Websites v5.3.1 Release Notes (2025-05-07)
New Features and Enhancements
Scheduled Delivery
Updated scheduled delivery logic to use the new delivery resource, including support for Canadian postal codes (3-digit format) to accommodate different zip code systems.
Store Pickup Flow
Updated the store pickup functionality and flow to improve customer experience and order management.
Forgot Username Functionality
Implemented a "Forgot Username" feature to assist users with account recovery.
Pet List Plugin Enhancements
Fixed missing default “Ask About Me” button text on pet cards.
Introduced new badging display logic on pet listing pages
Grid Plugin Enhancements
Brands and promotions now display with filtering, modal updates, and expiration sorting.
Implemented a new Brands layout with API integration and filtering.
Enhanced button logic based on pet type selection.
Added a dynamic filter section for breed, pet type, status, and more.
Slide Plugin Enhancements
Added animation, height, and transition enhancements to improve visual engagement.
Header Plugin Update
Updated to preserve thein_navigation
status for unpublished pages while editing in draft mode.Carousel Plugin Update
General improvements and maintenance updates applied.
Banner Plugin Updates
Fixed mobile view image availability and improved the image delete function.
Fixed title and subtitle color preview and added WYSIWYG editor support.
Canonical Link Update
Updated the canonical link on pet detail pages to improve SEO consistency.
Product Image Alt Text
Updated alt text for product image variations to support improved accessibility and search optimization.
Pet Purchase Plugin
Added a
{pet_type}
variable for inserting the pet type name into applicable text fields.
Bug Fixes
Semantic List Markup on v1 Sites
Moved scripts outside
<ul>
tags to resolve markup validation issues.
Blog Deletion
Fixed an issue preventing the deletion of blog posts sometimes.
Add to Cart Functionality
Removed all Add to Cart features when ecommerce is not enabled.
Image Plugin Fixes
Fixed multiple issues in the image plugin:Uploaded images were not saving properly in edit mode — this has been corrected.
Validation has been added for internal links, external links, phone links, and file uploads.
Resolved an issue where unselected link options (e.g., open in new tab) prevented proper link behavior.
Updated the edit modal to retain and show user selections when editing an existing image.
Hide Astro Checkbox
Removed or hid the Astro checkbox if Astro Loyalty is not configured in the POS.
Infoblock Text Alignment
Fixed text alignment issues in infoblock sections.
UTF-8 Validation
Added UTF-8 character validation across all forms to prevent data entry errors.