Site Updates

Changelog

A running log of improvements, new content, and fixes we've made to 4thePPL. We're always working to make legal education more accessible.

February 17, 2026

Added 10 new blog posts, expanded glossary & rights cards, and more FAQ content

Published 10 new blog posts bringing the total to 35. Expanded the glossary to 163 legal terms. Added 5 new rights cards (15 total). Added FAQ content to 4 additional guide pages for better self-service answers.

Performance optimization — non-render-blocking fonts, Lighthouse score 91

Switched to non-render-blocking font loading with preload hints and print/onload swap. Achieved a Lighthouse performance score of 91.

Created community resources page with 34 resource cards

Launched a dedicated community resources page featuring 34 curated resource cards covering legal aid organizations, hotlines, support groups, and government programs.

Added 4 new document templates and expanded legal chat

Created 4 new document templates bringing the total to 9. Expanded the legal chat assistant with 12 new topic areas for guided legal information.

Spanish translations expanded for 11 additional pages

Extended Spanish language support to 11 more pages across the site, improving accessibility for Spanish-speaking users seeking legal education resources.

February 16, 2026

Added 10 new blog posts on critical legal topics

Published 10 new blog posts covering employment discrimination, police misconduct, medical debt, identity theft, and more. Each post breaks down complex legal topics into plain-language guidance.

February 15, 2026

SEO overhaul — 53 new entries, structured data, breadcrumbs

Added 53 new SEO metadata entries across the site. Expanded structured data (JSON-LD) for better search engine understanding. Implemented breadcrumb navigation for improved site hierarchy and search result display.

Accessibility improvements — WCAG 2.1 AA color contrast fixes

Audited and corrected color contrast ratios to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards across 103+ files. Ensures all text and interactive elements are readable for users with visual impairments.

Performance improvements — preconnect hints, optimized scripts, caching

Added preconnect resource hints for third-party origins. Optimized script loading order and defer strategies. Enhanced cache headers for faster repeat visits and reduced server load.

Content QA — fixed 51 state page titles, added 480px breakpoint

Corrected page titles across all 51 state-specific legal resource pages. Added a 480px mobile breakpoint for better readability on smaller smartphone screens.

February 14, 2026

Launched page view counter using Firebase Firestore

Integrated a real-time page view counter powered by Firebase Firestore, providing transparent engagement metrics across all site pages.

Initial site launch

Launched 4thePPL with 32 core pages, 15 blog posts, 51 state-specific legal resource pages, 10 rights cards, and 130+ glossary terms. Built to make legal education free and accessible for everyone.