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For journalists, image captions are part of their craft. And for everyone else, they are a great opportunity to add context to images or credit photographers. So now, we're enabling everyone to add captions to images inserted into posts and emails.
You can access the new feature by opening the "Edit image properties" modal, the same place where you can set a link and alt text for screen readers and search engines.
We’ve added a confirmation modal to make sure your post is ready before it goes out! Now, when you send a post to members or newsletter subscribers, you’ll see a quick prompt with key details to review before finalizing the send. This extra check will help prevent accidental sends and make sure your content is set up just as you intended.
What’s Included in the Modal:
- Audience Check: Confirms if the post is set to be sent to members, newsletter subscribers, or both.
- Visibility Reminder: Shows who will receive the post based on current visibility and plan settings.
- Send Confirmation: A final check to confirm that everything is good to go.
We hope this new step gives you more confidence and control when sharing your posts!
We’ve introduced a new API endpoint,
POST /newsletter_subscribers/send_double_opt_in_email
, enabling you to add new newsletter subscribers to your Steady project directly via API. This endpoint initiates the double opt-in process, sending an opt-in email to confirm the subscriber’s consent. Read more in our Developer docs.Endpoint Details:
- Route: POST /newsletter_subscribers/send_double_opt_in_email
- Functionality: Initiates double opt-in by sending a confirmation email to the subscriber.
- Usage: Ideal for integrating with external signup forms, third-party tools or custom workflows where users can subscribe to your newsletter.
This addition provides a secure and compliant way to expand your newsletter reach, letting you integrate your subscriber growth seamlessly into your own tools and services.
- The Steady Layerswould in some limited cases show up on top of Cookie Banners. We made them behave a little more demure, more mindful.
- Some Ad Blockers would break the Steady Switchfrom working reliably. We introduced more safeguards that will make it more robust.
We are excited to announce the release of our Audio Post API, a powerful new feature that allows podcasters to upload their episodes seamlessly. With this API, users can now directly integrate their podcast episodes into various platforms, streamlining the distribution process. It's already live and in use for our podcaster.de and Podigee integrations, but now generally available.
- Episode Uploading:Simplified episode uploading for podcasters directly via the API.
- Update & Delete Episodes:Users can now update existing episodes or remove them entirely, ensuring full control over their content library.
- Plan-Based Restrictions:Episodes can be restricted to specific subscription plans, giving podcasters greater control over content distribution and monetization.
- Custom Distribution Channels:Choose whether an episode is distributed via email and/or posted on the Steady page, offering flexibility in how content reaches your audience.
For details on how to implement the Audio Post API, including authentication, endpoints, file upload specifications, and plan-based restrictions, please refer to our official API documentation.
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Accessibility Enhancements and Bug Fixes
- Accessibility Improvements: Enhanced the podcast subscribe button in the membership card for better accessibility and usability.
- Bug Fix: Fixed an issue where the comment input box would expand indefinitely when typing a very long word.
We’ve resolved an issue where guest members were unable to listen to podcasts on Spotify. This bug has been fixed, and now all guest members can enjoy uninterrupted access to your podcast content on Spotify as intended. 🎧
Thank you for your patience while we worked on this fix! 🚀
After eight months of dedication and two months of intensive beta testing, we are thrilled to roll out
Layers
and Embeds
to all Steady projects! This highly anticipated update brings a fresh, modernized website integration and powerful tools to enhance your projects and build your funnel like never before. 🌟We’re especially excited to introduce the
Newsletter Sign-Up Layer
—a feature many of you have been eagerly awaiting! Check it out on our Demo Page to see it in action.What’s New?
- Rebuilt Website Integration: We’ve completely overhauled our website integration to align with modern tech standards. The new version is faster, more reliable, and designed to be future-proof, replacing the old widget that relied on outdated technologies like third-party cookies and iframes.
- Announcement Layer: Say goodbye to the old Steady bubble (“Floating Button”)! The new Announcement Layer allows you to share custom messages, link to your membership program, promote events, special offers, or highlight any content on your site with more flexibility and impact.
- Email Sign-Up Layer: Easily capture email addresses directly on your site with the new Email Sign-Up Layer. Whether you’re gathering leads for newsletters or membership offers, this tool syncs seamlessly with your Steady account, helping you grow your audience effortlessly.
You can now effortlessly expand your newsletter audience by adding subscribers from a multitude of sources using Zapier! Whether it’s leads from Google Ads, survey responses from Tally, contacts collected through your website builder, or even everyone who’s ever emailed you—there’s virtually no limit to how you can grow your list. 🌟
Important: Please ensure you have the necessary permissions to email these contacts. Additionally, all newly added subscribers will be required to double-opt-in to comply with anti-spam laws. ✅
What is Zapier?
Zapier is a powerful automation tool that connects your favorite apps, allowing you to automate workflows without needing any code. With over 3,000 app integrations, you can set up “Zaps”—automated workflows that trigger actions between different apps. For example, when a new lead is captured in Google Ads, Zapier can automatically add that contact to your newsletter subscriber list. This feature allows you to streamline processes and focus on what matters most—engaging with your audience!
- You can now choose to use the same credentials for OAuth and the Website Integration, if you're using both. This new advanced option is available in your API settings.
- We fixed a bug, where your members paying with Apple Pay through the Plans Embed weren't instantly redirected back to your website after a successful purchase.
- We fixed an issue where unread DMs weren't properly counted for some users.
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