Web Platform Newsletter: Quarter 1 Update
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Overview
Welcome to our first newsletter for the Web Platform. Moving forward, we'll be delivering quarterly updates with a summary of the new features we've launched. You can check our blog at any time for the latest updates.
We've been busy behind the scenes, crafting a host of new features and enhancements to elevate your experience with the Web Platform. Already this year, we've proudly launched [number of sites] new sites, each designed to help UCLA’s and DGSOM's online presence.
Our team of developers has been hard at work, rolling out 17 major updates, including a brand-new text editor. Beyond the surface, we have transitioned to a new codebase, a monumental effort aimed to put us on a solid footing for years to come. These improvements have turbocharged page loading times.
By the Numbers
- 24 New Editors
- +1.5k Page Views Monthly
- 7 New Components
What's to Come
As we look toward the rest of 2024, we're thrilled to share some tantalizing glimpses of what's in store for the Web Platform. We will be rolling out a new backend testing software to improve site reliability. We're embarking on a comprehensive overhaul of the backend experience, fine-tuning the editing experience with a new backend interface. We plan to introduce templates to simplify and standardize content creation. The major updates to our Slider, Carousel, and Icon components promise sleeker designs and enhanced usability that will elevate your website to new heights. In our ongoing commitment to enhance the Web Platform experience, since late last year we've been refining our approach to image utilization and in the next few months you will be able to change the size of images.
Stay tuned for more updates and enhancements as we continue our mission to make your online journey smoother and more fulfilling than ever before!
Join Our User Feedback Team!
We're seeking volunteers interested in sharing their insights on how they utilize the Web Platform, to provide us with valuable feedback and contribute to our road map. Whether you're a novice or an expert user, your perspective matters to us. We aim to assemble a diverse representation from across our user base.
By joining our team, you'll commit to participating in bi-annual meetings, conducted virtually, lasting 2 to 4 hours every 6 months. If you're passionate about making a difference and shaping our platform's future, please fill out the form linked below.
See All the Updates
Learn About Newly Released Features
- Event Calendar Component
- Site Visibility With Meta Descriptions
- Typewriter CTA component
- New Text Editor
- CTA Banner Driving Action and Engagement
- Search Listing Options When Creating a Page
Web Accessibility Checker, Accessibility best practices