Below is a changelog for our server, the wordpress/forum websites, and any backends. This is a wiki, so any Member can make changes to this post as necessary.
Please add the newest entries to the top!
| Date | Platform | Link to post with more details | Change | Notes/Rationale | By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2025 | Website | Post | Fix for Events Calendar | The Calendar was broken | @chima |
| June 18, 2025 | Newsletter | Post | Installed ListMonk on Coolify for newsletter/mailing list; configured with Resend; implemented basic email templates. | Replaces ActionNetwork’s email functionality; self-hosted solution with better (not Dem party aligned) data control while maintaining email deliverability through Resend. | @chima |
| May 24, 2025 | Website | Post | Finally have a functioning join page at Join Working Class Unity – Working Class Unity. | This was needed! | @chima |
| May 14, 2025 | Apps | Post | Self-hosted Rallly (https://rallly.workingclassunity.com) for group meeting polls; currently open sign-up but will later restrict to members only. | We end up needing a similar service sometimes; now we don’t have to worry about data sharing. | @chima |
| May 14, 2025 | Backend | Post | Set up Resend.com transactional email service for Coolify-hosted apps; picked subdomain *@notification.workingclassunity.com for sending sign-in codes and notifications. | Free service at our low volume. Offers integration via API instead of using login/password. | @chima |
| May 14, 2025 | Website | Post | Fixed www.workingclassunity.com redirect error by adding rules to redirect www to root domain and enforce HTTPS. | Error noticed by @HipGnosis. | @chima |
| May 13, 2025 | Website | Post | Migrated dues payments from Restrict Content Pro to direct Stripe billing links; updated DNS records; customized Stripe payment page branding; created dues waiver coupon; made membership & donation links; enabled alternative payment methods via Stripe. | Provides a more familiar and secure looking payment experience using Stripe. | @chima |
| June 2024 | Website | Post | Added phone number field to Restrict Content Pro registration (via functions.php). | Gathers phone numbers during registration so we can reach new members. | @chima |
| June 2024 | Backend | Post | Troubleshot membership emails not being received. | Members were not receiving welcome emails. | @chima |
| June 2024 | Backend | Post | Set up Stripe Webhooks properly for Restrict Content Pro plugin to update membership status after payment. | Fixes disconnect between Stripe payments and Membership plugin. | @chima |
| May 2024 | Website | Post | Updated Events Calendar plugin to include Zoom meeting password in join link for all users. Added filter to functions.php. |
Not all WCU Members are logged into the forum. Also was not friendly for guests. | @chima |
| May 14, 2024 | Website | Post | Initial WordPress setup: configured Dashboard options, General/Reading/Media settings, installed Bricks Theme (parent/child), removed other themes, installed Automatic.css and Frames plugins, configured Automatic.css system (colors, typography, spacing, etc.), set up Bricks Builder theme styles. | All plugins are well documented; should make it easier for others to pick up. | @chima |
I archived (locked) the previous threads since I managed to spread this information over many various threads:
- WCU Website Development
- Website Calendar (this also was an SOP - need to transfer later)
- Infrastructure: Email Tutorials and Changelog](Infrastructure: Email Tutorials and Changelog) (no longer using Action Network)
- WCU Membership Automated Emails](WCU Membership Automated Emails) (no longer using Restrict Pro plugin)