{"id":23224,"date":"2024-10-09T09:25:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T14:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/resources\/?p=23224"},"modified":"2025-04-11T15:03:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T20:03:10","slug":"sage-product-update-q3-development-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/resources\/index.php\/2024\/10\/09\/sage-product-update-q3-development-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"SAGE Product Update: Q3 Development Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This past quarter, we\u2019ve introduced even more exciting new features and enhancements that you don\u2019t want to miss! From expanded capabilities in the Virtual Design Studio to fresh additions in SAGE Websites and Company Stores, these updates are built to provide even greater customization, control, and efficiency for your workflow. Let\u2019s dive into what\u2019s new!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Client Text Messaging<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The biggest release for Q3 was the addition of client text messaging in our CRM module. Distributors can now send text messages directly through SAGE\u2019s CRM Module, enhancing client communication and their overall experience. SAGE ensures all message threads are stored, searchable, and accessible within the CRM. This makes collaboration easier and prevents the loss of important communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Messages are sent from a system phone number, maintaining continuity even during team changes. Notifications are displayed on the CRM dashboard, and you can also receive desktop or mobile alerts for new messages. Users can enable text messaging for clients via the “Text messaging opt-in” option, and contacts can opt-out anytime by replying STOP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Client text messaging is now available in SAGE Online and SAGE Web and is coming soon to SAGE Mobile! To see how it works, check out our recent SAGE Academy webinar.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Detailed\nTile View in SAGE Web<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are a SAGE\nWeb user, you now have a new way to view your product search results. You will\nsee an icon for a detailed grid view in the top right-hand corner. This view\nwill show you larger product images as well as the supplier\u2019s name.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Client List Export File in SAGE Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When exporting your client file from the CRM module in SAGE Online, new fields are now included, such as the creation date of the client, contact, or office, as well as the last update date for their information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Filter Carts by Showrooms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New in SAGE Websites, you can now filter carts in sagemember.com by a specific showroom. Simply go to Cart Orders, choose your store from the drop-down, and then select your showroom. This feature allows you to track showroom performance and if you have the same product in multiple showrooms, you can see which showroom the product was ordered from. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Structured\nProduct Data<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does that mean exactly? Structured product data enables Google and other search engines to better understand your site\u2019s content, resulting in rich search results. For example, Google can now recognize detailed product information such as item names, descriptions, item numbers, prices, and more. This leads to improved search rankings, enhanced visibility for your product listings, and inclusion in merchant listings!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rich Text for Showrooms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rich text is now available for website showrooms! This highly requested feature allows you to add rich text to showroom headers, footers, product descriptions, additional product details, and pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Here are a few more notable updates:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n