Dev Weekly Newsletter
August 8th, 2025
Including a brief video presentation featuring:
Important Announcements of the Week:
➞ ATTENTION: WE HAVE A NEW ELFSIGHT ACCOUNT, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU'RE USING IT!
We know the spaces in Elfsight fill up fast, and we apologize for any inconvenience this causes! However, there is a brand-new Elsight account that is added to your Roboform.
Please remember to log in with these credentials the next time you need a custom widget. If you have any issues, try closing out your browser and/or refreshing the site after logging out of the prior account.
*** If you need clarification or assistance with any of the above announcements, feel free to reach out to your Dev Leads. ***
Weekly Tips From Your Leads
Emma
Nick
Have you ever needed a better thumbnail for a video? It can be a hassle to take screenshots, resize images, or crop out the progress bar.
That's why my tip this week presents a
much easier method—check out the quick video below where I show you
how to grab a high-quality thumbnail
directly from
any video on your site,
no extra tools or editing required!
Sophie
Adding your client's business address to the footer (when appropriate) is a beneficial practice in addition to adding a map widget. However, when doing so, there is no need to include the country. This element is already implied when listing the city and state.
Carissa
3 Simple Steps to Fix Squished Images on Mobile
- Select the “Spacer” widget.
- Drag and place the Spacer on your image.
- Increase the Spacer height to reveal the full image.
And you're set!
Joe
Before developing a website, conduct thorough research on the company’s social media by searching its name and location to identify relevant accounts, as well as its Google Business listing. Gather photos, reviews, and key information that can be incorporated into the site. Be sure to include links to all social media accounts in the footer or header to enhance credibility, as well as boost the SEO score.
Additionally, you can leverage ChatGPT for in-depth research, which can efficiently gather links, insights, and updates from social media profiles, saving time while ensuring you have the most up-to-date information.
John
Quick Refresher: Setting Up & IMPLEMENTING Cognito Forms
- ALWAYS make it 3+ PAGES: Use the Page Break option under Layout to split the pages.
- The FIRST page: List the company’s services using Radio Buttons, Checkboxes, or the Dropdown option.
- The REST of the pages: The content is up to you/the site content, but be sure to gather Contact Information.
- Use the IFRAME code: Copy the code in Cognito, then paste it into the HTML widget in Duda.
- Double-check the Workflow: Ensure the accuracy of the contact email, business name, and other details.
- Always NAME your form: Ensure the name matches in Bitrix and paste the form URL into the proper field.
Be a team player and help out the whole company by following the easy steps above for optimal Cognito Forms!