Welcome to Shop Talk, your essential retail newsletter, courtesy of the Community. This newsletter is sent via email to all Retail group members and is where you'll find the latest product updates, success stories, and industry insights — all tailored to fuel your success.
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PRODUCT NEWS 📣
Boost your sales: Introducing item bundles on Square Online
This feature allows you to combine multiple components into one item bundle, track individual inventory, and increase sales through cross-selling and upselling, perfect for creating gift sets and promotional products for special events.
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Square KDS is now available with Square for Retail.
Square KDS is now integrated with Square for Retail POS, enabling seamless management of both retail sales and kitchen orders in one transaction. Ideal for businesses like clothing stores or bookstores with coffee shops, this setup streamlines operations, improves order efficiency, and enhances the overall customer experience.
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Sell digital goods with SendOwl.
Expand your offerings with Square Online’s easy-to-use SendOwl integration to automatically send secure access links to buyers post-purchase, ensuring a smooth, hassle-free, and fully automated experience for digital products.
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Find full list of product updates for your country in the product update section of the Community.
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COMMUNITY CORNER 💙
Retails favorite Zapier + Square Zaps
Many sellers in the community swear by using Zapier to streamline their businesses. From automating thank-you texts to integrating revenue tracking, explore how these top Zapier Zaps can save you hours of work and enhance your data analysis with Square.
Advanced tips to boost your Square site's SEO
Looking to elevate your Square site's SEO beyond the basics of keyword optimization and quality content? Successful sellers share their top strategies, including leveraging quality backlinks, optimizing web load times, and using targeted digital ads to drive traffic to keyword-rich landing pages.
BUSINESS SCHOOL'S IN SESSION 💼
Spread the word: How to choose the right advertising platform for your business
Advertising your business is more accessible than ever, but the challenge is choosing the right platform. This article explores various media options, shares benefits and provides insights from experienced sellers.
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