Q: Hi Looks like a great product I am just wondering if I can use it
1) I have wordpress sites-under this deal ...
can I install the wordpress plugin? 2) I see personalization as key to my marketing and so as neither personalization or recomendation based on data are part of the deal I am not so sure about it. I realize you have been very generous in the offer. I am just reluctant to spend time going in the wrong direction. Any thoughts about including personalization in the deal? 3) Would this work inside a SAAS for instance a learning academy? Thank you Simon
A: Great questions! 1) I have wordpress sites-under this deal can I install the wordpress plugin?
Indeed you can! https://docs.candu.ai/installing-candu-on-wordpress
2) I see personalization as key to my marketing and so as neither personalization or recomendation based on data are part of the deal I am not so sure about it. I realize you have been very generous in the offer. I am just reluctant to spend time going in the wrong direction. Any thoughts about including personalization in the deal?
Great question. We are currently developing our variables feature set, and we didn't want to overpromise. Today, you can easily create different content for unique user segments, such as big vs. small accounts or new vs. returning users.
And yes, we are considering what to do about variables given all the demand! :)
3) Would this work inside a SAAS for instance a learning academy?
You bet. If you can add a script tag to the page, you can add Candu component to the page. https://docs.candu.ai/developer/installation-cdn-bundle Thank you Simon
I have exactly these 3 questions! And adding to the need for Content Personalization and the Recommendation Engine, i would add the need for customer data through CRM & Marketing Automation as well. In my case ActiveCampaign. I would gladly pay double per stack just for these features. But i have the same concern about spending time on this and it not being the solution i'm looking for. Personalization IS key!
Like other web builders, Candu provides a drag-and-drop editor. Unlike a web builder, Candu’s components are intended to be embedded into an existing page vs. creating the entire site. The ‘unit’ of Candu is a component or a page, not a full site or web app.
Candu offers additional features allowing for user segmentation and personalization
Can be added to a web builder such as Webfow, Wix, WordPress via a script tag, see installation instructions
Q: Hi again,
Can you tell me how well the JS and CSS is optimised both in terms or 1) the impact it has across ...
the Web Core Vitals criteria, but also 2) the coverage (% code used per JS and CSS file) and how well optimised is it. Do you reduce the code to the bare minimum per selected functions and settings or is it not optimised and there is a high unused code coverage percentage? I'd like to understand what type of optimisation of the core code you have implemented and plan to.
As other 3rd party / external JS file insertion systems I have recently tested here on Appsumo can end up having a significant impact in some cases when not properly optimised even with good CDNs. On that last point what type of CDN are your scripts served by?
1. I don’t know the impact our SDK has over web core vitals. We'd have to test.
2. We use best-in-class optimization for javascript (rollup with the latest performance plugins). We’re not optimizing the CSS yet, but we’re working on it! And we’ll be releasing updates for it soon
3. In terms of CDN, we use cloudflare to distribute our assets
If you have more questions, please feel free to ping us at support@candu.ai or check out our dev docs: https://docs.candu.ai/developer/developer-welcome
Q: I started looking over your YouTube channel at https://bit.
ly/2PGLvoD and I got to thinking:
1. If I create a block of content, can I share it on multiple sites?
For example, in the dashboard of my membership site AND on my taplink.at pages (for social media linking)?
Or, could I share a specific events list or content with other sites who want to promote me?
2. Is there a calendar option?
3. Do we have the ability to show content until a specific date/time? For example, I noticed in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LzOLjzZWb8 that you mentioned that you would update the link at the end of the call—that's manual. Is there an option to make that disappear until the link is uploaded to YouTube (or even to have it send people to the YouTube channel automatically starting at a certain date/time)?
4. I've noticed you're promising to allow AppSumo customers to access Enterprise at some point. Will that be based on stacking (easier) or another price later? I probably don't need more than a 1 or 2 stack, because I'm not an agency, but would purchase more if that would get me what I'm looking forward to and I can easily plan what investment I'll need.
5. For enterprise, something that would be VERY cool would be to allow api connections (other sites) to be stored in a library, and placed into layouts. Uses for this might be:
- Grab username for personalization - Subscribe to event notices - Show an earned badge (and ideas to get more or bigger)
Etc.
To me, as a founder, this would be a game-changer. Because I would be able to have my development team focus on the API and overall code, but work with Candu and the marketing/customer service team to layout and make things work with ACTUAL FEEDBACK though the analytics.
We could change pieces of layouts around on-the-fly, and see if they work better.
6. A/B Testing? This would be great to be able to put two different versions of a container/panel in a space, and see which pulls better.
7. Mobile. Can we add Candu to REACT Native mobile apps? If no, is this on the horizon?
A: 1. If I create a block of content, can I share it on multiple sites?
Yes, you can share the same content blocks on multiple sites.
2. Is there a calendar option?
Added the feature request here... can you add more detail on what you need? https://community.candu.ai/c/feature-requests/add-a-calendar-component
3. Do we have the ability to show content until a specific date/time? For example, I noticed in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LzOLjzZWb8 that you mentioned that you would update the link at the end of the call—that's manual. Is there an option to make that disappear until the link is uploaded to YouTube (or even to have it send people to the YouTube channel automatically starting at a certain date/time)?
We don't yet have date/time segments, but that's an active feature request!
4. I've noticed you're promising to allow AppSumo customers to access Enterprise at some point. Will that be based on stacking (easier) or another price later? I probably don't need more than a 1 or 2 stack, because I'm not an agency, but would purchase more if that would get me what I'm looking forward to and I can easily plan what investment I'll need.
Yes, we'll need another offer for enterprise users. It doesn't work in the current stack. Please stay tuned! We'll release a beta list soon.
5. For enterprise, something that would be VERY cool would be to allow api connections (other sites) to be stored in a library, and placed into layouts. Uses for this might be:
- Grab username for personalization - Subscribe to event notices - Show an earned badge (and ideas to get more or bigger)
Love it! If you're open to sharing more use cases, our design team would love to hear it. Email support@candu.ai and we'll grab time!
6. A/B Testing? This would be great to be able to put two different versions of a container/panel in a space, and see which pulls better.
Agree! Here's how we compare with AB testing tools. Today, we don't offer the random bucketing. https://community.candu.ai/c/comparing-apps/a-b-testing
7. Mobile. Can we add Candu to REACT Native mobile apps? If no, is this on the horizon?
Candu web components are mobile responsive, but we don't yet offer iOS or Android SDKs. if you need those, please let us know!
2. Added the feature request here... can you add more detail on what you need? https://community.candu.ai/c/feature-requests/add-a-calendar-component
I run 15+ events per month for my members and the public. It would be nice to be able to post these so they show in order of next event -> furthest event date.
3. We don't yet have date/time segments, but that's an active feature request!
Great. This makes sense to me, because some announcements are only good until a certain time.
tapplink.at does a REALLY good job with this on their system. Happy to share some UI thoughts.
4. Yes, we'll need another offer for enterprise users. It doesn't work in the current stack. Please stay tuned! We'll release a beta list soon.
OK. So I bought a single stack, will probably double. But since I have a small team, I won't need more, except that power! *smiles*
5. Love it! If you're open to sharing more use cases, our design team would love to hear it. Email support@candu.ai and we'll grab time!
I'm always happy to share ideas. I think of it as the benefit YOU get for being so generous.
6. Agree! Here's how we compare with AB testing tools. Today, we don't offer the random bucketing. https://community.candu.ai/c/comparing-apps/a-b-testing
Yeah. We definitely need random bucketing.
Even better, random bucketing until ____ number, then auto-choose the most popular, if it beats the other by at least ____%.
Or whatever. *smiles*
7. Candu web components are mobile responsive, but we don't yet offer iOS or Android SDKs. if you need those, please let us know!
Yes, PLEASE!
I'm thinking that with something like this, my Wordpress site, Membership site, Mobile apps and more could all share resources that my team could work with.
And this would make Candu freaking POWERFUL.
Q: Great product, I'm currently using Opimtizely and Candu seems to be a perfect alternative as per my use case.
However, I didn't find any discussion related to Custom Javascript with Candu which one my favorite with Opimtizely. Please clarify.
A: Hello! I'd love to hear more about your use case -- are you looking to add customer JS to a button? Or are you looking to overwrite one of our UI components with custom CSS? Check out our community for more details: https://community.candu.ai/home
A: 1. So can we use this across multiple applications or not?
Hello! The short answer is you can use the same Candu account to inject content on different domains. You just need to whitelabel the relevant domains. For example, we inject Candu content onto our marketing site, our docs site, our community forum, and, of course, our product.
However, each account shares a styleguide, so you'd need to have different accounts if the domains had unique styles. We do have an open feature request to enable multiple syleguides per account: https://community.candu.ai/c/content-editor/can-i-have-multiple-styleguides
2. How are users segmented from each other? Can we assign users only to specific components?
Users can be segmented based on their user ID and any traits that are collected on the users' identify call. And yes, you can connect components with specific user segments. For example, sharing an announcement bar only if a user hasn't yet used a feature.
1. The second question follows the context of the previous question.
Users here are the users you refer to in user seats.
2. Will you take that request seriously? I don't see that it's good to have any sort of style guide forced across multiple components even if they were for 1 unique project.
You're asking if we can limit who can edit which component, yes?
We just released the first version of role-based access controls (RBAC). Limiting who can edit specific components will be part of the enterprise bundle.
And to answer the answer on multiple styleguides, absolutely — it's a great idea that we know will be useful.
Welldone. But as you mention “ Appcues” can your app do the product tour? Product checklist but not embeded? Can you compare your product with Appcues site by site so that I can get your furture product look like. I’m one of Appcues users.
A: TBH, I ❤️Appcues, but we are a little different than walkthrough products.
The key difference is that Candu content blocks embed into a page, not as a layer on top of the page.
(We don't offer modals, pop-ups or walkthrough guides)
However, we are often used for similar use cases as pop-over tools, such as onboarding, contextual education and feature adoption. Better for a more native experience that a user can refer back to. Not as good for drawing attention.
Candu does offer integrations with walkthroughs -- for example embedding a permalink guide into a button.
Re. ad blockers. You are so right, but fortunately, this is not an issues for Candu as long as the app is installed without GTM. Here are all of our various installation methods: https://docs.candu.ai/integrations-home
Re. connecting via API, what did you have in mind? Our typical integrations use either code, or Segment.com to serve user traits information to Candu. Traits are things like "email ID", "company name" etc. You can then use those traits to build user segments and serve different content to different users.
Let me know if I understood your question correctly!
I have a membership site. I have A LOT of information about my users, down to their interests.
I guess I'm curious about the best way to make use of Candu to show my users things they might want to know, like which shows are coming up that match their interests, or which classes we've put online that they may be interested in.
I am a bit confused on all the possible use-cases. I'll dig in more deeply. Do you have any materials you recommend I and any other non-tech people might want to look over or watch?
Today we don't support a reverse connection to the API. Helpful feedback that that would be useful.
What would you want to show?
Q: I've been looking for a way to populate my non-drag 'n drop portal for quite a while.
I am not a coder, so I believe I can create the clean UI elements in Candu and add them to my Suitedash client portal voa code snippet? If so, I believe many AS SD holders will be ecstatic.
A: This is your moment! You bet. This is precisely what Candu is designed for. Here are a few templates to get you started: https://www.candu.ai/templates
A: A little bit yes! one difference is that we help you design content blocks from scratch, not pre-set widgets. But in both cases, you're adding 'sweeteners' to an existing page.
Q: The tool looks great but I don't really understand what it does, and what it does not.
For example, does this replace a tool like Webtrends Optimize (CRO tool that left appsumo deal yesterday)?
The tool claims to be no code but it still requires knowledge about code to get the tool working. No-code in general means that you don't touch the code besides installing a snippet in your <head> or <body>.
Overall the deal looks amazing, really good value for money but the stacking doesn't make sense. We only get added seats, why would we need more than 4 seats? I doubt the average Sumoling has 4 people working on their front-end UX. Most teams have 1 account for a tool that they share with 1password, or something similar.
Why not sweeten the deal for 3 code buyers to add variables, CRM & Marketing automation, Recommendation Engine, and Custom Blocks.
I believe that 80% or more of the people who buy Candu on Appsumo will never use the tool and the 20% who do, most of them experiment with the features but few use the maximum limits of what Candu, can do...
If you let us experiment with these features, we create content and show others how to use these tools. :)
A: Hi, thanks for the thoughtful look. Yes, agree that the stacking leaves something to be desired!
We've heard the need for variables and other enterprise features, and we'll find a way to enable sumolings to upgrade.
re: no code -- Today, you can install Candu via google tag manager or drop embed code in the head tag. We're currently working on an auto-code generator to make the process smoother. if there are other important pieces for you, please let us know!
Yes, I also do not understand what the use case will be (or the whole purpose of using such a tool) and how we will exactly connect it to our app and why we would need more seats? It looks like a solid solution that was introduced like we already know what it does...
We're still working on dynamic personalization and CRM integrations. If you have a specific use case in mind, please share it here — we build based on user stories!
https://community.candu.ai/home
When available, we will provide a means for Sumolings to add these features to their account.
Q: It seems that many of the feature that would make this a very useful tool are limited to the Enterprise plan, which is not being offered here.
As many have suggested below, it would be great to offer the Enterprise plan with a number of codes (7? 10?).
I saw that in one of your replies you said you guys will find a way for that. I will wait for you to figure that out before buying my code. Thank you.
Q: I have some precise information about Candu :)
- Certainly what Candu is doing is not fully understood (I ...
also did not understand at all) - It will be very useful for those who understand it (if I understand, it will be useful for me too) - A must-have tool - An Enterprise Plan must be purchased (please add it) - Those who do not buy this tool will be very sad in the future
I'm waiting for the Enterprise Plan to purchase. I will definitely buy it, but as an investment. Because, I see that one day it will be very valuable.
We're still working on dynamic personalization. If you have a specific use case in mind, please share it here — we could use the feedback! https://community.candu.ai/c/roadmap/21q3-customer-data-variables
When available, we will provide a means for Sumolings who buy a code to add it to their account.
I understand that we can only have one style guide for one account, which basically means I'd have to get a separate code for every website I want to use this on. Do you have any plans for adding multiple workspaces with different styles for a single account? If yes, when is your ETA?
A temporary solution would be the ability to add a class name to components, and then adding a custom CSS with those class names to each site, which is against the "no code" offering, but at least address this. Would that be possible?
A: Thank you! Yes, that's been a big ask on AS. Great feedback. We don't have a set timeline yet, but we'll be looking here to decide what to move onto our roadmap!
A temporary solution would be the ability to add a class name to components, and then adding a custom CSS with those class names to each site, which is against the "no-code" offering, but at least address this. Would that be possible?
Today not yet, but the extensible styleguide is on our roadmap
A: 1. How does this compare to other similar services?
Full list of feature comparisons here! https://community.candu.ai/c/comparing-apps
2. How could I use this with my Drupal front end?
You have a number of good installation methods here: https://docs.candu.ai/installation-home
3. What are some examples of the most robust features and functionality apps can your service create for a non developer?
User onboarding checklists, related-content cards, in-app announcements come to mind! See our templates: https://www.candu.ai/templates
4. What can we do to upgrade to Enterprise?
We're still working on some of the core enterprise features, like dynamic personalization. If you have a specific use case in mind, please share it here — we could use the feedback! https://community.candu.ai/c/roadmap/21q3-customer-data-variables
When available, we will provide a means for Sumolings to add it to their account.
How can you be reached directly?
support@candu.ai (or chat to us on our website, candu.ai)
+1 for enterprise plan. Too many key features missing from the growth plan to use this seriously
Q: Wow, this looks and sounds amazing.
i didn't get it at first but after watching some of your youtube tutorials it's very exciting. The really exciting part has got to be dynamic personalization though, which is included in your enterprise plan but not the growth plan which is what we get with appsumo, is that correct?
Is there any chance you can add dynamic personalization if we stack enough codes? 3 appsumo codes = 12 seats which is on par with your enterprise plan right?
A: Thanks so much! We're still working on dynamic personalization. If you have a specific use case in mind, please share it here — we could use the feedback!
My main use for your product would be the personalisation part of things. Would you consider adding it into the deal? For example, I want to add elements into my sales page depending on whether my audience has visited it before. Like if they have not visited before, show button 1 (with redirect), if they visited before, show button 2 (with redirect to another page)
I also wonder if we can even allow different script injections depending on whether the audience has visited before or not. For example,
If 1st time visitor, show popup If 2nd time visitor, show chatbot + don't show popup.
A: My main use for your product would be the personalisation part of things. Would you consider adding it into the deal? For example, I want to add elements into my sales page depending on whether my audience has visited it before. Like if they have not visited before, show button 1 (with redirect), if they visited before, show button 2 (with redirect to another page)
That specific use case IS included as part of this deal! Our growth plan allows you to create segments.
I also wonder if we can even allow different script injections depending on whether the audience has visited before or not. For example,
If 1st time visitor, show popup If 2nd time visitor, show chatbot + don't show popup.
To be really clear, Candu works with embedded content blocks, not pop-ups. But yes, you could create different segments for those user types and show them different content.
Agree with Joshua on this one, your dynamic personalization is also what got my attention and I'd be willing stack codes for that but without I don't really see a usage beyond what I can achieve in other ways.
Q: Would the possible use case for your product be to create custom sidebar menu on a Shopify website?
Something like what was mentioned in here (not my post btw): https://community.shopify.com/c/Shopify-Design/Creating-Sidebar-Navigation-Menu-in-Debut-theme/td-p/591571
A: Yes! Our elements are all built in flexbox, so they'll wrap on smaller screens. You can use the controls at the top and right of the editor to view your content on different screen sizes.
Q: I was ready to buy and then I saw how complex integration with Wordpress is: https://docs.
candu.ai/installing-candu-on-wordpress
Why can't I just embed the code, like Elfsight and 99% of embeddable apps out there? At the very least, why don't you have your own Wordpress Plug in like everybody else?
The app looks good, but this blindspot on Wordpress integrations is counter-intuitive to your mission, which is "no-code." I will have to hire a developer to get this to work on my Wordpress sites, which defeats the purpose of this app. Am I missing something here?
Q: Hi Looks like a great product I am just wondering if I can use it 1) I have wordpress sites-under this deal ...
can I install the wordpress plugin?
2) I see personalization as key to my marketing and so as neither personalization or recomendation based on data are part of the deal I am not so sure about it. I realize you have been very generous in the offer. I am just reluctant to spend time going in the wrong direction. Any thoughts about including personalization in the deal?
3) Would this work inside a SAAS for instance a learning academy?
Thank you
Simon
Jonathan_Candu
May 14, 2024A: Great questions!
1) I have wordpress sites-under this deal can I install the wordpress plugin?
Indeed you can! https://docs.candu.ai/installing-candu-on-wordpress
2) I see personalization as key to my marketing and so as neither personalization or recomendation based on data are part of the deal I am not so sure about it. I realize you have been very generous in the offer. I am just reluctant to spend time going in the wrong direction. Any thoughts about including personalization in the deal?
Great question. We are currently developing our variables feature set, and we didn't want to overpromise. Today, you can easily create different content for unique user segments, such as big vs. small accounts or new vs. returning users.
And yes, we are considering what to do about variables given all the demand! :)
3) Would this work inside a SAAS for instance a learning academy?
You bet. If you can add a script tag to the page, you can add Candu component to the page. https://docs.candu.ai/developer/installation-cdn-bundle
Thank you
Simon
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I have exactly these 3 questions!
And adding to the need for Content Personalization and the Recommendation Engine, i would add the need for customer data through CRM & Marketing Automation as well. In my case ActiveCampaign.
I would gladly pay double per stack just for these features.
But i have the same concern about spending time on this and it not being the solution i'm looking for.
Personalization IS key!
Awesome. As I mentioned, we're still in development on variables, so if you can elaborate on how it should work that would be great!
https://community.candu.ai/c/feature-requests/does-candu-support-variable-content-e-g-hi-first_name#comment_wrapper_1734311
Q: Is this website builder?
Jonathan_Candu
May 15, 2024A: Sort of ;)
Like other web builders, Candu provides a drag-and-drop editor. Unlike a web builder, Candu’s components are intended to be embedded into an existing page vs. creating the entire site. The ‘unit’ of Candu is a component or a page, not a full site or web app.
Candu offers additional features allowing for user segmentation and personalization
Can be added to a web builder such as Webfow, Wix, WordPress via a script tag, see installation instructions
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Q: Hi again, Can you tell me how well the JS and CSS is optimised both in terms or 1) the impact it has across ...
the Web Core Vitals criteria, but also 2) the coverage (% code used per JS and CSS file) and how well optimised is it.
Do you reduce the code to the bare minimum per selected functions and settings or is it not optimised and there is a high unused code coverage percentage?
I'd like to understand what type of optimisation of the core code you have implemented and plan to.
As other 3rd party / external JS file insertion systems I have recently tested here on Appsumo can end up having a significant impact in some cases when not properly optimised even with good CDNs.
On that last point what type of CDN are your scripts served by?
Thanks
Jonathan_Candu
May 15, 2024A: Really great questions! Thank you.
1. I don’t know the impact our SDK has over web core vitals. We'd have to test.
2. We use best-in-class optimization for javascript (rollup with the latest performance plugins). We’re not optimizing the CSS yet, but we’re working on it! And we’ll be releasing updates for it soon
3. In terms of CDN, we use cloudflare to distribute our assets
If you have more questions, please feel free to ping us at support@candu.ai or check out our dev docs:
https://docs.candu.ai/developer/developer-welcome
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Q: I started looking over your YouTube channel at https://bit.
ly/2PGLvoD and I got to thinking:
1. If I create a block of content, can I share it on multiple sites?
For example, in the dashboard of my membership site AND on my taplink.at pages (for social media linking)?
Or, could I share a specific events list or content with other sites who want to promote me?
2. Is there a calendar option?
3. Do we have the ability to show content until a specific date/time? For example, I noticed in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LzOLjzZWb8 that you mentioned that you would update the link at the end of the call—that's manual. Is there an option to make that disappear until the link is uploaded to YouTube (or even to have it send people to the YouTube channel automatically starting at a certain date/time)?
4. I've noticed you're promising to allow AppSumo customers to access Enterprise at some point. Will that be based on stacking (easier) or another price later? I probably don't need more than a 1 or 2 stack, because I'm not an agency, but would purchase more if that would get me what I'm looking forward to and I can easily plan what investment I'll need.
5. For enterprise, something that would be VERY cool would be to allow api connections (other sites) to be stored in a library, and placed into layouts. Uses for this might be:
- Grab username for personalization
- Subscribe to event notices
- Show an earned badge (and ideas to get more or bigger)
Etc.
To me, as a founder, this would be a game-changer. Because I would be able to have my development team focus on the API and overall code, but work with Candu and the marketing/customer service team to layout and make things work with ACTUAL FEEDBACK though the analytics.
We could change pieces of layouts around on-the-fly, and see if they work better.
6. A/B Testing? This would be great to be able to put two different versions of a container/panel in a space, and see which pulls better.
7. Mobile. Can we add Candu to REACT Native mobile apps? If no, is this on the horizon?
Jonathan_Candu
May 14, 2024A: 1. If I create a block of content, can I share it on multiple sites?
Yes, you can share the same content blocks on multiple sites.
2. Is there a calendar option?
Added the feature request here... can you add more detail on what you need?
https://community.candu.ai/c/feature-requests/add-a-calendar-component
3. Do we have the ability to show content until a specific date/time? For example, I noticed in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LzOLjzZWb8 that you mentioned that you would update the link at the end of the call—that's manual. Is there an option to make that disappear until the link is uploaded to YouTube (or even to have it send people to the YouTube channel automatically starting at a certain date/time)?
We don't yet have date/time segments, but that's an active feature request!
4. I've noticed you're promising to allow AppSumo customers to access Enterprise at some point. Will that be based on stacking (easier) or another price later? I probably don't need more than a 1 or 2 stack, because I'm not an agency, but would purchase more if that would get me what I'm looking forward to and I can easily plan what investment I'll need.
Yes, we'll need another offer for enterprise users. It doesn't work in the current stack. Please stay tuned! We'll release a beta list soon.
5. For enterprise, something that would be VERY cool would be to allow api connections (other sites) to be stored in a library, and placed into layouts. Uses for this might be:
- Grab username for personalization
- Subscribe to event notices
- Show an earned badge (and ideas to get more or bigger)
Love it! If you're open to sharing more use cases, our design team would love to hear it. Email support@candu.ai and we'll grab time!
6. A/B Testing? This would be great to be able to put two different versions of a container/panel in a space, and see which pulls better.
Agree! Here's how we compare with AB testing tools. Today, we don't offer the random bucketing.
https://community.candu.ai/c/comparing-apps/a-b-testing
7. Mobile. Can we add Candu to REACT Native mobile apps? If no, is this on the horizon?
Candu web components are mobile responsive, but we don't yet offer iOS or Android SDKs. if you need those, please let us know!
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2. Added the feature request here... can you add more detail on what you need?
https://community.candu.ai/c/feature-requests/add-a-calendar-component
I run 15+ events per month for my members and the public. It would be nice to be able to post these so they show in order of next event -> furthest event date.
3. We don't yet have date/time segments, but that's an active feature request!
Great. This makes sense to me, because some announcements are only good until a certain time.
tapplink.at does a REALLY good job with this on their system. Happy to share some UI thoughts.
4. Yes, we'll need another offer for enterprise users. It doesn't work in the current stack. Please stay tuned! We'll release a beta list soon.
OK. So I bought a single stack, will probably double. But since I have a small team, I won't need more, except that power! *smiles*
5. Love it! If you're open to sharing more use cases, our design team would love to hear it. Email support@candu.ai and we'll grab time!
I'm always happy to share ideas. I think of it as the benefit YOU get for being so generous.
6. Agree! Here's how we compare with AB testing tools. Today, we don't offer the random bucketing.
https://community.candu.ai/c/comparing-apps/a-b-testing
Yeah. We definitely need random bucketing.
Even better, random bucketing until ____ number, then auto-choose the most popular, if it beats the other by at least ____%.
Or whatever. *smiles*
7. Candu web components are mobile responsive, but we don't yet offer iOS or Android SDKs. if you need those, please let us know!
Yes, PLEASE!
I'm thinking that with something like this, my Wordpress site, Membership site, Mobile apps and more could all share resources that my team could work with.
And this would make Candu freaking POWERFUL.
Q: Great product, I'm currently using Opimtizely and Candu seems to be a perfect alternative as per my use case.
However, I didn't find any discussion related to Custom Javascript with Candu which one my favorite with Opimtizely. Please clarify.
Jonathan_Candu
May 14, 2024A: Hello! I'd love to hear more about your use case -- are you looking to add customer JS to a button? Or are you looking to overwrite one of our UI components with custom CSS?
Check out our community for more details: https://community.candu.ai/home
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I can add custom piece of javascript and CSS code with Optimizely. So adding a button or ooverriding UI css become easy instead for adding html block.
https://help.optimizely.com/Build_Campaigns_and_Experiments/Custom_code_in_Optimizely_X_Web
Q: So can we use this across multiple applications or not?
I was reading through some questions and answers here and was under the impression there might be some issues with that.
1. Is it true that the same style guide is used for all websites?
2. How are users segmented from each other? Can we assign users only to specific components?
Jonathan_Candu
May 14, 2024A: 1. So can we use this across multiple applications or not?
Hello! The short answer is you can use the same Candu account to inject content on different domains. You just need to whitelabel the relevant domains. For example, we inject Candu content onto our marketing site, our docs site, our community forum, and, of course, our product.
However, each account shares a styleguide, so you'd need to have different accounts if the domains had unique styles. We do have an open feature request to enable multiple syleguides per account: https://community.candu.ai/c/content-editor/can-i-have-multiple-styleguides
2. How are users segmented from each other? Can we assign users only to specific components?
Users can be segmented based on their user ID and any traits that are collected on the users' identify call. And yes, you can connect components with specific user segments. For example, sharing an announcement bar only if a user hasn't yet used a feature.
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1. The second question follows the context of the previous question.
Users here are the users you refer to in user seats.
2. Will you take that request seriously? I don't see that it's good to have any sort of style guide forced across multiple components even if they were for 1 unique project.
You're asking if we can limit who can edit which component, yes?
We just released the first version of role-based access controls (RBAC). Limiting who can edit specific components will be part of the enterprise bundle.
And to answer the answer on multiple styleguides, absolutely — it's a great idea that we know will be useful.
This doesn't answer the question.
You released it but then there's something that will be part of something else that is not what is being offered here?
Not clear.
Sorry, I think I'm getting a little confused by the weird threading on appsumo.
If you have time to share your feedback, I'd love to hear it.
https://calendly.com/candu/15-min?back=1&month=2021-05
Q: Hi team, The product looks good.
Welldone. But as you mention “ Appcues” can your app do the product tour? Product checklist but not embeded? Can you compare your product with Appcues site by site so that I can get your furture product look like. I’m one of Appcues users.
Jonathan_Candu
May 14, 2024A: TBH, I ❤️Appcues, but we are a little different than walkthrough products.
The key difference is that Candu content blocks embed into a page, not as a layer on top of the page.
(We don't offer modals, pop-ups or walkthrough guides)
However, we are often used for similar use cases as pop-over tools, such as onboarding, contextual education and feature adoption. Better for a more native experience that a user can refer back to. Not as good for drawing attention.
Candu does offer integrations with walkthroughs -- for example embedding a permalink guide into a button.
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Can you give me the demo about emdeding button? And do you provide API or webhook or integrate with zapier/intergrately??
Verified purchaser
My product supports multiple lang, do you support multiple lang?
Verified purchaser
My product supports multiple lang, do you support multiple lang?
Can you give me the demo about emdeding button?
Check out our youtube channel here! Lots of good demos
https://bit.ly/2PGLvoD
And do you provide API or webhook or integrate with zapier/intergrately?
That's a feature request we have here! If you can share a specific use case, that would help us build the right thing:
https://community.candu.ai/c/feature-requests/create-an-automation-integration-with-zapier-integromat-intergrately
My product supports multiple lang, do you support multiple lang?
Yes, you can create a different segment for each language you support with our Growth plan.
Q: Hey!
Thanks for coming to AS! *smiles*
1. I've found that some embeds like this are automatically filtered by ad blockers. Is Candu guaranteed to show even with ad blockers turned on?
2. I have a 100% custom-built site. It is possible to connect via API to Candu, to serve information, or how would that work?
I love the possibilities here. *smiles* Especially if you can map a stack to Enterprise!
Adam_Candu
May 14, 2024A: Hey! thanks for your kind message :)
Re. ad blockers. You are so right, but fortunately, this is not an issues for Candu as long as the app is installed without GTM. Here are all of our various installation methods: https://docs.candu.ai/integrations-home
Re. connecting via API, what did you have in mind?
Our typical integrations use either code, or Segment.com to serve user traits information to Candu. Traits are things like "email ID", "company name" etc.
You can then use those traits to build user segments and serve different content to different users.
Let me know if I understood your question correctly!
Thanks again and best,
Adam
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I have a membership site. I have A LOT of information about my users, down to their interests.
I guess I'm curious about the best way to make use of Candu to show my users things they might want to know, like which shows are coming up that match their interests, or which classes we've put online that they may be interested in.
I am a bit confused on all the possible use-cases. I'll dig in more deeply. Do you have any materials you recommend I and any other non-tech people might want to look over or watch?
Can you do revers connections with API?
Show information based on the input?
Thank you BR
Yes! Join our YouTube channel, we'll launch new use cases there weekly:
https://bit.ly/2PGLvoD
And, I always think our templates are helpful:
https://www.candu.ai/templates
Hi DarioVillena,
Today we don't support a reverse connection to the API. Helpful feedback that that would be useful.
What would you want to show?
Q: I've been looking for a way to populate my non-drag 'n drop portal for quite a while.
I am not a coder, so I believe I can create the clean UI elements in Candu and add them to my Suitedash client portal voa code snippet? If so, I believe many AS SD holders will be ecstatic.
Jonathan_Candu
May 15, 2024A: This is your moment! You bet. This is precisely what Candu is designed for. Here are a few templates to get you started: https://www.candu.ai/templates
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I am also very interested in this development if it can work within Suitedash
I didn't see a specific area to add a code snippet on their help site, but if you have google tag manager installed, you can use Candu!
https://docs.candu.ai/developer/installing-candu-via-gtm
Q: Is your tool similar to elfsight?
Jonathan_Candu
May 15, 2024A: A little bit yes! one difference is that we help you design content blocks from scratch, not pre-set widgets. But in both cases, you're adding 'sweeteners' to an existing page.
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Q: The tool looks great but I don't really understand what it does, and what it does not.
For example, does this replace a tool like Webtrends Optimize (CRO tool that left appsumo deal yesterday)?
The tool claims to be no code but it still requires knowledge about code to get the tool working.
No-code in general means that you don't touch the code besides installing a snippet in your <head> or <body>.
Overall the deal looks amazing, really good value for money but the stacking doesn't make sense. We only get added seats, why would we need more than 4 seats? I doubt the average Sumoling has 4 people working on their front-end UX. Most teams have 1 account for a tool that they share with 1password, or something similar.
Why not sweeten the deal for 3 code buyers to add variables, CRM & Marketing automation, Recommendation Engine, and Custom Blocks.
I believe that 80% or more of the people who buy Candu on Appsumo will never use the tool and the 20% who do, most of them experiment with the features but few use the maximum limits of what Candu, can do...
If you let us experiment with these features, we create content and show others how to use these tools. :)
Can Cando do this?
Thanks for being on Appsumo.
Jonathan_Candu
May 15, 2024A: Hi, thanks for the thoughtful look. Yes, agree that the stacking leaves something to be desired!
We've heard the need for variables and other enterprise features, and we'll find a way to enable sumolings to upgrade.
re: no code -- Today, you can install Candu via google tag manager or drop embed code in the head tag. We're currently working on an auto-code generator to make the process smoother. if there are other important pieces for you, please let us know!
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Yes, I also do not understand what the use case will be (or the whole purpose of using such a tool) and how we will exactly connect it to our app and why we would need more seats? It looks like a solid solution that was introduced like we already know what it does...
Following your question....
This is really helpful feedback.
We're still working on dynamic personalization and CRM integrations. If you have a specific use case in mind, please share it here — we build based on user stories!
https://community.candu.ai/home
When available, we will provide a means for Sumolings to add these features to their account.
Q: It seems that many of the feature that would make this a very useful tool are limited to the Enterprise plan, which is not being offered here.
As many have suggested below, it would be great to offer the Enterprise plan with a number of codes (7? 10?).
I saw that in one of your replies you said you guys will find a way for that. I will wait for you to figure that out before buying my code. Thank you.
Jonathan_Candu
May 15, 2024A: Sounds good! Thanks for your feedback.
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Q: I have some precise information about Candu :) - Certainly what Candu is doing is not fully understood (I ...
also did not understand at all)
- It will be very useful for those who understand it (if I understand, it will be useful for me too)
- A must-have tool
- An Enterprise Plan must be purchased (please add it)
- Those who do not buy this tool will be very sad in the future
I'm waiting for the Enterprise Plan to purchase. I will definitely buy it, but as an investment. Because, I see that one day it will be very valuable.
Jonathan_Candu
May 15, 2024A: We love feedback. Thank you.
We're still working on dynamic personalization. If you have a specific use case in mind, please share it here — we could use the feedback!
https://community.candu.ai/c/roadmap/21q3-customer-data-variables
When available, we will provide a means for Sumolings who buy a code to add it to their account.
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Q: Hello, It looks like an amazing tool.
I understand that we can only have one style guide for one account, which basically means I'd have to get a separate code for every website I want to use this on. Do you have any plans for adding multiple workspaces with different styles for a single account? If yes, when is your ETA?
A temporary solution would be the ability to add a class name to components, and then adding a custom CSS with those class names to each site, which is against the "no code" offering, but at least address this. Would that be possible?
Thank you.
Jonathan_Candu
May 15, 2024A: Thank you! Yes, that's been a big ask on AS. Great feedback. We don't have a set timeline yet, but we'll be looking here to decide what to move onto our roadmap!
https://community.candu.ai/c/feature-requests/allow-multiple-styleguides-themes-per-account
A temporary solution would be the ability to add a class name to components, and then adding a custom CSS with those class names to each site, which is against the "no-code" offering, but at least address this. Would that be possible?
Today not yet, but the extensible styleguide is on our roadmap
https://community.candu.ai/c/roadmap/21q4-css-editor
Thank you! Please leave any feedback for us there and we'll be sure to ping you when those features shiip.
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Q: Wow, this looks like an amazing SAAS product.
A few questions if you do not mind.
1. How does this compare to other similar services?
2. How could I use this with my Drupal front end?
3. What are some examples of the most robust features and functionality apps can your service create for a non developer?
4. What can we do to upgrade to Enterprise?
How can you be reached directly?
I very much appreciate any further information or assistance you can provide.
Thank you,
Jason
Jonathan_Candu
May 15, 2024A: 1. How does this compare to other similar services?
Full list of feature comparisons here!
https://community.candu.ai/c/comparing-apps
2. How could I use this with my Drupal front end?
You have a number of good installation methods here: https://docs.candu.ai/installation-home
3. What are some examples of the most robust features and functionality apps can your service create for a non developer?
User onboarding checklists, related-content cards, in-app announcements come to mind!
See our templates:
https://www.candu.ai/templates
4. What can we do to upgrade to Enterprise?
We're still working on some of the core enterprise features, like dynamic personalization. If you have a specific use case in mind, please share it here — we could use the feedback!
https://community.candu.ai/c/roadmap/21q3-customer-data-variables
When available, we will provide a means for Sumolings to add it to their account.
How can you be reached directly?
support@candu.ai (or chat to us on our website, candu.ai)
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+1 for enterprise plan. Too many key features missing from the growth plan to use this seriously
Q: Wow, this looks and sounds amazing.
i didn't get it at first but after watching some of your youtube tutorials it's very exciting. The really exciting part has got to be dynamic personalization though, which is included in your enterprise plan but not the growth plan which is what we get with appsumo, is that correct?
Is there any chance you can add dynamic personalization if we stack enough codes?
3 appsumo codes = 12 seats which is on par with your enterprise plan right?
many thanks for bringing this to appsumo
Jonathan_Candu
May 15, 2024A: Thanks so much! We're still working on dynamic personalization. If you have a specific use case in mind, please share it here — we could use the feedback!
https://community.candu.ai/c/roadmap/21q3-customer-data-variables
When available, we will provide a means for Sumolings to add it to their account.
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Q: Hi and welcome to Appsumo!
My main use for your product would be the personalisation part of things. Would you consider adding it into the deal? For example, I want to add elements into my sales page depending on whether my audience has visited it before. Like if they have not visited before, show button 1 (with redirect), if they visited before, show button 2 (with redirect to another page)
I also wonder if we can even allow different script injections depending on whether the audience has visited before or not. For example,
If 1st time visitor, show popup
If 2nd time visitor, show chatbot + don't show popup.
would that be possible?
Jonathan_Candu
May 15, 2024A: My main use for your product would be the personalisation part of things. Would you consider adding it into the deal? For example, I want to add elements into my sales page depending on whether my audience has visited it before. Like if they have not visited before, show button 1 (with redirect), if they visited before, show button 2 (with redirect to another page)
That specific use case IS included as part of this deal! Our growth plan allows you to create segments.
I also wonder if we can even allow different script injections depending on whether the audience has visited before or not. For example,
If 1st time visitor, show popup
If 2nd time visitor, show chatbot + don't show popup.
To be really clear, Candu works with embedded content blocks, not pop-ups. But yes, you could create different segments for those user types and show them different content.
Please note that we don't offer a chatbot!
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Agree with Joshua on this one, your dynamic personalization is also what got my attention and I'd be willing stack codes for that but without I don't really see a usage beyond what I can achieve in other ways.
Q: Would the possible use case for your product be to create custom sidebar menu on a Shopify website?
Something like what was mentioned in here (not my post btw):
https://community.shopify.com/c/Shopify-Design/Creating-Sidebar-Navigation-Menu-in-Debut-theme/td-p/591571
Jonathan_Candu
May 15, 2024A: Yes! And we have a template for this type of menu in the app.
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Q: Does all the template cards elements mobile friendly / responsive design?
thanks.
Jonathan_Candu
May 15, 2024A: Yes! Our elements are all built in flexbox, so they'll wrap on smaller screens. You can use the controls at the top and right of the editor to view your content on different screen sizes.
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Q: I was ready to buy and then I saw how complex integration with Wordpress is: https://docs.
candu.ai/installing-candu-on-wordpress
Why can't I just embed the code, like Elfsight and 99% of embeddable apps out there? At the very least, why don't you have your own Wordpress Plug in like everybody else?
The app looks good, but this blindspot on Wordpress integrations is counter-intuitive to your mission, which is "no-code." I will have to hire a developer to get this to work on my Wordpress sites, which defeats the purpose of this app. Am I missing something here?
Jonathan_Candu
May 15, 2024A: Hello! Yes, we have more work to do here. Thank you for the feedback.
We are adding a How to Install via Wordpress video this week to our YouTube channel. Subscribe here to be the first to see it: https://bit.ly/2PGLvoD
And, we have a feature request for a plug-in here: https://community.candu.ai/c/feature-requests/create-a-native-wordpress-integration
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