GauthierNelkinsky/ShipShipShip v1.1.0

v1.1.0 - Newsletter System Release

on GitHub

We're excited to announce the release of ShipShipShip v1.1.0, featuring a complete newsletter system that allows you to keep your community engaged and informed about your product updates!

🚀 What's New: Newsletter System

📮 User Newsletter Subscription

• Easy Subscription: Users can subscribe to your newsletter directly from your changelog page
• Multiple Subscription Options: Newsletter signup available in both sidebar and inline variants
• Smart Validation: Prevents duplicate subscriptions and provides clear feedback
• Welcome Emails: Automatic welcome emails sent to new subscribers

📧 Comprehensive Email Management

• SMTP Configuration: Full SMTP setup through the admin interface
  • Support for Gmail, Outlook, SendGrid, Mailgun, and any SMTP provider
  • Multiple encryption options (TLS, SSL, or none)
  • Built-in email testing to verify your configuration
• Email Templates: Pre-built, mobile-responsive email templates
  • 🚀 New Release notifications
  • 📅 Upcoming Feature announcements
  • 🗳️ Proposed Feature voting campaigns
  • 👋 Welcome emails for new subscribers

🎯 Event-Based Newsletter Campaigns

• Email Preview: Preview your newsletters before sending
• Personalized Content: Dynamic content with event details, tags, and branding
• Bulk Email Delivery: Send to all subscribers with a single click
• Delivery Tracking: Track sent emails with recipient counts and timestamps

👥 Subscriber Management

• Admin Dashboard: Comprehensive subscriber management interface
• Subscriber Analytics: View total subscriber counts and growth
• Subscriber History: Track all newsletter campaigns sent
• Easy Unsubscribe: One-click unsubscribe functionality for users
• Data Export: Export subscriber lists for external use

🛠️ How to Set Up the Newsletter System

1. Configure SMTP Settings:

   • Navigate to /admin/newsletter/settings
   • Add your SMTP server details (host, port, username, password)
   • Test your configuration with the built-in email tester

2. Customize Email Templates:

   • Access the email template editor in the admin panel
   • Personalize your brand colors, messaging, and content
   • Preview templates before activating them

3. Enable Newsletter Subscriptions:

   • The newsletter subscription component is automatically added to your changelog
   • Users can subscribe directly from your public changelog page
   • Subscribers will receive a welcome email upon confirmation

4. Send Your First Newsletter:

   • Create or publish an event in your admin panel
   • Use the "Send Newsletter" option to notify all subscribers
   • Choose from different templates based on the event type

📈 Why Use the Newsletter System?

• Keep Users Engaged: Regular updates keep your community informed and excited
• Drive Feature Adoption: Announce new features directly to interested users
• Gather Feedback: Use newsletters to promote feature voting and community input
• Build Community: Create a direct communication channel with your users
• Professional Communication: Mobile-responsive emails that look great everywhere

🔧 Technical Improvements

• Mobile-Responsive Templates: All email templates are optimized for mobile devices
• Reliable Email Delivery: Robust SMTP handling with error logging and retry logic
• Database Optimization: Efficient subscriber management with pagination and indexing
• Security Features: Protected admin endpoints and secure subscriber data handling

📋 Complete Feature Set

The newsletter system includes:

• ✅ User subscription/unsubscription
• ✅ SMTP configuration and testing
• ✅ Multiple email templates
• ✅ Event-based newsletter campaigns
• ✅ Subscriber management and analytics
• ✅ Email history and delivery tracking
• ✅ Mobile-responsive email design
• ✅ Welcome email automation
• ✅ Newsletter preview functionality
• ✅ Bulk email delivery system

🚀 Get Started

New Installation:

docker run -d \
  -p 8080:8080 \
  -e ADMIN_USERNAME=admin \
  -e ADMIN_PASSWORD=your-secure-password \
  -e JWT_SECRET=your-secret-key \
  -v changelog_data:/app/data \
  nelkinsky/shipshipship:v1.1.0

Upgrade from Previous Version:

docker pull nelkinsky/shipshipship:v1.1.0
docker-compose up -d

Navigate to /admin/newsletter to configure your newsletter system and start building your community!

🔗 Resources

• 📖 Documentation: Check the README for detailed setup instructions
• 🎯 Example: See the newsletter in action at changelog.chessload.com
• 🐛 Issues: Report bugs or request features on GitHub Issues

Full Changelog: v1.0.0...v1.1.0

This release transforms ShipShipShip from a simple changelog tool into a complete community engagement platform. Start building stronger relationships with your users today! 🚢✨