Based on feedback provided by our auctioneers and other recent events, we upgraded Ignite early this morning to introduce new functions and changes.
1. Faster image gallery uploads
2. Grid-style gallery organizer
3. Property Information Package Tracker module improvements
4. Removal of Scribd iPaper
Based on feedback from our customers, the default image gallery layout in the Ignite auction detail templates now displays thumbnails in a grid display with five across at a fixed width. This change will affect all sites using the default templates and is intended to improve the look and flow of the page. While the change will, unfortunately, add additional vertical length to image gallery pages, the majority of the feedback we received from auctioneers indicated that the uniformity of a grid-style display was more important to them and their customers than the excessive amount of vertical scrolling now needed to view large galleries.
For select sites with limited horizontal width, there may be slight anomalies in the display on select browsers. Please use the Ignite support ticket system (Ignite login required) to report these incidents on your site as needed.
Grid display on an AuctionServices.com Auction Detail Page
This change was brought about by feedback from auctioneers, so please keep the feedback coming (whether it be positive or negative) and know that we are listening!
New Feature!
Last night, while you were sleeping, the Ignite elves were busy rolling out a new feature for your Ignite dashboard. We are very pleased to announce the integration of printing and mailing services to the Ignite Suite.
Our first preferred provider, XpressDocs, has worked with us to integrate their services into the Ignite platform, making it easy for you to list your auction in Ignite, and then use those same images and text to create agency-quality direct marketing materials in minutes! You can design postcards in several sizes, rack cards, flyers, brochures and more, using professional templates, or upload your own designs. Orders placed by 4pm central time are printed and shipped the same day.
XpressDocs also offers all-in-one flexible direct mail options, including: demographic business and consumer lists, street lists, mail to your own lists, free CASS list and more.
Click here to download a flyer with pricing examples.
? Unparalleled print quality and design
? Dozens of auction and real estate templates
? Upload your own files
? Overnight turnaround time
? Demographic lists
Come by the AuctionServices.com booth at the NAA convention in Overland Park, KS, next week where we’ll be happy to answer your questions about XpressDocs printing and mailing services. If your company has a service you would like to talk to us about integrating with Ignite, drop an email to HIDDEN EMAIL.
With the last upgrade to Ignite, you now see a new button on your dashboard - Property Information Packages. This new tool lets you track who downloads your documents! When this feature is turned on in your auction detail template, viewers will be required to fill in a short form with their contact information prior to viewing or downloading any documents you have uploaded to your documents area.
You are able to login to your Ignite account, go to the Property Information Packages tool and view a list of everyone who has downloaded documents, their name, email, location, what they downloaded and when. You can also download a spreadsheet that will contain their full contact information.
This tracking is currently only available for our website hosting customers. If you would like this feature “turned on” in your auction detail template, email support@auctionservices.com or call (540) 206-3311 and request it today.
Here is a screen shot of what the report looks like once people start filling out the PIP forms:
Regards,
AuctionServices.com Development Team