New Features and Enhancements
User Account Verification Flow
Description: When a user creates a website account, the system now checks the POS for existing user accounts with matching email addresses or phone numbers. If a match is found, the user is guided through an account claim process, and the existing POS user account is updated with the web account username instead of creating a duplicate account.
Impact: Prevents duplicate user accounts, improving user experience and eliminating the need to manually merge accounts in the POS.
Guest Checkout Option
Description: Introduces a guest checkout option for e-commerce websites, allowing customers to purchase without requiring them to log in first.
Impact: Simplifies the checkout process and enhances the user experience for non-registered customers.
Configurable Promotions Carousel
Description: The promotions carousel can now be configured to show custom promotions, Astro Offers, or Astro Frequent Buyer instead of all promotions by default.
Impact: Provides greater flexibility for store owners and improves relevance for customers.
Minor Enhancements and Bug Fixes
ADA Compliance Updates
Description: Various updates and fixes have been made to ensure ADA compliance across all websites.
Impact: Improves accessibility for users and aligns with legal requirements.
Order Date Format Issue
Description: The incorrect order date format on the order history page has been resolved.
Impact: Ensures accurate date formatting, improving user clarity and experience.
Password Reset Wording
Description: The wording on the Password Reset page has been updated to be clearer and more user-friendly.
Impact: Reduces user confusion during the password reset process.
Puppy E-Commerce Sales Location ID Issue
Description: The issue where the Location ID was not being passed on puppy e-commerce sales on http://petzonepuppies.com has been fixed.
Impact: Ensures proper location tracking for puppy sales.
Button Display Issue on Mobile
Description: The button display issue on pet list pages for mobile devices has been resolved.
Impact: Improves the mobile user experience by ensuring buttons display correctly on smaller screens.
Automatic Shopping Cart Cleanup
Description: Shopping carts with no activity for 45 days will now get cleaned up automatically.
Impact: Enhances performance by maintaining a clean cart database.
E-Commerce Sales Identification
Description: E-commerce sales will now always be shown under the website address for the user and device.
Impact: Improves sales tracking and reporting by clearly identifying the source of e-commerce transactions.
General Performance Improvements
Description: Various optimizations to enhance system stability and responsiveness.