# Roundup: Highlights from October in the Studio Community **URL:** \ **Category:** Be in the know\ **Tags:** weekly-roundup, wix-blog, wix-blocks, seo\ **Created:** [October 25, 2024, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.wixstudio.com/t/roundup-highlights-from-october-in-the-studio-community/63939 "2024-10-25T17:35:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![noahlovell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wix/user_avatar/forum.wixstudio.com/noahlovell/32/118920_2.png) [@noahlovell](https://forum.wixstudio.com/u/noahlovell)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2024, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.wixstudio.com/t/roundup-highlights-from-october-in-the-studio-community/63939/1 "2024-10-25T17:35:03Z")
Here’s what you missed in the community this month! From the Project Review Frenzy that’s happening now, to inspiring events hosted by our Community Events Leaders, October has been packed with activity. We’ve also seen exciting new feature releases, like gradients for containers, Repeaters, and grid cells, along with the Devs on Wix Discord joining forces with the Wix Studio server. Stay updated and take a sneak peek at what’s coming in November! * * * # **Project Review Frenzy** Don’t miss out on the **Project Review Frenzy** - happening now! 🎉 We’ve already seen some amazing projects submitted, like [https://www.leyetipizza.fr/](https://www.leyetipizza.fr/) by @jean-francois and [https://www.fabianwiktorphoto.com/](https://www.fabianwiktorphoto.com/) by @fabwiktor, showcasing incredible creativity and innovation. A big shoutout to @howplayhk, @Tionna_Watson, and JJ-codes-9, who’ve earned the `@ProjectReviewer` role for being super active and supportive, sharing reviews and valuable feedback! If you haven’t joined yet, there’s still time. Head to the `#project-review` channel in the Studio Discord to submit your project and share your feedback on others’ work. We can’t wait to see what you’ve been working on! [Share your project](https://discord.gg/X89yBpYgz5) ![Project Review Frenzy](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/wix/original/3X/c/4/c47c2330776e9b121d7b46e949355b599fffc2a7.jpeg) * * * # **Community Events** October saw inspiring community events, with more on the way! [Houston](https://www.meetup.com/houston-studio-community/) kicked things off with its first-ever Meet & Greet led by @Leah_Bryant, while @aparham brought web designers together for networking in [Macon](https://www.meetup.com/macon-wix-studio-community). @info84367 kept the creative energy flowing in [Dallas](https://www.meetup.com/dallas-wix-studio-community) with another buzzing Creative Cafe session. We saw our first event in [Nairobi](https://www.meetup.com/nairobi-wix-studio-community), where Salma Adam connected developers and designers, and [Atlanta](https://www.meetup.com/atlanta-studio-community) was the stage for Skania Florestal’s massive “From Vision to Vanguard Series | HBCUMADE: Building Agency,” drawing nearly 100 attendees! @hello13992 brought coworkers together in [Virginia Beach](https://www.meetup.com/virginia-beach-wix-studio-community), and there’s more to come with another Creative Cafe in Dallas and [Buenos Aires](https://www.meetup.com/buenos-aires-wix-studio-community)’ debut event hosted by @isalas48846 and Cynthia Klinsky. Find your nearest local community [here](https://www.meetup.com/pro/wix-studio-community/). Not got a community near you? [Become a Community Events Leader](https://www.wix.com/studio/community/leaders-apply/eventsleader) * * * # **Community News** We’re thrilled to announce that the Devs on Wix Discord server has officially joined the Wix Studio server! 🎉 Now, with a dedicated dev category, you’ll enjoy even greater visibility, stay ahead of the latest events, and connect with top experts in SEO, marketing, and design. Whether you’re diving into discussions on Blocks, Apps, or exclusive alpha testing, everything you need is now in one place. If you haven’t explored Discord yet, there’s no better time—jump in and explore! [Go explore](https://discord.gg/GhdmDN926z) ![Devs on Wix Discord server has officially joined the Wix Studio community!](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/wix/original/3X/7/6/76e292232a12ac085b58e18c3c59654198fc8287.jpeg) * * * # **Shining Stars** You all crushed it this month! Here’s a look at some of our shining stars - 🏆 **Problem Solver** – @V-Blog, for sharing the most solutions in the forum! - 🎉 **Appreciated** – @DeanAyalon, who received the most reactions, showing just how much the community values their contributions! - 🗨 **Chatterbox** – @onemoretime, for keeping conversations flowing. - 📚 **Knowledgeable** – @Nikoleta_Angelova, for sharing resources that elevate us all. * * * Talking of shining stars - meet @varun-dev, who recently published a topic on how he automated the publishing of real, working code snippets to his free snippets library. The process covers everything from reading snippet files, generating documentation, minifying the code, and saving it directly into the Wix CMS. You can read the full article and check out the Free Snippets Library [here](https://forum.wixstudio.com/t/automation-publishing-velo-code-to-web-case-study-code-snippets/63437)! * * * # **Latest Releases** It wouldn’t be a Roundup without some exciting updates that I know you’ll love: ### ✨ **Rev Share Improvements** Get real-time insights into your earnings with enhanced Rev Share reporting. Now, premium transaction data will be displayed immediately in Earnings tables, with payouts issued on a net 30 basis instead of net 60. You’ll also benefit from improved transparency and status updates, offering a personalized experience to help you excel. ![Rev Share Improvements](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/wix/original/3X/0/0/0050b062f8f0efde275f7251fd41ec9271983298.png) * * * ### 🎨 **Gradients in Backgrounds** You’ve been voting, and now gradients are here! You can add stunning gradients to the backgrounds of containers, Repeaters, and grid cells. Choose from Radial, Linear, Conic, or Fluid gradients, and easily control the size and opacity of colors. These gradients are live CSS, meaning they’re optimized for performance and no workarounds. ![Gradients in Backgrounds](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/wix/original/3X/8/e/8e6449fd8a848808960c038bc7ea1a73170a4c34.png) * * * ### 📁 **New Drag-and-Drop Media** Drop images onto the Studio Editor canvas without navigating through multiple menus—the images will automatically be saved in your Site Files folder within the Media Manager. Supported formats include GIF, BMP, WEBP and more. ![New Drag-and-Drop Media](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/wix/original/3X/8/d/8d5784e57ebb126ef47e33dc3485d038e631a9c2.png) > For a full list of updates and releases, check them out [here](https://manage.wix.com/studio/sites?viewId=all-items-view&uc=main&ucTab=ALL) * * * # **Coming Up in November** Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store for November: - **[Expert Drop with Nelson Abalos Jr & Geenay Kotzé](https://www.wix.com/studio-tech-design/wix-studio-hub/event-details/expert-drop-with-nelson-abalos-jr-geenay-kotze/form)** - November 11, 2024 - **[Wix Studio fundamentals workshop: Miami](https://www.wix.com/studio/academy/event/tour/city/miami)** - November 12, 2024 - **[Wix Studio deep dive workshop: Miami](https://www.wix.com/studio/academy/event/tour/city/miami)** - November 13, 2024 - Community events in **[Dallas](https://www.meetup.com/dallas-wix-studio-community/events/302833412)**, **[Sydney](https://www.meetup.com/sydney-studio-community/events/303675917)**, **[Macon](https://www.meetup.com/macon-wix-studio-community/events/302999723)** and more. > Find more ways to connect with the community [here](https://www.wix.com/studio/academy/event). Oh, and we might have a challenge coming up soon 👀 … All I’ll say is start thinking about the creative and unique solutions you’ve implemented in client projects! * * * That’s all for this month - and I can’t wait to see what we’ll do in November. Until next time 🕶 * * * _Pssst! Let us know what you loved about this Roundup, and what you’d like to see included next time!_ ---
**Author:** ![Cristian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wix/user_avatar/forum.wixstudio.com/cristian/32/80513_2.png) [@Cristian](https://forum.wixstudio.com/u/Cristian)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2024, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.wixstudio.com/t/roundup-highlights-from-october-in-the-studio-community/63939/2 "2024-10-25T18:19:55Z")
👋 What a thorough and inspiring roundup! We really miss these weekly updates, but it’s completely understandable that you’re gearing up for even bigger things in 2025 as the year winds down. The new features, like gradients and Discord integration, are fantastic. We’ll be watching for November’s updates and upcoming challenges! :fire: ---
**Author:** ![noahlovell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wix/user_avatar/forum.wixstudio.com/noahlovell/32/118920_2.png) [@noahlovell](https://forum.wixstudio.com/u/noahlovell)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2024, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.wixstudio.com/t/roundup-highlights-from-october-in-the-studio-community/63939/3 "2024-10-29T15:59:43Z")
Thanks @Cristian! 💜 Glad you’re loving the gradients - looking forward to November too 💪