This September, we're excited to bring you the latest updates from Shopware! Discover new features in Shopware Analytics, explore the Sales Agent for B2B, and see how we've improved digital accessibility. Dive into the details in the sections below.
Overview:
Shopware Analytics update: Fresh KPIs and enhanced user experience
With Shopware Analytics, you can easily keep track of key shop metrics and gain valuable insights to boost your business success. We're constantly improving this extension, and there have been several enhancements since last month. Check out the latest updates:
New KPI: Sales by country
New KPI: Top-Selling products
Improved user experience
Remember, Shopware Analytics is an independent extension that updates automatically, so you don't have to worry about version compatibility. Get it for free today!
We also want to extend a big thank you for all the great feedback and suggestions we've received from our users through our feedback portal. Keep them coming!
Improvements in digital accessibility
With Shopware 6.6.6.0, we have implemented several important enhancements to increase accessibility in the Shopware storefront, making it easier for all users.
Screen reader improvements for product lists and filters
We've added new include parameters to our list and filter components in the storefront to improve usability with screen readers. For example, we added the 'ariaLabel' attribute to all filter components. This attribute helps better describe the purpose of the filter for screen reader users, making navigation easier.
Improved accessibility for slider elements
We've also made adjustments to slider and gallery elements in the storefront to enhance accessibility. These include:
Hiding cloned elements from screen readers to minimize confusion.
Keeping the focus element always in view to facilitate navigation with the tab key.
Disabling the native browser scroll function on focused elements so the slider functionality can be fully utilized.
Additional storefront adjustments
We've made several other tweaks to improve digital accessibility, such as refining the registration form and enhancing text scalability. These changes are designed to make our platform more accessible and user-friendly for all.
More updates
Beyond the accessibility enhancements, Shopware 6.6.6.0 brings several other updates that developers will find valuable. For a full rundown of everything that’s new, be sure to check out the release notes.
This section is about features that are not included in the Community Edition. Take a look at our overview to compare the different Shopware plans and activate the Shopware Commercial extension to use the commercial features.
Sales Agent – efficient sales management and centralized control for B2B processes
The Sales Agent is a cutting-edge tool within the B2B Components suite, designed to centralize all sales activities in one place. It offers a tailored overview of customer interactions, appointment scheduling, and the creation of quotes and orders, all while seamlessly integrating with existing CRM systems and communication tools like Outlook. The key benefit is its flexibility to adapt to the unique requirements of any B2B sales team, allowing for a swift and successful rollout without the need for complex onboarding.
How to integrate the Sales Agent
To set up the Sales Agent in your Shopware environment, you'll need a developer’s help, as the tool relies on Shopware Frontends and Nuxt. The source code for the Sales Agent is housed in a private repository within Shopware's external GitLab organization.
Getting access to the GitLab repository
We offer customers and partners access to our commercial extensions via a private GitLab repository. To gain access to one or more private repositories, customers or partners need to open a support ticket through their Shopware account. The ticket should include:
Your GitLab username(s)
The repositories you are requesting access to
Please note that access to a repository is only granted if the customer holds a valid license or an appropriate plan (in this case, Evolve or Beyond).
Current development status
The Sales Agent is continuously evolving, with new features being added to further streamline the sales process and boost efficiency. The initial release of the Sales Agent already includes several fundamental features:
Currently available with the Sales Agent:
Login & registration for sales agents:
Architectural basics
Ability to add an account for sales representatives (only via the backend)
Login functionality for sales representatives
Customer management:
Overview of all customers
Detailed view of specific customers
Order creation:
Ability to create orders on behalf of customers
Access to order details
Assignment of customers to sales representatives:
Display of assigned customers
Changes to the assignment of all customers or specific customers can be made in the backend
Sales representatives can add notes within the customer details to keep track of important information.
Discover how Shopware's Sales Agent, together with Digital Sales Rooms, is transforming B2B sales with a customer-centric approach.
We wish you lots of fun and success with the latest version of Shopware.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all GitHub contributors for their pull requests that have been incorporated into this version. 💙
