Simple Commenter Update 1.0.8: Enhanced Security, Flexibility, and a Smoother Experience!

We're excited to roll out Simple Commenter version 1.0.8, an update driven by your valuable feedback! As Simple Commenter has grown from a tool for preview sites to a robust solution used on live websites, the need for enhanced security and greater flexibility has become crystal clear. What started with a simple premise – enabling PDF-style comments on your preview site – has evolved, and we're thrilled to introduce features that empower you to use Simple Commenter exactly how you need it.

Here’s what’s new and improved in Simple Commenter 1.0.8:

Introducing Token-Based Access

This is a big one! You now have the power to implement authenticated access for your commenting system. This means you can restrict who sees and adds comments, ensuring only clients you've specifically authorized under "Setup & Access" can participate. Clients can now conveniently log in using secure magic email links, making the process simple and safe

Who can log in? Login is available to authorized clients, domain administrators, and team members. Easily add and manage clients for each domain under the new "Setup & Access" section.

How to enable? Check "Token-Based Access" under "Setup & Access"

Conditional Script Loading

Gain more control over when Simple Commenter loads on your site. With this update, you can choose to load Simple Commenter only if `?simple-commenter=true` is present in the URL. When enabled, we'll automatically add this parameter to all Simple Commenter links for a seamless experience.

Team Collaboration

Teamwork makes the dream work! You can now add your team members directly to your Simple Commenter account. This streamlines collaboration and allows your entire team to engage with comments and feedback seamlessly.

Magic Link Login is Now the Default

We've made magic email links the default login method for a faster, more user-friendly experience. While password login is still available, the magic link option provides a streamlined way for users, including your clients, to access Simple Commenter. The core login functionality is solid, and we have exciting plans to build upon this in future updates!

Enable or Disable Drawing & Screenshots

You can now easily enable or disable the drawing and screenshot features directly within the settings. This gives you greater control over the commenting tools available to your users.

New Theme Configurations

Tailor the appearance of the Simple Commenter modal to better fit your site and workflow:

Modal Aligned Right

Choose to align the commenting modal to either the left or right side of the screen.

Compact Modal

Opt for a smaller, less intrusive modal box for a more streamlined and subtle integration.

Additional Enhancements

Beyond the major features, we've also implemented several other valuable updates:

• Password Management: Added the ability to easily change or add your password.
• Enhanced Security: Implemented overall security updates under the hood to keep your data and commenting system safe and sound.
• Manual Translations: Successfully implemented manual translation capabilities under "Domain -> Localization"! Take a look and customize your language settings.
• Countless Bug Fixes: As always, this update includes numerous bug fixes to improve stability and performance.

What's Next? Looking Ahead!

We're continuously working to make Simple Commenter even better. Our next steps will focus on:

• Enhanced Email Customization: Diving deeper into email functionalities, allowing for greater customization and client-specific emails for improved workflow.
• File Sharing and Uploading: Introducing capabilities for file sharing and uploading within comments.
• Third-Party Integrations: Exploring connections with popular third-party apps like Trello, Slack, and more to further streamline your feedback loops.

We're committed to providing you with a powerful, flexible, and easy-to-use commenting tool. We believe these updates in version 1.0.8 are significant steps forward, and we can't wait for you to experience them!