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This issue explores the latest Chrome 138 DevTools update, featuring improved preconnect insights for performance tuning. Learn how AI is reshaping UX design roles, and dive into new CSS features like corner-shape and scoped styling. Decode complex SVG paths with curves and arcs, and use AI-assisted tools to turn screenshots into collaborative page components. Finally, follow a beginner-friendly roadmap for learning programming with a focus on data science.

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One small change, 50% more clients

One of our Cogency.io users — a coach with an already successful flow — made a single tweak that increased onboarding calls by 50% overnight.

Here’s what they did:

• Turned on Call-Back Mode (clients drop a number and time window — no scheduling back-and-forth)

• Limited scheduling to 7 days out

• Made the form accessible site-wide with a sticky bubble

No extra complexity. Just less friction and faster conversations.

The result?
A 50% increase in completed discovery calls — in 24 hours.

It’s a reminder that sometimes, the best UX is just… being the one to call.

“I used to wait for leads to find time. Now I just call them.” — Client

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