MLA Commons version 2.2.0, or “Epistolary,” features a number of improvements, including a simplified toolbar at the top of the page and new buttons. Now, clicking on your avatar will bring you to your portfolio, clicking My Commons will bring … Continue reading
Today sees the release of MLA Commons version 2.1.0, which has many enhancements and fixes. The most notable of these is an advanced new profile system, Portfolios, which is based on the profile engine currently in use at the CUNY … Continue reading
I’ve updated MLA Commons to WordPress 3.8, which brings with it the beautiful (and responsive!) Twenty Fourteen theme. It’s available now for all blog administrators, under Appearance > Themes. Blog administrators will also notice a sleek, redesigned Dashboard. Everything should … Continue reading
Today I updated a number of plugins and themes, including Commons in a Box (the software that powers MLA Commons) and the default theme. You may notice an improved site-wide toolbar which now includes a handy link to take you … Continue reading
We’re happy to announce that we are now providing Akismet protection against spam comments for all MLA Commons sites. No configuration or activation is needed—you’re automatically protected. (If you were previously using a free Akismet API key on your site, … Continue reading
PLUGINS PLUGINS PLUGINS!!! I’ve rolled out a whole mess of plugins to site administrators. To access them, log in to your site’s dashboard and click on “Plugins.” (Don’t have a site? Create one!) Click “Activate” to begin using a plugin. … Continue reading