A running log of improvements, new content, and fixes we've made to 4thePPL. We're always working to make legal education more accessible.
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.
Switched to non-render-blocking font loading with preload hints and print/onload swap. Achieved a Lighthouse performance score of 91.
Launched a dedicated community resources page featuring 34 curated resource cards covering legal aid organizations, hotlines, support groups, and government programs.
Created 4 new document templates bringing the total to 9. Expanded the legal chat assistant with 12 new topic areas for guided legal information.
Extended Spanish language support to 11 more pages across the site, improving accessibility for Spanish-speaking users seeking legal education resources.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Corrected page titles across all 51 state-specific legal resource pages. Added a 480px mobile breakpoint for better readability on smaller smartphone screens.
Integrated a real-time page view counter powered by Firebase Firestore, providing transparent engagement metrics across all site pages.
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.