New Features, Module Fixes and Latest News. iSenseLabs Weekly #23

After the very successful release of FacebookStore, we were inspired to keep up with the new stuff. This week, we made the new official release of our latest OpenCart extension - TieredGifts. This module lets store owners create different tiers (ranks) of gifts and let users choose a free gift when their order value has reached a certain sum. Check the module features below.

TieredGifts 2.0 (OC 2.x)

Brand new module release!

Create Unlimited Gift Tiers

Choose Multiple Gifts per Tier

Display a Page with All Free Gifts

Add Free Gifts Category on the Main Menu

Set Custom Gift Teaser Messages

iProductVideo 4.1.2 (OC 2.0.x to 2.2.x)

Bug fix: Heading title definition bug fixed.

AskForQuote 1.1.4 (OC 1.5.4.x to 1.5.6.x)

Bug fix: Fix the less/more link of comments field in Pending Requests tab

SocialDiscounts 2.4.3 (OC 2.0.x to 2.2.x)

Bug fix: Twitter Follow button check.

Bug fix: Check for applied actions.

LoginToSeePrice 2.2.2 (OC 2.0.x to 2.2.x)

Bug fix: Undefined index produc_id on pages without assigned products.

BirthdayReminder 2.5.1 (OC 2.0.x to 2.2.x)

Improvement: Better AjaxQuickCheckout compatibility.

Improvement: Better OpenCart 2.2.x compatibility.

BirthdayReminder 1.1.7 (OC 1.5.x)

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Improvement : Better compatibility with Journal QuickCheckout.

NotifyWhenAvailable 2.4.9 (OC 2.0.x to 2.2.x)

New feature: Now the module regards both quantity and out-of-stock status

New feature: Full multi-lingual integration

Bonus Section: Our Favorite Articles of the Week

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Every social media platform has specific requirements for the images people post. This article shows an in-depth method for crafting the right kind of caption for Ecommerce photos on Instagram. The caption bears the entire meaning behind your post, so make sure to check the post and be prepared when you begin your Instagram marketing campaign.

[Infographic] Why a Website Redesign Doesn’t Always Work

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System Settings of OpenCart 2.2.x - The Definitive Guide

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With a flexible Ecommerce platform like OpenCart, it’s sometimes easy for new users to get a little confused with all the diverse adjustments and modifications that can be done. This tutorial explains all the tabs and configurations you can tweak from the General System Settings in the admin panel.

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