What’s New in Odoo 17 for the eCommerce Businesses

Odoo 17 has come up with a myriad of advanced and improved features and modules for businesses. And here’s the list of the new Odoo ERP 17 features for the eCommerce industry.

Using Odoo for your online store has lots of advantages. It makes your business run smoother, makes customers happier, and brings in more money. Each time Odoo gets an update, the community adds cool new features to make things even better. Odoo version 17 is no exception! It's anticipated to have a bunch of new features that can really boost your online store. Let's see what's there!

Features of Odoo ERP 17 for the eCommerce industry. Inventory-Free Shipping Methods:

In the Odoo 17 E-commerce update, you'll be able to utilise shipping features without having to install the inventory app. This change is designed to meet the specific requirements of a more specialised audience.

Visible Coupons:

Your customers will have a smoother experience in Odoo version 17 as they can now easily see their available promotion codes and coupons during the final checkout step. Adding coupons becomes a one-click process, making it more convenient for customers to enjoy discounts. Odoo v17 is set to enhance the overall customer experience!

Custom Product Prices Display by Website:

Managing multiple Odoo eCommerce stores is now more flexible in Odoo 17. You can independently set and configure the display of product prices for different websites. This is especially handy if you have both a B2B site for clients and a direct-to-customer (B2C) site, allowing you to easily control product prices for each.

Currency Filter:

A currency filter has been introduced, allowing you to filter payment providers based on the chosen currency. This adds a level of customisation to suit your business needs.

Product Tags Display:

In Odoo 17, you can now showcase product tags, also known as information labels, directly on your product page. These tags are conveniently accessible through filters on the shop page.

Automatic Address Detection and Management:

During the checkout process, Odoo now automatically identifies the customer's address. This is done either by utilising previous user inputs or by accessing Google location through the Google Maps API, ensuring a seamless checkout experience.

Redesigned Checkout Page:

Odoo's eCommerce module undergoes a significant improvement in version 17 with a revamped Checkout page. The redesign focuses on enhancing user-friendliness, visual appeal, and efficiency. The new layout simplifies the process and presents clear information on a single page.

Images as Attribute Values of Products:

Selling products online often involves various variants, like different colors or prints. Odoo 17 introduces a more illustrative approach to attribute values for product variants. Now, these attribute values can include images, providing a clearer representation of the variant types.

Multiple Selection Option for Product Attributes:

In the past, users were restricted to choosing only one variant of a product at a time. For example, when buying a sweatshirt, you could pick a color and a size before adding it to the cart. However, Odoo's new multi-checkbox attribute feature breaks this limitation, allowing you to choose multiple options or attributes for a single product, rather than being restricted to selecting just one.

Product Description Presentation:

Odoo's integrated text editor collaborates seamlessly with ChatGPT, assisting you in crafting compelling product descriptions for your brand. Ensure you showcase your product's unique selling points and advantages, maintaining consistency across all descriptions using the text editor.

While these additions bring excitement to the update, there's more to explore. To ensure the smooth operation of your online store, you need to leverage Odoo customisations and integrations. By incorporating Odoo eCommerce integration, you can introduce advanced features tailored to your business needs.

Some other features offered by Odoo 17 to online shops:

• Now you can easily save pictures by dragging and dropping them.
• For subscription orders, making down payment invoices is a breeze.
• You can quickly cancel a bunch of quotes at once from the list view.
• The cost for products in stock is now based on the average price.
• Need to add a barcode manually? No problem!
• There are sound and visual cues to tell you if a barcode is right or wrong.
• The improved search tool helps you find things more powerfully.
• Even if you're not using Odoo on your phone or computer, you'll still get notifications with Web Push PWA.
• Don't worry about missing messages - Offline Message PWA will make sure you get them even when you're not online.
• Live Chat is getting better in 2023 with more accurate info, the option to add or remove people, and inviting users to join in.
• If you're running multiple stores with Odoo, all your projects and tasks can be shared easily.

That's a sneak peek at what's coming with Odoo 17! If you're wondering how Odoo can make your online store awesome, it's time to explore all the features and benefits it brings to eCommerce.

Alex Forsyth is an Odoo consultant associated with Envertis, an official Odoo ERP Gold Partner in Sydney. In this article, the author has shared the features and upgraded modules of Odoo 17 for the eCommerce businesses.

Alex Forsyth is one of the expert app developers in Sydney who is working for Envertis, an earmarked Australian company for mobile app development which has been delivering dynamic and revenue-centric apps to businesses.