October 2024 Shopify Enhancements Overview #
Enhanced Bulk Shipping Label Purchases #
Starting this month, Shopify merchants can now buy labels for up to 100 ready-to-fulfill orders at once. This update is designed to save time and reduce effort during the shipping process, especially for merchants with high order volumes. Learn how to quickly start buying labels.
New Location Settings Index Page with Improved Filtering #
Shopify has revamped its Locations settings in the Shopify Admin. This update supports shops with up to 1000 locations, allowing for easier searching, filtering, and pagination. A new default location card and streamlined editing options make managing multiple store locations more efficient. Discover the enhanced Locations index page.
Expanded Tap to Pay Options #
Shopify POS now supports Tap to Pay on iPhone and Android in several new countries, including Australia, Canada, and the UK. This expansion means that in-person sellers can use their smartphones to accept contactless payments, simplifying the setup and reducing costs associated with additional hardware. Check out the global availability of Tap to Pay.
Updates to POS System Customizations #
The POS system has seen several customizations this month. Merchants can now apply their brand colors to POS terminal idle screens and handle unverified returns more effectively, providing flexibility in customer service scenarios. See how to customize your POS terminal.
Shopify Flow Enhancements #
Shopify Flow has introduced new automation capabilities like triggering workflows based on metaobject entries and more tailored customer winback automation, helping merchants automate their operations more effectively. Explore the new features in Shopify Flow.
Insurance for Managed Markets Shipping Labels #
Merchants can now enjoy free shipping insurance on all Managed Markets shipping labels purchased through Shopify Admin, offering added security and peace of mind for shipments. Learn about shipping insurance options.
You can also enhance conversions by optimizing your add-to-cart and checkout flow. Stay informed with Shopify's continuous updates and enhancements designed to improve your ecommerce operations and customer experience.
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Glossary Terms in This Article:
- Cart: Cart is a temporary holding area for items in Shopify.
- Checkout: Checkout is the process of completing a purchase in Shopify.
- CRO: CRO is the process of increasing the percentage of users who convert.
- Ecommerce: Ecommerce is the buying or selling of products/services online.
- Shopify POS: Shopify POS integrates in-store and online sales.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Answers for October Updates Digest
- How does the new bulk shipping label purchase work?
- Shopify now allows merchants to purchase shipping labels in bulk for up to 100 orders at once, streamlining the fulfillment process significantly. Learn more about Shopify development services.
- What enhancements have been made to the Shopify POS settings?
- Shopify has revamped its POS settings with new color customization options and improved management features for multiple locations. See how to customize your POS terminal.
- Which countries have new access to Tap to Pay on iPhone and Android?
- Tap to Pay is now available in additional countries including Australia, Canada, Italy, the Netherlands, and the UK. Check out the global availability of Tap to Pay.
- What are the benefits of the new Shopify Flow automation enhancements?
- The latest enhancements allow more tailored automations and improved workflow management, especially beneficial for handling complex customer interactions. Explore the new features in Shopify Flow.
- How does Shopify's new shipping insurance benefit merchants?
- Free shipping insurance on Managed Markets shipping labels provides added security and reduces the financial risk of shipping goods. Learn about shipping insurance options.