Platform Updates
Stay ahead of platform changes with timely updates and feature roundups.
What's New
Ecommerce platforms evolve fast. We summarize the updates that matter for your store.
What We Cover
- Shopify: New features, API changes, and Shopify Plus updates
- WooCommerce: WordPress and WooCommerce releases and plugin updates
- BigCommerce & Magento: Enterprise platform news and changelogs
- Apps & Integrations: Major app updates and ecosystem changes
- Breaking Changes: Deprecations, migrations, and upgrade guides
- Release Notes: Condensed summaries of what changed and why it matters
Never miss an update that affects your store.
Navigating the 'Fake Order' Scam: Protecting Your Purchases in Shopping Apps
Learn about the deceptive 'fake order' scam appearing in shopping apps like Shop. Understand its mechanisms, impact, and actionable steps for consumers and e-commerce store owners to protect against this growing threat.
Shopify Tax in Canada: Unpacking the New Paid Service for Merchants
Shopify's new paid tax calculation service in Canada has merchants questioning its value. Clispot breaks down the features, costs, and whether it's right for your e-commerce store.
EU Directive 2023/2673: Is Your E-commerce Platform's Withdrawal Feature Truly Compliant?
Understand EU Directive 2023/2673 and its impact on e-commerce withdrawal features. Learn how to ensure compliance, especially for guest checkouts, by the June 2026 deadline.
Weebly's Future: Navigating Square's Strategy and Your E-commerce Platform Options
Unpack the current state of Weebly under Square's ownership. Discover why active development has stalled and explore critical platform alternatives for your online business, including specialized migration paths.
Navigating BigCommerce Payments: A Merchant's Guide to the New Ecosystem
Clispot's expert analysis on BigCommerce Payments, powered by PayPal. Learn about the rollout, potential fee changes, account security, and strategic steps for merchants to protect and optimize their e-commerce payment processing.
Solving the Mystery of Blank Order Details in Magento Admin: A Clispot Guide
Experiencing blank order details in your Magento Admin? This Clispot guide helps diagnose and resolve common issues like module conflicts, including specific insights into Mageplaza_Core, to restore full order visibility.
Resolving Magento 2.4.7 Checkout Issues: A Deep Dive into Content Security Policy (CSP)
Experiencing a stuck checkout after upgrading to Magento 2.4.7? Learn how Content Security Policy (CSP) impacts your store and discover actionable solutions to restore seamless transactions.
WooCommerce 11.0: Product Editor Beta Retired – What It Means for Your Store
WooCommerce 11.0 retires its Product Editor Beta. Clispot analyzes why this happened, its implications for your store, and the future of product management.
E-commerce Inventory Under Siege: Navigating Disruptive Purchase Order System Overhauls
Unpack the challenges of recent mandatory platform updates to purchase order and inventory transfer systems. Learn how to mitigate workflow disruptions and manual reconciliation headaches.
Wix Editor Deep Dive: Mastering Hover Effects Across Harmony, Classic, and Studio
Struggling with hover effects on Wix? Understand the differences between Wix Harmony, Classic Editor, and Studio to unlock advanced design customization and elevate your e-commerce store's UX. Learn how to choose the right Wix editor for your needs.
Beyond the Glitch: How 'Store Does Not Exist' Errors Devastate E-commerce Trust
Explore the profound impact of the 'Store Does Not Exist' error on merchant operations and customer trust, offering critical insights for e-commerce platforms and businesses.
E-commerce Crossroads: Wix Layoffs, AI Investment, and the Impact on Store Owners
Clispot analyzes the recent Wix layoffs and significant AI investments, exploring the potential impact on platform stability, customer service, and pricing for e-commerce store owners. Get actionable insights.