FluentBoards 1.6: Subtask Group, Single Board Shortcode, Stage Background Customization, & More!

Listening to you, understanding your needs, and continuously improving your workflow management experience has been our mission since day one at FluentBoards.

And today, we’re taking another big step forward.

Hi, this is Shahjahan Jewel, thrilled to introduce FluentBoards 1.6, a much-anticipated update that many of you have been asking for.

This release brings a couple of powerful new features that will take your project management experience to the next level.

And of course, we’ve also packed in several improvements and bug fixes to make everything run even smoother.

Trust me, we’re just as excited to finally deliver it!

Let’s dive in and explore what’s new!

Introduced Subtask Group

This is something you’ve been asking for a long time, and it’s finally here!

Managing large tasks with a never-ending list of subtasks can get overwhelming fast. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Subtask Grouping, a smarter way to organize your subtasks into clearly defined sections.

Instead of displaying all subtasks in a single long column under a parent task, you can now neatly organize them into logical groups like “Research,” “Design,” “Review,” or any custom label that fits your workflow.

Let’s say you’re managing a website redesign project. To launch it successfully, you’ll need collaboration from multiple teams – marketing, design, development, and QA.

With the Subtask Group feature, it’s now super simple to bring everyone on the same page.

Start by figuring out what needs to be done and which team is responsible for what. Then, open the task and on the right-hand panel, you’ll now find the new ‘Subtask’ option.

From there, create different groups for each team, like Marketing, Design, Development, etc, and add the relevant subtasks under each group.

See how clean and structured everything looks?

Want to move subtasks from one group to another? That’s possible too.

Simply drag the subtask to the group you want it in! Quick and easy!

And if you need to move multiple subtasks at once, just select them. A dropdown menu will appear, choose your desired group, hit the save button, and you’re done!

So now, ensuring accountability, avoiding overlaps, and staying on top of deadlines, especially in large projects, is easier than ever before!

Single Board Shortcode Functionality

Here comes another most requested feature!

You can now generate a shortcode for any specific board and embed it into your frontend portal, giving clients, team members, or stakeholders access to just that board without exposing your entire dashboard.

Imagine you’re managing projects for multiple clients. Each client should only see their project, not your internal workflows or other clients’ data.

And, with this feature, it’s now very much possible!

Just click on the project info icon and copy the board shortcode.

Now go and paste it into the page where you want it displayed.

That’s it!

Your client will now see exactly what they need – no more, no less.

Accountability goes up, clutter goes down, and transparency has never looked better!

Custom Color Support for Stage Backgrounds

In our recent updates, we’ve focused on making your project dashboard not only more colorful but also more impactful.

We’ve already introduced infinite color customization options for backgrounds, task covers, board labels, and more.

And with this latest update, stage background customization gets a solid upgrade.

Previously, you could only choose stage colors from a limited set of predefined options. 

But now, you can customize stage colors freely matching your brand colors perfectly and giving your workspace a truly personal touch!

Scroll to Top Functionality in Task Details Page

A small but impactful change. Think of it as a neat UX improvement.

We’ve added a “Jump to Top” button at the bottom of the task dashboard. So no matter how deep you’ve scrolled, just one click brings you right back to the top. 

Simple, fast, and convenient!

Bug Fixes & Improvements

At FluentBoards, progress means striking the right balance between innovation and refinement.

While we love rolling out exciting new features, we’re just as dedicated to fine-tuning the tools you rely on every day.

Here’s a quick roundup of the bug fixes and enhancements we’ve included in this update:

• Improvement: User image now sourced from WordPress user profile
• Improvement: Custom field option added in Board Menu
• Improvement: Task description editor sync and collapse icon added
• Improvement: Background image upload switched from WP Media to local directory
• Improvement: Create label directly from empty search
• Improvement: Added Activity tracking for repeat tasks
• Improvement: Ability to delete board label,
• Fixed: Global add-task and stage save button multi-click issue
• Fixed: Multiple emails sent issue with member invitations
• Fixed: Disappearing search popup Issue for keyword “4466” in search
• Fixed: Mention Issue in comments for usernames containing emails or space-separated words
• Fixed: Stage header title text selection issue
• Fixed: CRM contact not showing in task
• Other improvements & bug Fixes

Efficiency, Clarity, Control

At FluentBoards, we’re committed to evolving with your workflow, solving real challenges, and bringing clarity to every project you manage. 

And, this update is another small step toward that goal. We’re excited to see how you’ll use these new features in your day-to-day workflow.

However, while the release note wraps up here, the journey doesn’t stop (more exciting features are already on the way).

We can’t wait to show you what’s next, and hopefully, we’ll be back with more exciting features soon.

Until then, dive into what’s new, make the most of these features, and as always, keep managing projects with confidence.

Thank you!