Overview

• Gaslamp release brings some fantastic new features and improvements that change the way we communicate and interact with small business customers.
  
  
• This article answers the query: What are the new features in Gaslamp release?

Information

Learn more below about the new features in the Gaslamp release:

1. Eye-catching app home screens
   Easily brand the app with a business logo for a professional look in under a minute without using Photoshop! (We actually timed our Product Team while they demonstrated this new feature). 
   
   
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     • We have upgraded the "Home Screen Header Background" feature to give you the ability to place an image over all other image elements in your app.
     • This means you can place a logo on top of a static background image or slider images, allowing for a photoshop-free way to professionally and adequately brand your apps!  
       
       
       
       
2. Gorgeous and full-featured Events view
   We have redesigned the Events feature to give you much more flexibility, together with a fresh, contemporary look. Customize the settings to fit whatever type of event you are hosting.
   
   
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     • All-new calendar view.
     • Imagery is now optional when adding events to your calendar.
     • We have merged commenting and photo sharing so that users can easily interact.
     • Attending and photo sharing is an optional setting that can be applied to all 'Single', 'Recurring' or when 'Importing' events.
       
       
       
       
       
       
3. Even more powerful loyalty programs
   Our Loyalty feature has received a massive overhaul. From more options for earning stamps to enhanced fraud settings, this loyalty update is designed to drive repeat business.
   
   
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     • A completely redesigned user interface.
     • New redemption options that include QR Code Scan and GPS Check-in.
     • New fraud blocking tool that requires the users' location to enter a secret code or scan a QR code.
     • Stamp loyalty imagery is now optional.
     • New optional loyalty description and instructions page.
     • Loyalty activity displays just the specific app user’s activity, instead of all app user's activity (for enhanced privacy).
       
       
       
       
       
4. Attention-grabbing messages
   We have redesigned our Message Center to improve effectiveness and usability. Now users will never miss your call to action!
   
   
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     • A subject line that allows messages to be sent with an optional title to help grab the user’s attention.
     • New large 'action buttons' (CTAs) for linked messages to improve usability and engagement.
     • Push notification offers loaded inline in the user’s message center.
       
       
       
       
       
5. Simplified social logins enabling more personalized marketing
   We have improved, and consolidated social logins into our App Settings view for greater usability and discoverability.
   
   
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     • Due to app store requirements, we have evolved the old social feature to a new App Settings page where your mandatory privacy policy can be viewed in addition to managing accounts/logins.
     • The Privacy Policy URL defaults onto our provided policy. If you wish to use your own, you can submit your URL.
     • If you had previously hidden the social widget, we remember your settings and will conceal the Facebook and Twitter options.
     • Also, the Profile Page allows the business owner to collect valuable information about their customers (beneficial for territories where Facebook and Twitter are not as common).
     • Members can now log out through the Membership item.
     • When using the multiple users' option, each user can now update their password.
     • The Terms of Service item is optional and can be turned off if desired.
       
       
       
       
       
6. Other notable changes
   Here are some other new changes to be noted:  
   
   
   • Shake to refresh has been removed from your live iOS apps based on customer requests (however, it still works for the preview app).
   • All header images are now the same size throughout the app to remove recommended height confusion.
   • Improvements made to Twitter news and shared hyperlinks/images.
   • Our 'Sliding List' navigation type now has left aligned feature name's if there are no icons selected or uploaded.
   • Hyperlinks located within the WYSIWYG editor will now open in a full-screen web view.
   • Our New Multi-Language Support Add-on is included in the mobile source code but will be released at a later date.

And that's all folks. We hope you enjoy Gaslamp in all its glory. Also feel free to email us at support@biznessapps.com, or give us a call at (800) 549-8138.