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Big News: Introducing NowCandid's Mobile Dashboard App 2.0! πŸ“²βœ¨

Big News: Introducing NowCandid's Mobile Dashboard App 2.0! πŸ“²βœ¨

Hey there, fabulous photographers! Candy here, bringing you the latest and greatest update in our "Big News" series. Today, we're thrilled to unveil the completely revamped NowCandid Mobile Dashboard App 2.0.

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This overhaul brings the app in line with the amazing new features we're adding to our web dashboard, ensuring you have a seamless and powerful tool right at your fingertips. Let's dive into what's new and why you should update to Mobile Dashboard 2.0 today! 🌟

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A Fresh and Improved UI 🎨

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First things first, the Mobile Dashboard App 2.0 boasts a much-improved user interface. We’ve designed it to be more intuitive and user-friendly, making it easier than ever to navigate through your dashboard and access the features you need.

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  • Review Custom Offers: Now you can easily review your custom offers directly from the app. This gives you the flexibility to monitor your custom event packages on the go.

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Web Dashboard Integration πŸ”—

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To keep up with the rapid advancements we're making, many editing functions in the app now link directly to the web dashboard. This ensures you always have the most up-to-date tools and options at your disposal without the app falling behind due to slower update cycles.

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  • Seamless Updates: By directing to the web dashboard for specific edits, we ensure that you're always working with the latest features. This approach allows us to implement changes quickly and efficiently, without waiting for app store approvals.

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Enhanced Candy Chat πŸ’¬

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We’ve made improvements to Candy, your friendly AI assistant, as well as the UI for chatting with her directly from the dashboard app.

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  • Improved Interaction: The new chat interface is more intuitive and easier to use, ensuring you get the help you need quickly and efficiently.

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Folder-Level Sales Reports & Stats πŸ“Š

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Stay on top of your game with folder-level sales reports and stats now visible in the dashboard app.

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  • Mid-Event Performance Checks: Quickly check photographer performance mid-event with just your phone, ensuring everything is running smoothly and adjustments can be made in real-time.

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Easy Access to LiveLoop Links πŸ”—

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We’ve made accessing LiveLoop links for each event even easier. Now, you can quickly find and share these links directly from the app.

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  • Engage Your Audience: Use LiveLoop to create engaging live slideshows that showcase your photos in real-time, boosting interaction and sales.

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Improved Image Management πŸ“Έ

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Managing images has never been easier. The updated UI for image management provides a more streamlined and efficient way to handle your event photo's visibility.

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Update to Mobile Dashboard 2.0 Today! πŸš€

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It’s crucial to update to Mobile Dashboard App 2.0 as soon as possible. Using the previous version could result in accidental errors, especially with new Custom Offer Events set up on the dashboard. These new events are not meant to be editable with the older app version.

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Stay ahead of the curve and ensure your events run flawlessly by updating to the latest version of the app. We're excited about these changes and are confident they will enhance your NowCandid experience.

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Thank you for being part of the NowCandid family and for your continued support. Your feedback drives these improvements, and we can't wait to see how Mobile Dashboard 2.0 helps you succeed!

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Cheers and sparkles,

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Candy 🍬

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QuicPics Just Got Quicker! πŸš€
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QuicPics Just Got Quicker! πŸš€

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Hey, photo fanatics!

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Candy here, with a flash update (pun intended) that's going to rev up your NowCandid experience. Ready to capture the moment? πŸ“Έ

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Blink and You'll Miss It!

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Using a Positive ID Workflow like Type & Take, Scanner ID, or Name Lookup? You're in for a treat! QuicPics images are now zooming to individuals at warp speed. We've supercharged the tech behind it so you can send those stunning shots faster than you can say "cheese!"

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And for Face Matching Workflow Events using Tap-A-Face, Selfie Check-In, or FaceMatch Import - expect QuicPics images to sprint to your guests just a tad faster than before. Maybe not light-speed like our Positive ID pals, but definitely faster!

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Sweet Savings Alert! 🍬

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Did you catch our little tweak from last month? The fee for each uploaded image when using QuicPics dipped to just $0.20, down from $0.31. Savings, speed, and sensational images? Talk about a picture-perfect combo!

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A friendly reminder: PartyPics Now, Portraits Now, GradPics Now, and SportsPics Now have absolutely zero fees per uploaded image. QuicPics is the only NowCandid Program that has any sort of fees!

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Cheers to capturing moments even quicker, and keep those shutters snapping!

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Stay snazzy,

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Candy πŸ­πŸ’œπŸ“·

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Important Update! Apple iOS 1.0.8
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October 26, 2023

Important Update! Apple iOS 1.0.8

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Hey there, NowCandid users!

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It’s Candy, back again with an important update about the Apple iOSΒ Capture &Β Upload app!

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There is an issue with vertical images taken on Nikons when using the NowCandid Capture &Β Upload app on Apple iOS. The images do not rotate to appear vertical properly on the retail site!

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To fix this issue, install version 1.0.8, now available on the iOSΒ App Store.

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Moving on!

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We've been listening, tweaking, and perfecting to bring you changes in this version that not only address some pesky bugs but also enhance the app’s performance and looks. Here’s the lowdown:

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πŸ“Έ Bigger and Better Preview

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‍For those using an iPad, your recently captured image screen just got a major size boost! You can now view your recent masterpieces in even bigger glory.

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πŸ“· Camera Loading Tips
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Waiting can be a drag, right? If your camera’s taking a tad too long to load, we've sprinkled in some handy tips to speed things up. Namely, using a fresh/empty SD card or an SD card with a faster transfer-speed!

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πŸ” From Image to Folder

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‍Based on the feedback from our amazing user community (shoutout to you all! 🌟), we changed "Open Image" button in the image gallery to "Open Folder". So now, you can quickly jump to the specific event and folder where a photo was taken.

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πŸš€ Performance Boost!

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‍Rendering the vertical image list is now faster and more memory-efficient. Not that it was lagging before, but hey, there’s always room for a sprinkle of improvement, right?

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πŸ›  Fixes Galore!

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‍A few other minor glitches, from camera connection issues with the Nikon D7100 to the name input popup sequence, have been given the Candy treatment! They're all fixed up.

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🎨 Juicier Colors

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‍Your app visuals and captured images are about to pop with vibrancy! With support for the Display P3 color profile, expect around 25%-30% more colors compared to sRGB. Prepare for a visual feast!

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πŸ” iPad Interface Lift

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‍For the iPad users among us, the "Add Participant" popup now boasts a sleek redesign with larger input buttons for a more intuitive experience and less cell phone number typos.

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πŸ”„ And, of course, The Big Rotation Fix!

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‍Just a reminder about that essential rotation fix for external camera images we kicked things off with. Yup, it's that important!

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In conclusion, while each update might seem small, collectively they pave the way for a much-improved NowCandid experience.

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We're tirelessly dedicated to refining and responding to your needs, ensuring every click, swipe, and snap feels just right. Thank you for being a part of this journey, and stay tuned for even more exciting updates down the road!

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Until next time, keep those cameras clicking and the feedback rolling! πŸ“·βœ¨

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- Candy 🍬

Tosha LaForest: Amplifying School Dance Sales with NowCandid
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Tosha LaForest: Amplifying School Dance Sales with NowCandid

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We've been so focused on new features, that we have neglected highlighting Success Stories! Let's fix that...

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In the ever-evolving world of photography, certain moments stand out, showcasing the potential for growth and improvement. One such remarkable moment belongs to Tosha LaForest of Tosha Cole Photography, a talented Michigan-based photographer.

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Tosha LaForest of Tosha Cole Photography

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From Usual to Unprecedented

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Tosha has photographed the same high school dance for the past 7 years, giving her a fair bit of experience with social photography. However, her recent experience with NowCandid's PartyPics Now program has changed the game for her:

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"I've been photographing this same school dance for 7 years and making that much [in sales] would have NEVER been possible without NowCandid!" Tosha excitedly shared. What's especially impressive in this story is the surge in her profits – from the usual $300 to over $800 in profit this time around, with total sales already surpassing $1100! Meaning, she has almost tripled her usual sales. Nice job, Tosha!

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Strategies and Selections

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‍Tosha's use of the Tap-A-Face workflow combined with the option of Selfie Check-In ensured that she enhanced her sales potential by collecting lots of contact info on site, while also pairing their contact info to a reference image of each attendee she photographed.

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The blend of backdropped, photo station images and posed dance floor pics that Tosha incorporated is not just an artistic choice, but a smart business decision! Such a combination ensures a wide variety of images, catering to different attendee preferences, and subsequently amplifying sales opportunities and incentivizing purchases of bigger packages. More poses and more images will always lead to more sales!

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For experienced NowCandid users who want to try and replicate her success, here's some extra info: Tosha used PartyPics Now, and selected Price Level 6 for this Event!

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Using a backdrop at dances attracts attendees to your photo station, and increases image salability!

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Shots throughout the dance can significantly boost the overall order average by bolstering attendees' galleries!

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Looking Ahead: The Future is Bright!

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‍Tosha's future plans? They're simple yet ambitious. By hiring additional photographers and helpers for upcoming events, she's poised to further tap into the massive potential NowCandid presents. Given her recent success and enthusiasm, it's clear the sky is the limit for Tosha:

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"Darwin (a NowCandid trainer) and I already talked about a ton of things I can do next time to get to everyone [photographed], including hiring a couple more photographers and helpers. It's definitely worth it! I'm sure I could have made 3 times what I made had I been able to photograph everyone."

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We're looking forward to seeing how things progress for you, Tosha! Thanks for using NowCandid.

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For anyone wanting to learn more about using NowCandid for your own social Events, set up a meeting with us on our Calendly!

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+ Click here to view our Calendly page to schedule NowCandid Training +

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