SP Page Builder is a gem, using which you can be the trendsetter. It has changed the way the industry builds Joomla websites with its simple but elegant page building approach. With the release of SP Page Builder 3.3, the world has seen a radical new way to build web pages on frontend. And, today we bring something that will truly revolutionize your website building experience.
Let’s have a quick glimpse at the major attractions of SP Page Builder 3.4 Pro
Introduced the new Slideshow addon
Added 16 slider blocks to the block collection
Production Mode added for compiling addon CSS to a single file
Introduced Blend mode to Rows, Columns, and Addons
Added 7 Blend-mode blocks to the block collection
Integrated gradient and pattern overlay with blend mode in addons
A predefined style added to the Person addon
Article display and scrolling control added to the Article Scroller addon
Here’s an intro video to get you more excited.
The all-new Slideshow addon
Sliders have always been one of the most attracting features of any website. There’s Carousel addon to rotate images radially, Gallery addon to showcase multiple images elegantly, and then there is SP Page Builder’s new Slideshow addon to redefine how to use sliders on a website.
It’s a much bigger tool than one can imagine. We’ve covered each and every aspect that a slider can ever do. We’ve been working on the Slideshow addon for more than half a year. We worked on it from the ground. The script was developed from the scratch. A full team of dedicated developers and designers worked to bring this incredibly powerful slider addon into reality!
A quick look at the amazing features that the Slideshow addon brings
Versatile slider content types
Unlimited slider content styling
Dedicated slider controller
Elegant animation effects
Innovative slider timer
Fancy slider counter
Simple container adjustment
Effortless slider grid control
Custom CSS styling option
Versatile content types & unlimited styling
The Slideshow addon empowers you to create a stunning slider with unlimited styling and rich content options. Each slider item brings layered settings for the slider contents.
After adding the background image for a slider, you’ll be seeing the options to insert more slider contents. While adding a slider content, you’ll be asked to select the type of content from the given 5: title, text, image, button, and icon. Every type of content has its own animation effects and styling options.
The settings for animation and styling interchange with their respective content types.
Dedicated slider controller
The addon comes with 4 different types of slider controllers: Bullet, Line, Arrow, and Image Thumbnail. You can make your own style for each of these controller types. Customize their position, enable/disable the indicator, and choose a style from the predefined ones. The bullet/line styling options can be found under their respective names.
The indicator styling can be controlled from “Bullet/Line Center Style”.
The Arrow controller comes with even more versatility. There are 2 arrow styles, 4 content styles, content modification and dedicated styling features for both normal and hover state.
You can style and position the controllers the way you like. Trust me, it’s really flexible and rich.
Innovative slider timer
It’s something that can increase the dopamine secretion of your visitors, and make them like your site even more. It visualizes the time delay for the next slider and that anticipation makes the next slider even more attractive.
Elegant animation effects
The Slideshow addon comes with 6 predefined animation effects for a slider. Choosing one will give you access to make modifications.
You can enable/disable autoplay, set the interval time, and control the sliding speed easily.
Fancy slider counter
It’s another notable feature of the Slideshow addon. You can display a slide counter on the slider. With this feature, you can change the counter color, adjust the font size, choose the font family, and set its position.
Simple container adjustment
With the Slideshow addon, you can easily control the slider content container to ensure that the contents fit properly in a slider. This is a very simple feature that will be useful to create a perfect slider.
Effortless slider grid control
When you want to take the full control over how to fit your slider's inner contents properly, then you need something more advanced like grid controlling. To take this control, open a slider's inner content settings panel and define how many grids you want to allocate for that specific content. You can also swap between content placements using the Reverse option.
16 ready-to-use slider blocks
The Slideshow addon is not just a typical addon. To give you a functional experience of what you can do using this addon, we have created 16 ready-made slider blocks. To access them, you need to click on the “Blocks” from the left sidebar of SP Page Builder frontend editor. Explore them all and choose the one you like.
SP Page Builder v3.4 is not all about the Slideshow addon only. It’s much bigger than that! This update brings other astounding features that certainly will blow your mind. And for that, keep scrolling.
The most requested Production Mode
This has been one of the most requested features for SP Page Builder. Before jumping into how to use this option, let me enlighten you what’s the application of this mode. Well, the production mode automatically stores the CSS code that generates from all the addons in a web page into a single CSS file. By doing so, it reduces the website loading time. Up until now, the addon CSS had been generated inside the header tag, but with the Production Mode enabled, all the code will automatically be stored in a separate CSS file. To enable this mode, go to System > Global Configuration > SP Page Builder > Production Mode > Yes.
To better understand the application of this mode, have a look at the Before state of a website.
In the above screenshot, you can see the CSS code generated from all the addons reside in the <head> tag, but when the Production mode is enabled, they are stored in a separate CSS file.
So you see, a new CSS file is automatically created to store the CSS code that generated for the webpage.
Revolutionary Blend mode in Rows, Columns, and Addons
If you’re not amazed yet, there’s more for you. With the new Blend mode, there’s no limit to what you can do with SP Page Builder. You can take a simple image and make it insanely aesthetic with these modes. You can use the Blend mode on any row, column or an addon. To apply the blend mode feature, first you need to go to Options of your preferred element (row, column or addon).
Then navigate to style tab and add a background image.
Here’s an important thing to remember, the blend mode only works when the “Overlay Options” is set to Color, Gradient or Pattern. In this example, we’ll see the use of blend mode on Pattern. So, scroll down to the Overlay Options, navigate to the Pattern tab and upload an image.
Once you’ve done that, now it’s time for choosing a blend mode from the 16 predefined ones.
7 predesigned Blend mode blocks
As new features bring a lot of other amazing stuff, the blend mode brings 7 ready-to-use predesigned blocks along with it. These blocks demonstrate crazy applications of the Blend mode. They are 100% ready, just drag and drop to bring them in action.
A new predefined style in the Person addon
SP Page Builder’s Person addon is a great way to add and display different persons’ information on a website. The addon had 4 predesigned styles to represent a person so far. Today we’ve added 1 more. So now you get total 5 styles built in the Person addon to view a person’s information on the website you manage.
Article Scroller addon gets article display and scrolling control
The Article Scroller addon has also got an enhancement. In the SP Page Builder v3.4, the Article Scroller addon got the option to control the number of articles that you want to display and can control the number of articles to move in every scroll. It’s all present in the “News Scroller” mode.
Other notable improvements in SP Page Builder 3.4 Pro
A new version always comes with a few fixes. We are continuously working to minimize the bug list. We have resolved the Article addon thumbnail issue. The difficulty with Image Overlay addon border-radius has been solved as well.
We’ve received a few feedback on the Accordion and Tab addons not working properly while duplicating them on a page, we have looked into the matter and turned out, it was a CSS property complexity. But no worries, the issue has been fixed in this update. Additionally, the OpenStreetMap issue inside the Accordion addon was solved as well.
If you’re convinced that SP Page Builder 3.4 Pro enhancements are limited to these, then think again. Here’s the full changelog for v3.4 Pro.
New: Introduced the new Slideshow addon
New: Added 16 slider blocks to the block collection
New: Production Mode added for compiling addon CSS to a single file
New: Introduced Blend mode to Rows, Columns, and Addons
New: Added 7 Blend-mode blocks to the block collection
New: Integrated gradient and pattern overlay with blend mode in addons
New: A predefined style added to the Person addon
New: Article display and scrolling control added to the Article Scroller addon
Fix: Minor design issue in the Animated Heading addon
Fix: Empty space in send button of the Contact addon
Fix: Spam mail issue in the Contact addon
Fix: Accordion addon after CSS duplicate issue
Fix: Tabs addon after CSS duplicate issue
Fix: Title font size responsiveness of Accordion addon
Fix: Hover border radius issue in the Image addon
Fix: Border radius issue in the Image Overlay addon
Fix: Empty item PHP warning in the Icon Group addon
Fix: OpenStreetMap in Accordion addon integration issue
Fix: Thumbnail visibility of the Gallery type in Article addon
Fix: Undefined variable issue in the Testimonial Pro addon
Fix: Language spelling issue in the Person addon
Fix: Row middle alignment responsiveness issue
Fix: Price symbol color issue in the Pricing Table addon
We wanted to give you a taste of some of the core features over the plethora of perks that SP Page Builder 3.4 Pro brings, in this article. Explaining all of them one by one would be rather baffling. Keep your eyes on our blog for helpful tutorials and updates. JoomShaper is always thankful for the love and support we receive from you. Wishing you a very happy new year ?
Advice: Take a full website backup before updating SP Page Builder.
Tip: In case of design problems - In Helix template settings, Turn off "Compress CSS Files" feature, also from other plugins and then clear Joomla cache. Finally, refresh the browser view.
I am not arguing about best or worst. If we closed one door but opened other door for you. [url="https://www.facebook.com/groups/sppagebuilder/"]Here[/url] you can post anything for help we are always there for you. Not only we but also there are so many smart guy to help you. Some way, that community is better that forum. ;)
i don't know, why you aren't happy. When i got issues or asks, Paul is always there. The Support here is in my opinion grea (customer for 2 years). Paul you're doing a great job!
well, as i said, im really happy with Paul. Just imagine how many customers joomshaper has. Each free user costs time. A simple override in css goes from 5 minutes till open end.
It's really quiet easy to use. Open Chrome console, change settings, take those settings in template override. The whole internet is full of good advices stackoverflow, msdn, and so on. If you dont pay anything, dont blame others. their "free" products costs money and personal time of theri employees.
Nobody forces you to use joomshaper. But also change your tone. They're also humans like you.
Hi Dave,
Thank you very much. Actually, that issue fixed in earlier version. I saw your forum post. If we make smart as you wanted so that there another problem will be rose like: duplicate content. There are some difficulties with Joomla article, but in future we will try to handle that smartly. Hope you understood. :)
3.4 looks quite AWESOME but where is the ability to have a video in a slide as I was told it would be coming 2 sub-versions ago which I still don't see... :(
Or maybe I missed it - all I am trying to do is have a standard slide for slide one and a video on slide two??
Thanks Andrea, I hope you will enjoy.
Remember to backup first, then after update please disable all JS & CSS compression tools - next clear Joomla cache. And all should be OK. Download SPPB PRO 3.4.1
Since update I have big troubles with missing styles when i use pagebuilder modules in normal positions of the template. seems there is no inline css-code if its not a pagebuilder page rather than a normal joomla page with pagebuilder-module in module position like footer.
Great news and anticipation. Please kindly include conditional field option and multilingual capability out of the box. Also, the inputed form data should be exportable into csv or similar format
Please speak with Paul and Rifat - I have a long correspondent regarding that issue.
Generally, we separate between the design and the content - usually different people are responsible for the content, changing it dynamically while the designers use the SPPB.
We use RegularLabs ext, mainly:
module anywhere
article anywhere
But you do not allow TAGs to implement its.
Another module is RSForm.
And if I caught your ear -
please add an addon for an article - simple one' just display a single article.
Yes, you can say that. It [b]does not[/b] create CSS files each time a page loads. The CSS file is created [b]only once[/b]. Thus, making your website loading time a lot faster.
Sadly the most important feature is still missing. :(
In Joomla administration, Impossible to edit article and Custom HTML module wit the same WYSWYG Editor used in the front end.
You got those those useless little block.
A complete Joomla native method of edition is simply brush aside by this component. At least some other developers give Joomla drag & drop Editors that work exactly the same in front-end and Joomla backend.
Without this possibility I will never install SP Builder on my sites.
I am not arguing about best or worst. If we closed one door but opened other door for you. [url="https://www.facebook.com/groups/sppagebuilder/"]Here[/url] you can post anything for help we are always there for you. Not only we but also there are so many smart guy to help you. Some way, that community is better that forum. ;)
Thanks
It's really quiet easy to use. Open Chrome console, change settings, take those settings in template override. The whole internet is full of good advices stackoverflow, msdn, and so on. If you dont pay anything, dont blame others. their "free" products costs money and personal time of theri employees.
Nobody forces you to use joomshaper. But also change your tone. They're also humans like you.
Thank you very much. Actually, that issue fixed in earlier version. I saw your forum post. If we make smart as you wanted so that there another problem will be rose like: duplicate content. There are some difficulties with Joomla article, but in future we will try to handle that smartly. Hope you understood. :)
Thanks for your effort guys.
The only thing I'm still missing is the Open Graph Protocoll in Joomla article mode but I'm sure I don't have to wait for it for long time.
We will add to our list (long list).
Or maybe I missed it - all I am trying to do is have a standard slide for slide one and a video on slide two??
Cheers,
M.
Thank you Joomshaper team!
Remember to backup first, then after update please disable all JS & CSS compression tools - next clear Joomla cache. And all should be OK. Download SPPB PRO 3.4.1
Thanks
I don't see any active subscription on your account.
Yes i have access to download with my company account, this is the private account.
Thanks
You are the best !!!
but updated documentation in TEXT.
It's quite difficult and takes time to follow the cursor ...
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Your unique approach makes us addicted to SP Pagebuilder :p
However, please don't forget the basics.
SPPB becomes a platform, not only editing tool ...
If you don't support major 3rd parties integration
it makes us difficulties to rely on.
Please make the next release 3rd-parties-ready.
Good luck
Udi
Thanks
You're the CEO ... at last :D
Please speak with Paul and Rifat - I have a long correspondent regarding that issue.
Generally, we separate between the design and the content - usually different people are responsible for the content, changing it dynamically while the designers use the SPPB.
We use RegularLabs ext, mainly:
module anywhere
article anywhere
But you do not allow TAGs to implement its.
Another module is RSForm.
And if I caught your ear -
please add an addon for an article - simple one' just display a single article.
Hope to find it soon.
Thank you
Udi
My repeating comment - possibility to change media folder through SPPB options. And an idea for future - lazy load would be also fine :-)
Have a good time!
Many thanks.
Is there a chance to have Xing as a social media option too in the Person addon?
I test it and it is super easy to use as well, well done!!! This proved again that SPPB is no 1 for Joomla!
In Joomla administration, Impossible to edit article and Custom HTML module wit the same WYSWYG Editor used in the front end.
You got those those useless little block.
A complete Joomla native method of edition is simply brush aside by this component. At least some other developers give Joomla drag & drop Editors that work exactly the same in front-end and Joomla backend.
Without this possibility I will never install SP Builder on my sites.