Emma Velde • CirclePOS.com

System Updates 1 – 31 July 2025

August 21, 2025By Emma VeldeSystem Updates 2025

July System Updates – at a Glance

New Features

• Checkout: Updated review step for mobile-friendly, accurate order detail display.
• Mobile POS: Built iOS version with feature parity to Android.
• Multiple Taxes: Enabled API updates/deletes of tax schema for complex tax rules.
• General Ledger: Removed outdated v1 voucher logic; cleaned up ledger processing.
• Design System: Created reusable button component with consistent visual styles.

Improvements

• Checkout: Required loyalty survey completion before proceeding.
• Data Export: Optimized export APIs for speed and efficiency.
• SEO: Auto-assigned domains for new sites and ensured proper redirects.
• Generate Credit Note Drafts: Redirected users to Draft Invoices/CNs after returns.
• POS > Stripe: Made post-payment wait time configurable and reduced to zero.
• Gift Card: Removed legacy Redeem page; restricted access to admins in test.
• Deadlocks: Reduced database deadlocks with Redis cache invalidation.
• Website > Business Account: Displayed “Business Account” option only for approved customers.
• Website > Click & Collect: Removed “Add to Cart” button for pickup items.

‘The Let Them Theory’ Bestseller July 2025

August 20, 2025By Emma VeldeBest Selling Books 2025

Bestsellers in July: The Let Them Theory jumped back into top spot this month with 2,054 sales – up 681 from last month. A Different Kind of Power: A Memoir slipped to second spot with 1,113 sales – 2,673. The Emperor of Gladness came in third (up from 12th spot) with 1101 sales – up 395 sales.

System Updates 1 – 30 June 2025

July 9, 2025By Emma VeldeSystem Updates, System Updates 2025

June System Updates – at a Glance

New Features
• Enhanced General Ledger: Improved sales recording and alert messaging; Faster setup and more accurate, cleaner accounting data; Handling for expired loyalty values to prevent report errors
• Expanded Multiple Taxes functionality: Secure API actions to manage store-specific tax schemas; Support for deeply nested, flexible tax rule models
• Refactored Google Tag Manager integration to improve event tracking and follow industry best practices

Improvements
• Click & Collect Interface: Removed “Add to Cart” button to streamline the pickup process
• Single Product/Editing Page: Renamed “Change” column to “Changed From” for better clarity
• BackOffice – Product & Invoice Pages: Improved layout and messaging for GST-exempt settings to reduce user errors

‘A Different Kind of Power: A Memoir’ Top Seller for June 2025

July 7, 2025By Emma VeldeBest Sellers, Best Selling Books 2025

June Bestsellers: A Different Kind of Power tops the list. New entries include Hard New World and The Let Them Theory holds strong at No. 2.

System Updates 1 – 31 May 2025

June 9, 2025By Emma VeldeSystem Updates, System Updates 2025, Uncategorized

May System Updates – at a Glance

New Features
• Added automated testing and support for non-book items in Mobile POS.
• Enabled favourite product management in Mobile POS.
• Introduced automatic retry for failed critical ledger jobs.
• Fixed permission issues in Data Export API for secure integration.
• Enabled fast access to daily book sales by ISBN via Data Export.

Improvements
• Added tracking for sign-ups, product views, and promotions in Google Tag Manager.
• Automated draft credit notes for returns.
• Improved clarity in the Invoice tab for returns.
• Introduced one-time use limit for discount codes.

‘The Unquiet Grave’ Top Seller for May 2025

June 5, 2025By Emma VeldeBest Selling Books 2025

Bestsellers in May: A Shake-Up at the Top

May brought a fresh shift to the charts, with The Unquiet Grave claiming the top spot at 2,625 copies sold—knocking The Let Them Theory into second place after a notable dip of 1,010 sales. Meanwhile, fans flocked to the long-awaited fourth installment in the Nevermoor series, Silverborn, securing a strong third with 1,800 sales.

System Updates 1 – 30 April 2025

May 14, 2025By Emma VeldeSystem Updates 2025

April System Updates – at a Glance

New Features
• Mobile POS: Device info screen, conditional settings, automated testing, EFTPOS skip, Stripe refund details
• Data Export: API for exporting site ISBNs and categories
• General Ledger: API to download ledger transactions as CSV

Improvements
• Website & SEO: Better sitemap structure, improved SEO, enhanced analytics tracking
• POS – Stripe: Stripe setting added, payment issues resolved
• Backoffice – PO Cart: New column shows group stock levels for smarter reordering

‘The Let Them Theory’ Top Seller for April 2025

May 14, 2025By Emma VeldeBest Selling Books 2025

“The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About” held its top position in April, selling 3,332 copies—a slight dip of 115 units. “Sunrise on the Reaping” (The Hunger Games) also retained its second-place ranking, with 2,781 copies sold, down 219 from the previous month. “Orbital” slipped to fourth place, overtaken by newcomer “Lyrebird” by Jane Caro, which debuted on the bestseller list with an impressive 1,438 copies sold.

System Updates 1 – 31 March 2025

April 10, 2025By Emma VeldeSystem Updates 2025

March System Updates – at a Glance

New Features
• Mobile POS – Added reader provider settings that persist after relaunch.
• Mobile POS – Enabled seamless cash/EFTPOS posting via Stripe readers.
• General Ledger – Improved handling of legacy database migrations.

Improvements
• Email Recovery – Failed order emails sent; orders recreated; email system improvements underway.
• Gift Cards – Stripe now available as a payment method for purchasing gift cards.
• Rails & Ruby – Upgraded to Rails 8.0.2 and Ruby 3.4 with full compatibility.
• Onboarding – Introduced password generator in Manager Setup for faster, more secure setup.
• API Security – Locked down key endpoints to Staff, Managers, and Admins only.
• Performance Monitoring – Tools added for tracking long-running DB transactions and improved logging.
• Web Order Invoices – Set up a process to generate and email customer invoices.

‘The Let Them Theory’ Top Seller for March 2025

April 9, 2025By Emma VeldeBest Selling Books 2025

The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About maintained top spot in March selling 3447 copies (+753). Sunrise on the Reaping (The Hunger Games) joined the list in second spot with 3,000 sales. Orbital slipped to third spot with 1,666 sales (-453). Rediscover last month’s hits and uncover timeless favorites that readers can’t get enough of!