A blog post about online stores on SOTE.
Information about online stores, online sales, and the e-commerce industry. Legal aspects of conducting business online. News and updates about the SOTESHOP software.
SOTESHOP 8.2.4 Online Store
25/10/2023
A new version of SOTESHOP 8.2.4 has been released. Since the last update, we have implemented a total of 26 improvements, including integration with DPD Pickup, options to show recently viewed and liked products in the sidebar, on the customer's account and on the product page.
Recently viewed and watched products. New features in the standard.
12/10/2023
We have added long-awaited new features to the standard of SOTESHOP online store: recently viewed and watched products. Now customers can easily see previously visited products and add them to their watched/favorite list with just one click. These features are available in the standard updates of SOTESHOP 8.
DPD Pickup - store integration with deliveries, pick-up points and automatic shipment creation
10/10/2023
We are pleased to announce the release of a new add-on for the SOTESHOP online store, which allows for integration with the DPD Pickup delivery system. The system allows for parcel pick-up at DPD points, parcel lockers, and offers simple management and automation of the entire process. The add-on was created in cooperation with SOTE and DPD Poland.
Order again with one click
14/09/2023
We have added a new add-on "Reorder" to WebStore. This application allows customers to easily repeat previous purchases. Simply log into the customer's account, select one of the previous orders, and click "Reorder". The system will automatically add the selected products to the cart and the customer can easily place another order.
SOTESHOP 8.2.3 Online Store
06/09/2023
A new version of SOTESHOP 8.2.3 has been released. Since the last update, we have implemented a total of 16 improvements, including a new Cosmo design created using artificial intelligence, the "Reorder" application, an expanded markup configuration for wholesalers, and many more. We have also once again expanded the range of automatic translations of the store's offer using artificial intelligence (Open AI/Chat GPT) to any language supported in SOTESHOP.
Imports from wholesalers - configuring markups for categories and price ranges.
04/09/2023
Integrations with wholesalers allow sellers to quickly add new products to their store. Products are added with descriptions, photos, and prices with a set margin. Now, this margin can also be set based on the category and order amount. The changes have been added to all standard warehouse integrations with WebStore.
AI translations - how does it work? How to assess the quality of translations?
24/08/2023
Translations using artificial intelligence AI are not just a change in the field of text translation, but it is part of a larger revolution in e-commerce. In order to fully take advantage of its capabilities, it is worth understanding it a little. In this article, we will explain how AI translations are carried out in SOTE and how to prepare a store to ensure the best possible quality.
SOTESHOP 8.2.2 Online Store
10/08/2023
A new version of SOTESHOP 8.2.2 has been released. Since the last update, we have implemented a total of 19 improvements, including an update of the Italian version of the store, a new product review system, and many others. We have also expanded the range of automatic translations of the store's offer using artificial intelligence (Open AI/Chat GPT) to any language supported in SOTESHOP.
New reviews in the store. Better presentation, easier adding of reviews and more effective SEO.
27/07/2023
Reviews play a crucial role in an online store and can have a significant impact on sales and website traffic. That's why we have prepared a new version of reviews in the SOTESHOP online store, to simplify the process of adding reviews and present them in the best possible way for new customers.
Italian version of the SOTESHOP online store. Translation update from Open AI (Chat GPT).
26/07/2023
We have added an update for the Italian version to the SOTESHOP online store. Translations in the new version have been supplemented thanks to the Open AI (Chat GPT) artificial intelligence. Simply update the store and the missing system translations will be automatically completed. Additionally, we offer translations of the entire assortment into Italian using AI.
SOTESHOP 8.2.1 Online Store
05/07/2023
A new version of SOTESHOP 8.2.1 has been released. Since the last update, we have implemented a total of 31 improvements, including a Ukrainian version of the store, an update to the German version, and many others. We have also added the ability to automatically translate the store's offer using artificial intelligence (Open AI/Chat GPT) into any language supported in SOTESHOP.
German version of the SOTESHOP online store. Update of translations from Open AI (Chat GPT).
03/07/2023
We have added an update for the German version to the SOTESHOP online store. The translations in the new version have been completed thanks to Open AI (Chat GPT) artificial intelligence. Simply update the store and the missing system translations will be automatically completed. Additionally, we offer translations of the entire assortment into German using AI.
Great benefits for SEO and positioning with an additional language version.
27/06/2023
Adding a new language version allows not only to reach new customers in Poland and foreign sales, but also has real benefits for SEO and positioning of the entire store. It is one of the simplest and fastest methods to add SEO value to the entire online store, also in the Polish version.
AI Translations Up to 97% Cheaper. Product Descriptions and Categories.
22/06/2023
We have introduced an innovative service for translating product descriptions, categories and texts based on the OpenAI artificial intelligence system, which is also the basis for Chat GPT. Translations are currently made in 12 languages supported in SOTESHOP, but new ones can also be added. The cost of AI translations is 96% lower than standard translation, plus very short delivery time. It is worth using AI to work for us.
Ukrainian Version of the SOTESHOP Online Store
22/06/2023
We have added a Ukrainian language version to the SOTESHOP online store. It is not only a new version, but also a new system integrated with OpenAI artificial intelligence-based translations, which is the basis of Chat GPT. Thanks to this, you can easily enable the Ukrainian version and take advantage of automatic translations of the entire assortment.
Online Store SOTESHOP 8.2.0
22/06/2023
A new version of SOTESHOP 8.2.0 has been released. Since the last update, we have introduced a total of 30 improvements, including changes to Facebook integration, VAT rates for foreign deliveries, product options and many others.
Important Change in Google Analytics (GA4) from July 1, 2023. Adjust the Configuration in Your Store.
16/06/2023
Starting from July 1, 2023, Google is introducing significant changes to the Universal Analytics service. The current standard services in Universal Analytics will stop processing new data. Therefore, we strongly recommend switching to Google Analytics 4 and setting up the appropriate configuration in your online store as soon as possible.
Online Store SOTESHOP 8.1.9
09/05/2023
A new version of SOTESHOP 8.1.9 has been released. Since the last update, we have introduced a total of 20 improvements, including changes in product options, Allegro, displaying active store users in the panel and many others. From version 8.1.9, the following payments have been withdrawn for new stores: CashBill, InBank, PayByNet, Payeezy