Oleksandra Furman

Oleksandra Furman

Tech Researcher
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A copywriter who likes to dig deep and get the research done, so you don’t have to.

After 5 years of doing marketing for dozens of brands, one day I simply fell in love with a Ukrainian company of IT superheroes and came over to the tech side.

Diving into research, double-checking the numbers, working closely with Mind Studios’ pros to get everything right — all this, as well as my sheer fascination with the subject, are the secret weapons I use when writing for our company’s blog.

How to Build a Video Chat App Like FaceTime
15 October 2024
How to Build a Video Chat App Like FaceTime

Back in 2020, people from around the globe, forced to stay home because of the pandemic, discovered that video calling can be beneficial not just as a means of connecting with others while social distancing. Easy scheduling, increased productivity, and even money-saving are just a few reasons why apps like Zoom and FaceTime have become essential tools for both business and pleasure. Now, even though the offices and coworking spaces have reopened, the adoption of hybrid communication and work i

How to Develop a Healthcare App: The Ultimate Guide
14 October 2024
How to Develop a Healthcare App: The Ultimate Guide

Rising focus on personal health and wellness, rapid evolution in technology, and the critical need for accessible healthcare are just a few factors that have triggered a surge in healthcare app development. Now that more doctors and patients than ever are on board with using mHealth apps, it might be high time to build a product that meets their needs. Read also: How to Build Custom CRM Software from Scratch So, why does the mHealth app market look so promising today? How to make a heal

How to Create a Shopping App like Wish or Etsy
15 October 2024
How to Create a Shopping App like Wish or Etsy

Whatever product you’re looking for — from a smartwatch to a funny plastic snowball maker — chances are, you are going to find it on apps like Wish and AliExpress for chump change. Despite the fact that the products selling there are often of poor quality, platforms like this continue to thrive. And that’s why the idea to create an online shopping app of your own can work out for your business. In this article, we discover what features are essential to a shopping app, explore the developmen

mCommerce App Development Guide: Costs & Creation Insights
14 October 2024
mCommerce App Development Guide: Costs & Creation Insights

Shopping online has never been easier: all one has to do is download the app, make a few scrolls and taps, and wait for the order to get shipped. So, it’s no wonder that mobile commerce, with its “one-click purchase” and “quick checkout” options, is rapidly outnumbering other types of eCommerce. According to GlobalData, mCommerce transactions from all around the world reached $2.8 trillion in 2021 and are expected to reach $4.9 trillion by 2025. What is more, in 2021, global mCommerce’s share

How to Create an Photo Sharing App like Instagram [Guide 2025]
20 January 2025
How to Create an Photo Sharing App like Instagram [Guide 2025]

Being the second most favorite social media around the globe and having around 2 billion monthly users, Instagram has definitely earned the title of the most successful photo-sharing app on the market. So, can anyone actually compete with that, and is developing an app like Instagram a sensible idea? And if so, is it possible to learn how to make an app like Instagram and succeed? In this article, we explain why Instagram no longer can be considered solely a photo-sharing app, dig into the c

How to Make an App like Clubhouse and Keep Its Popularity Growing
14 October 2024
How to Make an App like Clubhouse and Keep Its Popularity Growing

With its almost 10 million monthly downloads, expansion from 9 to 90 people, and a top-ranking position on the App Store, Clubhouse was all the rage in 2020 and 2021. Now, you rarely hear anyone buzzing about it, which makes entrepreneurs wonder: is it still worth investing in Clubhouse-like app development? In this article, we dissect the audio-based social networking trend and discuss the expediency of building an app like Clubhouse or scaling up the existing app with an audio chat feature.

How to Create a Marketplace App like Etsy or eBay?
15 October 2024
How to Create a Marketplace App like Etsy or eBay?

In the early 2000s, we were just starting to learn what an online marketplace is. Now, these platforms account for an astounding 62.5% of all online global spendings — and the number keeps growing. Businesses choose online marketplaces because they relieve them of the hassle of running physical stores or investing a fortune in marketing. Consumers choose to shop there because buying everything from one place saves time. So, it’s no wonder that according to OC&C’s report, by 2025 spending throu

Fitness App Development: How to Create a Fitness App in 7 Steps
14 October 2024
Fitness App Development: How to Create a Fitness App in 7 Steps

Today, if one wants to make some drastic changes in life — learn to meditate, build muscle mass, or eat healthier — they don’t necessarily need to go to the gym or see a nutritionist. Now, people can just download an app and stick to the instructions. And that's why health & fitness apps are flourishing like never before. According to Straits Research, global fitness app market is expected to reach USD 30.63 Billion by 2030, meaning it will be growing at a compound annual growth rate of 21.5%.

Conquering China: How to Make a WeChat Mini Program
26 August 2024
Conquering China: How to Make a WeChat Mini Program

Entering China’s market means, first and foremost, getting to know WeChat and figuring out how to make a WeChat Mini Program. Launched in 2011, WeChat, an instant messaging, social media, and mobile payment app, has 1,26 billion monthly active users as of 2022. And it gets better: when WeChat’s success skyrocketed, in 2017 the creators, Tencent, introduced WeChat Mini Programs — easy-to-create tiny apps within the WeChat application, widely used by business owners in all kinds of industries. N

E-Learning Website Development: Building an Online Learning Platform in 2025
20 January 2025
E-Learning Website Development: Building an Online Learning Platform in 2025

Launching a unique e-learning website in 2025 is both an ambitious challenge and a smart investment. In a modern world, education has exceeded the scope of conventional schools and universities. Lifelong learning is now an integral part of succeeding in life, and numerous online platforms make education of all kinds more accessible for people from all corners of the planet. So, whether you want to build an online learning platform for teenagers, a website to enhance your employees' expertise,

How to Outsource Website Development in 2025
20 January 2025
How to Outsource Website Development in 2025

Going online is an integral part of doing business in 2025. But even if you already have an idea for a website that can help boost your company’s growth, there are still numerous questions left regarding its development. Is it better to choose an in-house team or outsource web development to another company? And if it’s the latter one, where can you find the right partner? As an outsourcing company with 9+ years of experience, Mind Studios have worked with business owners from all over the w

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