donehow

DoneHow is a collaborative knowledge base that focuses on providing detailed, step-by-step instructions for a wide variety of tasks and projects. Founded in 2015 by entrepreneur Elena Moreno, the platform was created to fill a gap left by traditional tutorials, which often focus on high-level overviews rather than actionable guidance. The site’s mission is to empower users to complete everyday projects by offering clear, actionable steps that can be followed regardless of skill level.

The core of DoneHow’s methodology is its “How-To” format. Each article is broken into numbered steps, each accompanied by text, images, or short videos that illustrate the process. Users can suggest edits, add alternative approaches, or contribute new how‑to guides, which are then reviewed by experienced editors. The platform also incorporates a rating system that allows readers to highlight particularly helpful or accurate entries. A tagging system helps organize content by category, skill level, and required tools.

DoneHow operates on a freemium business model. Basic access, including the ability to view guides, submit contributions, and comment, is free. Premium subscribers gain benefits such as ad-free browsing, early access to new features, and the ability to create private museums of purchased or commissioned how‑to sets. In 2022, the company launched a marketplace that lets creators monetize high‑quality tutorials directly to consumers.

The platform has been featured in several technology and productivity publications, praised for its emphasis on user-friendly design and community-driven accuracy. Critics, however, have noted that the open-edit model can occasionally lead to inconsistencies in quality across guides. Despite these concerns, DoneHow has grown to over 200,000 active contributors and a database of more than 30,000 how‑to guides covering everything from woodworking and electronics to digital marketing and home maintenance.