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New Features

Sep 02, 2024

πŸš€ New Features

Global Settings πŸŒ

You can now set a global persona, theme, and footer for your organization. These settings will automatically apply to all new showcases, so you don’t have to configure them individually.

Check out the detailed guide!

Optional Title & Description ✏️

Adding a title, description, or both to your cues is now optional. You can choose what text to include or simply display a hotspot without any textbox.

Here’s how it works.

Enhancements

  • Auto Copy Showcase Link πŸ”—: Whenever you update email gating settings, the showcase link will automatically be copied to your clipboard. Super convenient!
  • Folder-Specific Showcases πŸ—‚οΈ: Now, when you create a new showcase while inside a folder, it will appear in that folder and in All Showcases. No more manual moves!
  • Longer Titles πŸ“: We’ve increased the character limit for showcase titles to 250 characters, so you can get more descriptive.

Bug Fixes

  • Video Export Issue πŸŽ₯: Fixed a bug where video exports failed when autoplay was enabled.
  • GIF Export Issue πŸ–ΌοΈ: Large showcases (100+ highlights) were causing GIF exports to fail. This has been resolved.
  • Export Without Cue Text πŸ“„: Showcases without cue text were causing export failures. This is now fixed.
  • Intro Highlight Title Bug πŸ–ΌοΈ: When replacing an intro highlight image, the title was being replaced by the image file name. This issue is now resolved.
Aug 01, 2024

πŸš€ New Features

πŸ”“ Unpublish a Showcase

Now you can unpublish your showcase anytime. Once unpublished, it cannot be shared until it's published again, giving you more control over your content.

Unpublish a Showcase under Share Modal

✨ Enhancements

πŸ”„ Updated Top Bar in Builder

We've improved the top bar in the builder to eliminate confusion caused by separate publish and save buttons. Now, the publish and share options are grouped together. You can only share a showcase after it has been published.

πŸ–ΌοΈ Improve Upload Images

We've enhanced the backend to improve image upload quality, resolving issues with blurry and pixelated images.

πŸ” More Powerful Search Bar in Dashboard

The search bar is now more robust. You can search for a showcase by name, unique ID, or the persona who created it. These searches are now case-insensitive.

πŸ“‹ Improved Duplication Modal Text

We've updated the modal text when duplicating a showcase to provide better clarity on what will be duplicated.

πŸ“© Streamlined Publishing Feedback

We've enhanced the user experience by removing simultaneous multiple toast messages. Now, only the relevant message will be displayed when you publish a showcase.

πŸ—‚οΈ Organized Image Uploads:

Images you manually upload will now retain the order in which they were selected, instead of getting jumbled.

⚑ Optimized Builder Code

We've optimized the builder code to make it faster and more efficient.

πŸ’¬ Expanded Commenting Capabilities

Collaborators can now comment on text boxes, outro highlights, and modals, in addition to highlights..

πŸ“§ Expanded Invite Permissions

Editors can now invite guests to a showcase, expanding collaboration opportunities.

🐞 Bug Fixes

  1. Autosave Issue Resolved: Fixed the issue where showcases created before the launch of the Autosave feature got scrambled.
  2. Random Error Messages: Addressed the issue of random error messages like "Please Try Again" or "Something Unexpected Happened."
  3. Lead Display Issue: Fixed the bug where leads were not displaying correctly on the Insights page.
  4. Builder Save Issue: Resolved the problem where the builder showed an unsaved status, and in some cases, user-entered context disappeared while saving.
  5. Improved Magic Link Experience: Viewers and editors now land directly on the showcase when joining via an email invitation.
  6. HubSpot Form Duplication: HubSpot forms in a showcase now get duplicated correctly when the showcase is duplicated.
  7. Restrict Export of Unpublished Showcases: We've fixed the issue where exporting unpublished showcases from the dashboard created erroneous outputs.
Jul 01, 2024

🌟 New Feature

Autoplay for ShowcasesπŸ”

You can now autoplay your showcases without manually switching highlights. Set a manual or auto timer, or even loop your showcases seamlessly.

Discover How

 βœ¨Enhancements

Improved Onboarding Experience

You can now skip the onboarding process if needed. The "Create Your First Showcase" button is more prominent, guiding you on what to do next.

Create Your First Showcase

Updated Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy

We've refreshed our terms and privacy policy to better align with our services. Make sure to review the changes!

🐞 Bug Fixes

  1. Pagination Issue: Fixed incorrect page numbers displaying in the dashboard and folders.
  2. Search Bar: Resolved the issue where the search bar was broken, allowing users to easily search for showcases now.
  3. PDF Exports: Addressed the problem where PDF exports would exceed 100% and fail to download.
  4. Highlight Modal: Fixed the bug causing the highlight modal to disappear for some users.
  5. Discard Button: Corrected the issue where hitting "Discard" also removed all comments on the showcase, thanks to API updates.
Jun 01, 2024

🌟 New Feature

Showcase Commenting and Collaboration πŸ’¬

Introducing Seamless Collaboration: Gather feedback and collaborate effortlessly within SmartCue showcases, eliminating the need for external platforms or screenshot sharing.

Access Control by User Roles:

Guests: View and comment on specific showcases shared with them.

Viewers: View and comment on all showcases within the organization.

Editors: View, comment on all showcases, and access the builder.

Ready to enhance your collaboration process? Check out our detailed article for helpful tips, and click below for a quick guide on how to get started.

Discover How

Enhancements ✨

A Fresh Look at Share Modal 🎨

We made it easier for you to share your work with others - both internal and external! ✨

πŸ‘€ Take a Glimpse

Apr 30, 2024

🌟 New Feature

Email Collection πŸ“§ & Access Control πŸ”’

Capture emails and leads while controlling access via password, specific domains, and emails for your showcases.

Learn More

🎨 Enhancements

  • Audit Logs: πŸ“ Enhanced audit logs to provide better visibility and tracking of organizational activities.

🐞 Bug Squashes

  • Fixed issue where clicking on an embedded showcase opened in a new tab instead of the same tab.
  • Resolved problem where copying πŸ“‹ the showcase link while previewing did not function.
  • Fixed issue where CTAs in outro highlight and footer were not duplicated on duplicating a showcase.
  • Fixed display bug where SmartCue logo appeared despite organization logo being added in showcase preview.
  • Corrected issue where creating a new showcase via manual upload resulted in an extra highlight being created.
Feb 29, 2024

🌟 New Features

πŸ”‘ Enhanced Privacy: Email Gating!

  • Safeguard your showcases with passcodes or share them selectively with specific emails/domains for added privacy.

See It In Action

πŸ—‚οΈ Showcase Organization Made Simple!

  • Easily manage your showcases by organizing them into folders, ensuring quick access and efficient workflow.

See How

🎨 Enhancements

Share the SmartCue Love! πŸ’Œ

  • Introducing our new landing page feature, making it easier than ever to refer friends to SmartCue. Start spreading the word now!

Refer Now πŸš€

🐞 Bug Squashes

  • HubSpot Bugs- Resolved issues with forms being cut off in mobile view and form title not updating in showcase preview.
  • Thumbnail and preview image mismatch resolved when duplicating or replacing showcases.
Jan 31, 2024

🌟 New Features

Capture Leads with HubSpot πŸš€

  • Enhance your SmartCue showcases by seamlessly embedding HubSpot Forms. Transform viewer engagement into valuable leads effortlessly.

See It In Action

🎨 Enhancements

Hide Outro Highlights πŸ•ΆοΈ

  • Conceal your outros effortlessly! Choose not to display outros/CTAs with this new feature.

Embed Optimization πŸš€

  • Boosted performance for showcases embedded on websites. Experience seamless embedding!

Theme Preview 🎨

  • Witness real-time color changes under the Theme tab. Customize with confidence!

Text Visibility πŸ“œ

  • Say goodbye to text cutoffs in PDFs, videos, and GIFs. Now, view lengthy text in the bottom bar. Read without limits!

🐞 Bug Squashes

  • Fixed a glitch with SEO settings causing the viewer title to reset.
  • Resolved mobile view issues with showcases not displaying on button click.
Dec 31, 2023

🌟 New Features

SEO Tailored for You 🎯

  • Set SEO titles, descriptions, and tags for your showcase and see your website shine in Google's algo! Just click on the Title on the top left πŸ˜‰

Multi-select highlights

  • No more having to delete highlights one-by-one. Select a bunch and hit delete. Done!

Improved Embedding ⚑️

  • Showcases load faster when embedded. You can see the difference for yourself using Page Speed Insights on Google!

Effortless Editing with Autosave πŸ”„

  • Don't worry anymore about losing your hard work! Autosave ensures your builder changes are preserved without lifting a finger.

One-Tap Reset with DiscardπŸ—‘οΈ

  • Hit the discard button for instant highlights reset. Capture, discard, and continue your showcase effortlessly without leaving your flow.

Refer & Earn πŸŽ‰

  • Unlock rewards of $1000+ by inviting colleagues and peers. Your unique referral link is ready. Just click on the 🎁 icon and you'll find your link! πŸ™Œ

Watch in Action

Your Showcase, Your Formats πŸš€

  • Transform your showcases! Export in PDFs, videos, and gifs to share your magic in multiple formats.

See it in Action

SmartCue Learning Hub πŸ“š

  • Explore interactive guides on how to use SmartCue for a seamless and efficient experience.

Onboard with Ease 🌊

  • Embark on your journey effortlessly with our redesigned onboarding flow – designed for you, with you in mind.

🎨 Enhancements

Pocket-Friendly Perfection 🌈

  • Your mobile experience just got an upgrade – smoother, faster, and optimized for pure joy!

Easy Moves, Clear Blur! 🌟

  • We flipped Move and Blur for simpler editing. Try it out and see!

Export Enhancements ✨

  • Get export status emails and access showcases directly from your inbox πŸ“§β€“ no more waiting!
  • Download GIFs directly to your device for quick and easy access.
  • Keep track with a progress bar for reliable knowledge of the export process, complete with real-time updates πŸ•.
  • Now, cancel downloading 🚫 exports anytime, anywhere – putting you in control of your export experience.

Simplified Sharing, Exporting, and Publishing UI 🎨

  • Revamped the user interface for Share, Export, and Publish features, making them more user-friendly and intuitive. Experience a fresh look for smoother navigation!πŸš€πŸ–ŒοΈ

Introducing 'Alt Text' for highlight images πŸ“Έ

  • When images don't load, enjoy clarity with descriptive alternative text for a seamless experience.πŸ–ΌοΈ
Oct 31, 2023

🌟 New Features

Global CTAs and Personas🌍

  • Create them once, and use them everywhere. Delete one, and it's gone from all related showcases.

Zoom & Scroll Organization LogoπŸ“·

  • Get the perfect placement! Now, effortlessly zoom and reposition your organization logo with ease.

Watch here

Paragraph Breaks in Textbox πŸ“

  • Enhance readability! Introduce paragraph breaks in your text descriptions for better content structuring.

🎨 Enhancements

Simplified Outro CTA Creation πŸš€

  • Now, just provide the button label, not the title, when adding a new CTA to your outro highlights. Streamline the process for a smoother experience.

Enhanced Actions Experience πŸš€

  • We've revamped the action bar placement making it easier and more convenient to access essential options like edit and delete highlights, and replace images. Enjoy a more user-friendly experience at the center!

See in Action

Swift Google Sign-Up

  • Experience a smoother and faster Google sign-up process. It's quicker than ever before!

🐞 Bug Squashes

  • Color Picker Quirk: Selecting colors isn't as smooth as it should be.
  • Ownership Transfer Prompt: Viewer role no longer triggers unnecessary ownership transfer requests.
  • Image Inconsistency: Thumbnails and Center panel images are out of sync.
  • Image Compression Bug: Highlights display compressed images as PNG instead of WebP.
  • Billing Inbox Issue: Billing emails now consistently land in your inbox.
  • Footer Text Bug: The SmartCue logo doesn't appear when the footer is empty.
  • Edit Modal Anomalies: The edit modal experiences blurriness and shortcut issues.
  • Missing Color Palette: The color palette mysteriously vanished from the Theme section.
  • Tooltip Trouble: Tooltips linger when users move away from options in the edit modal.
  • Image Replacement Glitch: Users are unable to replace highlight images in the builder.
  • Pricing Plan Discrepancy: A mismatch in pricing plans between the Homepage and Settings page for logged-in users.
Aug 31, 2023

🌟 New Features

Undo & Redo Magic πŸͺ„:

  • Say oops and fix it! Undo or redo up to 5 actions using the buttons or by pressing Ctrl+Z and Ctrl+Shift+Z.

Mobile UI Glow-up πŸ“±:

  • Our mobile experience just got a facelift. Stay tuned, we're not done impressing you yet!​3. "Delete Organization" functionality is now present in the organization tab

Organize Organizations 🏒:

  • Delete Organization: Boot out those old and unwanted organizations right from the Settings tab.
  • Join Organization: Get prompted to join based on your domain. Admins can toggle the auto-join feature.​

🎨 Enhancements

Showcase Navigation πŸ–±οΈ:

  • Slide through highlights using forward/backward arrows, hotspots, or even your keyboard!

"What is Showcase?" Tooltip πŸ€”:

  • Curious about showcases? Get educated with our friendly banner (which you can dismiss anytime).

Neat & Tidy Lists πŸ“‹:

  • We’ve lined things up for a cleaner look!

Highlight Placement ✨:

  • Add a highlight right where you want it. No more scrolling surprises!

🐞 Bug Squashes

  • Role Limit Loophole: Can't sneakily change roles to get unlimited Editors anymore!
  • Outro Highlight Overflow: The Right Editing Panel is back in its place.
  • Typo in Embed Code: Bye-bye missing spaces and " ".
  • Intro & Outro Descriptions: Create showcases with screenshots and then update them with ease.
  • Embedded Demo Exit: Escape! Just hit the escape key to exit.
  • Testimonial Text on Loader: Sign in without distractions.
  • Image Blur Quality: No more pixelated images after blurring. Stay sharp!
  • Adding Highlights after a Form: The + button is back in action.
  • Edit Image Button: It's not playing hide and seek anymore.
  • Share Button on Showcase: Sharing is caring and now easier than ever.
  • SmartCue Extension Loading: Immediate loading for smoother experiences.
  • Persona Designation Display: It won't show if you remove the input field.
  • CTA Label Update: Clearer instructions with "Create New Organization".
  • Website Embedding Whitespace: No more embedding issues due to those pesky spaces.