heyhey – Building a Linktree-like app taught me more than college
Hello Hacker News! HEYHEY is a service that tries to bridge the siloed platforms of the modern-day internet and be where people come to search for others. So far, I've spent about 2 months developing it, and as a college student, it honestly helped me learn more about computer science than any undergrad course we have. Also, after getting the inspiration from HN, I wanted to prove to myself that, in 2022, anyone could build a full-fledged web service. Thanks to its modern-yet-traditional infrastructure, HEYHEY is costing me about 0 dollars a month to run (so far!). I really wanted to keep…
heyhey – Building a Linktree-like app taught me more than college launched on April 17, 2022 with 11 votes, #913 of 2,974 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 4 years on.
In plain words
HEYHEY is a service that consolidates scattered online profiles into a single searchable hub, similar to Linktree. It allows users to create profiles and discover others across fragmented internet platforms. Built by a college student in two months, the service operates at no cost using traditional web infrastructure with HTML and CSS, requiring no JavaScript. It functions as a simple yet complete web application designed for ease of use and accessibility.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
From the sources
We aim to make it easy for people to discover other people on the Internet.
The platform where commerce meets creativity. Transform your passion into profit by opening a shop, seamlessly offering services, and earning tips from admirers of your work. Whether you're coding the next indie hit, dropping a chart-topping beat, or crafting a visual masterpiece, HEYHEY is your digital business card, content hub, and transactional powerhouse, all in one. With advanced customization options, infuse your brand with a distinct flair that captures attention. Looks aren't everything though. The analytics panel provides users with comprehensive insights into their audience's engagement patterns — including geographic distribution, time spent on content, and interaction hotspots…from heyhey.to
In the maker’s words, at launch
Hello Hacker News! HEYHEY is a service that tries to bridge the siloed platforms of the modern-day internet and be where people come to search for others. So far, I've spent about 2 months developing it, and as a college student, it honestly helped me learn more about computer science than any undergrad course we…
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