Keep the important parts of your images in view, always. Set focal points on images inside grid cells and layouts to control exactly what stays visible when images are cropped to fit. No more important details getting cut off in thumbnails, featured article grids, or multi-column layouts.

What's new:

• Focal point control now works in grid cells, not just backgrounds
• Click to set the anchor point on any image
• Automatic intelligent cropping keeps your focal point centered
• Works across all layouts where aspect ratios are fixed

Perfect for headshots, product shots, or any images where specific elements need to stay in frame across different layout sizes.

Backgrounds that look perfect on every device.

We've completely upgraded how background images adapt across screen sizes.

Your hero sections, title backgrounds, and full-page designs now intelligently adjust to keep the most important parts of your images in frame—whether readers are on desktop, tablet, or mobile.

What's new:

• Fit-width scaling ensures backgrounds fill the space beautifully
• Smart Cloudinary cropping keeps subjects centered and framed correctly
• Separate mobile settings let you fine-tune backgrounds for small screens
• Responsive cropping ensures no awkward crops or cut-off focal points

Perfect for hero images with people, products, or key visual elements that need to stay in frame across all devices.

Secure, members-only access to your digital publications.

Restrict access to your publications for verified members or subscribers with our new gated access system.

Perfect for associations, membership organizations, and premium publishers who need lightweight but secure content protection without complex login systems.

What's new:

• Email verification with magic link or secure code
• Upload member lists via CSV or set domain-based access rules (e.g., @yourorg.org)
• 30-day access persistence per device—members verify once, read anytime
• Automatic access revocation when members are removed from your list
• Access logs track who's viewing your content
• No passwords or accounts required—just verified email addresses

Set any publication to "Members Only" mode and let readers access content with a simple email verification. They'll stay logged in for 30 days, making it seamless for repeat visits while keeping your content secure.

Turn your premium content into powerful lead generation.

Capture valuable reader information before they access your best resources. Our new gated content feature lets you require form submission for any premium content—PDFs, flipbooks, or entire online publications.

Perfect for reports, whitepapers, exclusive guides, and premium digital magazines.

What's new:

• Gate full HTML publications or downloadable resources
• Embed forms directly in articles or standalone pages
• Require name, email, or custom fields before content access
• Automatic thank-you state with instant content delivery
• Export submissions as CSV for each form
• Track submissions by advertiser and campaign

Readers get immediate access to your gated publication or content, while you build your audience and generate qualified leads.

Seamlessly duplicate content across your publications.

You can now duplicate issues from one publication to another within your workspace, making it easy to repurpose content or maintain consistency across multiple publications.

The system automatically handles custom templates, ensuring your design stays intact in the new location.

What's new:

• Copy entire issues between publications with one click
• Custom Design Studio templates transfer automatically
• All article content and structure preserved

Perfect for managing multiple publications with similar content or creating regional variations of the same issue.

More creative flexibility for your title sections.

You can now add images directly inside blocks in Title Section templates, not just as backgrounds.

This gives you greater control over your layouts and opens up new design possibilities for headers, hero sections, and more.

What's new:

• Add images as content elements within Title Section blocks
• Image backgrounds still available for full creative control
• Mix and match images and backgrounds for unique designs

Better accessibility and SEO for your headers.

You can now add custom alt text to title images, giving you full control over accessibility and search optimization.

While we auto-generate alt text for images, you can now over-ride this alt text and fine-tune your title image descriptions to match your content perfectly.

Turn your data into compelling visuals.

We've added powerful charting capabilities to the Design Studio, making it easy to create professional graphs that bring your data to life.

Whether you're presenting metrics, comparing values, or showing trends, you now have the tools to visualize information beautifully.

What's new:

• Four chart types: pie, doughnut, horizontal bar, and vertical bar charts
• Customizable themes with inline title editing in the Article Editor
• Flexible chart settings including radius controls for pie/doughnut charts
• Seamless data input directly in the editor

Create your first chart in the Design Studio or add one to your existing articles to see your data in a whole new way.

Bigger impact, simpler setup. We've completely revamped how full page ads work to give you better results with less hassle.

Your full page advertisements now display with improved clarity and visual impact, while our streamlined creation process gets you from concept to published in half the time.

What's improved:

• Crisp, full-resolution display across all devices
• Simplified ad creation workflow - get from concept to published faster
• Enhanced layout options for better visual appeal

This update ensures your advertising content makes the maximum impact while reducing the time needed to create and manage your ad campaigns.

We've completely revamped our search functionality to make finding information faster and more intuitive than ever before.

What's New:

• Universal Search: Now searches across all content across your issues
• Improved Algorithm: More accurate and relevant search results
• Enhanced Coverage: No content goes unsearched - find what you need wherever it lives

This update ensures you can quickly locate any information within your workspace, regardless of where it's positioned on the page. Whether you're looking for a specific article, image, or text snippet, our enhanced search will help you find it instantly.

Build exactly what you need, your way.

We're thrilled to introduce our most requested feature: the ability to create your own custom templates from scratch. Whether you're designing for your brand, streamlining workflows, or creating something entirely unique, you now have complete creative control.

What's new:

• Drag-and-drop template builder with full customization
• Save and share templates across your team
• Start from scratch or modify existing templates
• Professional-grade design tools at your fingertips

Ready to build? Head to Design Studio in your dashboard and start creating.

We've updated the default domain for customer publications: from now on, sites will be hosted under onpubli.com instead of publi.dev.

What this means for you:

This update only affects users who haven't connected to a custom domain, and if you're using your domain, nothing changes. You can still set up a custom domain at any time.

We think onpubli.com better reflects the platform and what it's for — and it's a nicer URL to share with your audience.

We've expanded the Design Studio's Collection Templates to include Table of Contents blocks.

You can now create and customize design templates for TOC blocks, just like you can for other content types.

Key benefits:

• Reusable templates - Use across your publication for consistency
• Flexible display options - Show all articles in the issue or just those from a specific chapter
• Complete overviews - Create comprehensive navigation elements
• Local navigation - Build chapter-specific tables of contents

This update gives you consistency and flexibility in how your TOC looks and behaves, making it easy to create both complete overviews and targeted navigation elements.

We've streamlined the Design Studio editor's interface.

We updated the right-hand panel and optimized the interface to use the available space in your browser better.

What's improved:

• Cleaner layout with less visual clutter
• Optimized spacing - better use of available browser space
• More efficient structure - work faster with fewer distractions
• Refined right-hand panel - streamlined controls and settings

The result is a workspace that lets you focus on what matters: creating beautiful content.

We've added a Navigator to the Design Studio. The Navigator gives you a structured overview of all components inside your design blocks.

How it works:

You can select any element of the design block directly from the Navigator, and it will automatically open the settings panel for that element, making editing faster and more direct.

This is especially helpful when working with complex layouts - no more hunting through nested elements or clicking through multiple layers to find what you need. The Navigator puts your entire design structure at your fingertips.

You can now add links in more places, including titles and author blocks. We've also improved link styling, making it more straightforward to manage with fewer clicks.

What's new:

• Extended link support - Add links to titles, author blocks, and more content areas
• Improved styling controls - Manage link appearance with fewer clicks
• Streamlined workflow - Faster link creation and editing

This update gives you more flexibility in how you connect your content and makes the process of adding and styling links more intuitive than ever.

We've significantly improved our AI-powered PDF import engine with better handling of:

• Multi-column layouts with complex text flows
• Tables and data grids preserving structure
• Image positioning maintaining original placement
• Font matching for better visual consistency

Your PDFs now convert to clean HTML even faster and more accurately than before.

Introducing Scale - a new plan designed for growing teams needing higher limits and premium support.

This tier includes expanded features and access to our Concierge Service Plan for hands-on guidance and personalized assistance.

What's included:

• Higher limits for content, storage, and team members
• Premium support with faster response times
• Concierge Service Plan - personalized onboarding and ongoing guidance
• Advanced features designed for scaling organizations

Perfect for teams that have outgrown starter plans but need more flexibility than enterprise offerings.

We've completely redesigned the navigation menu to make it easier to find what you need. The new menu features:

• Cleaner design with improved visual hierarchy
• Chevron icons instead of plus signs for expandable items
• Consistent hover effects across all menu items
• Better mobile experience with touch-friendly interactions

The navigation now feels more intuitive and modern, matching the overall design aesthetic of Publi.

We're introducing an integration service package for associations and organizations, enabling restricted access to publications based on membership databases.

This ensures that only authorized members can view exclusive content.

Key features:

• Database integration - Connect with your existing membership systems
• Secure access control - Only authorized members can view protected content
• Flexible permissions - Control access at the publication, issue, or article level
• Seamless experience - Members get automatic access based on their status

Perfect for associations, professional organizations, and subscription-based publishers who need to protect premium content.

We've refreshed the typography branding interface, making it more intuitive and streamlined for easier font selection and customization.

What's improved:

• Cleaner interface - Less clutter, more focus on your typography choices
• Intuitive controls - Find and adjust font settings faster
• Better organization - Logical grouping of typography options
• Streamlined workflow - Get from selection to application in fewer steps

Managing your brand's typography is now more straightforward and efficient, helping you maintain consistent, professional-looking publications.

We've added 15 new professional templates to the Digital Publishing CMS:

• Modern magazine layouts
• Annual report designs
• Newsletter formats
• Custom publication styles

All templates are fully customizable and mobile-responsive. Start creating beautiful publications in minutes!

Our new pricing page is now live! We've made it easier to understand our plans and find the right fit for your organization.

Key features:

• Clear plan comparisons
• Transparent pricing
• Easy upgrade path
• Custom enterprise options

Visit the pricing page to explore our plans and find what works best for you.

We've reorganized our footer to make important information easier to find. The new footer includes:

• Better organized navigation columns
• Quick access to legal documents
• Updated company information
• Social media links

Everything is now where you expect it to be.

We introduced support for Adobe Analytics as part of our Enterprise features.

Advanced tracking capabilities can be implemented through a custom engagement for tailored analytics solutions.

What this enables:

• Enterprise-grade analytics - Leverage Adobe's powerful analytics platform
• Custom tracking - Implement tracking tailored to your specific needs
• Deep insights - Understand reader behavior and content performance
• Professional implementation - Custom engagement ensures proper setup

Contact our team to learn more about implementing Adobe Analytics for your publication.

We added support for navigating to previous and next articles using the left and right arrow keys on your keyboard, improving accessibility and offering a smoother reading experience.

How it works:

• Left arrow - Navigate to the previous article
• Right arrow - Navigate to the next article
• Intuitive controls - Works just like flipping through pages
• Better accessibility - Easier navigation for keyboard users

This feature makes it easier for readers to move through your content without reaching for their mouse, creating a more fluid reading experience.

We already auto-generated a separate page for the archive of the previous issues of your publication. That archive page now has a separate, customizable header, allowing you to tailor the header of your archive page.

Why this matters:

• Brand consistency - Match your archive page to your publication's look
• Custom messaging - Add specific content for archive visitors
• Flexible design - Create a header that works for browsing past issues
• Independent styling - Separate from your main publication header

Give your archive page its own identity while maintaining your overall brand aesthetic.

You can now continue publishing while setting up a custom domain. This ensures no downtime, even when DNS settings take time to set up or propagate.

What's improved:

• Zero downtime - Your publication stays live during domain setup
• Seamless transition - Readers won't notice the switch
• No waiting - Keep publishing while DNS propagates
• Stress-free migration - Set up your custom domain at your own pace

This update removes one of the biggest pain points of custom domain setup, ensuring your audience always has access to your content.

We are introducing the Flipbook block! You can now display your existing PDFs in a more dynamic format.

Add this component to any page to transform your static PDFs into an interactive flipbook.

Key features:

• PDF transformation - Turn static PDFs into page-turning experiences
• Interactive reading - Realistic page-flip animations
• Responsive design - Works seamlessly on all devices
• Easy integration - Add flipbooks to any page in your publication

Perfect for showcasing catalogs, brochures, reports, or any PDF content you want to present in a more engaging format.

Headers and footers just got a power-up! You can embed buttons directly into these areas, unlocking new possibilities for calls-to-action, navigation, and engaging design.

What you can do:

• Sign-up buttons - Capture subscriptions right from the header
• Contact links - Make it easy to reach you
• Quick navigation - Add shortcut buttons to key sections
• Calls-to-action - Drive engagement throughout your publication

Whether it's a sign-up button, a contact link, or quick navigation, this update helps you create a more interactive and user-friendly experience.

You can now upload images in PDF format!

This update expands your options for incorporating high-quality visuals into your content, offering greater flexibility and support for different file types.

Why this matters:

• Vector graphics - Maintain crisp quality at any size
• Professional assets - Use design files directly
• Expanded compatibility - Work with more file formats
• Greater flexibility - Choose the best format for your needs

Perfect for logos, infographics, technical diagrams, and any visual content where scalability and quality are essential.

We've given the Page Settings interface a complete makeover!

The updated design is more visually appealing, aligned with our brand, and easier to navigate. To streamline your workflow, we've split the settings into two menus: General Page Settings and Layout Settings.

What's improved:

• Modern design - Visually appealing and on-brand
• Better organization - Settings split into logical groups
• General Page Settings - Metadata, SEO, and page properties
• Layout Settings - Design and structure options
• Easier navigation - Find what you need faster

The new interface makes managing your pages more intuitive and efficient.

You can now manually add custom thumbnails to your articles! Our Table of Contents automatically uses images from the title section as thumbnails.

This new feature gives you greater control by overriding the default thumbnail or adding a custom one when no image is in the title section.

Key benefits:

• Full control - Choose exactly which image represents your article
• Override defaults - Replace auto-selected thumbnails
• Fill gaps - Add thumbnails when articles lack title images
• Consistent look - Ensure your TOC looks exactly how you want

Enjoy the flexibility to ensure your Table of Contents looks precisely how you want, with thumbnails that best represent each article.

Side panels just got more mobile-friendly! We've optimized the display of left and right sidebars on mobile devices: left sidebars now appear above the body content, while right sidebars display below it.

What's improved:

• Logical content flow - Sidebars positioned where they make sense
• Better readability - Main content takes priority
• Intuitive navigation - Readers know what to expect
• Seamless experience - Smooth reading on smaller screens

This update ensures a seamless, intuitive reading experience on smaller screens, allowing readers to enjoy side content without disrupting the article flow.

We added a whole new set of customizable blocks for Featured Articles. The Featured Article Block automatically displays article information—titles, thumbnails, and excerpts—when added to your cover, encouraging readers to explore more.

What's included:

• Automatic content - Pulls titles, thumbnails, and excerpts automatically
• Ready-to-use templates - Collection of pre-designed layouts
• Full customization - Modify layouts in the Design Studio
• Flexible placement - Add to covers or any page

We've also added a collection of ready-to-use block templates to help you quickly create stunning, on-brand layouts that showcase your best content.

We added the option to make images clickable, allowing you to add a link to images directly.

Use cases:

• Advertising - Turn banner images into clickable ads
• Navigation - Use images as visual links to other content
• CTAs - Create compelling visual calls-to-action
• Product showcases - Link product images to detail pages

This simple but powerful feature opens up new possibilities for how you use images in your publications, making them interactive elements that can drive engagement and traffic.

We've launched a refreshed onboarding experience with a streamlined interface, enhancing the setup flow to make getting started more effortless than ever.

Plus, we're excited to introduce a free, personalized onboarding call for all new customers—allowing for a direct connection with our team for guidance and setup support.

What's new:

• Streamlined interface - Cleaner, more intuitive setup flow
• Faster setup - Get up and running in less time
• Free onboarding call - Personal guidance from our team
• Direct support - Ask questions and get immediate answers

With these updates, onboarding is designed to be faster, smoother, and more interactive, ensuring you start strong with Publi.

Ease-of-use: You can now replace images directly in the article editor without deleting and re-adding image blocks.

What's improved:

• Direct replacement - Swap images without losing positioning or settings
• Faster workflow - No need to delete and recreate blocks
• Preserved settings - Keep captions, links, and styling
• Fewer clicks - Update images in one simple action

This small change makes a big difference in your daily workflow, especially when you're updating or refining content with multiple images.

Strengthening one of our unique CMS properties: issue-based publishing.

Issue properties now include the publication date, with issues automatically sorted by this date for more straightforward navigation.

What this enables:

• Chronological organization - Issues sorted automatically by date
• Better navigation - Readers can find issues by publication date
• Clearer timeline - See your publication history at a glance
• Proper archiving - Issues organized logically over time

This enhancement makes it easier to manage and navigate your publication history, especially valuable for magazines, journals, and periodicals with regular publication schedules.

We've added a new way to display previous issues! In addition to the slider view, you can now choose a grid layout for showcasing past issues in a compact, organized format.

Display options:

• Slider view - Horizontal scrolling showcase (existing)
• Grid layout - Compact, organized overview (new!)
• Flexible presentation - Choose what works best for your design
• Better navigation - Easier to explore archived issues at a glance

This update offers more flexibility in how readers navigate past content, making it easier to explore your publication archive and find specific issues quickly.