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It's said that time passes quickly when you're having fun so it must feel as if you're in the process of managing a thriving online company.
Now that we're already into the second half of 2024 We'll take a look at some exciting updates you might've missed in the endless Naruto race that is the world of e-commerce.
New products and innovations could help to simplify your lives and allow you more time to enjoy your accomplishments throughout the year.
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Continuing to improve the new editor for products
Since we launched our brand new product editor in 2023, we've continued to innovate on our user experience, and have added compatibility for your favorite extensions. Below are some recent changes that have made more efficient than ever before to create and manage the products.
New editor, smarter interface: The cover image is shown next to the name of the product to provide a greater visual clarity Also, we've added brand new tags that clearly indicate Draft as well as Hidden product statuses.
In terms of product add-ons: In the most recent version, it's now possible to make it possible tomanually build orders that include specific options, as well as alter add-ons to existing orders and choose other options if products aren't in stock. Also, we've opened the door to support future analytics by adjusting how data is stored.
Blocks for Checkout and Cart become lighter and more user-friendly
Performance-wise We have streamlined the way JavaScript is built for the Cart as well as Checkout blocks. This results in substantially smaller data load on each page. The Cart block has an 11percent reduction in the amount of data, while Checkout reduces 17.9% -- bringing you site speed at each process.
The additional checkout field are now transitioning from being a beta feature to the official version. These user-friendly new fields give you more ways to collect details about the customer's purchase or.
Visual updates include a fresh order summary (with sticky function on desktops) and a clearer overview of local pickup choices, improved address form layout as well as adjustments to the checkout steps. Additionally, we have made adjustments to the accessibility of checkout for a more enjoyable shopping experience for all.
An enhanced mobile application is now available on smart watches.
There are more cards available on the app dashboard This includes your Woo admin inbox, latest reviews, the most active coupons, the level of stock, and recent orders. Make action straight from the cards you use most, and hide the ones you don't -It's up to you to set the way you want.
The strength of Woo, anywhere you go: You can check your day-to-day stats, order log, and details of your order from your smartwatch.
More stylish and BNPL discover in WooPayments
WooPay provides even greater speed and ease of use
If shoppers click "Proceed to pay" they'll now be directed to the secure, fast (and already 2.5x more conversion!) WooPay checkout. This isn't all. We've implemented performance improvements beneath the hood, so WooPay also loads faster than before.
Additionally, we made it simpler for WooPay customers to locate and make use of their preferred payment methods. New "Alternative payment options" button in the Pay With section will take shoppers directly to your store's checkout -complete with their information for checkout pre-filled by data from WooPay. Reduce time spent by your customers and add a huge speed increase to your checkout flow.
A brand-friendly update is that the WooPay Light as well as the Outline themed buttons have been upgraded with a white neutral background that is more compatible with colors associated with stores.
Improved understanding and views for the Order Attribution
In the course of this year's fiscal year, we launched an Order Attribution view that displays the source of your orders to help you make informed decisions about your time and money. In 8.9, we included an Attribution column in the table of orders and to the report, giving you additional ways to view and make use of your information.
Want to see the way Order Attribution works? Check out our video guide and get started measuring the impact of your campaign.
New features to Stripe
The launch of Stripe 8.2.0 brought improvements to the appearance and performance of the payment Element. With Stripe 8.3.0, Affirm, Klarna Afterpay, Klarna, Affirm and Afterpay were launched as pay now, pay later offerings using Stripe's brand new checkout process.
It is the Woo Marketplace: New extension emphasizes
Linnworks Advanced
Manage inventory, stock levels, and order with a comprehensive back-end system. Linnworks has sophisticated inventory management features to sync orders and products.
Elementor Connector
Connect everything Woo by integrating all things Elementor! You can access customizable widgets and form controls for popular extensions such as Bookings, Product Add-Ons, and more.
*Requires Elementor
M2E Multichannel Connect
Connect your store seamlessly and get recognized on the global stage across Amazon, eBay, and Walmart. Quickly list and update products, automate order processing, and update inventory at a real-time pace and all through just one interface.
Nexi Checkout
Increased conversions, and more frequently and more frequently: put an end to abandoned carts when you offer customers checkout options which makes them wish to buy. By using Nexi Checkout (known to Nordic customers as Nets) offers the most convenient and relevant payment methods all over the world.
Sparkla Jewellery
Bring a high-end glow to your online jewelry store using this striking new block theme. The theme was created for high-end boutiques, and decorated with a range of reusable templates, pages and components, build an attractive website that looks stunning regardless of the device you use it on with Sparkla.
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The.com Update Manager is now available .com Update Manager, the newest method of updating your Woo Marketplace themes and extensions and access streamlined support in an easy-to-find location. Learn why we made this update and find answers to frequently asked questions.
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Until next time
Thank you for taking the time to read this installment of the What's new with Woo Blog Series! We'll be back before you know it in the next edition. Do you have any questions concerning the updates highlighted? Let us know in the comments.