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XP, Streaks, and Badges in a Goal App
How a simple gamification layer tripled retention in Resolution Tracker and what I learned from it.
Jan 18, 2026|8 min read
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3-Screen Onboarding That Converts
Why I trimmed onboarding to three screens and the data signals that kept the flow honest.
Jan 18, 2026|8 min read
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