It's been a while since I posted some site update blog posts; I've actually missed a couple we did in 2016, so here's what we updated in December.. our last update of 2016!
Highlights
We've switched the live chat provider from Live Person to Live Agent.. this switch-over happened in mid-January
Improve and fix the 'Register Interest' feature.. now suitable for eBook downloads & registration includes the Job Role field
Improve automated account deactivation process so that user's don't keep getting deactivated
Improve the anti-spam notifications our admins receive
Misc Improvements
Add a "Why Join" document link to the "Join Now" pop up for locked down content
Take users back to RoadTests or Design Challenges once they log in
Allow multiple competitions to run at the same time
Add T&Cs checkbox to RoadTest Application form
Fixes
Moderation message and message content were visible to Guest users
element14 logo for China
Fix for different social media links shown based on region
Users were finding that they couldn't create a Group
New homepage profile icon (for social media via Open Graph protocol)
Job Role in RoadTest and Design Challenge apps was blank
'Ask a Question' widget was appearing twice on DC docs
Make "category" required for Feedback and Support
Image Upload not working on Events
Mobile download of eBook does not work
Can't create a discussion without having the 'Read' permission set for a Place (affected competition entries)
UI/UX
"Now Enrolling" Widget Tweaks
Right rail on RoadTest page UI tidied up
Update the RoadTest content icon
CircuitStudio Link on Resources Drop Down
+8 admin and other improvements
Design Center
Hide Child Products that aren't available for Sale
+2 other tickets