Changelog: Newly Revealed
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Brace for the Thrill, but there's no need to hold your breath – we're constantly unleashing new features and enhancements. Got a feature you're eager to have? We're all ears – let us know your ideas!
Sauce Sales % of GMV Chart
For those of you who love pretty charts, now you can see exactly how much Sauce is driving your sales—clearly proving the magic of shoppable videos wasn’t obvious enough. Now you’ve got the numbers to back it up.
Product Media Listing
Because apparently, guessing which products are missing media wasn’t cutting it. Now you can easily spot which items are drowning in content and which are crying out for some love. You’re welcome for the time saved.
Hero Product Videos - Shopify App Embed
Whether you’re showcasing your product’s appearance, demonstrating how it works, or helping customers imagine it in their own lives through UGC, Hero Product Videos are a powerful tool for building engagement and trust at the critical moment when purchase decisions are made. Now available: With just one click via Shopify App Embeds, you can turn on Hero Product Videos and instantly make your customers go ‘Wow!’ (No extra effort required, we promise).
Shopify’s SHOP App Partners with Sauce
Brace yourselves, folks! We’ve partnered with Shopify’s SHOP app to bring you the latest in cutting-edge convenience. Now you can flood the Shop app with your videos using just one measly click. Not only is it ridiculously easy, but it also puts your brand in front of millions of shoppers. Because, let’s face it, making millions of new friends with just one click is totally our style
Product Hero Video
Roll out the digital red carpet—Product Hero Videos have arrived! Designed specifically for product detail pages, these videos automatically match whatever your customers are eyeballing, because, obviously, they know better. It’s like having a mind-reading sidekick on your product pages that not only captivates but converts views into sales with a snap of its virtual fingers. Because when videos do the talking, products fly off the shelves!
Tagging Gauge
We’ve spotted a sneaky habit: lots of brands skip tagging their best media. Fear not! Our new gauge ensures you’ll never forget a tag again—like a personal tagging coach, but less shouty. Gear up and tag to your heart’s content; after all, every piece of media is a chance to shine!
AOV Showdown – Sauce vs. Traditional Shopping
New Average Order Value (AOV) chart, revealing the stark difference between Sauce social shopping and traditional customer purchases. This chart pulls no punches, showing you just how much more customers are willing to spend when they’re influenced by social shopping. Consider it a harsh reminder of where your real money's coming from.
The "Change" Button
...Because Decisions Are Hard. Tired of being stuck with one product view in your PDP gallery layouts? Fear decision fatigue no more! With our shiny new "Change" button, swap out products and preview how different products will look with your galleries—all quicker than you can say, "I've changed my mind!" Just click and watch the magic unfold. Who doesn't love a button that does all the hard work for you?
Play All Videos
Why settle for one video at a time? We’ve supercharged our shoppable galleries with the ability to play all videos simultaneously. Let the continuous video loop skyrocket your customer interaction!
Auto Add Media Tagged with Products
Enjoy a seamless stream of shoppable media that boosts your sales conversions and product visibility. Now, you can automatically sync your Instagram media tagged with products to your profile—set it up once and let it run effortlessly!
Product Page Heros
Get ready for the Interactive Video Fan Carousels, your ultimate shopping sidekick on product pages! It's like having a mini Netflix for your shopping list—let customers browse, watch, and learn as they uncover their next great purchase.
Product Page Galleries: X-tra Picky Hashtag Filters!
ot only are galleries dynamically driven by corresponding product media, but now you can fine-tune the display with a secondary filter by hashtag. Ideal for when your product pages demand to be just a little bit extra selective. Because sometimes, a good gallery needs to play hard to get!
Media Library: Sorting by Tags
New sorting feature by Hotspot Count added! Now you can easily identify which images and videos are the life of the party, tagged with the most products. Perfect for streamlining your tagging efforts. Who's winning the popularity contest in your library today?
Speed Control for Floating Covers!
Now featuring on both Hero Videos and Sauce TV. Double the fun! We've added a delay setting so you can pace your excitement. But keep it under 3 seconds—we're not in slow-mo territory! Delay dials range from a snappy 0.5s to a more reflective 3s, in half-second intervals, for those who like to fine-tune their viewing experience.
Continuous Carousel Scrolling
Continuous Carousel Scrolling is here to keep you moving smoother than a buttered-up James Bond. Scroll endlessly; because who needs endings anyway?
Show / Hide Hotspots in Videos
With our magical Show/Hide Hotspots, your videos are now equipped with the same technology as your annoying cousin’s hide and seek game.
Carousel Fan Styles
Choose from an array of designs that bring more drama to your carousel placements.
Shopify Customer Events Pixel
Track every significant (and not-so-significant) action your customers take, because if you’re not measuring it, did it really happen?
Icon Sizing in Overlays
Our new Icon Sizing in Overlays allows you to tailor your icons to the Goldilocks principle: just right. Perfect for those who enjoy a bit of tailoring!
Expanded icon library
In our icon utopia, more is always merrier, and we've cranked up the variety by introducing an expanded selection of SVG icons. Dive into a modestly small treasure trove of options, ensuring your shopping and video galleries not only match but embody your brand's essence. Go on, take your pick and let your brand's personality dazzle like never before!
Column based carousels
Acknowledging the need for greater flexibility in carousel displays, we've ushered in the era of column-based freedom. This allows for customisation based on the number of images or videos you wish to showcase in a single row, providing an alternative to the traditional height-based settings. Now, you can seamlessly align the aesthetic of your grids with the dynamic appeal of an interactive carousel.
Hero Video
Roll out the red carpet for our latest blockbuster in Sauce's video commerce suite: Hero Video! It's not just a showstopper; it's a shopping revolution right on your homepage. Think of it as the Hollywood of product discovery—glamorous, engaging, and ready to turn your viewers into avid shoppers with the magic of shoppable videos. Watch, gawk, click, buy. Your homepage just got a lot more entertaining and a tad more addictive!
Animated Video Emails
Oh great, just what we needed—animated video emails. Because, clearly, our inboxes weren't exciting enough with just plain old text. Prepare to be dazzled (or dazed) as your emails now come to life, twirling and pirouetting for your viewing pleasure. Let's all rejoice in the inevitable distraction—sorry, I meant engagement.
Hashtag Editing En Batch
Tag, You're It! Now you can edit your caption hashtags in bulk, because why do individually what you can do en masse? #BatchIsTheNewBlack-
Magento integration
Because who doesn't like making their product catalogue play nice with social media? It's like a digital handshake, but with less awkwardness.
Sauce Lens
Sauce Lens a new Chrome extension is now live: Ever wished you could instantly size up any Instagram influencer? Well, wish no more! Sauce Lens, our OCD, shortcut, inspired new Chrome extension, is now live on Google Marketplace (did we say it's Free?): Sauce Lens
Video controller glow-up
Is it just us or did the video controllers go through a glow-up? They've been hitting the digital gym and are looking nicer than ever! You won't believe they're the same controllers; just like that influencer you can't recognise after their third face filter!
Video autoplay in grids
Who needs a play button anyway? Now, videos and reels can autoplay in grids, turning your brand into the social media equivalent of a binge-watcher's dream. Just remember, your audience was going to scroll anyway, we're just saving them a click! 🍿
Creator badge overlay
The "Creator Badge Overlay" feature adds a special badge to content, highlighting the original creator or influencer associated with it.
Sauce Rights Management
Sauce Rights Management has received an enhancement. Now, you can request permissions not only for posts mentioning @yourbrandname but also for images and videos tagged with @yourbrandname. It's like having your cake and getting the rights to eat it too!
Sauce TV Close Button
A simple, no-fuss way to exit your viewing experience, because sometimes your customers just need a quick escape route.
Colour Picker
Rolled out a vibrant new colour picker, because choosing shades should feel like picking candy at a candy store.
Mobile Adjustments
Tailoring your customers' experience to fit perfectly in their pocket, because good things come in small (screen) sizes.
Direct Username Lookups
Because we all know how "forgetful" Influencers can be with tagging you in their posts. It's like that one friend who always conveniently forgets their wallet. Direct username lookups are here to save the day (and your sanity)!
Lightbox customisation
You got it! Dive into our latest array of design magic for web and mobile. Experiment with new video players, grid layouts, and customer interaction options. It's like a playground for your creative spirit.
Media Library Filters
Tired of scrolling through a mishmash of media in the library? Now, you can filter your content like a pro, arranging by media type, including videos. Who said you can't have your posts and videos sorted too?
Sauce TV Beta Rollout
Beta Be Ready! Sauce TV is rolling out the red carpet for its beta version. It's like Netflix for shopaholics but without the commitment issues. Get ready to binge-watch your way to retail bliss!
Influencer Accreditation
Ever felt like saying, "It's not you, it's me"? Now you can! You can credit your influencers without linking out to them, for those days when you want to be the star of your own show.
Landscape Galleries
Showcase your photos and videos in stunning, wide-format galleries for an expansive and immersive viewing experience.
Shopify 2.0 App Blocks
Block and Roll! Introducing our new Shopify 2.0 app blocks. Build your store like a stack of digital Lego, but without the fear of stepping on one.
Shopify embed
Sauce seamlessly integrates into your Shopify store's backoffice, streamlining media tagging to a simple button click.
Settings Glow Up
Revamped User Interface: We've re-done a sleek, more intuitive design that promises you won't need a map to navigate through gallery settings.
PDP Media Fallback Option
PDP Media Fallback Option: Running low on get the look glamour shots for your product page? Worry no more! Our PDP Media fallback option is the ultimate wingman—it steps up when you're a few pictures short of a row. Remember, it's not about the cards you're dealt, but how you play your hand!
Shopify Markets
Have you ever dreamt of world domination? Well, we can't help with that, but if you're selling in multiple regions, Sauce Visual Shopping integration with Shopify Markets might just make you feel like an international superstar!
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Find answers to commonly asked questions about the updates and the update process.
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