Websites v5.3.1 Release Notes (2025-05-07)

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    Updated to preserve the in_navigation status for unpublished pages while editing in draft mode.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.