Version 9.1 Release Notes

Where can I learn more about what’s new in 9.1?
 
Details about changes with the latest release are available by navigating to the “What’s New” section on the lower right section of the store administration home.  Click on the “What’s new for 9.1” link.
 
One-page Checkout
 
What is the One-page Checkout option?
 
One-Page checkout will give merchants a better way to guide their buyers through the checkout process. In One-Page checkout, a buyer will remain on a single page with each step completed on the left of the screen and then captured on the right of the screen in their invoice. As they move through the checkout process, their invoice updates with each step. All ProStores web stores created after 6/24/08 will have the one-page checkout option enabled by default.
 
How do I enable the new one-page checkout if my store was created before 6/24/08?
 
To enable the one-page checkout option, simply navigate from store administration home to Store Settings > General > Shopping Cart and Checkout Options > Checkout Flow > select ‘One-page Checkout’ > click ‘Submit’
 
How do I customize the one-page checkout template?
 
Two new templates have been added to the ‘Checkout’ template list in the Page Template Manager.  Limited customization is available by editing the ‘One-Page Checkout – Style Sheet’ and/or the ‘One-Page Checkout –Custom Footer” templates.
 
What type of code will the One-Page Checkout- Custom Footer template support?
 
The One-Page Checkout- Custom Footer template supports the same code as any other ProStores template including HTML, Flash, JavaScript, and SSML.  Remember the one-page checkout is an SSL secured page and you will need to properly reference (https) any code or images you add to the template to prevent browser generated security warnings for your buyers.
 
How can I apply advanced customization to the one-page checkout template if it cannot be accomplished by editing the ‘One-Page Checkout – Style Sheet’ and/or the ‘One-Page Checkout –Custom Footer” templates?
 
You will need to use the multi-page checkout option and customize the templates that support that checkout flow if your desired level of customization cannot be applied to the supporting one-page checkout templates.
 
Will I lose any of the customization already deployed on my site or current multi-page checkout if I enable the new one-page checkout option?
 
No, you will not lose any of your current customization by simply enabling the one-page checkout option in store administration.   You can enable the option and see if the new flow satisfies your requirements and disable it (revert to the multi-page flow) if it does not with a couple of clicks.
 
You may see a message about using a theme that has optimized for one-page checkout when you enable the option.  Your customization will be overwritten if you select and publish a new theme.
 
Do I have to use a design theme that has been optimized for one-page checkout to use the one-page checkout option?
 
No, you are not required to use a certain design theme to use the one-page checkout.  We simply suggest that the themes that have been optimized for one-page checkout generate the best results (page layout/display) when using optimized themes.
 
How do I know which store themes are optimized for one-page checkout?
 
Optimized themes are noted in the theme description with “Optimized for one-page checkout.” Theme descriptions are available by navigating to Store Design > Design Settings > Themes > Change. 
 
Do not click ‘Save and Publish’ unless you are prepared to overwrite your current theme and any customization you may have applied.
 
You may want to create a copy of your current store version and perform tests before overwriting the production version of your store design. 
 
To create a copy of your current store version go to Store Design > Store Versions > select the version to copy > select Copy Store Version from the ‘More Options’ drop down list > provide a name for the copy version > click Copy.
 
I have customized my ‘invoice’ template to satisfy some store administration requirements, will the changes to the invoice template I see in store administration change if the one-page checkout option is enabled?
 
No.  You still have access to viewing and customizing the various invoice templates even if the one-page checkout option is enabled.  The ‘Invoice’ and ‘Invoice-Print’ templates are still used and customizable.  It is only the invoice template the shopper sees prior to confirming their order that is not utilized with the one-page checkout option enabled.
 
Can I use the one-page checkout if I have a custom theme (custom header and footer)?
 
Yes, but the layout of the one-page checkout template may not be optimal.  You may want to consider adding some custom code to your header template to suppress any left side navigation.  If you are comfortable working in source view, you could add this code to the portion of your header template that generates left side navigation:
 
<!-- left navigation and content -->
<ss:if test="$OnePageCheckoutPage">
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="980">
<tr valign="top">
<ss:else/>
<!-- left navigation and content -->
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="980">
<tr valign="top">
...[all of your left side navigation code appears here]….
</ss:if>
 
Why do some buyers see the multi-page checkout when the one-page checkout option is enabled?
 
ProStores will use the multi-page checkout flow if the cart contains items with order extensions (Advanced store feature).

How can I manage or limit the international shipping destinations for my buyers with the one-page checkout?

If you have product level shipping enabled, you can specify which international destinations (if any) you support on the international shipping configuration section for each product.  Buyers will receive an error (upon submitting the shipping address) during the checkout flow if they select a country that is not supported by the international shipping options for the items in their cart. The error reads, "The product [product name here] cannot be shipped to [country selected by shopper here]".

ProStores To Go!

What is the ProStores To Go! option I see in Marketing section and mentioned in the “What’s new in 9.1” material?
 
The ProStores To Go! option is a marketing tool that enables merchants to create a storefront widget that can be added other web sites or blogs.  It is designed to help increase your exposure on the internet and increase sales.  It free for all ProStores tiers.
 
How do I enable the ProStores To Go! option?
 
Once the feature is released, you can enable the option by navigating from store administration to Marketing > ProStores To Go! > Configure.
 
When will the ProStores To Go! option be available?
 
It will be available soon.  We’ll communicate a firm release date very soon.