Introduction

We've recently enhanced our platform to allow users to solicit professional recommendations for their portfolios, featuring a seamless integration with LinkedIn. This system allows users to request recommendations, and for recommenders to easily provide them while promoting the user's portfolio on their LinkedIn feed.

Key Features

Streamlined Recommendation Requests

Overview

This update introduces an enhanced referral program with tiered commissions, seamless Dev.to integration, and updated terms and conditions to reflect these changes.

Referral Program Enhancements

The referral program has been expanded with the addition of a dedicated landing page, complete with details about the program, commission rates, and automated tools.

In user interface design, a common challenge is guiding users towards key actions without overwhelming them with options. A recent update to our application's /earn page focused on streamlining the initial user experience by replacing multiple call-to-action (CTA) buttons with a single, unified registration button.

The Problem with Multiple CTAs

Having separate buttons for "Login" and

Sometimes, during development, placeholder values can inadvertently slip into the final application. This post discusses how we addressed such an issue in our vlog index page, specifically focusing on unresolved :app_name placeholders.

The Problem: Unresolved Placeholders

Unresolved placeholders are problematic because they present a poor user experience and can sometimes expose internal

We've all been there: a quick fix for an apparent issue, like an unresolved placeholder in a user-facing section. But what happens when the fix itself introduces more complexity than it resolves?

Recently, we addressed an issue where the :app_name placeholder wasn't being correctly rendered on the /earn hero section of our application.

Introduction

This post discusses recent improvements made to the theme preview functionality in our application. The focus was on optimizing the user experience by reducing the preview size and removing unnecessary UI elements.

Theme Preview Optimization

A key area of improvement was reducing the size of the theme preview. A smaller preview renders faster, especially on devices with

Introduction

Recently, we made a seemingly small change to our application's navigation, specifically related to the 'Earn' link. This modification involved adding a '$' symbol to the link across all supported languages. While simple, this update reflects our ongoing commitment to improving clarity and user experience.

The Change: Adding the '$' Symbol

The core of the update involved

Introduction

We aimed to enhance the user experience on our application's welcome page by replacing static theme links with an interactive, inline preview feature. This allows users to visualize theme changes directly without navigating to external sites.

The Challenge

Previously, users had to click on external links to preview different themes. This process was disruptive and

Filament is a powerful tool for rapidly building admin panels. A common requirement is displaying related data directly within a resource's edit page. Let's explore how to use Filament's relation managers to achieve this, enhancing the user experience and data accessibility.

Displaying Related Data with Relation Managers

Relation managers in Filament provide an elegant way to display and

Modern e-commerce platforms often leverage promotional codes to drive sales and enhance customer experience. Integrating these codes seamlessly into the checkout flow is crucial for maximizing their effectiveness.

Streamlining the Promotion Code Application

A well-designed checkout process should provide a clear and intuitive way for users to apply promotion codes.