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28-07-08, 14:34
ShopWindow is pleased to announce the release of v2 of the shopping platform. The new version has been designed to accommodate the feedback from key partners (affiliates and merchants) adding significant improvements to the original service.
Key Focus - Search Module
The search module has a completely restructured relevancy algorithm to enable:
• Partial Search term recognition
• Ignores formatting within search string
• Enhanced accuracy and relevancy
• Merchant name search
User Journey
The structure of the shopping service has undergone two rounds of usability testing to identify best practice design and user journeys within a shopping environment. With the results we have reviewed the user journey through the service and now drive individuals through to the lowest category level before showing product results. This will improve click-though and conversion ratios.
To enable users to delve deeper into the product results returned, we have integrated refine by features, including:
• Price
• Brand
• Category
• Merchant
There is also a structured retailer directory offering users the ability to click through in a simple way.
For a demonstration of the new service, please visit ShopWindow.com (http://www.shopwindow.com) or view these demo versions ShopWindow Collage (http://collage.shopwindow.com) or The Arcade (http://arcade.shopwindow.com).
What does this mean for existing publishers using the ShopWindow platform?
To benefit from the enhancements v2 offers you have to migrate your current site over to v2. As we have completely revamped the platform from server side up, architecture and code, v2 is not backwards compatible with v1. This release also incorporates the new standard of PHP5, replacing PHP4. Therefore some work will be required to migrate onto the new version.
We will not be issuing any upgrades or enhancements for v1. However we will continue to support v1 through the ShopWindow forum until the New Year. There are also new forums for v2 where migration and support issues can be discussed.
Content Widgets launch Managed Widgets
Managed Widgets are a brand new service within Content Widgets. These widgets contain products which are carefully selected and managed by ShopWindow. This service lets you integrate a widget that is regularly updated inline with market trends.
Content optimised for your audience
All managed widgets are updated weekly, with the date of the last update shown on the interface. Each product within a managed widget (price, image & description) is checked and edited to ensure the best information is communicated to the user.
The images below are examples of top-ten music chart Managed Widgets:
http://www.shopwindowdemo.co.uk/images/clip_image001.jpghttp://www.shopwindowdemo.co.uk/images/clip_image002.jpg
How can Managed Widgets be used?
Managed Widgets are extremely useful in categories that offer general product information, such as Entertainment. You can integrate these top ten charts within a website and it will be updated every week by ShopWindow.
Why use Managed Widgets?
The major benefit of Managed Widgets is that ShopWindow manages them for you, on your behalf providing piece of mind and ease of use. Examples of Managed Widgets in use can be seen here at ShopWindow Entertainment (http://entertainment.shopwindow.com).
The following managed widgets are currently available:
• Top Ten DVD Chart
• Top Ten Book Chart
• Top Ten Album Chart
• Top Ten Games Chart
• New Releases – Gaming
• New Releases - Albums
• New Releases - DVDs
• New Releases - Books
• IWOOT Gifts for Him
• IWOOT Gifts for Her
• IWOOT Best Sellers
• Buyagift Top Sellers
• Prezzybox - gifts for her
• Prezzybox Top Ten Best Sellers
• Prezzybox New Arrivals
Huge well done goes out to George and Adrian for all of their hard work on this, it wouldnt have happened without them.
Login to your accounts today to take advantage of these new tools available
Cheers
Amo
Key Focus - Search Module
The search module has a completely restructured relevancy algorithm to enable:
• Partial Search term recognition
• Ignores formatting within search string
• Enhanced accuracy and relevancy
• Merchant name search
User Journey
The structure of the shopping service has undergone two rounds of usability testing to identify best practice design and user journeys within a shopping environment. With the results we have reviewed the user journey through the service and now drive individuals through to the lowest category level before showing product results. This will improve click-though and conversion ratios.
To enable users to delve deeper into the product results returned, we have integrated refine by features, including:
• Price
• Brand
• Category
• Merchant
There is also a structured retailer directory offering users the ability to click through in a simple way.
For a demonstration of the new service, please visit ShopWindow.com (http://www.shopwindow.com) or view these demo versions ShopWindow Collage (http://collage.shopwindow.com) or The Arcade (http://arcade.shopwindow.com).
What does this mean for existing publishers using the ShopWindow platform?
To benefit from the enhancements v2 offers you have to migrate your current site over to v2. As we have completely revamped the platform from server side up, architecture and code, v2 is not backwards compatible with v1. This release also incorporates the new standard of PHP5, replacing PHP4. Therefore some work will be required to migrate onto the new version.
We will not be issuing any upgrades or enhancements for v1. However we will continue to support v1 through the ShopWindow forum until the New Year. There are also new forums for v2 where migration and support issues can be discussed.
Content Widgets launch Managed Widgets
Managed Widgets are a brand new service within Content Widgets. These widgets contain products which are carefully selected and managed by ShopWindow. This service lets you integrate a widget that is regularly updated inline with market trends.
Content optimised for your audience
All managed widgets are updated weekly, with the date of the last update shown on the interface. Each product within a managed widget (price, image & description) is checked and edited to ensure the best information is communicated to the user.
The images below are examples of top-ten music chart Managed Widgets:
http://www.shopwindowdemo.co.uk/images/clip_image001.jpghttp://www.shopwindowdemo.co.uk/images/clip_image002.jpg
How can Managed Widgets be used?
Managed Widgets are extremely useful in categories that offer general product information, such as Entertainment. You can integrate these top ten charts within a website and it will be updated every week by ShopWindow.
Why use Managed Widgets?
The major benefit of Managed Widgets is that ShopWindow manages them for you, on your behalf providing piece of mind and ease of use. Examples of Managed Widgets in use can be seen here at ShopWindow Entertainment (http://entertainment.shopwindow.com).
The following managed widgets are currently available:
• Top Ten DVD Chart
• Top Ten Book Chart
• Top Ten Album Chart
• Top Ten Games Chart
• New Releases – Gaming
• New Releases - Albums
• New Releases - DVDs
• New Releases - Books
• IWOOT Gifts for Him
• IWOOT Gifts for Her
• IWOOT Best Sellers
• Buyagift Top Sellers
• Prezzybox - gifts for her
• Prezzybox Top Ten Best Sellers
• Prezzybox New Arrivals
Huge well done goes out to George and Adrian for all of their hard work on this, it wouldnt have happened without them.
Login to your accounts today to take advantage of these new tools available
Cheers
Amo