As we wrap up 2022, we can't help but feel stoked about all the new features and updates our teams have been able to pull off. And we wanna make sure you're not missing out on any of the goodness! That's why we've put together a quick breakdown of what our Dev team released in the last quarter of this year. So, keep on reading to stay in the loop about all the cool stuff we've got going on.
Let's dive in!
You now have the ability to easily switch between displaying either the Points or Cash value for Loyalty Earnings on the Loyalty Cash Widget visible to your customers. This provides flexibility in how you showcase your loyalty program rewards to best suit your business needs.
Now you can easily collect user-generated content (UGC) through your Rewards Widget and reward points to customers for their contributions. UGC has the potential to greatly enhance your brand's recognition and build trust with your audience, while also providing an authentic way to engage with them. With this feature, you can seamlessly integrate UGC into your loyalty program and incentivize your customers to share their experiences with your brand.
Loyalty Program - Rewards Widget
You can now add buttons to your emails that, when clicked, will automatically trigger a text message to your contact. You can customize the message content you want your contact to send, and with a single click of the button, the message will pre-populate, making it simple and convenient for your customers to connect with you.
How to Create a Click-to-Text Link with Message Content
URL Message Encoder: https://meyerweb.com/eric/tools/dencoder/
You can now easily save any SMS or email as a template without needing to create a new template first. This allows for greater efficiency and flexibility in your communications, as you can quickly save and reuse messages that have proven to be effective without the extra step of creating a separate template.
We’ve made it easier than ever to access helpful tips and resources for creating effective emails with the introduction of the Tips & Tricks tab in the new Email Editor. This feature provides quick and convenient access to Patch's best practices, tips, and other resources directly within the editor, helping you create engaging and effective emails that resonate with your audience.
Data-driven Insights that provide tailored recommendations to improve your customer retention and increase business growth. These insights are conveniently accessible from your dashboard, making it easy to stay on top of your customer engagement metrics and take action to improve your business outcomes. With these powerful recommendations, you can make informed decisions that are specific to your unique business needs and goals.
Recency, Frequency, Monetary (RFM) Analysis
Branded sending domain feature is now easier than ever to set up in your Patch account. This powerful new tool can be used to optimize your email marketing efforts and improve customer engagement. With this updated feature, users can expect to see improved email deliverability rates, enhanced brand reputation, and more effective customer communication.
Shared vs Dedicated Sending Domain
Why you should use a Subdomain as your Sending Domain
How to add a Dedicated Sending Domain
Branded Email Address or Alias using your Branded Sending Domain
When a customer chooses to receive SMS and/or email messages through Shopify, this preference will be automatically transferred to your Patch account. This can be done either during the checkout process or when a staff member manually updates the customer's status from their profile page.
Marketing Consent from Shopify to Patch