Namaste! Welcome to My Journey 🙏

HackingUniversity actually started as a fun project just to get some fame on the internet, and to be very honest with you all, I (Rishabh Jain) still don't remember how this exact name popped into my head! 😅 But as I dived deeper into the blogging world, the motive became crystal clear: I wanted to upgrade my own tech skills, and side-by-side, give you guys some total WOW! moments. 🚀

Booking My Own Identity 🌐

As I started blogging daily, collecting knowledge, and sharing it with the community, I realized that a custom domain is the real deal for search engine visibility. So, I didn't wait. On 21st June 2011, I proudly registered HackingUniversity.in. Apna khud ka domain! 😎

With readers coming from all over the world, the josh (excitement) was high. I loved designing the site, so I started experimenting with CSS to make it look beautiful. Being a newbie, my design sense was completely wild and maybe a bit desi, but I was learning every single day to make it better.

The "Flashy" Early Days 🎨

If you are one of my old-school readers, you might remember our startup look. Oh man, I was so obsessed with the big, flashy logo I made using Photoshop and Corel Draw! 😅 Maybe it was too green and bold for some, but for me? I was on top of the world. Kya din the woh! (What days those were!).

The Hustle, The Jugaad & The AdSense Dream 💸

Traffic was booming, and eventually, the thought of monetization hit me. I mean, who would say no to earning some money for their hard work, right? But the road wasn't smooth. Back then, I loved being the Robin Hood of the internet—sharing paid software and tools for free. My traffic was through the roof, but Google AdSense doesn't bless dirty hands with its holy water! 🙈

So, I tried some jugaad. I started using Adf.ly, a URL shortener. I was basically forcing everyone to wait and click "Skip Ad" just to view my viral content. The money started rolling in, but honestly, it was barely enough to cover my evening chai and samosa. ☕

Then, I met a friend and literally bought an AdSense account from him. Was it totally strictly legal? I had no idea! 🤷‍♂️ But he promised it worked. That was the day my happiness had no limits. The money started rolling in properly. The day I received my very first AdSense cheque in the mail... yaar, kya feeling thi! Pure magic. ✨

The Glow-Up: Our Current Design 🖥️

Years passed, I grew up, and so did my coding skills. I finally got rid of the heavy green theme and giant logos because, let's face it, they weren't exactly easy on the eyes anymore.

Today, HackingUniversity looks simple, elegant, and lightning-fast—exactly what you guys want. Now everything is decent, fresh posts are popping up daily, and people love browsing through the collection without any annoying pop-ups.