New Features
Item-Level Tax by Payment Method
Different tax percentages can now be applied for cash and card payments at the item level, ensuring accurate billing across payment methods.
Key Features:
- Automatic item-level calculation with separate tax rules for cash and card payments.
Benefits:
- Accurate billing: No discrepancies between cash and card tax rates.
- Regulatory compliance: Consistent alignment with tax requirements.
- Operational efficiency: Reduces manual corrections in reporting.
Restrict Online Payments Above Threshold
A rule has been introduced to restrict online payments for orders exceeding a specified amount, helping manage high-value transactions securely.
Key Features:
- Configurable order amount threshold for online payments.
- Automatic restriction once the limit is crossed.
Benefits:
- Risk reduction: Minimizes exposure to high-value online payment disputes.
- Policy compliance: Ensures adherence to business transaction rules.
- Operational control: Greater flexibility in managing large orders.
Frequently Bought Together on Product Pages
A “Frequently Bought Together” section has been added to product detail pages, highlighting items that are often purchased together. This makes it easier for customers to discover and add complementary products.
Key Features:
- Automatic display of commonly paired items on product detail pages.
- Suggestions based on manual configuration of what items to show with what items, on Blink Merchant Console.
Benefits:
- Higher order value: Encourages customers to add more items to their cart.
- Improved product visibility: Surfaces items that may otherwise go unnoticed.
- Seamless shopping experience: Makes it easier to purchase complementary products in one step.
Car-Hop Order Mode
A dedicated “Car-Hop” order mode has been introduced, enabling curbside delivery for drive-up customers. This feature streamlines staff coordination and enhances the overall curbside service experience.
Key Features:
- Dedicated order mode for curbside delivery.
- Clear visibility for staff to manage and fulfill drive-up orders.
Benefits:
- Improved service efficiency: Faster handling of curbside orders.
- Better customer experience: Convenient drive-up option for customers.
- Operational clarity: Reduces confusion for staff by separating car-hop orders from other order types.
Top User Reviews in App
Recent customer reviews are now displayed directly on the app home screen, increasing transparency and fostering customer trust. This feature highlights real feedback to encourage engagement from both new and returning users.
Key Features:
- Display of top and recent reviews on the app home screen.
- Automatic updates to keep feedback fresh and relevant.
Benefits:
- Stronger customer trust: Builds credibility through authentic reviews.
- Higher engagement: Encourages new users to place orders with confidence.
- Ongoing transparency: Keeps customer experiences visible and up to date
New Advance Theme UI for Restaurants
A refreshed Advance Theme UI has been introduced, giving restaurants a modernized look and improved user experience across their online ordering platforms.
Key Features:
- Updated design layout with enhanced visual appeal.
- Optimized navigation for smoother browsing and ordering.
Bulk Variation Update
The ability to update product variations in bulk has been added, simplifying catalog management and reducing the effort required for repetitive edits.
Key Features:
- Bulk update functionality for product variations.
- Faster and more efficient catalog adjustments.
Benefits:
- Time savings: Speeds up catalog management tasks.
- Consistency: Ensures product variations are updated uniformly.
- Operational efficiency: Reduces manual work and chances of error.
AI-Generated Product Content
AI generation has been introduced for product titles, descriptions, and meta tags, making it easier to create optimized and engaging content for product listings.
Key Features:
- AI-assisted creation of product titles, descriptions, and meta tags.
- Content optimized for readability and search performance
Benefits:
- Improved SEO: Helps products rank better in search results.
- Time efficiency: Reduces the effort of manual content writing.
- Consistent quality: Ensures professional and engaging product presentation.
