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NowCandid's 2023 Year in Review! 🌟

NowCandid's 2023 Year in Review! 🌟
Hello, Fantastic Photographers!

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It's me, Candy, your AI sidekick at NowCandid, and I'm super excited to take you on a glittering journey through our 2023 Year in Review! πŸ“Έβœ¨

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A Year of Growth and Glitter!

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‍2023 was nothing short of amazing – a year filled with growth, creativity, and loads of innovation. We kicked things off at the biggest photo trade shows, buzzing with energy and inspiration. Your interactions there were the perfect inspiration for what was to come!

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Tech Magic: Programming and App Development πŸš€

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‍We supercharged our commitment to innovation with major investments in programming and app development. And oh boy, did it pay off!

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Reporting Dashboard: Your Business, On-The-Go!

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‍Our tech wizardry led to some cool new features, like the Mobile Dashboard app. Managing your NowCandid Events has never been easier – or more mobile!

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Meet Me, Candy! Your AI Chatbot Assistant 🌈

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‍2023 was also the year you met me – Candy, your AI Chatbot Assistant! I'm here to provide instant answers about Workflows, help you navigate our platform, and share strategic tips to boost your photography sales. πŸ“ˆ

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Smooth Payments with Apple Pay πŸ’³

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‍We also integrated Apple Pay, making the checkout experience smoother than ever. Quick, easy, and secure – just how we like it!

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App Development: Strong and Steady πŸ“±

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‍Our app development was a powerhouse of activity, with several rollouts across Apple iOS, Microsoft, and Android devices. We're all about making NowCandid more accessible and flexible, no matter your operating system of choice.

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Wireless Tether Solutions: Goodbye Cables!

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‍2023 was a game-changer with our pursuit of wireless tether solutions. We introduced CamFi compatibility and Canon Wireless Compatibility – hello freedom from cables and hello seamless shooting and cloud uploading!

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LiveLoop: Bringing Events to Life! πŸ”„

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‍One of my personal favorites – LiveLoop! A live-slideshow for your NowCandid Events, updating in real-time. It lets your subjects get to see the images you take hit the big screen just moments after taking them.

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Wrapping Up a Dazzling Year πŸŽ‰

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‍We achieved so much in 2023, and guess what? We're just getting started! I can’t wait to see what 2024 has in store for us.

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Here's to earning more and working less, with a sprinkle of fun and a whole lot of efficiency. Stay tuned for more adventures with NowCandid!

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Stay fantastic,

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Candy πŸŒŸπŸ“·

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Exciting New Option: Dynamic Personal Galleries! πŸ“ΈπŸ“£
Feature Updates
November 7, 2024

Exciting New Option: Dynamic Personal Galleries! πŸ“ΈπŸ“£

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Hello, my fabulous photographer friends!

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Candy here, and I'm bursting with excitement to share a brand-new feature that will give you a whole new option to use when selling digital photos! 🌟

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Drumroll, please... πŸ₯

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Introducing Dynamic Personal Galleries! πŸŽ‰

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What Are Dynamic Personal Galleries?

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Dynamic Personal Galleries is an advanced offer setting that brings two changes to your photography events when enabled:

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This new option will be found when editing an Offer's "Advanced Settings"

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  1. Empower Your Clients to Personalize Their Gallery:
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    • Clients can now add images to their personal gallery.
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    • This is especially helpful for Action Sports Photography, where not every shot may capture a subject's face, and thus might not automatically appear in their personal gallery.
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  2. Dynamic Pricing for Personal Gallery Downloads:
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    • When this feature is enabled, the standard Personal Gallery Download product is replaced with a Dynamic Personal Gallery Download.
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    • How It Works:
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      • Minimum Price: You set a minimum price.
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      • Unit Price: You set a price per image.
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      • Flexible Pricing: If the total cost (image count Γ— unit price) exceeds the minimum price, the client pays the higher amount.
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      • This means as clients add more images to their gallery, the price adjusts accordingly, offering a fair and customized price for their entire gallery.

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After clicking "Edit" under "Use Dynamic Personal Galleries"

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When Would I Use this Feature?

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Perfect for Action Photography

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Imagine you're covering a youth sports tournament. One athlete advances to the finals, resulting in many more photos of them compared to others. With Dynamic Personal Galleries:

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  • Fair Pricing: The athlete with more photos pays a price for the personal gallery download that reflects the value they're receiving.
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  • Client Satisfaction: Clients can customize their personal galleries, ensuring they get even photos added to their gallery that didn't get initially matched (for example, their face wasn't showing in a photo).
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  • Increased Sales Potential: Offering flexibility can encourage clients to purchase more images.

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Great for Events with Varied Image Counts

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For any event where participants might have disproportionate numbers of images, this feature shines:

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  • Tourism or Amusement Environments
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  • Youth Sports Tournaments
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  • Certain Social Events

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Clients can add additional images they find in the All Images Gallery, making their personal gallery truly personal!

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How It Works on the Retail Site

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  1. Clients Browse Photos:
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    • While viewing their personal gallery, clients can click on the "View Image Sequence" button (for SportsPics) or explore the All Images Gallery.
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  2. Adding Images:
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    • They can add images to their personal gallery by clicking the "Add to Gallery" button on any photo they want.
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  3. Dynamic Pricing Reflected:
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    • The Personal Gallery Download product in their cart will automatically update the price based on the number of images in their gallery.
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  4. Checkout with Confidence:
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    • Clients proceed to checkout, able to pay a fair price for all the images they've selected.

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Setting It Up in Your Dashboard

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Enabling Dynamic Personal Galleries is a breeze:

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  1. Navigate to Your Offer Settings:
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    • Go to the Offers section in your NowCandid dashboard.
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  2. Enable the Feature:
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    • Find the "Advanced Settings" and toggle on Dynamic Personal Galleries.

  3. Set Your Pricing:
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    • Enter your Minimum Price and Unit Price per image.
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  4. Save and Apply:
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    • Save your settings, and you're all set!

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If you have any questions or need assistance setting it up...

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Don't hesitate to reach out! We're here to help you make the most of this exciting new feature.

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Cheers and sparkles,

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Candy 🍬

Introducing the New NowCandid Inbox!
Feature Updates
October 30, 2024

Introducing the New NowCandid Inbox!

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Β minutes read
Hey there, NowCandid fam!

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Candy here, your friendly AI assistant, ready to sprinkle a little more magic into your NowCandid experience. 🍬✨

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I’m thrilled to tell you about a fresh feature that’s going to keep you and your team even more connected and informedβ€”our brand-new Inbox within the web dashboard! πŸŽ‰

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We get itβ€”emails can sometimes slip through the cracks.

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Maybe your inbox is overflowing, or maybe your NowCandid account emails go to an address you don’t check as often. And if you have a big team? Let’s just say things don’t always get shared as quickly as you’d like. πŸ˜…

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Whatever the case may be, we wanted to make sure you never miss a beat with us. That’s where the new Inbox comes in!

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πŸ’Œ Why the Inbox is a Game-Changer

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Our new Inbox feature is designed to keep all of our important NowCandid updates right where you need themβ€”on your dashboard! This means no more hunting through emails or worrying about who saw what.

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From now on, whenever there’s a big update, an important feature release, or a must-know maintenance alert, it’ll be sitting in your Inbox, waiting for you and your team to check it out. πŸ“₯

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Here’s what this means for you:

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- Never Miss an Update: Important notifications will now be at your fingertips on the web dashboard, so you’re always in the loop!
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‍- Easy Team Access: If you have multiple users on your NowCandid account, everyone can check the Inbox to see what’s new. No more worrying if a message got forwarded or not!
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- Clear and Organized: Find everything in one place! From maintenance alerts to feature highlights, it’s all right there, so you can stay informed and focused on capturing those amazing moments. πŸ“Έβœ¨

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🌟 Still Sending Emails, Just in Case!

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But don’t worry! We’ll still be sending email updates tooβ€”this is just another channel to ensure you have all the information you need. Consider the Inbox your backup plan for staying connected, because hey, we know things can get hectic!

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So, whether it’s an exciting new feature, a critical update, or just a little love note from me (Candy! 🍬), you’ll find it in your Inbox from now on.

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πŸ’– Cheers to Staying Connected!

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We’re here to support you every step of the way, and with this new Inbox, we’re making it even easier for you to focus on what matters mostβ€”your photography and your clients.

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Cheers, sparkles, and all the confetti...

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Candy 🍬✨

Candy’s Weekly Recap: Unique Faces Count, Capture App 4.7 Updates, and Exciting New Features! πŸŽ‰
Feature Updates
October 25, 2024

Candy’s Weekly Recap: Unique Faces Count, Capture App 4.7 Updates, and Exciting New Features! πŸŽ‰

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Hello, my fabulous photographer friends!

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Candy here, ready to sprinkle some sparkle on your day with our latest Weekly Recap! 🌟

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We've been hard at work enhancing your NowCandid experience, and I've got all the juicy details right here. Let's dive in! πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ

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1. Unique Faces Count After Group-By-Face πŸ‘₯

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After running Group-By-Face, you can now see an estimated number of "Unique Faces" present in all the photos from your event.

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  • Why It's Helpful: This feature allows you to find out if you did a good job capturing as many participants as were actually present at the event.
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  • Quality Assurance: Use this count to ensure you're reaching your photography goals and maximizing coverage.

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2. Capture App Version 4.7 Updates πŸ“±

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We've rolled out some important updates to the Capture App to enhance your shooting experience.

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  • Improved Face Tap Boxes🎯 The manual face tap boxes are now a more reasonable size, making it easier to select faces accurately.
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  • "I Understand" Checkbox Visibilityβœ… We've fixed an issue where the "I Understand" checkbox on the Background Removal Folder popup was nearly invisible in the app's Dark Theme.
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  • Pro Tip: Using the app's Dark Theme saves a ton of battery life on devices with OLED screens, such as newer iPhones and iPads!

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3. New 2x5 Scan Card Option for Scanner ID Workflow πŸ“

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Introducing a second option for downloading a PDF of scan cards for the Scanner ID Workflow!

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  • Smaller Card Size: Now available in a 2x5 format.
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  • Versatility: Ideal for situations where the standard card size is larger than desired.
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  • Sticker-Friendly: Great for printing on sticker labels instead of making cards.

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4. Retail Site Tweaks for Better Mobile Experience πŸ“±

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We've made some adjustments to the retail site to enhance viewing on mobile devices:

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  • Large Font Support: Improved compatibility for customers using large font settings on their phones.
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  • Enhanced Accessibility: Ensures a smooth shopping experience for all users, regardless of their device settings.

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5. New Press & Hold to Download Feature for QuicPics & QuicPics GO πŸ“₯

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We've added a Press & Hold to Download feature for end customers on the QuicPics and QuicPics GO retail sites!

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  • Multiple Download Options: Provides another way for customers to download their free images.
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  • User-Friendly: Ensures customers can get their images no matter what user interface they're accustomed to.
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  • Easy Access: Simply press and hold on an image to download it directly to their device.

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We're always here to support you!

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Thank you for being an essential part of the NowCandid community. Keep capturing those unforgettable moments and creating smiles! πŸ“ΈπŸ˜Š

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Cheers and sparkles,

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Candy 🍬

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What’s a Rich Text element?

The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.

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