Marketplace Product Release Updates – Member Marketplace Inc.

Welcome to our Product Release Updates page! Here, you’ll find the latest improvements, bug fixes, and new features we’ve rolled out to enhance the Member Marketplace experience.

Sprint 14: July 2025

Feature Enhancements: Releasing Soon

Bulk Edit Businesses – Allow bulk edit of businesses & their specific settings (e.g. status, enhancements/upgrades, category affiliations, etc.).
Bulk Email Businesses – Allow bulk emailing of businesses through templates or custom email messaging.

Sprint 13: April – July 2025

Feature Enhancements

🌟 New Site Business Dashboard 🌟- A powerful new master view to help you easily monitor and manage businesses across your site. This has been moved out from the Partner Dashboard and is now a sub item in the Admin section of the drop down menu.
- You can now view at a glance:
  - Business name, status, and date joined
  - Last login activity and connected users
  - Main contact, affiliations, and upgrades
  - Total vs. active posts and listings
- 🔍 Plus, use new smart filters to quickly find:
  - Businesses that have never logged in
  - Incomplete profiles
  - Specific categories, enhancements/upgrades, or affiliations
Keyword-Powered Search – Directory searches now include keywords, helping businesses appear in more relevant results.
Lead Alerts by Keyword – Businesses can get notified instantly, daily, or weekly when someone posts a request matching their keywords.
Custom Business Registration Questions – Partners can add up to 5 custom questions during business sign-up to help with vetting.
Partner-Created Business Profiles – Partners can add/edit businesses and decide when to send welcome emails.
Profile & Listing View Tracking – See total views by business/listing in your Partner Dashboard and business metrics.
Sponsor Click Tracking – Measure sponsor ROI with new click reporting tools.
Social Media Click Tracking – Businesses can now see which profile links are performing best.
Improved Directory Sort – Featured businesses show first, followed by alphabetical listings.
Heatmapped Business Map – Enhanced load time and clustering to handle larger directories.

Bug Fixes

Incorrect Affiliation Editing – Partners can now edit/delete affiliations.
Deactivation Logic Fixed – Deactivating a business now correctly restricts the associated user’s access.
Map Loading Errors – Optimized for better performance on high-volume directories.
Email Notifications Fixes – Welcome and decline emails now send and log correctly.
Business Export Mismatch – Fixed data discrepancy between partner dashboard and exported files.
Directory Display Glitches – Resolved issues with missing listings due to special characters and repeated businesses across pages.

User Interface Improvements

More Intuitive Request Phrasing – Updated copy across homepage and request pages to reflect true functionality.
Analytics Access – “Analytics” now appears in the Partner Dashboard top menu.
Post Button Customization – Businesses can now add up to 2 buttons with custom links per listing.
Cleaner Mobile Directory Embed – Better spacing and pagination in embedded views.
Visual Error Alerts – Moved error messages to the bottom right corner for less disruption.

Sprint 13: Jan – March 2025

Feature Enhancements

Directory Embedding (without marketplace) – Now available without a business page requirement.
Partner Member List Export – Partners can now download a list of members that matches the master list in the business page.
Request Phrasing Updates – Edits made to phrasing on the Requests page and Home page for improved clarity.
Job/Announcement Alerts Added to User Section – New alerts provide better user notifications and management.

Bug Fixes

Event Changed to Promotion Issue – Resolved incorrect labeling of events when turned into promotion.
Request Button Visibility Issue – Fixed cases where the button was hidden on homepages.
Logo Upload Issue – Users can now save a logo to a profile without requiring a primary email.
ZIP Code Profile Completion Issue – Fixed issue where profiles couldn’t be completed if the ZIP code was missing, even when the address was not required.
Button Text Color Fix – Link/Icon color no longer controls button text color in posts.
Repeated Businesses on Home Page – Fixed issue where businesses from page 2 were repeating on page 3.
Map View Performance Issue – Resolved bugs causing errors when displaying a large number of businesses.
Make a Request Button Not Showing – Fixed for logged-in users on specific sites.
Front-End Export Button Removal – Removed unintended export button that allowed unintended access to member lists.
Embedded Directory Business Export Alignment – Ensured report consistency between partner dashboard and exported business lists.
Email Notifications Not Sending – Fixed issue where emails confirming business imports and declined business notifications were not being sent or logged correctly.

Other Improvements

Text Alignment Fixes on About Page – Removed unnecessary photos and improved layout for better readability.
Refresh Logo Update – Adjusted logo to correctly display “Member Marketplace” and bar.
Workaround for Unconfirmed Business Profiles – Still exploring best solutions for cases where some businesses confirm profiles while others do not.

Sprint 12: Oct – Dec 2024

Feature Enhancements

Messages on Business Accounts with Multiple Users – Adjustments made for smoother communication.
Import History Tab – Added a new tab to review past imports and allow clearing.
Jobs Listing Type – New listing type added with title, body, application link, and expiration date settings.
Directory Sort Features – Enhancements for better sorting options.
Business Registration Question – Now asks if the business is a current member of an organization.
Dynamic Default Images Per Site – Allows customization of a default image if none is added.
Past Opportunities Display – Past postings are now displayed below the bar to provide examples.
Main Site Link Update – Now opens in a new tab for better navigation.
Trigger Welcome Emails from Business Import – Automates welcome emails when businesses are imported.
Mobile Menu Color Matching – Mobile menu now aligns with header colors.
Icons for Business List and Map View Buttons – Improved visual navigation.

Bug Fixes

Image Zoom Quality – Reduced blurriness to maintain clarity, especially for QR codes.
Featured Businesses Display Issue – Fixed cases where businesses incorrectly appeared on home pages.
Business Claim Process – Implemented a way for businesses to request a connection to an existing imported business.
Duplicate Business Import Issue – Resolved cases where deleted duplicates remained visible.
Business Address Requirement – Now allows businesses without an address to display properly in the directory.
Email Font Size Consistency – Ensured uniformity in email text styling.
Export Limitations – Now allows full-site exports instead of limiting to 50 businesses at a time.
Expanded Image Format Support – Now allows more image types beyond JPG and PNG.
YouTube Video Embedding Issue – Fixed cases where some videos were not embedding correctly.
Home Page Error Message – Fixed embarrassing errors appearing on main pages.
Incorrect Data in Active Listings – Resolved mismatches between listings and businesses.
Invalid Permissions on Business Posts – Fixed access issues for business users.
Request Page Layout Fix – Adjusted the third box to match the first two in height.
Fix for Incorrect Partner Dashboard Stats – Ensured accurate reporting for listings and businesses.
RTF Clicking Error – Fixed bug preventing users from clicking Rich Text Format fields.

Sprint 11: Aug – Sept 2024

Feature Enhancements

New Keywords Entry Option – Added capability to create and manage keywords more effectively.
Import Process Improvements – Streamlined import process for better efficiency.
Sync Backoffice Business Updates – Ensuring updates sync correctly across systems.
Announcements/Updates Listing Type – Added to Business Access/Dashboard, distinct from promotions/products.
Email Notification Upon Business Addition – Businesses added from the Master App side now receive a ‘You’ve been added to X Marketplace’ email instead of a request email.
Sponsor Module – Modularized add-on to feature sponsor logos with clickable links and tracked engagement.
Social Media Link Tracking – Business profiles now track social media link clicks.
Partner Admin Report by Member – New report feature added.
Individual & Group Emailing from Admin – Now possible to send emails to individual users or groups directly from the admin dashboard.
Analytics for Businesses – Improved analytics and reporting on business performance.
Phone Number in Directory Listings – Now included as an optional field.
Lightbox Image for Listings – Clicking on a listing image now enlarges it for better viewing.
Column for Missing Keywords – Admins can now sort by businesses that haven’t added keywords for easier management.

Bug Fixes & Tweaks

Visual Improvements – Updated main logos and linking structure for a cleaner interface.
Fix for Business Name Search – Search now prioritizes business names over listing titles.
Fix for Extra Space on Partner Dashboard – UI alignment adjusted.
Staten Island Listing Bug – Resolved incorrect business results appearing in unrelated regions.
Fix for ‘on listings’ Email Issue – Corrected outdated email phrasing.
Bad Link Color in Emails – Adjusted color to ensure proper visibility.
Fix for Admin Site Login Errors – Addressed errors encountered when clicking links while logged in as admin.
Bug Fix: Partial Profile Saves – Businesses can now save incomplete profiles during setup instead of losing progress.

Sprint 10: Apr – Jul 2024

Feature Enhancements

Map Feature Updates – Enhancements to display and usability.
Rich Text Formatting for Business Descriptions – Improved formatting options for business profiles.
Video Support for Listings – Businesses can now add videos to their listings.
Product Pricing Customization – Amount fields now work similarly to services, with custom unit options and fixed pricing.
Show Eyeball for Passwords – Improved user experience during registration.
Additional Buttons Per Post – Now supports two more call-to-action buttons.
Smart Category Selection – Auto-suggests correct category as business users type.
Business Positioning in Setup – Businesses now appear first in the setup user section for easier management.
Site Businesses Export Feature – Admins can now export all businesses from a site.
Accessibility Features – Improved accessibility across the platform.
Sorting for Site Users – Defaults to most recent additions first.
Business Switch Feature – Admin can now switch to their view as a business for easier management.
Badge & Affiliation System – Allows filtering and sorting of businesses by specific affiliations or demographics, displaying badges on profiles.

Bug Fixes & Tweaks

Event Date Fix – Resolved expiration date adjustments for events.
Button Link to Business Profiles – Improved navigation for business listings.
Improved Business Sign-up Process – Fixed phone field errors during registration.
Precise Pricing for Promotions – Prevents rounding errors (e.g., $13.95 staying as entered instead of rounding to $14).
Business Description Expansion – Increased the 300-word limit with a “Read More” option.
Align Listing Heights on Main Page – Consistent listing display across different screen sizes.
Contact Requests & Site Users List – Automatically sorts to the latest by default.
UI Tweaks – Improved borders on listing tiles and other design elements.

We’re always working on improving the Member Marketplace experience. Have feedback or a request? Let us know!

Stay tuned for more updates soon!