Our end of October update focuses on the new Contact Form block, to give readers an easy way to get in touch. We also have new customization options for newsletter signup CTAs. Check out the full update below and reach out to us via Freshdesk if you have any questions or feedback. You can also check out past Lede platform updates.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- New Custom Block: Contact Us Form
- New Customization Options: Newsletter Calls to Action
- Other Improvements
- Resolved Issues
New Custom Block: Contact Us Form
We’re pleased to announce the availability of a new custom block, The Contact Us Form. It enables you to integrate a contact form directly onto any page or post of your site. The form, powered by Web3Forms, displays without any third-party branding and offers sophisticated multi-department routing capabilities, allowing you to route different types of inquiries (editorial tips, ad inquiries) to the appropriate recipients. The responsive design ensures optimal display across all devices, and the form automatically adapts to light and dark mode preferences.
For detailed setup instructions and configuration options, check out our comprehensive Knowledge Base guide →
New Customization Options: Newsletter Calls to Action
Newsletter calls-to-action can now be customized across all managed locations on your site. Beyond individual newsletter blocks in post or page content, you can now personalize messaging in the registration form, the global footer, and the article footer to create a more cohesive reader experience.
To implement these customizations, navigate to Lede > Settings > Newsletter Sign up Text, where you’ll find dedicated fields for each location. Each field supports up to 75 characters, allowing you to feature your default newsletter name or just maintain consistent brand tone across all of these touch points.
These enhancements enable greater control over the reader experience and ensure brand consistency throughout your site.
Access the full guide in our Knowledge Base →
Other Improvements
The Main Menu now accommodates submenus Knowledge Base guide →
Text casing on headings in certain managed locations can now be configured Knowledge Base guide →
The color of the border below the Featured Image can now be customized Knowledge Base guide →
The Featured Topic block can now hide or show the eyebrow (primary category)
Resolved Issues
Long legal menus in the footer used in the purchase and login flow now wrap on mobile
Posts without a primary category will now display properly on the front end
Author pages where the author has yet to publish a story will now display properly on the front end
The display of content gates on posts with 0 or 1 previewed blocks has been improved