Almost One Month in: FreeMalta is evolving (and yes, I read all your comments).

Good morrow fellas.

Today is such a nice weather.

As you know, I shared a couple of posts during the launch of FreeMalta.com Some of you were incredibly friendly, some were… let’s say "properly Maltese harsh." Honestly? I loved it. If everyone likes what you do, you’re probably doing something boring.

It’s been almost a month. I’ve spent that time listening to you. The real voices, not the LinkedIn crowd where everyone is busy "saving the world" while lying through their teeth. I can’t endure Linkedin anymore. I cancelled all my subscriptions, removed app from the mobile.

Here is what’s changed based on your feedback:

• Clean Slate: All those 3rd party embeds are gone. They were just placeholders for the beta so the CTA buttons wouldn’t look lonely. Today, the site is 100% independent.
• The Interface: It’s faster and alive. I added animations (check the right TOP for example. It cycles through 10 Maltese words every 2 seconds). Dwell time is up, and engagement has 10x’d.
• Mobility Strategy: This is now probably the most comprehensive guide on the island. 150+ FAQs in a flashcard/filter format. No more scrolling through endless gov pages.
• Salary Benchmark: No more clunky Excel embeds. You can now filter by seniority, position, and salary. Real data for real people.
• The Numbers: Almost 4k active users in 3 weeks. 10% returning users. 0 Euros spent on ads. I already started to get organic trafic since the 2nd week because I built it on FAQ Schema and AEO models (SEO is for the weak, AEO is for the future).

The "To The Moon and Back" Blog: Two days ago, the blog went live. Yes, I love Savage Garden. This isn’t commercial jargon. It’s a bit like Substack, kinda my memories, my experiences, and raw truths about the island. I will try to share an insight once a week.

"I’ve got a ticket for a world where we belong…"

What’s next? I’m currently working FreeMalta Prime. It’s going to be the "Anti-Directory." My goal was always an ecosystem. While Malta Insider targets the HNW and the corporate suits (Such a boring stuff) FreeMalta is, and always will be, Community First.

Check it out, roast it again, or enjoy the ride.

Cheers!

Have a lovely weekend.