Introducing New Enhancements to Projects
We are excited to announce a series of updates to Projects, one of our most popular features on People Speak. These improvements are based on valuable feedback from our community, and we're confident they will enhance your experience in managing and engaging with Projects.
What's New?
1. Renaming "Summary" to "Project Overview"
To provide clearer context and better reflect the content's purpose, we've renamed the "Summary" section to "Project Overview". This change allows us to remove some duplication of titling on the page and aims to give a more streamlined experience consuming information about your project at a glance.
2. Consistent Font Styling in Project Timeline
We've updated the font style of post titles within the project timeline to ensure consistency across the site. Titles are now displayed in a font that matches the rest of People Speak, providing a cohesive look and feel as you navigate through updates.
3. Enhanced Resource File Accessibility
We're making it easier for staff to share specific file uploads directly with stakeholders. With our new feature, staff can now retrieve a unique URL for each file in the Resource section, allowing them to direct stakeholders to specific content effortlessly. To accomplish this, we've added an icon next to each file title in the Resources accordion section. A single click on this icon opens the file in a new tab, providing the URL for staff and allowing a full-screen viewing experience for site visitors that prefer consuming information in that way.
4. Customizable Timeline Item Sort Order
We've introduced a new feature that allows you to control the sort order of items in your Project timeline. This setting is customizable for each Project independently and can be accessed in the admin area within each Project's Timeline in "Timeline Items Sort Order". Whether you prefer to display the newest updates first or follow the Project chronologically, you can now tailor the timeline to suit your workflow.
Cleanup and Fixes
As part of our ongoing commitment to improving People Speak, we've also addressed a previous oversight:
Project Detail Page Commenting Status Display
The "Commenting Closed" status will no longer be prominently displayed on Projects where commenting is not available.
Why These Updates Matter
At People Speak, we're committed to making community engagement more intuitive and effective. These updates are designed to:
Enhance Usability: By refining labels and improving the interface, we make it easier for you to navigate and manage your Projects.
Provide Consistency: Consistent font styles across the site offer a seamless user experience.
Increase Flexibility: New features for file accessibility and timeline sorting empower you to tailor Projects to your preferences.
Try Out the New Features
We invite you to explore these updates and see how they can benefit your Projects. Log in to your account and navigate to your Projects to experience the enhancements firsthand.
Share Your Feedback
Your input is invaluable to us. If you have suggestions or encounter any issues, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team or share your thoughts through our contact page. Together, we can continue to improve and build tools that serve our community's needs.
Thank you for being a part of People Speak. We look forward to seeing the amazing Projects you'll create and engage with using these new features!