Howzhi

Howzhi is a knowledge-sharing community and online course platform focused on practical skills and lifelong learning. Founded in 2015 by a group of educators and technologists based in Shanghai, Howzhi is operated by Shanghai Howzhi Information Technology Co., Ltd. The platform hosts courses on topics such as photography, cooking, language learning, and digital marketing, with over 15,000 video tutorials. It has a user base of more than 5 million learners, with a significant portion of users coming from tier-2 and tier-3 cities in China. Revenue is earned through course sales, community memberships, and advertising. Technically, Howzhi employs a microservice architecture to handle high traffic loads and integrates with a content delivery network for faster video playback. The platform also features a Q&A forum where users can interact with instructors and peers, fostering a collaborative learning environment.