eStore - Release Notes 2.29

A new version of our CMS and code has been rolled out across the platform to improve the user experience, introduce new features, and apply the latest security patches. Feel free to take a look and explore the updates.
  

✨ New features include AI-powered functionality
 

🧠 AI Feature: The CMS now includes a powerful new AI-driven feature for blog articles and SEO page settings. It saves time by instantly generating meta titles, meta descriptions, and keywords, helping you create optimised content faster and more efficiently than ever.

 

 

• CMS QR Code Authenticator Added
  An additional layer of security has been added to the CMS with QR code-based two-factor authentication (2FA). Users can now log in via QR code or email verification, providing a more secure and easier login experience compared to email-only authentication.
   

• Updated Styling
  The CMS has been further improved following client feedback to enhance the user experience (UX) and user interface (UI). These updates improve the appearance and usability of the system, making it easier and more consistent to use.

• CMS Browser Clear Cache Feature
  A new Clear Cache feature has been added to the top navigation, next to the Logout button, allowing users to refresh cached website data and instantly view the latest website updates. This helps ensure recent changes are displayed correctly and can be enabled or disabled as required
  
   
   
   

• VAT Toggle Switch Added
  A new VAT toggle feature has been introduced on the product list page, allowing users to easily switch between prices including and excluding VAT. This helps customers view pricing in the format that best suits their needs.

  
   
   

• SEO Enhancement – Lowercase URL Formatting
  The blog, showcase section, and static pages now include an automated lowercase URL formatting feature to improve SEO consistency across the site. This helps search engines better understand and index the content. The update also improves readability, reduces inconsistencies, and enhances overall SEO performance.
  
   
   
• Showcase Features (Interactive Gallery)
  1. The Showcase range filter has been improved to go beyond style-only filtering. Users can now filter using multiple checkbox options (e.g. Slab and Modern), rather than selecting just one style. This provides a better UX, giving the client more flexibility in how products are displayed and organised, resulting in a clearer and more intuitive browsing experience.
  2. You can now duplicate a range when creating it, allowing quick edits and saving time during setup and configuration.
  3. The Showcase gallery popup now supports descriptive text, providing more information alongside each image for a richer viewing experience.
     
     
      
• Level 3 Products (e.g. Full Kitchens)
  1. Guided Selection Steps
     A further step-by-step section has been added to guide users through the process, including selecting a range, choosing colours, and adding items to the basket for a smoother user journey.
     
  2. Product List Zoom Overlay
     The Level 3 furniture product list now includes a zoom overlay, allowing users to preview multiple products in a pop-up image and see how they will look before adding them. This helps reduce clicks and improves product visibility on the listing page.
  3. Door Colour Description Text
     When changing door colours, descriptive text can now be added to provide additional information and context for each selection.
      

🛠 Fixes

• PCI Security Compliance Updates
  1. Our Our platform has been updated to meet the latest PCI DSS standards, improving data encryption, access control, and ongoing monitoring to protect customer data and transactions.

  2. Bot Protection
     Bot protection has been implemented on the website to reduce automated traffic and maintain performance during high usage. In the admin area, flagged IP addresses can be reviewed and unblocked if required.

     
     
      

• System Cleanup & Bug Fixes
  A series of improvements have been made across the platform to clean up code, resolve bugs, and enhance overall stability. These updates improve performance, consistency, and reliability throughout the system.
  
   
• Level 3 Products (e.g. Full Kitchens)
  1. Additional Notes Display Fix
     Additional notes sourced from the catalogue were not appearing on the website. This has now been fixed, and the information will display correctly when enabled.
  2. Product Image Rotation Issue Fixed
     For products such as kitchens with left- and right-hand handle options, images will now automatically update based on the selected configuration.
  3. Trade Login Display Improvements
     The overall trade feature section has now been fully tested & reviewed to improve user experience and make it easier for clients to manage. We have also fixed the trade login & logout settings, which can now be enabled or disabled from the CMS section for greater control over trade access.

🚀 Coming Soon

A popular client request is an interactive order dashboard for all users, featuring recent order details, top products, and interactive charts to provide better insights and a more streamlined user experience.


 

📣 Want to Explore These Updates Further?

If you’d like a walkthrough of any of these new features or want to see how they could work on your website, please get in touch with us. Some features may require styling or configuration tailored to your particular setup.