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They say time flies when you're enjoying yourself, which is why it's like double speed when you're simultaneously managing a thriving online business.
Now that we're already into the second quarter of 2024, let's look back at some exciting updates you might've missed in the endless Naruto run that is ecommerce.
New products and innovations could help to simplify your lives and allow you the time to be more satisfied with your successes throughout the year.
What's new in
Continuing to improve the new editor for products
Since we launched our brand new product editor in 2023 we've continued to improve our user experience, and have added support for the extensions you love. Here are a few recent updates that make it easier than ever to create and manage 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 and the hidden product statuses.
In terms of product add-ons: The latest version of the software means that it's now possible to manually create orders with customized options as well as modify add-ons on existing orders and choose alternative options when products are out of inventory. Additionally, we've made it easier to provide future analytics capabilities by adjusting the way data is saved.
Cart and Checkout blocks become smaller and more user-friendly.
Performance-wise our team has streamlined the process JavaScript is designed for blocks like the Cart as well as Checkout blocks. The result is significantly less data payloads per page. The Cart block sees an 11percent reduction in the amount of data, while Checkout is reduced by 17.9% -- bringing your site up to speed with each process.
Other checkout options are now transitioning from being a beta feature to an official feature. The new user-friendly fields offer you more ways to collect details about the client or their purchase.
Visual updates include a refreshed purchase summary (with sticky functions on desktops) and a clearer overview of local pickup choices and improved layout of the address form, and adjustments to check-out steps. We also made accessibility improvements to provide a better shopping experience for all.
A more robust mobile app is now available on smart watches
There are more cards accessible on the dashboard of the app which includes your Woo admin inbox, recently reviewed reviews, active coupons, the level of stock as well as recent purchases. Make action straight using the cards that you use often, and block the ones that you do not use -- it's yours to set your own way.
The strength of Woo, anywhere you go. see your current daily statistics, order log, and order details right on your smart watch.
Smarter styling and BNPL discovery in WooPayments
WooPay provides even greater speed and convenience
When customers click "Proceed to pay" they'll now be directed to the secure, fast (and already 2.5x more profitable!) WooPay checkout. That's not all: we've made performance enhancements in the background, which means that WooPay is also faster to load than it has ever.
We also made it easier to WooPay customers to locate and make use of their preferred payment options. New "Alternative payment methods" link within the Pay With section will take shoppers directly to your store's checkout -complete with their information for checkout pre-filled by information of WooPay. Make it easier for shoppers and provide a significant speed boost for your checkout process.
A brand-friendly update: the WooPay Light and Outline themed buttons have been upgraded to have a neutral white background for better compatibility with colors associated with stores.
Improved understanding and views for The Order Attribution
This year we introduced an Order Attribution view that displays the origin of your orders in order to assist you in making informed choices about how to spend the time and cost. In 8.9 the release, we have included an Attribution column in the table of orders and to the report, so you have additional ways to view and use your data.
Want to see the way Order Attribution works? Read our tutorial and get started measuring the impact of your campaign.
New features to Stripe
The new release of Stripe 8.2.0 included enhancements to the design and compatibility of Stripe's payment Element. With Stripe 8.3.0, Affirm, Klarna Afterpay, Klarna, Affirm and Afterpay were launched as pay now and pay later offers with the new checkout interface of Stripe.
The Woo Marketplace: New extension highlights
Linnworks Advanced
Manage inventory as well as stock levels and orders with a complete backend software. Linnworks has the most advanced inventory management tools to sync orders and products.
Elementor Connector
Connect everything Woo with all things Elementor! You can access forms and widgets that can be customized that are popular extensions, such as Bookings and Product Add-Ons and much more.
*Requires Elementor
M2E Multichannel Connect
Seamlessly link your store and get recognized on the global stage across Amazon, eBay, and Walmart. Quickly list and update products as well as automate order processing and sync inventory in real time All from just one interface.
Nexi Checkout
Increased conversions, and more frequently: say goodbye to abandoned carts when give customers a checkout that makes them desire to purchase. By using Nexi Checkout (known to Nordic customers as Nets) offers convenient, relevant payment options all over the world.
Sparkla Jewellery
Create a glamorous look for your online jewelry store using this striking new block theme. Designed for luxury boutiques and embellished with a variety of customizable pre-built designs, pages and other elements, you can create an online store that shines on any device with Sparkla.
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Newly-approved compliance to WordPress guidelines
Introducing the .com Update Manager -- the new way to update the latest versions of your Woo Marketplace themes and extensions as well as access fast and efficient support from one convenient place. Find out why we have implemented this update and get answers to frequently asked questions.
Update on the roadmap of our head of engineering
Until next time
We appreciate you taking time to read this issue of the What's New With Woo Blog Series! We'll be back before you realize it when we publish the next installment. Do you have any questions regarding the highlights? Tell us about it by leaving a comment.