Changelog

We’ve added seamless integration with Printful! Now, when you merge products using Merges, your product variants will automatically sync with Printful for real-time stock updates and order fulfillment. Manual syncing is no longer needed for newly merged products—automation will handle it all!

Merges now uses media files from original products and variants without reuploading, leveraging the latest Shopify APIs. This enhancement significantly speeds up the merge process, maintains a clean media library, and ensures consistency across images and videos.

Merges now seamlessly integrates custom data stored in metafields, including those for products and variants. This marks our initial step towards comprehensive metafield support, with more advanced features in development.

We're excited to introduce a powerful new feature that automatically creates SEO redirects from your original product URLs to new merged product URLs. This smart functionality helps maintain your search engine rankings after product merges, ensuring a seamless transition for your online presence.

For our valued PRO and UNLIMITED plan subscribers, this feature is now available and ready to use.

Merges now effortlessly handles videos from multiple sources. Whether your content is hosted on YouTube, Vimeo, or uploaded directly to Shopify, our system ensures smooth integration during the merge process.

We're thrilled to announce the official launch of our latest AI-powered feature for July 2024: automated option and variant generation from product titles. This game-changing addition to Merges is now in production and ready to revolutionize how you manage your Shopify store's product catalog. As one of the most requested features by our merchants, we're excited to deliver this powerful tool to streamline your workflow.

To see this powerful new feature in action, check out our detailed video demonstration:

Key features

Intelligent option extraction

Our AI analyzes your product titles to automatically identify and create relevant options.

Automated variant creation

Based on the extracted options, the system generates appropriate variants for your products.

Time-saving workflow

Reduce manual data entry and streamline your product setup process.

Customization options

Review and adjust AI-generated options and variants as needed.

This feature works for all Shopify products that don't have any options and variants yet, and only have the option description in the title of the original products. It's perfect for merchants looking to quickly expand their product offerings without the tedious manual work.

Whether you're dealing with a handful of products or a large inventory, our AI-powered option and variant generation feature adapts to your needs.

We're constantly working to improve Merges and make your Shopify experience smoother and more efficient. As always, we welcome your feedback and suggestions for future enhancements.

We are excited to announce a major enhancement to our Duplicate Image Detection feature, available exclusively on our Shopify app, Merges. This update is particularly significant for merchants managing large catalogs, as it drastically improves the efficiency of handling product images.

The latest announcement from Shopify introduces groundbreaking changes, enabling merchants to feature up to 2000 variants per product. This significant expansion in product variants can lead to a massive increase in associated product images. In response, we are actively developing robust systems to manage this complexity efficiently. The enhancement of our Duplicate Image Detection is a critical step in our ongoing efforts to optimize and adapt to these new capabilities.

Turbocharged performance

To address this, we've extensively rewritten our AI Image Detection algorithm with a sharp focus on reliability and performance. Our efforts have paid off spectacularly, delivering a 10x improvement in processing speed. Tasks that previously took 60 seconds can now be executed in less than 6 seconds, although actual times may vary depending on the number and complexity of images.

Automated and efficient

Merges' enhanced Duplicate Image Detection feature does more than just identify duplicates—it automatically removes them and ensures each image is uniquely assigned to the appropriate variant. This streamlines your store's management and enhances the customer experience.

Plan availability

This powerful feature is included in our PRO and UNLIMITED plans, ensuring that our users can manage their product images more effectively and effortlessly than ever.

We are committed to continual improvement and are excited to see how this enhancement helps Shopify merchants optimize their online stores. For more details, visit our support center or get in touch with our help team.

Stay tuned for further updates as we strive to make Merges even better for our users!

In our continuous effort to enhance user experience on Merges, we're rolling out an important update that focuses on making file uploads more transparent and manageable.

What's new

• Persistent Upload Progress: Have you ever started an upload and wondered what's happening with it as you navigate away to another part of the app? Wonder no more! With our latest update, Merges now prominently displays the current upload status, no matter where you are in the app. This means you can start an upload, move on to another task, and still keep an eye on how your upload is progressing.

• Seamless Experience Across Pages: Initiating an upload and then navigating to a different page? Your upload will continue smoothly in the background. We've engineered our platform to ensure that your uploads don't miss a beat - because multitasking should be simple and efficient.

• Immediate Feedback: Immediate, real-time feedback on your upload's progress. Our improved UI includes a progress bar and status messages to keep you informed from start to finish.

  
  

Why this matters

We understand that time is of the essence, and efficiency is key in your workflow. This update is part of our ongoing commitment to not just meet, but exceed, your expectations for a seamless, intuitive experience on Merges.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to innovate and improve. Your feedback is invaluable to us, so please don't hesitate to share your thoughts and suggestions. Together, we make Merges better.

In our continuous effort to streamline your workflow within the merges app, we're excited to introduce a new product selector feature! This enhancement allows you greater flexibility in how you manage your products. Now, you have the option to directly select the products you wish to merge from within the merges app, offering a more integrated experience. Alternatively, you can continue with the familiar workflow by selecting products in Shopify's main products tab and then utilizing the 'More Actions > Merge Products' option. This update is designed to make your product management more intuitive and efficient.

Further improvements

• Optimized Title and Description Generation: For products with extensive previous descriptions, our improved algorithm now generates more concise and relevant titles and descriptions, enhancing the clarity and effectiveness of your product listings.

• Enhanced Tooltips: We've added more tooltips across the app, providing immediate assistance and insights on the most important functions to help you make the most of merges.

• Mobile Browser Bug Fixes: This update addresses and resolves specific issues affecting the app's performance on mobile browsers, ensuring a smoother experience on all your devices. Note: The current improvements are tailored for mobile web browsers. Full compatibility with the Shopify native app, especially the rich text editor function, is in progress, and we're working diligently to extend these enhancements to the Shopify app as well.

• Duplicate Options Display Bug Fixed: We've eliminated a bug that caused options to display duplicates, streamlining the user interface for better clarity and usability.

  
  

We're committed to continuously improving merges to meet your needs and enhance your Shopify experience. As always, we appreciate your feedback and are here to support you in any way we can.

We're thrilled to announce a significant milestone for Merges: our approval and listing on the Shopify App Store! This achievement marks a new chapter for Shopify merchants seeking an AI-powered solution to simplify their product and variant merging processes.

What's new

• Shopify Approval: Merges has passed Shopify's rigorous approval process, ensuring it meets the highest standards of quality and security. Our integration with Shopify provides a seamless, efficient way to manage your store's products and variants.

• Direct Access in Shopify App Store: Finding and installing Merges is now easier than ever. Simply visit the Shopify App Store, search for Merges, and integrate it directly into your Shopify admin.

• Designed for Shopify Merchants: Merges is built to enhance your Shopify experience. Our AI-driven app streamlines your product catalog by intelligently merging products and variants, reducing manual effort, and improving the shopping experience for your customers.

  
  

Why It matters

By listing Merges on the Shopify App Store, we're bringing our advanced AI merging technology directly to the heart of the Shopify community. This integration means:

• Efficient Management: Reduce clutter and simplify inventory management with our intelligent merging algorithm.

• Improved SEO and Customer Experience: Our AI generates optimized titles and descriptions for merged products, enhancing visibility and the shopping experience.

• Time and Cost Savings: Focus on growing your business while Merges takes care of the complexity of product variant management.

Join the revolution in e-commerce management. Discover how Merges can transform your Shopify store today.