https://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/marketing-pulseMarketing and ecommerce news from Stan Consulting.https://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/shopify-discount-rollouts-schedules-and-testshttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/shopify-discount-rollouts-schedules-and-testsOffers can launch with other store changes. Apps must also account for who can receive the discount and when it is active.Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:35:10 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/meta-muse-small-business-connectors-approvalhttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/meta-muse-small-business-connectors-approvalThe new business assistant connects existing tools. Meta says publishing, sending and spending require approval.Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:35:10 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/shopify-webmcp-checkout-browser-agentshttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/shopify-webmcp-checkout-browser-agentsWebMCP tools can read and update the active checkout. Buyer confirmation and required authentication remain part of the journey.Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:35:10 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/google-demand-gen-shorts-gmail-one-clickhttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/google-demand-gen-shorts-gmail-one-clickDemand Gen’s September update changes the path from an image ad to its landing page and adds Maps options for retail networks.Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:35:10 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/google-september-2026-spam-update-checkshttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/google-september-2026-spam-update-checksThe rollout began September 24. Check search changes against the timing without assuming the update explains every lost click.Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:35:10 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/gorgias-ai-agent-handover-confirmationhttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/gorgias-ai-agent-handover-confirmationShoppers can choose whether to enter the human queue. Teams can also keep direct handover enabled.Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:35:10 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/shopify-analytics-session-baseline-september-2026https://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/shopify-analytics-session-baseline-september-2026Session-based rates can look different after September 21 without a corresponding change in orders or sales.Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:35:10 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/apple-app-tracking-transparency-eu-prompt-2026https://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/apple-app-tracking-transparency-eu-prompt-2026The permission requirement stays the same, but iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2 introduce a different system prompt across the EU.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:41:41 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/bigcommerce-catalyst-ucp-cache-fix-1-12https://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/bigcommerce-catalyst-ucp-cache-fix-1-12Version 1.12 exposes agentic commerce endpoints on the storefront domain and removes a header that made cacheable GraphQL requests miss the Next.js Data Cache.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:41:41 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/google-merchant-center-agentic-commerce-updates-2026https://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/google-merchant-center-agentic-commerce-updates-2026AI discovery reporting is now available in five countries, while YouTube Business Agent and new UCP checkout tools have narrower rollouts.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:41:41 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/klaviyo-social-ugc-consent-content-reusehttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/klaviyo-social-ugc-consent-content-reuseApproved user-generated content can move from the social library into emails, forms, and flows, but the business still has to prove the permission behind the label.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:41:41 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/shopify-events-payloads-subscription-action-requiredhttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/shopify-events-payloads-subscription-action-requiredThe Events API now separates added, updated, and removed paths, while the next app deployment enforces new trigger syntax.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:41:41 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/meta-one-business-subscription-pricing-2026https://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/meta-one-business-subscription-pricing-2026The four business tiers range from Essential at $14.99 to Max at $499, with features and availability varying by account and region.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:41:41 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/shopify-multi-currency-payouts-australia-francehttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/shopify-multi-currency-payouts-australia-franceAdvanced and Plus merchants can settle supported sales currencies without converting every payout into the store's default currency.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:41:41 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/google-ads-data-manager-uplift-geoxhttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/google-ads-data-manager-uplift-geoxData Manager gains more connections and diagnostics, Google Ads gets a Data Strength Uplift Metric, and Meridian GeoX is now generally available worldwide.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:38:34 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/shopify-discounts-allocator-preview-endedhttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/shopify-discounts-allocator-preview-endedAn affected app can keep its existing release, but the preview function no longer runs and the retired extension target will block the app's next deployment.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:38:34 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/shopify-checkout-whatsapp-marketing-consenthttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/shopify-checkout-whatsapp-marketing-consentThe new checkout setting can capture WhatsApp consent with an order, but the consent record and downstream messaging path still need a real test.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:38:34 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/gorgias-ai-agent-whatsapp-betahttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/gorgias-ai-agent-whatsapp-betaThe agent can answer from the merchant's existing support knowledge, but it cannot provide Shopping Assistant help or verify a shopper for order changes.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:38:34 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/klaviyo-headless-ai-tools-permissionshttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/klaviyo-headless-ai-tools-permissionsMore than 260 Klaviyo tools and capabilities can be called from AI systems, including operations that read, write, and publish inside the marketing account.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:38:34 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/google-business-profile-welcome-offers-deletionhttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/google-business-profile-welcome-offers-deletionLegacy Business Profile welcome-offer records will be permanently deleted after the deadline. Google Takeout is the stated export path for businesses that need a copy.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:38:34 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/shopify-meta-ai-channel-catalog-accesshttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/shopify-meta-ai-channel-catalog-accessMeta now appears in Agentic Storefronts, with product sharing through Shopify Catalog turned on by default and separate access controls for catalog and checkout.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:38:34 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/shopify-pos-online-cart-permissionshttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/shopify-pos-online-cart-permissionsThe in-store handoff can begin with products left in an eligible online checkout. Access depends on a specific staff permission and customer context.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:35:32 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/whatsapp-bill-payments-indiahttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/whatsapp-bill-payments-indiaThe consumer payment area covers 22,722 billers across 30 categories through Bharat Connect, but access is arriving gradually.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:35:32 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/bigcommerce-backorder-messaginghttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/bigcommerce-backorder-messagingAvailability, quantity, and shipping expectations can now follow a backordered item from the product page through order confirmation.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:35:32 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/shopify-pos-multiple-variant-barcodeshttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/shopify-pos-multiple-variant-barcodesRetail staff can scan supplier, channel, or packaging identifiers tied to the same variant instead of searching for the primary code.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:35:32 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/bigcommerce-translated-product-seo-fieldshttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/bigcommerce-translated-product-seo-fieldsProduct page titles and meta descriptions can now follow the shopper's selected language on multi-language storefronts.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:35:32 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/google-search-console-ai-performance-reports-globalhttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/google-search-console-ai-performance-reports-globalWebsite owners can now inspect generative AI visibility by page, country, device, and date without treating an impression as a business result.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:35:32 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/apple-app-store-price-changes-september-2026https://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/apple-app-store-price-changes-september-2026App businesses should review upcoming localized prices separately from the proceeds changes announced this week.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:09:24 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/google-demand-gen-video-messaging-august-2026https://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/google-demand-gen-video-messaging-august-2026Multimodal Asset Studio video tools are generally available. Direct conversations from YouTube ads remain a test.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:09:24 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/bigcommerce-wishlist-breadcrumbs-september-2026https://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/bigcommerce-wishlist-breadcrumbs-september-2026Wishlist breadcrumbs will return complete URLs. A theme that adds its own domain can create a broken address.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:09:24 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/gorgias-ticket-search-20-month-windowhttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/gorgias-ticket-search-20-month-windowOlder support conversations remain accessible. Teams need a tested way to retrieve them outside ordinary search.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:09:24 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/shopify-script-tags-shutdown-2027https://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/shopify-script-tags-shutdown-2027App vendors face an October API cutoff and a March shutdown. Merchants should ask what replaces each affected storefront feature.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:09:24 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/shopify-tax-order-routing-fulfillment-locationhttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/shopify-tax-order-routing-fulfillment-locationUS orders use the location selected by order routing. That gives checkout and finance teams another field to check when totals differ.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:09:24 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/shopify-payments-balance-activity-reporthttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/shopify-payments-balance-activity-reportThe new report explains money moving through Shopify Payments over a period. It should not be confused with deposits or campaign profit.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:09:24 GMThttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/shopify-checkout-last-used-payment-methodhttps://stanconsultingllc.com/learn/pulse/shopify-checkout-last-used-payment-methodThe saved choice is now preselected on the next purchase. Returning-customer checkout deserves its own QA pass.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:09:24 GMT