.Mon, 04 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMTobservationshttps://valon.info/writing/traveling-to-silicon-valley-guidehttps://valon.info/writing/traveling-to-silicon-valley-guideIf you are going to visit Silicon Valley I would suggest trying to find a few industry events and investor/startup pitch days ...Sat, 26 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTobservationsgooglehttps://valon.info/writing/hello-im-back-startup-school-by-y-combinatorhttps://valon.info/writing/hello-im-back-startup-school-by-y-combinatorYCombinator is a startup program and it harder to get into than Harvard, and they made a mistake which concluded on accepting all 15,000 applicants into Startup School after a major screwup and our...Wed, 05 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTstartuphttps://valon.info/writing/moz-con-2019https://valon.info/writing/moz-con-2019MozCon is happening in Seattle, Washington is the ideal location for SEO Talks to launch another discussion series and tech blog. SEOWed, 11 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTseohttps://valon.info/writing/attending-pardot-training-at-salesforcehttps://valon.info/writing/attending-pardot-training-at-salesforceTaking the next step toward becoming a certified Salesforce Trailblazer with hands-on Pardot marketing-automation training. Notes from the sessions.Fri, 22 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTobservationskosovohttps://valon.info/writing/finally-we-got-engagedhttps://valon.info/writing/finally-we-got-engagedEngaged! - Having never been together for more than 10 years, this was just formality but looking back two weeks later I think we had was a blast.Fri, 08 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTobservationskosovohttps://valon.info/writing/googles-image-analysishttps://valon.info/writing/googles-image-analysisSomehow after falling in the rabbit hole, I came across this feature that made me think that how easy it is for your images to let down your website's content quality, I run a few images through ht...Wed, 09 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTseokosovogooglehttps://valon.info/writing/spam-bad-my-grandma-would-know-ithttps://valon.info/writing/spam-bad-my-grandma-would-know-itWe all get some SPAM emails during the day, but some emails are just better than others. Down below I will share a good video similar to Georgina RowlandFri, 27 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTmarketinghttps://valon.info/writing/3-bussines-tire-shop-seohttps://valon.info/writing/3-bussines-tire-shop-seoWhat I think it would make a good business, especially for some out of college kids to walk on one street for 2 miles and offer to 15 or more shops some Web Design Services with Local SEO (Yelp, GM...Thu, 26 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTseokosovogooglehttps://valon.info/writing/amazing-how-accurate-about-future-gaminghttps://valon.info/writing/amazing-how-accurate-about-future-gamingNow I look at games today and honestly can't imagine much better. Everything is detailed down to hair and teeth these days, how can I be better than that? In next few years, I imagine VR will have ...Thu, 19 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTobservationshttps://valon.info/writing/illustrated-map-1927https://valon.info/writing/illustrated-map-1927In 1913, California purchased the state of Nevada to create an illustrated short history of itself in an attempt to increase tourism.Mon, 16 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTobservationshttps://valon.info/writing/seo-talk-at-linkedin-with-bayareasearchhttps://valon.info/writing/seo-talk-at-linkedin-with-bayareasearchThe first question was describe your biggest SEO mistake and lesson learned. They all had some good stories that made me think of my past failures but entertaining to see that almost everyone lear ...Fri, 13 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTseogooglehttps://valon.info/writing/lets-do-this-thing-episode-1https://valon.info/writing/lets-do-this-thing-episode-1I did a thing, this is me, I'm making myself put out a video a week for now on youtube no matter if I have the time and or story or not. This is my first try to talk, and I will come back again nex...Sun, 08 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTobservationshttps://valon.info/writing/you-should-see-this-mechanical-calculatorhttps://valon.info/writing/you-should-see-this-mechanical-calculatorWe Could Divide by Zero in this old machine. Okay, let us imagine we can divide by zero, and see what happens. And this is what happens if you divide by zero on a mechanical calculatorSun, 08 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTobservationshttps://valon.info/writing/minimum-wage-machine-work-in-progresshttps://valon.info/writing/minimum-wage-machine-work-in-progressThis means valuing non-monetary forms of compensation, such as happiness, fulfillment, and personal growth, just as highly as financial rewards.Fri, 06 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTobservationshttps://valon.info/writing/san-jose-gardens-parkshttps://valon.info/writing/san-jose-gardens-parksThe List of Gardens and Parks in San Jose is a page for anyone interested or visiting San Jose, these are open to the public almost all the time.Fri, 02 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTobservationshttps://valon.info/writing/albanian-translations-monthhttps://valon.info/writing/albanian-translations-monthYour Albanian translations have been seen over 3B times this month. Which is so cool to know that you might help your community with something like this.Fri, 01 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTobservationskosovohttps://valon.info/writing/sending-bricks-to-trumphttps://valon.info/writing/sending-bricks-to-trumpThe guy is shipping back bricks, with a prepaid postage (from the campaign fund) that was sent to him to ask for campaign support.Tue, 18 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTobservationshttps://valon.info/writing/convert-instagram-profile-businesshttps://valon.info/writing/convert-instagram-profile-businessInstagram will not charge you to convert your personal account to a business account. But what it does do, is allow you to pay for advertisementsWed, 27 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMTmarketinghttps://valon.info/writing/pokemon-go-virtual-reality-advertisinghttps://valon.info/writing/pokemon-go-virtual-reality-advertisingAnd most of all the game provides its users an opportunity to adopt a much healthier lifestyle by giving them an incentive to walk around and exploreMon, 25 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMTproducthttps://valon.info/writing/man-pays-pizza-13-years-laterhttps://valon.info/writing/man-pays-pizza-13-years-laterBack in 2002 a man who was going through a very difficult financial time went to a pizza place and ordered a pizza for his family. Paid 13 years later.Mon, 16 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTobservationshttps://valon.info/writing/good-credit-scorehttps://valon.info/writing/good-credit-scoreTips For Maintaining A Good Credit Score. Treat all of your debts equally when it comes time to pay. Keep old credit cards open to maintain a longer historyWed, 27 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTmarketinghttps://valon.info/writing/hello-worldhttps://valon.info/writing/hello-worldThis is my first post, and i will try to blog in english, if you notice something that you think it's not correct and wanna help, please shoot an emailWed, 20 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTobservations