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How to Increase Website Conversions With Effective UX Design Techniques

Reciprocity, commitment, social proof, and scarcity are powerful tools for increasing user engagement and sales. Explore the ways that Amazon, Airbnb, and YouTube leverage these factors for conversion optimization.

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Shoaib Mahmud

Shoaib Mahmud

Shoaib is a product designer who specializes in creating designs that drive conversions across various industries, such as freight, transportation, HR solutions, edtech, and logistics. He has worked with numerous startups in the US, Bangladesh, and Singapore, overseeing project life cycles, including user research, wireframes, prototypes, and UI.

Create Engaging UI Components: A Figma Animation Tutorial

Figma’s intuitive animation features enhance usability by adding subtle motion effects to UI components like icons, buttons, and product cards.

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Anna Muratova

Anna Muratova

Anna is a UI/UX designer experienced in creating UI animations and improving the usability of digital products. She has collaborated with a range of clients, from small startups to larger companies, to create intuitive mobile apps, redesign websites with improved visual aesthetics, and establish branding that represents company values.

The Financial Implications of Using AI in Marketing

Scarce funding is squeezing startup budgets, leading to smaller allocations for essential marketing functions such as web analytics, SEO, and email outreach. Discover how AI can enable companies to perform these tasks at significantly lower costs.

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Asset Mendesh

Asset Mendesh

Asset is a digital performance marketer who specializes in B2B lead generation and digital strategy. He has led successful marketing campaigns for Fortune 500 companies and a range of startups, and has managed budgets of more than $600,000. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and business, and a master’s degree in strategic marketing from Imperial College Business School in London, UK.

IT Integration in Mergers and Acquisitions: Structuring Synergy

Companies are increasingly using M&A as a way to acquire valuable technology. Implementing a strong IT integration strategy from the beginning is the key to ensuring the desired benefits.

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John S. Doss

John S. Doss

John is a finance and technology leader with deep expertise in enterprise architecture and business strategy. With a unique blend of IT and business knowledge, he has successfully developed digital transformation initiatives across diverse industries. John has a master’s degree in mathematics and computer science, and an MBA from The Trinity College and University.

Boost Ad Performance on Facebook and Instagram With Advanced Audience Targeting

Personalization is key to driving growth with Facebook and Instagram ads. Try these five effective targeting strategies to enhance your ad performance and connect with new audiences.

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Jake Madoff

Jake Madoff

Jake is a full-stack growth marketer with expertise in paid social, paid search, SEO, and conversion rate optimization. He’s led growth at three multimillion-dollar companies—Bespoke Post, Sealed, and Everytable—and has been featured in Fast Company and Forbes. As a marketing consultant, Jake has helped more than 100 brands across industries improve ROAS and optimize creative across paid channels.

Increase Developer Productivity With Generative AI: Tips From Leading Software Engineers

Generative AI is revolutionizing how software developers write code. In this article, three Toptal developers share how they’re using Gen AI in their daily work and offer actionable advice for others who want to utilize this nascent technology.

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Sam Sycamore

Sam Sycamore

Sam Sycamore is a Senior Editor of Engineering at Toptal and an open-source web developer. He has more than a decade of experience as a writer and editor across several industries, and has worked with international tech startups and digital product agencies to provide software documentation, educational resources, and multimedia marketing content.

How Top Brands Are Using AR Marketing Techniques

Augmented reality is redefining how brands engage customers, and top brands are offering exciting immersive experiences. Explore current applications and what the future of AR in marketing might hold.

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Gabriel Ignacio

Gabriel Ignacio

Gabriel is a digital marketing expert and product manager. He has launched products and services for multinational organizations including Nestlé, Citibank, and Royal Bank of Canada, where he was Head of Crypto Assets, Digital Assets, and AI Products. Gabriel takes an entrepreneurial approach to all his roles, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and innovations for successful outcomes.

Effective Facebook Ads: 5 Creative Tips to Drive Growth

Discover how to make a successful Facebook ad that inspires engagement and boosts conversion. Use the same thumb-stopping techniques to optimize your Instagram ads.

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Jake Madoff

Jake Madoff

Jake is a full-stack growth marketer with expertise in paid social, paid search, SEO, and conversion rate optimization. He’s led growth at three multimillion-dollar companies—Bespoke Post, Sealed, and Everytable—and has been featured in Fast Company and Forbes. As a marketing consultant, Jake has helped more than 100 brands across industries improve ROAS and optimize creative across paid channels.

Bootstrapping Your New Venture: The Case for Going Back to Basics

Launching a new venture? Quickly and inexpensively validate your idea and focus on product-market fit before investing precious capital into your business.

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Shane Stafford

Shane Stafford

Shane is a seasoned management consultant previously with Accenture’s CFO and Enterprise Value practice. He has advised a wide range of clients, including a major bank, a large consumer goods business, and a global auto parts distributor.

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