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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 company.
Now that we're already into the second half of 2024 We'll take a look at some exciting updates you might've not seen in the never-ending Naruto adventure that is e-commerce.
These new products and developments will help you simplify your life and allow you more time to enjoy your accomplishments throughout the year.
What's new in
Continuing to improve the new product editor
Since launching our new product editor in 2023 we've continued to improve the user experience and also add the ability to integrate with your preferred extensions. Below are some recent updates that make it easier than ever to create and manage products.
New editor, smarter interface Cover image shown next to the name of the product to provide a greater visual clarity as well as we've added brand new tags which clearly show the Draft as well as hidden products' statuses.
In terms of product add-ons: With the latest release, you can now create custom add-onsmanually make orders using custom options -- as well as modify add-ons on existing orders and choose alternatives when items are out of stock. Additionally, we've made it easier to provide future analytics capabilities by adjusting the method of saving data.
Cart and Checkout blocks get smaller and more user-friendly.
Performance-wise, we streamlined how JavaScript is built for both the Cart and Checkout blocks. This results in significantly smaller data charges per page. The Cart block is reduced by decrease of 11%, and Checkout saves 17.9% -- bringing your site up to speed with each stage.
Other checkout options have graduated from beta release to an official feature. These new fields are user-friendly and give an additional way to gather details about the customer or their order.
Visual updates include a fresh overview of your order (with sticky functions on desktops), clearer display of local pickup options as well as improved design of address forms and changes to check-out steps. Also, we made improvements to accessibility to provide a better shopping experience for all.
More robust mobile apps -- now on smart watches
The cards you want are available on the app dashboard, including your Woo admin inbox, latest reviews, the most active coupons, the level of stock and orders made in recent days. Make action straight with the cards you utilize most, and hide the ones you don't use -- it's yours to set the way you want.
The power of Woo, anywhere you go. You'll be able to see your current daily statistics, order log, and details of your order directly on your smart watch.
More stylish and BNPL discover in WooPayments
WooPay adds even more speed and convenience
After shoppers hit "Proceed to pay" they're now taken directly to the fast, secure (and already 2.5x higher-converting!) WooPay payment page. This isn't all. We've made performance enhancements under the hood, so WooPay will load faster than before.
It's also easier to WooPay customers to locate and make use of their preferred payment options. The brand new "Alternative payment methods" button on the Pay With section sends shoppers right to your checkout page -- with all of their checkout information pre-filled with information provided by WooPay. Reduce time spent by your customers and provide a significant efficiency boost for your checkout process.
Another brand-friendly change one is The WooPay The Light as well as the Outline button designs have been updated with a white neutral background to better match with store brand colors.
Improved understanding and views for the Order Attribution
This year we launched the Order Attribution view that displays the origin of your orders to help you make informed decisions about your time and money. In 8.9, we added an Attribution column to the Orders table and Orders report, giving you many more options to gain access and make use of your information.
Want to see how Order Attribution works? Watch our guide and get started measuring your campaign impact.
New updates to Stripe
The launch of Stripe 8.2.0 brought enhancements to the design and compatibility of Stripe's payment Element. In the release of Stripe 8.3.0, Affirm, Klarna, and Afterpay were launched as pay now and pay later offers using Stripe's brand new checkout process.
Woo Marketplace: New extension highlights the Woo Marketplace: New extension brings out the best of
Linnworks Advanced
Control inventory levels, stock levels, and order fulfillment with an all-inclusive back-end system. Linnworks has advanced inventory management capabilities to sync orders and products.
Elementor Connector
Connect everything Woo through Elementor in all its aspects! Get access to forms and widgets that can be customized to popular extensions like Bookings Products Add-Ons and many more.
*Requires Elementor
M2E Multichannel Connect
Seamlessly link your store to get your store seen through Amazon, eBay, and Walmart. Quickly list and update products and automate order processing and sync inventory in real time -- all from an easy interface.
Nexi Checkout
Increased conversions, and more frequently: say goodbye to abandoned carts when offer customers checkout options which makes them desire to purchase. By using Nexi Checkout (known to Nordic customers as Nets) provide convenient, relevant payment options worldwide.
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 versatile pre-built pages, patterns and other elements, you can create an attractive website that looks stunning on any device by using Sparkla.
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New conformity with WordPress guidelines
The.com Update Manager is now available .com Update Manager -- the newest method of updating your Woo Marketplace themes and extensions as well as access fast and efficient support from the same place. Find out why we have implemented this change and find answers to frequently asked questions.
An update on our roadmap from 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 see you before we realize it with the next one. Have you got any queries concerning the updates highlighted? Tell us about it via the comments.