11 May Hotcakes Commerce 03.02.00 Does Some New Heavy Lifting May 11, 2018By Will Strohl | 2 MIN READ I know what you’re thinking, “What do you mean, version 3.2 is out? I haven’t heard about version 3.1!” No worries… Version 3.1 did come out and it was released, but none of the marketing materials went out to announce it. I’m taking the initiative to announce both releases at this time. They are exciting releases too – with 3.1 offering support for variants in promotions and 3.2 supporting UPS Freight. Release Summary Version 3.1 brought with it some interesting updates, including allowing a promotion to be assigned to one or more specific variants. Virtual directory support was also introduced, but at Upendo Ventures, we’d generally suggest against most stores using that feature (as a best practice). Community member, Mark Allan also fixed an odd bug related to how cookies are saved across various web browsers. The 03.01.00 release notes will have more details. In version 3.2, we introduce a new UPS shipping provider that allows you to ship using their freight options. We also spent some time tidying up. There was a tax calculation issue reported and an issue where some customers may not know their payment was declined. You’ll find out all of the details about the release in the Hotcakes Commerce 3.2 release notes. Thanks for the Help from the Community Every release of Hotcakes Commerce couldn’t happen without the community lending their helping hands. In this release, the following community members were instrumental in the updates found in the 03.01.00 and 03.02.00 releases. Josh Slaughter Matt Rutledge Mark Allan Will Strohl Nirav Sanghvi Tushar Sangani Ketan Garala Nathan Rover Installing or Upgrading Version 3.2 Regardless to whether you’re using the CMS or module version of Hotcakes Commerce, you can find the package you need on the Hotcakes Commerce download page. 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Contact Us May 11, 2018By Will Strohl Technology CMS, Content Management, DNN, DotNetNuke, ECommerce, E-Commerce, ECommerce CMS, Hotcakes Commerce, Open Source About the Author Will Strohl Founder & CEO Upendo Ventures Overall, Will has nearly 20 years of experience helping website owners become more successful in all areas, including mentoring, website development, marketing, strategy, e-commerce, and more. Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. blog comments powered by Disqus Related Posts Get Rewarded in the Hotcakes Commerce Community The Hotcakes Commerce community was recently restored a few months ago when version 3.0 was released. This was welcomed with a lot of enthusiasm since our community was once very large and strong. There was a bit of gamification in the previous community, and we wanted to ensure that we still had that kind of experience with the new one. This article will help you get to know a bit more about the new community features that give you rewards. Hotcakes Commerce 03.03.00 Release Marks a Major Milestone If you've been watching the journey of Hotcakes Commerce over the years at all, you know that it has a very interesting past. It began as a different platform altogether. It became a wildly successful commercial e-commerce solution that consistently was in the top 3 products in the DNN Store. It then became an open-source e-commerce platform, making it freely available to the world. This is the solution you're reading about and know about today. Upendo Ventures Is Excited to Welcome Hotcakes Commerce Customers When I founded Upendo Ventures, it was in my heart to build a business that mirrors my values and how I believe we should all treat each other as human beings. For anyone that knows me, you’ll know that this train of thought has been at the core of everything I’ve ever done – including those menial tasks that none of us love to do. This was also reflected in my hard work with Hotcakes Commerce, where I loved helping to make e-commerce easier for everyone. With Hotcakes going open source, it begs the question, “Where and how will I get support now?” For anyone that’s enjoyed or been interested in the Hotcakes Cloud, you’ll have this and other similar questions. Hotcakes Commerce Version 03.02.01 is Full of Community and Support-Driven Updates Our team has been working hard at delivering the next great release of Hotcakes Commerce. This time, we primarily focused on some updates that both our support clients and the community really wanted. We’re very happy to announce that version 03.02.01 is ready for you and it brings with it some very popular updates. Hotcakes Commerce 03.02.02 is Here! Our team has been working hard at delivering the next great release of Hotcakes Commerce. We primarily focused on some updates that both our support clients and the community really wanted. We’re very happy to announce that version 03.02.02 is ready for you and it brings with it some very popular updates. How Much Should I Charge? — Pricing Part 2: Making More eCommerce Profit This is the second in a 2-part series on pricing products to sell effectively online. Pricing Part 1: Selling Physical Products Online Pricing Part 2: Making More eCommerce Profit eCommerce is a mega-trend and competition is fierce. Selecting the right price for your products is a critical part of your success. In part 1 of this series, we talked about how to find the right price to charge for your products online from a business analysis point of view. In this article, we will focus on the tips and techniques that can help an eCommerce business increase profitability within a competitive landscape.