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Candyโ€™s Weekly Recap: New Dashboard, In-Gallery Background Rendering, and More! ๐Ÿ“ธ ๐ŸŽ‰

Candyโ€™s Weekly Recap: New Dashboard, In-Gallery Background Rendering, and More! ๐Ÿ“ธ ๐ŸŽ‰
Hello, fabulous photographers!

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Candy here, and I'm buzzing with excitement to bring you this week's jam-packed recap! ๐ŸŒŸ

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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! ๐ŸŠ

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๐ŸŒ The New Dashboard Is Here to Stay!

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First things firstโ€”the new NowCandid Dashboard has officially become our main dashboard! ๐ŸŽŠ

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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! ๐Ÿ˜‰
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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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๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ 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. ๐ŸŒˆ

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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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๐Ÿ›๏ธ 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! ๐Ÿ’ฐ

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๐ŸŽ’ 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! ๐Ÿ›๏ธ

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๐Ÿ“ 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 weโ€™re putting it right where you need it! ๐Ÿ“š

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๐Ÿ” 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! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

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๐ŸŒ Now Supporting Photographers Worldwide

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Weโ€™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! ๐ŸŒ

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๐Ÿ“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! ๐Ÿค

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๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ 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. ๐ŸŽƒ
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Enjoy a fresh look as you navigate through your dashboard and retail site! ๐Ÿ‘ป

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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. ๐ŸŒฑ

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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! ๐Ÿ’Œ

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Cheers and sparkles,

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Candy ๐Ÿฌ

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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! ๐Ÿ”–

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Big News: NowCandid Goes Global!๐Ÿ“ฃ๐ŸŒ
Feature Updates
November 13, 2024

Big News: NowCandid Goes Global!๐Ÿ“ฃ๐ŸŒ

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Hello, my fabulous photographer friends!

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Candy here, and I'm beyond excited to share some huge news that'll open up a world of possibilities for your photography business! Particularly when it comes to tourism!๐ŸŒŸ

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NowCandid now facilitates international end customers! ๐ŸŽ‰

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International Phone Number Support ๐Ÿ“ž

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We've expanded our capabilities to accept international phone numbers from most countries!

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  • Capture App Update: With the latest version (4.9.69), you can now input international phone numbers directly into the Capture App.
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  • Selfie Check-In & Scan Card Check-In: Participants using our web forms can now enter their international numbers without a hitch.

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Pictured:ย Selfie Check-In Country Code Selector - Theme:ย Liquorice

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Marketing Messages Delivered Globally ๐ŸŒ

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  • Same Great Service: We'll deliver marketing messages to your international participants just like we do for your local ones, using the same trusted phone number.
    • Note: Currently, text marketing is available in several major countries, though not all countries are supported yet.
  • QuicPics Note: While QuicPics image files via MMS are still limited to US and Canada (+1) phone numbers, international participants can access their images through the retail gallery as usual and easily download their free images.

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Pictured:ย Tap-A-Face Cell # Entry, Country Code Selector

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International Shipping & Billing Addresses ๐Ÿ›’

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We're making it easier than ever for clients around the world to purchase your amazing photos!

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  • Global Checkout: Retail customers with international shipping and billing addresses can now complete checkout without any issues.
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  • Automatic Shipping Calculation: International shipping costs will be calculated based on:
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    • Cart Contents: The items your client is purchasing.
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    • Destination Country: Where the order is being shipped.
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  • Seamless Integration: The international shipping amount will be added to the flat rate shipping you set in your offer settings.

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Pictured: Shipping &ย Handling Increasing According to Order Contents &ย Receiving Country

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What This Means for You

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These exciting changes mean you can now:

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  • Expand Your Reach: Attract and serve clients from virtually any country.
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  • Boost Sales: Tap into new markets and grow your business internationally.
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  • Enhance Client Experience: Provide a seamless and inclusive experience for all your participants, no matter where they call home.

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We're Here to Help!

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As always, if you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out. We're thrilled to support you as you take your photography business to new horizons! ๐Ÿš€

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Thank you for being an essential part of the NowCandid community. Together, we're making memories last a lifetimeโ€”now on a global scale!

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Cheers and sparkles,

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Candy ๐Ÿฌ

Exciting New Option: Dynamic Personal Galleries! ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ“ฃ
Feature Updates
November 7, 2024

Exciting New Option: Dynamic Personal Galleries! ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ“ฃ

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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! ๐ŸŒŸ

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Drumroll, please... ๐Ÿฅ

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Introducing Dynamic Personal Galleries! ๐ŸŽ‰

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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 ร— 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 ๐Ÿฌ

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

Introducing the New NowCandid Inbox!

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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. ๐Ÿฌโœจ

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Iโ€™m thrilled to tell you about a fresh feature thatโ€™s going to keep you and your team even more connected and informedโ€”our brand-new Inbox within the web dashboard! ๐ŸŽ‰

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We get itโ€”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 donโ€™t check as often. And if you have a big team? Letโ€™s just say things donโ€™t always get shared as quickly as youโ€™d like. ๐Ÿ˜…

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

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๐Ÿ’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 themโ€”on your dashboard! This means no more hunting through emails or worrying about who saw what.

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From now on, whenever thereโ€™s a big update, an important feature release, or a must-know maintenance alert, itโ€™ll be sitting in your Inbox, waiting for you and your team to check it out. ๐Ÿ“ฅ

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Hereโ€™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 youโ€™re always in the loop!
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โ€- Easy Team Access: If you have multiple users on your NowCandid account, everyone can check the Inbox to see whatโ€™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, itโ€™s all right there, so you can stay informed and focused on capturing those amazing moments. ๐Ÿ“ธโœจ

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๐ŸŒŸ Still Sending Emails, Just in Case!

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But donโ€™t worry! Weโ€™ll still be sending email updates tooโ€”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 itโ€™s an exciting new feature, a critical update, or just a little love note from me (Candy! ๐Ÿฌ), youโ€™ll find it in your Inbox from now on.

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๐Ÿ’– Cheers to Staying Connected!

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Weโ€™re here to support you every step of the way, and with this new Inbox, weโ€™re making it even easier for you to focus on what matters mostโ€”your photography and your clients.

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Cheers, sparkles, and all the confetti...

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Candy ๐Ÿฌโœจ

Letโ€™s get in touch

If youโ€™re a photographer looking to add NowCandid services to your wheelhouse โ€“ set up a call by clicking the button below.

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Whatโ€™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.

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila!

Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

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