V2.4.4 Version Update

1. 【Optimization】 Replicate store

Background info：

• The store settings have launched numerous new features such as multi-location, default location, order splitting rules, local delivery, and in-store pickup. These areas were not previously supported for replicating, therefore optimization and adjustments are necessary.

Optimization objective:

• "Replicate Store" now supports multiple replicate options. When merchants need to open multiple stores, they can quickly duplicate the configuration items of the store to be copied through the Shoplazza backend, reducing the time and cost of repeated configuration for them.

Usage path：

• Log into your Shoplazza admin, click Profile > Manage account > Stores > click Replicate store.

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2. 【Update】 Activity log now includes order creation, cancellation, duplication, and modification records

Usage scenario：

• We've launched 'Copy order' and 'Edit order' functions for the Middle Eastern market. Many merchants have customer service responsible for reviewing Cash-On-Delivery orders. This review process involves the copying and editing of orders, as well as canceling orders. Currently, there are no related records in the activity logs. This update will resolve this issue, allowing merchants to use it for subsequent review of personnel statistics.

Usage path：

• Log into your Shoplazza admin, click Settings > Activity log.

Feature introduction：

• Actions such as creating, copying, canceling orders, and modifying products in the backend will now be documented in the activity log, along with details of the operator.

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3.【Update】 "Company" data added to recipient information in order export

Usage scenario

• Some merchants engage in B2B purchasing, but they could not export purchaser's "Company" data when exporting order data. With this update, a 'Company' field is now added to the export file, allowing merchants to track purchases by company and help verify the company's authenticity and maintain control before shipping.

Usage path：

• Log into your Shoplazza admin, Orders > All orders > click Export.

Feature introduction：

• Required fields > Delivery information > the field "Company" is added after "Apartment".
• In the export file of order delivery information, the field "Company" is added next "Apartment".

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4.【Update】 "Customer name" field and settings in the order list

Usage scenario：

• Merchants requested the ability to easily view and export customer information from the order management list for data analysis purposes.

Usage path：

• Log into your Shoplazza admin, click Orders > All orders > click Header settings.

Feature introduction：

• "Customer name" configuration is added to header settings and order list. It is not selected by default.

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5.【 Optimization】 Optimization on Shopping cart interaction and UI 

Background info：

• The shopping cart's interaction and UI will be continuously optimized and upgraded based on comprehensive analysis of merchant feedback and historical data.

Optimization objective：

• We optimized shopping cart page UI, including font size, line spacing, layout structure, etc., to enhance page readability and operability.
• We optimized the logic of the drawer cart's settlement module stickiness at the bottom of the page, enhancing the convenience of checkout.

Usage path：

• After upgrading to the latest version of the Nova theme, the optimizations for the shopping cart UI and interactions will be applied automatically.
• To experience the Drawer Cart, go to Themes > Theme settings > Shopping cart > Shopping cart type and set it to "Drawer cart".

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6. 【Optimization】 Optimization of Nova product details page

Background info：

• Based on some feedback and demand analysis of the product details page from merchants, this time we have carried out a comprehensive upgrade and optimization of the style and browsing experience of the product detail page.

Optimization objective：

• The mobile terminal supports force image size control: when merchants set up product galleries, they need to adjust the image size to reduce page blanks. Previously, the function of adjusting these ratios could only be controlled on the PC side, so it was optimized to support simultaneous control on the mobile side.
• Split the original "Price&Sales" content into two separate blocks: Price and Sales: When configuring product information, merchants hope to adjust the positions of the price and sales blocks separately. Therefore optimization is required.
• "Estimated delivery date" and "Free shipping notification" are merged into one "Delivery information" block: Currently, the Estimated delivery date and Free shipping notification are both delivery information, but are shown separately. This makes the page information rather scattered and unorganized. Therefore, these two blocks are merged into one "Delivery information" block.
• Added PC-side thumbnail position configuration: Merchants have different placement requirements when configuring thumbnails for PC-side product details pages. Especially when the main image of some products is relatively large, they want to place the thumbnail image below the gallery. Especially when the main image of some products is relatively large, they want to place the thumbnail image below the gallery.
• Support for configuring "Add-to-cart" and "Buy now" buttons to display at the bottom: Merchants can set the Add-to-cart and Buy now buttons to display at the bottom when configuring the product details page, making them immediately accessible for consumers and improving the conversion rate.

Usage path：

• The mobile terminal supports force image size control: Log into your Shoplazza admin, click Online Store > Themes > click Customize > switch to the product page > click Product details section card, and configure Force image size.
• Split the original "Price&Sales" content into two separate blocks: Price and Sales: Log into your Shoplazza admin, click Online Store > Themes > click Customize > switch to the product page > click Product details section card, and add block.
• "Estimated delivery date" and "Free shipping notification" are merged into one "Delivery information" block: Log into your Shoplazza admin, click Online Store > Themes > click Customize > switch to the product page > click Product details section card, and add block.
• Added PC-side thumbnail position configuration: Log into your Shoplazza admin, click Online Store > Themes > click Customize > switch to the product page > click Product details section card > Thumbnail position.
• Support for configuring "Add-to-cart" and "Buy now" buttons to display at the bottom: Log into your Shoplazza admin, click Online Store > Themes > click Customize > switch to the product page > click Product details section card > Add-to-cart button.

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1. You can uniformly adjust gallery image sizes on both PC and mobile through forced image size settings. Supported ratios include original size, 1:1 (square), 4:3 (landscape), and 2:3 (portrait).

2. "Sales" is now a separate block, with the original block holding only "Price." After a theme upgrade, merchants that previously enabled sales must re-add the Sales block.

3. Configuration is divided into two parts:

• Estimated delivery date: A new toggle is added (off by default), other settings remain the same.
• Free shipping notification: A new toggle is added (on by default), other settings remain the same.

4. New Thumbnail position configuration (configuration of the PC-side thumbnail position only, mobile-side thumbnails are displayed below the gallery by default). Available display positions are:

• Below the gallery
• On the side of the gallery

7. 【Optimization】Optimization of content display style in Nova product details page

Background info：

• To optimize user experience, adjustments are made to address problems like large fonts, large spaces, and inconsistent layout/designs on the product details page.

Usage path：

• Log into your Shoplazza admin, click Online Store > Themes > click Upgrade to view the latest display version.

Feature introduction：

• Navigation: it defaults to a collapsed state when it exceeds the first screen. It remains collapsed when scrolling down, but expands by default when scrolling up.
• Font&Font Size：
  • The default font has been changed to a more streamlined Lato style. We recommend manually switching to this font style for a cleaner look after upgrading an existing theme.
  • The default font size on the product details pages has been reduced, and the font for the price, variant title, product description, recommended products, and recent browsing card titles is displayed in bold.
• Spacing: Reduced the spacing between different content modules to enhance layout compactness and display more product information.
• Product Gallery: The product gallery's left-right switching interaction has been optimized to match the theme style.
  
  • Added display for the number of images.
  • Arrows for image switching have been optimized.
• Optimization on social media plugin display style: It will now be displayed above the gallery, and can be expanded upon clicking.
• Estimated delivery date and free shipping are now presented as part of a unified Shipping module, enhancing the sense of business hierarchy.
• Current number of viewers, selling points, current inventory: The icons now have a unified display style, enhancing page uniformity.
• Product recommendations, recent browsing: The size of the product module on mobile devices has been reduced, improving the aesthetics of the page.

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8.【Update】Express checkout button configuration now added on product detail page

Usage scenario：

• The product details page now supports express checkout buttons for credit or debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Quick payments can help buyers reduce tedious operations, quickly complete payment processes, and enhance the checkout experience. For sellers, this can help improve traffic conversion.

Usage path：

•  Log into your Shoplazza admin, click Online Store > Themes > click Customize to enter the theme editing page.
• On the editing page, click on the header switcher to switch to the product details page.
• Click on "Add content" in the product details card, and add the Express checkout button component.
• After adding, click on the Express checkout button component to enter its settings interface.
• Choose the payment methods you wish to display, as well as their corresponding service providers. Once enabled, you can view the button effect in real time in the theme preview pane on the right.
• Set the maximum number of payment methods to be displayed. If the number of enabled payment methods exceeds this maximum, the product details page will hide the excess payment methods and show a "More payment options" prompt. Customers can see all methods by clicking this.
• After finishing setting up, you can save it as a draft or publish it directly.

Feature introduction：

• The express checkout button displayed when complete all the settings.
• The customer could start the checkout directly in the product page.

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1. Log into your Shoplazza admin, click Online Store > Themes > click Customize to enter the theme editing page.

2. On the editing page, click on the header switcher to switch to the product details page.

3. Click on "Add block" in the product details card, and add the Express checkout button component.

4. After adding, click on the Express checkout button component to enter its settings interface.

5. Choose the payment methods you wish to display, as well as their corresponding service providers.

Currently supported payment buttons and their corresponding providers.

6. Set the maximum number of payment methods to be displayed. If the number of enabled payment methods exceeds this maximum, the product details page will hide the excess payment methods and show a "More payment options" prompt. Customers can see all methods by clicking this.

7. After finishing setting up, you can save it as a draft or publish it directly.

Related document:

• If you need to add the PayPal Express Checkout button on the product details page, please click to view the document: How to Enable PayPal Express Checkout Button on Product Page?

FAQ

• Why does it prompt that the payment method needs to be activated?

The prerequisite for setting up an Express checkout button on the product details page is that the payment method has already been activated in the payment settings, and the Express checkout option is selected. If the corresponding payment method has not been activated, you will receive a prompt stating that the payment method needs to be activated. If you have any questions about the process of adding payments, please review the help documentation: How to activate payment?

• Why am I prompted that the current theme is not supported such operation?

 The Express checkout button component is currently only supported on the product details page of specific themes (Nova2023, Night, Bamboo, Moon, Sweet, Morning, Geek, Impress, Christmas, Wind, Flash).

• Why can't I see Google Pay or Apple Pay after completing the setup?

The display and use of Apple Pay and Google Pay are subject to browser restrictions, specifically as follows:

• • Apple Pay：Requires the Safari browser
  • Google Pay：Requires Chrome, Edge, or Opera browser

After completing the setup, please use the corresponding browser to check the display.

9.【Update】Ladder discounts for Bundle Sales

Usage scenario：

• Introduce ladder discounts with Bundle Sales, allowing consumers to enjoy varying levels of discounts based on the quantity of products purchased - the more they buy, the greater the discount. This changes the previous requirement that the entire bundle must be purchased to enjoy the discount, lowers the purchase threshold, promotes conversion, and thus increases the average transaction value.

Usage path：

• Log into your Shoplazza admin, click Apps > Bundle Sales > Bundle sales.

Feature introduction：

• When creating/editing a bundle promotion with the discount type of a fixed price reduction or fixed percentage discount, you can select different discount thresholds:
  • The discount or reduced price applies only when all bundled products are purchased together.
  •  Ladder Discounts: you can add up to three tiers of discounts. The discount threshold quantity for the first tier cannot exceed the total number of selected bundled products.

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10.【Update】New product sorting feature added to "Shop the look" in Bundle Sales

Usage scenario：

• With the new product sorting feature in "Shop the look" card, merchants can now adjust the order of products in the backend interface. This provides merchants with more personalized display options to attract consumers to make a purchase.

Usage path：

• Log into your Shoplazza admin, click Apps > Bundle Sales > Shop the look.

Feature introduction：

• Create campaign in "Shop the look": After selecting matched products, you can arrange the order in the matched product list.

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11.【Update】OnePixel

Usage scenario：

• In the admin backend, the pixel functions of each channel are independent and not unified. The app OnePixel brings together all the media channels, currently supporting eight channels including Facebook, Google, Tiktok, Snapchat, Pinterest, Kwai, Bing, and Twitter. Centralizing the management of pixels across various channels will better enhance your advertising effects.

Usage path：

• Log into your Shoplazza admin, click Apps > Visit App Store > Search OnePixel > click Add app.

Feature introduction：

• Upon activating OnePixel, you will see tabs for mainstream pixels such as Facebook, Google, Tiktok, and Snapchat.
  • Other channels can be selected when adding a pixel.

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12.【Update】Allow customers to leave anonymous reviews

Usage scenario：

• Some customers might wish to submit reviews anonymously to protect their privacy. Providing an anonymous review feature can increase the willingness of customers to leave reviews.

Usage path：

• Log into your Shoplazza admin, click Products > Reviews > Settings > Enable "Allow customers to leave anonymous reviews".

Feature introduction：

• After enabling "Allow customers to leave anonymous reviews," customers can opt for anonymous reviews when submitting comments on the product detail page, which will be unselected by default.

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13.【Update】Support for more ways to filter reviews

Usage scenario：

• Several search filters have been added to facilitate merchants quickly locating a specific comment for response handling.

Usage path：

• Log into your Shoplazza admin, click Products > Reviews > click All reviews.

Feature introduction：

Support for three types of review filters: review content, reviewer name, and reviewer email.

• Content: Supports fuzzy search.
• Name: Supports exact match search.
• Email: Supports exact match search.

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14.【Update】Product management now supports product tag management 

Usage scenario：

• Due to product iteration, some product tags may no longer be needed. To avoid complications from an excess of tags, we now support merchants in performing bulk management and deletion of tags.

Usage path：

• Log into your Shoplazza admin, click Products > All products.

Feature introduction：

• Select products to add or remove tags, click on 'Manage tags in bulk', search or click on tags to delete in bulk.
• When deleting, you can choose whether to automatically remove the tag from the original product.

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15.【Update】Product variants now support direct material upload

Usage scenario：

• It is convenient for merchants to directly upload corresponding variant materials when creating multiple variants.

Usage path：

• Log into your Shoplazza admin, click Products > Edit product.

Feature introduction：

• You can now directly upload materials when creating multiple variants for a product. Once uploaded, the materials for variants will be synchronized to the main product's overall materials.

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16.【Update】Product variants now support header editing

Usage scenario：

• Due to the abundance of variant-related fields and the diversity in maintenance from different merchants, we now support header editing for product variants, providing a more personalized setting for merchants.

Usage path：

• Log into your Shoplazza admin, click Products > All products > Edit or Create product.

Feature introduction：

Edit Header：

• The fields that must be selected are: Action, Variant ID, Variant, Selling price, as well as Tiered price and Minimum order quantity under Wholesale mode, Variant image, Variant notes, and Inventory (if any).
• These fields are selected by default: Original price, Cost per item, SKU.
• These fields are not selected by default, but merchants are recommended to select them: Weight, Barcode, Package size, Variant metafield, Country of origin, HS (Harmonized System) code.
•  Supports drag-and-drop sorting.

Add New Field：

• Package size supports input of the product's length, width, and height. These are optional fields, but if one is filled, all three must be completed.
• Country of origin and HS (Harmonized System) code are optional fields. They are used to maintain customs information of goods, mainly needed for logistics customs clearance.

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