Hey Reader, That was quicker than expected. The update is live 🥳 you can grab it now from your WordPress dashboard. If you'd like a full walkthrough of what's new, I put together a short video here. For everyone else, here's the TLDR: Better theme compatibility This has been a pain point for a lot of you. We've added CSS isolation for non-block themes and page builders, so your portal should now display correctly regardless of what theme you're running. If this has been causing you grief,...
23 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, For years, I used Client Portal to host Client Portal's own documentation. It worked well - showed off how flexible the product is, and honestly it looked good. But as the product grew and the documentation got more complex, I needed something built specifically for documentation. Search functionality, version tracking, that sort of thing. So I've moved everything over to a dedicated documentation platform (👋 FernDesk), and the difference is significant. 👉 Take me to the new docs!...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I've been working on some improvements to Client Portal behind the scenes for a while now, and I wanted to share what's coming over the next few months. I'm so excited for this next release. Not because I'm adding loads of flashy features, but because I'm focusing on the details that make Client Portal a joy to use. Here's what that looks like in practice. Making file uploads less confusing This is a work-in-progress, but I wanted to share a preview because it's pretty exciting....
2 months ago • 1 min read
client-portal.io / designacademy.io / projectpack.co You're receiving this because you signed up for one of Laura Elizabeth's products: Client Portal, Project Pack, or Design Academy. Don't want personal updates but still want product news? Click here to opt out of this list only. Hey Reader, Quick personal update: I had a baby! Baby Alice arrived back in April, so I've been taking a break with the new addition to our family. (Client Portal, Project Pack, and Design Academy are all running...
6 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, We've just rolled out another one of our most requested features, and I'm pretty excited about it! Introducing the new 'Image Slider' module 🎉 This has been on our list to do for quite a while (you've all been asking for it), so I'm really glad we finally managed to get this one out. Now when you upload images to Client Portal, they automatically display as a beautiful, professional image slider that your clients can browse through and preview before downloading. It might seem...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Welcome to the Winter update where we showcase what's been happening with Client Portal over the last three months. 🎉 Big News: Live Demo of the New Block Editor! I'm hosting live webinars to show you the game-changing improvements we've made to Client Portal. You'll see how the new WordPress block editor makes creating and updating portals faster and more intuitive than ever. Details coming next week - this is one you won't want to miss! 🆕 What's New in Client Portal: Templates...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Welcome to the Autumn, or should I say Fall, update where we showcase what's been happening with Client Portal over the last three months. 🆕 What's New in Client Portal: It's here! Download and import portal templates to use in your account. In the last update, I promised to make our inspiration portals into templates that you can import into your own portals. I've created a page where you can see our portal templates and download any you'd like to use. Four templates are...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read
⚡️”Project Pack is freaking awesome! I love it! We're going to be building all of our processes around it." —Ed Ellingham Hey Reader, In yesterday's email, we dove into the reasons why clients are willing to pay for a proposal (or what we call a Paid Discovery session). Today, I want to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how we structure and deliver our high-value consulting projects using templates from this pack. You see, the Paid Discovery Edition of Project Pack isn't just a collection...
over 1 year ago • 3 min read
🔥 "This pack is so useful. I was able to close a deal for paid discovery on the spot using these materials." –Huzaifah Zaba ~~~~~ Thanks to everyone who replied to yesterday's email. I received a bunch of questions, mostly about the logistics of offering paid discovery to your clients (which makes sense; it's a hard concept to grasp if you haven't done it before). Today, I want to address the biggest concerns I heard: "Will clients really pay for proposals?" Believe it or not, yes, they will....
over 1 year ago • 3 min read