Visitors will see a tighter, less-dominant blog section on the homepage, a simpler footer that combines newsletter signup with navigation, and more reliable page scrolling after interacting with the newsletter modal. This makes it easier to scan the latest JobsLobster posts, sign up for the newsletter without extra visual clutter, and trust that closing the modal restores normal page scrolling.
What changed: the homepage blog previews now display the latest three posts as compact cards in a single desktop row, the public footer was rebuilt into one lighter newsletter/navigation row (removing the previously heavier brand and grouped-link blocks), and the newsletter modal’s body-scroll lock was made self-cleaning so dismissing the modal reliably returns control of page scrolling.
Why it matters for jobseekers: the streamlined blog layout helps you scan career advice and updates at a glance without the homepage feeling crowded; the simpler footer makes newsletter signup and navigation less intrusive; and the improved modal behavior prevents the site from staying locked after you close the signup prompt.
Evidence and checks: before/after screenshots capture the compact blog cards and the one-row footer; code linting and local server checks passed; and automated browser checks confirmed the three-card layout at desktop widths, that the modal opens after the configured trigger, and that closing the modal restores page scrolling.
Next step: this draft release is prepared for Admin review before publishing.
Summary of user-facing changes:
- Homepage blog preview cards: The latest three posts now appear as compact, equal-width cards in a single desktop row so the blog section is easier to scan and doesn't dominate the page.
- Public footer: Rebuilt into one lighter newsletter/navigation row to simplify newsletter signup and reduce visual weight caused by stacked blocks.
- Newsletter modal scroll lock: The modal’s scroll lock is now self-cleaning; closing the modal reliably restores page scrolling.
Validation highlights: linting and local HTTP checks passed; Playwright checks validated layout at desktop width, page scrolling behavior before the modal, correct modal trigger timing, and that closing the modal clears the scroll lock.
This release is visible on the homepage and is currently a draft for Admin review before publishing.