The problem that inspired YALWA
Availability of local information and connection of people with their local community.
Solutions
A location based classifieds app called Locanto, dating app called #dating and business directory called Yalwa. Each platform available in +5 languages and +40 countries.
Company
- Locations : Wiesbaden (GER)
- My engagement: 2011 – 2013
- Employees: 20-30
- Website: https://www.yalwa.info/about
- Founded and owned by Dr. Klaus Gapp
My role and impact
I was hired out of University as an Online Marketing specialist. After my initial two months training programme in Online Marketing and SEO i took on SEO campaigns, Data driven strategies and business deals aquisition. After four months i got promoted to Locanto Marketing Team head leading 5-7 marketers and 3-5 client support professionals.
My core impact was threefold:
- Improving SERP performance of high leverage keywords such as “buy used cars delhi” (Locanto was the 2nd biggest classifieds ad site in India at the time, right behind OLX).
- Training, supporting and hiring staff to deliver successful markering campaigns and client support.
- Aquire business deals with strategic partners to improve content and service offering.
What happened
The company was doing very well and I started throughout my steep learning curve to dig into the tecnical site of online marketing. This lead eventually to taking two courses in web programming and web design and a passion for software development that gets reeinforced on a daily basis ever since. When i was a good enough developer, i picked up a few freelance projects and left the company on good terms. I am very greatful to Alfred van de Pol and Dr. Klaus Gapp who taught me how Online Marketing is done.