YOUNOOB.NET | THE NOOBIE NETWORK

Founder, Full-Stack Developer, and Creative Director
Mid-2000s | Gaming Entertainment & Modding Education Platform

Overview:
Younoob.net was a custom-developed video hosting and community platform focused on the humorous and educational side of gaming and game modding. Designed as a parody of YouTube, it offered a satirical twist on user-generated content while providing legitimate value to the gaming community through mod tutorials, walkthroughs, and game-related skits.

Core Features:

• Video Hosting for gaming clips, mods, tutorials, and comedic content
• Custom Branding & UX Design tailored to reflect a bold, gamer-centric aesthetic
• User Uploads & Account System allowing users to submit and categorize videos
• Educational Content focused on modding tutorials, game mechanics breakdowns, and development insights
• Community Interaction Tools including comment sections, rankings, and featured video rotation
• Performance Optimization for video playback using early-era compression and CDN tactics

Personal Contributions:

• Full branding and logo design
• Built the website wordpress with custom theme.
• Developed the content management system and front-end UI/UX from scratch
• Managed domain registration, DNS configuration, and hosting infrastructure
• Created original video content combining modding tutorials, satire, and gameplay
• Oversaw all technical maintenance, user moderation, and security
• Engaged in community building, promoting user submissions and collaborations
• Implemented SEO strategy and analytics tracking to grow the platform’s reach

Legacy:
Younoob.net captured the spirit of early 2000s gaming culture—combining inside jokes, modding knowledge, and entertainment. It served as a creative outlet and community hub for gamers, leaving a lasting impression on a niche but loyal audience.