Release Notes

Blink 1.0.5 | July 2022

New Features

 

Promotional Banner and Carousel

Now supermarkets on Blink can partner with other brands for cross-promotions. The promotional banner will lead to the brand or product page.

How it works:

Product Catalog > Home Feature Banners > Create New Home Feature Banner

Maximum Order Limit

Maintain your inventory levels by setting a purchase limit at item level.

🌐 Website User Flow:

📱 Mobile App User Flow:

🟣Blink Portal:

How it works:

Product Catalog > Item Management > Edit/Add > Maximum Stock (Allowed)

App Download Widget on Mobile Website

Increase your app downloads whenever a loyal customer visits your website from their mobile device.

📱 Mobile App Website Flow:

Minimum Stock Level Alert

Never run out of your e-commerce stock inventory with this automated email notification.

📩Email Notification:

How it works:

Product Catalog > Item Management > Edit/Add > Minimum Stock (Notification)

WhatsApp Live Chat Button

See an increase in your conversion rates by integrating WhatsApp Live Chat button on your website and app. Customers that chat with customer support are 3 times more likely to purchase, ensuring higher conversion rates for our customers.

       

Rider Assignment

Introducing live rider tracking and fleet management, directly from the Blink Portal. This will ensure a seamless and unified experience for our customers, increasing their time management and efficiency.

New Updates

 

Account Deletion

An added functionality to allow your users to delete their accounts on your website and apps.

🌐 Website User Flow:

📱 Mobile App User Flow:

 

New Integrations

 

Breaze Delivery (South Africa)

Blink is now fully integrated with Breaze Delivery, a logistics company.

Ufone POS

Blink is now fully integrated with Ufone POS system.

Careem Express

Blink is now fully integrated with Careem Express for last-mile delivery.

Pandago

Blink is now fully integrated with Pandago for last-mile delivery.