[iSenseLabs Weekly 45] New OpenCart Features & Fixes, Video Tutorials and Latest E-Commerce News
It was a busy week at the labs and we are ready to present our newest OpenCart extension upgrades. We’ve added some new module features and did a lot of improvements.
Is your store ready and up-to-date with all the necessary functionality for the holidays?
Promotions 2.1 (OC 2.0.x to 2.3.x)
MultiStore Compatibility
New Feature: Promotion listing page
New Feature: Displaying promotions in product tab
Improvement: More conditions
Improvement: More actions
Improvement: Promotions can be applied multiple times
Bug fix: Promotion calculations
AnyPort 1.4.1 (OC 1.5.0.x to 1.5.6.x)
Improvement: Additional check during database backup
AnyPort 2.0.1 (OC 2.0.x to 2.3.x)
Improvement: Additional check during database backup
TieredGifts 2.2.1 (OC 2.0.x to 2.3.x)
Improvement: Journal theme compatibility
GuestOrderView 1.4 (OC 2.0.x to 2.3.x)
Compatible with OpenCart 2.3.x
CallForPrice 1.2.1 (OC 1.5.4.x to 1.5.6.x)
Improvement: Email field short tag added
StorePickup 2.1.3 (OC 2.0.x to 2.3.x)
Improvement: Updated installation instructions
Bug fix: Removed token variable from the catalog controller
PopupWindow 2.3.3 (OC 2.0.x to 2.3.x)
Bug fix: Fixed the name of the catalog controller class for the version compatible with OC 2.3.x
TwitterPics 2.1.1 (OC 2.0.x to 2.3.x)
Compatible with OpenCart 2.3.x
TwitterLogin 2.3.2 (OC 2.0.x to 2.3.x)
Bug fix: Twitter callback URL issue
TwitterFeed 2.1 (OC 2.0.x to 2.3.x)
Compatible with OpenCart 2.3.x
InstagramLogin 2.2.5 (OC 2.0.x to 2.3.x)
Improvement: Updated installation instructions
Bug fix: Fixed the SSL check on admin controller
Bug fix: Related to OpenCart 2.3.x version
Bonus Section: Our Favorite Articles of the Week
30 E-commerce Email Marketing Messages That Boost Sales
By RewardStream
If you are struggling to design the perfect email marketing campaign for your audience, it’s a good idea to look to other businesses for ideas and inspiration. RewardStream have compiled 30 examples of awesome email marketing tactics from different industries that you can make your own.
What 1000 Consumers Say About Bad Customer Service
By Kayako
Customer service is where businesses cannot afford to fail anymore. Word of mouth spreads faster than wildfire especially when it’s about a bad experience with a brand. And since first impressions determine the rest of the relationship with your customers, you can’t risk making any mistakes from the very start. “Life’s too short for bad customer service.”
10 Trends That Defined Digital Marketing in 2016
By Marketo
Many businesses got a lot more social during 2016. They started listening to their fans and followers, improved the overall experience of their websites, became more mobile-friendly, and much more. We definitely see some huge advancements in the E-Commerce sector. Check into this article to find out more details about the rest of the trends.
Top Five E-Commerce Best Planning Practices to Propel Sales in 2017
By iSenseLabs
The innovations in E-Commerce during 2016 went around improving mobile experience for shoppers using their smartphones and tablets, social listening and selling, better targeting and design for email marketing campaigns, interacting content and simplified payment solutions. However, you need a rock solid plan to start implementing all of those new advancements.
iSenseLabs Videos
How to Set Up MultiStore in OpenCart 2.x
Pick of the Week
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