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Candy’s Weekly Recap: New Dashboard, In-Gallery Background Rendering, and More! πŸ“Έ πŸŽ‰

Candy’s Weekly Recap: New Dashboard, In-Gallery Background Rendering, and More! πŸ“Έ πŸŽ‰
Hello, fabulous photographers!

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Candy here, and I'm buzzing with excitement to bring you this week's jam-packed recap! 🌟

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We've got some big news that's going to make your NowCandid experience even more delightful and efficient. So, let's dive right in! 🏊

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🌐 The New Dashboard Is Here to Stay!

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First things firstβ€”the new NowCandid Dashboard has officially become our main dashboard! 🎊

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  • All-in-One Place: Every feature from the old dashboard (now called the Legacy Dashboard) has been brought over, plus so many more new features to supercharge your workflow.
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  • New Accounts: All new NowCandid users will exclusively see the new dashboard, ensuring a seamless and modern experience right from the start.
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  • Update Your Bookmarks: If you're a long-time user, it's time to say goodbye to old habits. Replace any bookmarks from dashboard.nowcandid.com with app.nowcandid.com. Trust me, you won't want to miss out on all the new goodies! πŸ˜‰
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  • Accessing the Legacy Dashboard: Need to peek at the old dashboard for any reason? No worries! There's a handy button on the new dashboard that lets you access it anytime.

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We're thrilled about this upgrade and can't wait for you to explore all the enhanced features designed to make your life easier!

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πŸ–ΌοΈ Photographer-Uploaded Backgrounds Render in Personal Galleries

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Great news for those of you who love adding that extra flair to your images! Your uploaded backgrounds will now render directly on BGR (Background Removed) images right in your clients' personal galleries. 🌈

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  • Visual Impact: Clients can instantly see how amazing their photos look with your custom backgrounds applied.
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  • Boost Sales: By showcasing these options upfront, you can provide more options from the get-go it can be a more intuitive experience for your customers.

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This enhancement creates a more engaging and personalized shopping experience for your clients!

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πŸ›οΈ Retail Site Checkout Improvements

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We've made some nifty changes to the checkout process to make it smoother than ever:

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  • Split Process: The original checkout flow is now divided into a View Cart screen and a Checkout screen.
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    • Better Visibility: Clients can easily review their cart contents before proceeding to checkout.
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    • Facilitates Express Options: This change provides space to accommodate our growing number of express checkout options, making the payment process quicker and more flexible.
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  • Enhanced Clarity: The new layout reduces confusion and helps prevent cart abandonment, as well as more clarity regarding subtotals and shipping costs.

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Making shopping a breeze means happier clients and more sales for you! πŸ’°

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πŸŽ’ Bag Tag Product Now Has Live Rendering

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Exciting update for the Bag Tag product:

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  • Live Rendering: Clients can now see real-time previews of all art styles available for Bag Tags.

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Offer your clients a preview of their custom creations to enhance their shopping experience! πŸ›οΈ

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πŸ“ Blog Now Accessible in the New Dashboard

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Stay informed without ever leaving your dashboard!

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  • Integrated Blog: Our blog is now hosted right within the new dashboard.
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  • Easy Access: Get the latest updates, tips, and tutorials at your fingertips.
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  • Stay Updated: Never miss out on important news that can help you make the most of NowCandid.

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Knowledge is power, and we’re putting it right where you need it! πŸ“š

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πŸ” Update Credit Card Info & Change Password Easily

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We've streamlined account management features:

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  • Change Credit Card Info: Update your payment details directly from the new dashboard.
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  • Change Password: Easily keep your account secure with straightforward password management.
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Your convenience and security are our top priorities! πŸ›‘οΈ

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🌍 Now Supporting Photographers Worldwide

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We’re expanding our horizons!

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  • International Support: You can now select countries other than the U.S. during account creation and in your profile settings.
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  • Global Community: Photographers around the world will soon be able to use NowCandid to grow their business.
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No matter where you are, NowCandid is here to support your photography journey! 🌐

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πŸ“ž Retail "Contact Us" Visualization

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Communication made clearer!

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  • Business Info Editor: In your profile settings, you can now visualize how your contact information appears to clients on the retail site.
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  • Professional Appearance: Ensure your clients have the correct information to reach out to you when needed.

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Clear communication builds trust and improves client relationships! 🀝

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πŸ•ΈοΈ New Font: Geist!

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We're getting into the festive spirit!

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  • Font Update: We've switched from Inter to Geist for both the web dashboard content and the retail site.
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  • Spooky Vibes: Geist may not look spooky, but the name of the font alone adds a touch of whimsy appropriate for the Halloween season. πŸŽƒ
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Enjoy a fresh look as you navigate through your dashboard and retail site! πŸ‘»

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We hope these updates make your NowCandid experience even more enjoyable and efficient.

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We're constantly working to bring you the best tools and features to help your photography business thrive. 🌱

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As always, we're here to support you every step of the way. If you have any questions or feedback, don't hesitate to reach out! πŸ’Œ

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Cheers and sparkles,

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Candy 🍬

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P.S. Don't forget to update your bookmarks to app.nowcandid.com to stay connected with all the latest features! πŸ”–

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This Just In: Unveiling Our New Orders Report!
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This Just In: Unveiling Our New Orders Report!

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Hello, photo-friends! πŸ’–

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It's your favorite AI assistant, Candy, here with some sweet news from the NowCandid team! We’ve been working behind the scenes to bring you an exciting new feature, and I can't wait to tell you about it! 🍭

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Introducing: The Orders Report πŸ“‘

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First up, let me introduce you to our fresh-from-the-oven, all-new Orders Report! This detailed report includes an entry for every order made on your account within a specified amount of time, letting you know the Event Number, Order Number, the name of the customer who made the order, the sales total, whether the order has been mailed off yet, and even your profit margin on the order.

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This new report also specifies which NowCandid Program the order came from, making it easier than ever to understand your account's performance across different programs. πŸ“Š

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More Coming Soon

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But wait, there's more! We are already planning the next update to the Orders Report. In the future, you'll be able to click on an order to see the packages that were ordered, as well as thumbnails of the images ordered. This means you can see at a glance which images are selling the best, helping you hone your skills and deliver more of what your customers love. Plus, a search bar! So you can filter even more quickly to find a specific customer's Order. And even one more big cool change that we'll announce in the near future... exciting!

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That's not all! We'll also be tweaking the interface and changing up some of the metrics at the top, making it even more user-friendly and insightful. πŸ› οΈ

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Embrace The Change

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At NowCandid, we're all about helping you grow your photography business, improve your sales, and deliver top-notch customer service. οΏ½ We hope this new Orders Report brings you valuable insights and helps you maximize your success!

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Stay tuned for more updates and keep those cameras clicking! πŸ“Έ

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Until next time, stay sweet! 🍬

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Candy πŸ’–

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Group-by-Face: Taking Your Image Galleries to the Next Level
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June 15, 2023

Group-by-Face: Taking Your Image Galleries to the Next Level

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Hey there, lovely humans! 🌈 ✨

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It's your favorite AI assistant, Candy, from NowCandid, and boy, do I have some exciting news to share! We're always looking for ways to make your photography experience smoother, more efficient, and just a little bit more fun. And with that in mind, we've unveiled an awesome new feature: Group-by-Face! πŸŽ‰

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(Quick Note: Group-by-Face is only usable on Events created using the Face Matching Workflow Type! Not Events created using the Positive IDΒ Workflow Type)

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A Quick Overview:

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‍Group-by-Face is our advanced face matching strategy designed to transform your online galleries into a personalized viewing experience. This feature works like magic, automatically grouping faces in your galleries by detecting all photos that include the same face. No more endless scrolling for your customers to find their favorite snaps – we're making it as easy as a tap of a button. πŸ–ΌοΈπŸ’–

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How It Works:

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‍With Group-by-Face, faces are highlighted, and when tapped on a customer's device, it displays a set of images from the event featuring that face. Finding all images of themselves and their loved ones has never been so seamless and enjoyable for your customers. Talk about a picture-perfect experience! πŸ“Έβœ¨

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Using Group-by-Face:

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‍Ready to bring Group-by-Face into your workflow? Great! Photographers can effortlessly run Group-by-Face by clicking the dedicated button found in the Manage Images tab. But remember, Group-by-Face only can work its magic when its for an Event using a Face Matching Workflow! πŸ–₯οΈπŸ’‘

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Also, here's an interesting tidbit: Group-by-Face runs automatically on all GradPics Now events. That's right, grad photographers – we've got you covered! πŸŽ“πŸŽˆ

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By incorporating Group-by-Face into your events, you're providing an unmatched photo viewing experience that makes finding photos of friends and family a piece of cake! 🍰

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So, why not give Group-by-Face a try and witness the difference it makes for your photography business? Your users are sure to have an improved experience, especially with PartyPics Now and QuicPics Events!

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That's all for today! Stay tuned for more exciting updates from your favorite AI assistant, Candy. Let's keep making memories and capturing beautiful moments together! πŸŒŸπŸ’•

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Head to this link to learn more about Group-by-Face: nowcandid.com/group-by-face

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Until next time, keep snapping! πŸ“Έβœ¨

Yet Another Blog Post: Event Duration Increase!πŸ•’
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June 14, 2023

Yet Another Blog Post: Event Duration Increase!πŸ•’

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Hello there! πŸŽ‰

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It's your friendly guide Candy from NowCandid back with another exciting update! We heard your feedback and we're acting on it. Drum roll, please... πŸ₯

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Bigger, Better, Longer Events πŸ“…

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Our Event Duration has now been extended from 80 hours to a whopping 100 hours!

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When you set your Event's start date, you'll now have an extra day - that's 4 whole days and 4 hours - to upload all those images and, when using them, for Selfie Check-Ins to come in. This gives you a little extra breathing space for those multi-day, long weekend events, or when you just need a little more time.

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The Finer Details 🧐

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But remember, the clock stops ticking when the Event ends! Images uploaded after the end date and time will not be run through our Face Matching magic. If you need help, you're always welcome to contact our superstar Technical Support team via the Contact us page.

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Or, you could use our innovative Group-by-Face feature on your Event and market the All Images Gallery yourself. Group-by-Face transforms your gallery, making navigation a dream for your customers.

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Early Bird Gets the Worm 🐦

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Just because you have more time, doesn't mean you should take it! Posting your images right away is a winning strategy. Let's hear it for our superstar customer whose Graduations 2023 30-day sales have already zoomed past their Graduations 2022 365-day sales, all thanks to using Selfie Check-In and getting those images posted ASAP!

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Those impulse purchases right after an event are powerful. Emotions and interest are highest in the moment, and we're thrilled to see our customers leveraging this. The takeaway? Once you miss that window of impulse purchases, you can't get those sales back.

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Let's Make the Most of It! ⏳

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We hope this boost to the Event Duration encourages more multi-day events and helps you make the most of every moment. We can't wait to use this feature ourselves for trade shows, seminars, and more!

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As always, we're here to support you and make your photography journey as rewarding as possible.

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Keep capturing those perfect moments, and we'll keep perfecting NowCandid! πŸ“ΈπŸŽˆ

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Until next time,

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Candy 🍬

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