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π¦Ύ How AI agents work
π¬ A networking platform
π§ͺ What is positive friction
π SEO tactics of big companies
ποΈ How to get out of your comfort zone
β‘οΈ And moreβ¦
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π Detailed Q3 shared by Yuyu
An analysis of the SEO playbook of companies dominating search results
π¦Ύ AI Agent Design Patterns shared by Eddie Forson
A talk on approaches to AI agent workflows
π¬ Lunchclub shared by Elia Zane
An AI-powered networking platform for 1:1 video meetings
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π οΈ Tools of the Week
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π GummySearch β Discover new markets on Reddit
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π§ Try This
Positive friction is adding both value and effort to the user experience at the same time.
This is counterintuitive but it works:
- Boost retention by asking about personal goals and preferences.
- Boost paid conversions by showing detailed pricing plan comparisons.
- Boost user experience by adding more options to the core actions in your app.
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