It’s the spookiest time of the year, but no tricks for Shopify store merchants – just treats.
During October, we saw a few key changes and updates to the platform which may come in handy for store owners as they look at new ways to optimise and boost their sales.
Let’s dive into the most noteworthy changes that you should be aware of as October comes to a close and the the bustling season of Christmas shopping approaches:
Shopify customer accounts now branded
The login page for new customer accounts now inherits the same branding and colours as the rest of the checkout and accounts experience. These settings can be configured in the checkout and accounts editor.
Expanded availability of Tap to Pay on iPhone
With Tap to Pay on iPhone and Shopify POS, in-person sellers can accept contactless payments with just an iPhone – no additional hardware or card readers required.
Tapcart’s App Studio
Tapcart’s App Studio provides a flexible, customisable, and feature-rich solution for businesses looking to create and manage mobile e-commerce apps.
Here’s what to look forward to in this exciting first wave of releases:
- Complete customisation and flexibility: Customise layouts and features to match your brand and meet your business’s ever-evolving needs.
- React codebase and open platform: Create fully custom mobile experiences without compromising quality.
- Scalable and future-ready: Build apps that scale as you grow, with continuous updates and long-term support to stay ahead in a fast-changing
See more features and details in their promo video here:
Shopify Bundles support on POS
Bundles created by the Shopify Bundles app can now be published to and sold on Shopify POS.
Selling bundles can enhance your average order value while offering curated value and discounts to customers. Additionally, they help clear out old inventory and increase product visibility.
Website filters now support category metafields
Shopify now supports category metafields in website filters, allowing merchants to create more customised and relevant filtering options for each product category. This update helps customers quickly refine searches by key attributes, enhancing the shopping experience and boosting conversion rates.
Find out more about utilising metafields for you and your store’s benefit in our guide:
App of the Month
Replo Landing Page Maker
Replo is a platform that empowers Shopify teams to craft, measure and test high-converting e-commerce campaigns without extensive development resources, offering features such as customisable landing pages, AI-powered optimisation and a library of market-tested templates.
Launch of the Month
Blk Box
We were thrilled to collaborate with the team at BLK BOX Fitness to assist them with a redesign of their online store.
The new website is built on a bespoke Shopify theme, giving their in-house team with complete control to create custom landing pages using a versatile section library. It’s also got enhanced navigation, product filtering, and a quote builder for easy customer communication. Plus, it’s got a slick new look more in keeping with Blk Box’s branding.
If you need some help with your Shopify store, you can get in contact with us via our website.
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