Hey there SP Page Builder 4 users! We are dropping off a freshly baked update this week for all our Page Builder 4 enthusiasts! Apart from ironing out the bugs and glitches, this update consists of some new features that have been added to the existing addon to smooth out your Joomla web-building journey.
Check out the changelog below to find out more about this update!
SP Page Builder v4.0.8 Changelog:
New: New Open Graph options added in the SEO section and 3 new meta properties added into page view
New: New visibility and order options added into addons’ Advanced settings, Row’s & Column’s Responsive tab
New: NoReferrer and NoOpener options added for Links
New: New Backdrop filter option added into Person and Image Layouts addon
Update: Slideshow Addon, Image Layout Addon, and Feature Addon updated for responsive devices
Fix: Media Manager folder browse Issue on Windows OS
Fix: Nested row duplication issue
Fix: Opt-in Form inline settings and alignment issue
Fix: Addon id issue for custom CSS
Fix: Heading addon missing Text Shadow option added
Fix: Addon visibility is not working correctly issue
Fix: Style paste issue of addon with group items
Fix: Nested row margin issue
What’s New in SP Page Builder v4.0.8?
Apart from sweeping away the pesky bugs, this update caters to useful new features to simplify SP Page Builder 4 further. Here’s what's new:
New Options Introduced for Better SEO
SP Page Builder 4 had already simplified the process of optimizing your website for search engines. Now to let you get a little extra out of your favorite page builder, Open Graph Type and Open Graph Description have been added. Previously, the open graph type was set to "website" by default for all pages. Now, this has been added as a separate option to let you choose from a number of different options like Articles, Books, Profile, and more.
To access these new additions, from the SP Page Builder 4 frontend sidebar, go to the Options and expand SEO. Here you should easily find both options.
Also, the “article: author”, “article: published_time” and “article:modified_time" meta properties have been added to the view page for your convenience.
More Ordering and Visibility Options for Row, Columns, and Addons
The Row and Columns Responsive settings now include the Visibility Options such as Hidden on Laptop, Hidden on Mobile Landscape, and Hidden on Tablet Landscape. Decide which rows and columns you want to display for different responsives with just a simple click! These new options have also been added to the Advanced Settings of all addons.
Introduced Tablet & Mobile Landscape in Column Order
The Column Order Options in SP Page Builder 4 allow you to control the order in which columns are displayed on your webpage on different devices. This feature is useful for creating responsive designs that display content in optimal order on different screen sizes and orientations. By rearranging the order of columns for different devices, you can ensure that your content is easily readable and visually appealing on all devices.
Now with this update, you can specify the order of columns for a tablet and mobilelandscape orientation as well.
Get NoReferrer and NoOpener Options for Links
While adding links to an addon, previously, there were no separate options to allow you to choose NoReferrer or NoOpener. With this update, you can easily check or uncheck NoReferrer or NoOpener options according to your needs within any addon that comes with Link settings.
Backdrop Filter Option for Person and Image Layout Addons
After this update, you now have the ability to select from various options to set your overlay filter. The added Backdrop Filter allows you to apply effects such as Blurring, Contrast and brightness adjustments, and more.
Choose a layout for your Person addon where the text overlaps your addon's image and go to Color settings from your addon's inline editor. Then choose the Overlay tab and select Color for Overlay option. You can find your Backdrop Filter here.
For the Image Layout addon, choose a layout where the text overlaps the addon's image. Then go to the addon's General settings and expand Content Wrapper. You will find the Backdrop Filter option here at the bottom.
Fixes and Improvements
This update also includes several bug fixes and improvements for overall refined performance and usability.
With this update, Slideshow Addon, Image Layout Addon, and Feature Addon have improved overall. Previously, the Slideshow addon in the slideshow-based Layout Bundles failed to function properly. This update has now fixed the issue. Also, you can have a better experience with Image Layout and Feature Addon for an overall improved experience.
The Heading addon previously missed out on the Text Shadow option which has now been restored in this update. Plus, in the Opt-in form addon's inline Alignment settings would remain ineffective. After this update, you can find the issue solved. Also, the group item addon like Icons Group had issues while pasting. This has also been taken care of.
Please go through the changelog above to see the entire release note.
Update today to experience the enhanced capabilities of the mighty SP Page Builder 4. Also, do let us know your experience in the comment section! Good Luck!
Sreema is a technical content writer at JoomShaper. In her copious free time she enjoys good food with good friends and loves moonlit strolls on the beach!
Not a big thing. On the Images of this post is a wrong spelling (portrait (picture with "Row" two times portrait). At the next image with "Column" it is correct portrait.
Hello, I upgraded to Page Builder 4.8, the Carousel Project and the pictures were in two columns, but now they are in one column and are not adjustable. The addon Timeline is also messed up and there is no way to customize it.
I use joomla 4.2.8 PHP 8.2.2
There is a really big problem with this new update! Raws what I set before different devices, now appears on all devices! Column with go away, so all my site goes to pieces after update... What did you do with this so cool page builder?
Very good news!!!!
The backend editing is very important for professional joomla users and web agencies. Thanks that it will soon be available in the new SP Page Builder 4.
Only then we can use the new version with the backend editing for our customers and new projects.
I feel compelled to add my frustration. As a professional developer I have multiple sites to maintain and build new ones. SP Page builder was an important tool, but now no back-end editor! . You guys have made my life hell with frustration and forced learning curve. I am so frustrated trying to work with this product, but dragging and copying sections is so frustrating as is closing endless windows. I just spent a frustrating two hours trying to make a simple change to a page that had multiple sections inside of sections, almost, well for me was impossible. I had to re-create it all because it is so difficult to click and change sections inside of sections. I suspect unless you fix back end editing you will finish Joomla for me, please give this priority.
You have changed some classes and functions in many addons, we have to redo lot of settings. Absurd. Every update we have to do a lot of work, this is not possibile with a page builder. Uff...
Not working properly ;-( ;-(
He works on Joomla 4.2.8. After upgrading to SP Page Builder v4.0.8 PRO, the pre-made-block does not work properly for Slideshow 7. The background was removed from under all subtitles and on Slideshow 7.
Everything looks correct in the Joomla backend.
But on the website itself, it removed the background from under the text.
This applies to all websites.
Reinstalling doesn't help.
Please kindly correct the error. All the pages where Pre-made-block Slideshow 7 was installed fell apart !!!!!!!!!!
Here is my little Protest!!!
I will not be impressed with SPPB4 untill you BRING BACK THE BACK-END PAGE EDITOR!!!!
#BringBackTheBackEndEditor #StopTheFrustration #SPPB4
Thanks for the great work as always!
I use joomla 4.2.8 PHP 8.2.2
The backend editing is very important for professional joomla users and web agencies. Thanks that it will soon be available in the new SP Page Builder 4.
Only then we can use the new version with the backend editing for our customers and new projects.
He works on Joomla 4.2.8. After upgrading to SP Page Builder v4.0.8 PRO, the pre-made-block does not work properly for Slideshow 7. The background was removed from under all subtitles and on Slideshow 7.
Everything looks correct in the Joomla backend.
But on the website itself, it removed the background from under the text.
This applies to all websites.
Reinstalling doesn't help.
Please kindly correct the error. All the pages where Pre-made-block Slideshow 7 was installed fell apart !!!!!!!!!!
I will not be impressed with SPPB4 untill you BRING BACK THE BACK-END PAGE EDITOR!!!!
#BringBackTheBackEndEditor #StopTheFrustration #SPPB4
So, what about it now?
A release is expected very soon.