I wanted to give this product a full 5 tacos, but after thoroughly exploring 99% of the Tier 3 features, I found a few limitations and shortcomings. My primary goal for purchasing this LTD was to sell digital products and subscriptions, and it shows promise in those areas. It’s also a great addition to my portfolio of cart platforms like WooCommerce, ThriveCart, and SamCart. I truly hope the team delivers on their roadmap and remains around for the long haul.
PROS ("The Good")
*Digital Products & License Keys: The standout feature for me is the ability to sell digital products and generate license keys for activation. While manual activation may be required on my end, I'd appreciate clarity on tracking and managing license keys—especially for refunds and deactivations.
*Customizable Landing Pages & Checkout Features: Offers a variety of options for customization, including the ability to add images, videos, and custom code.
*CNAME/Custom Domain Setup: Straightforward setup with clear instructions.
*Coupon Functionality: Ability to create fixed or percentage-based discounts is a nice touch.
CONS ("The Bad & The Ugly")
*White Label Limitations: The CNAME feature falls short when Zylvie branding is still visible in headers and footers. Charging extra to remove branding, especially for top-tier LTD buyers, is a poor practice.
*Outdated Design: The landing page design options feel stuck in the 90s, with limited flexibility.
*Brand Management Restrictions: There’s no option to delete and replace brands while preserving the inventory limit.
*Domain Linking Issues: After setting up a custom domain, the "view my store" link in the admin dashboard still points to the Zylvie site, leading to an error page.
*Cart Abandonment Disclosure: This valuable feature is locked behind Tier 5, which isn’t made clear in the AppSumo listing.
*Affiliate/Referral Limitations: Affiliate links can only be created manually via email invitations. The absence of a self-service affiliate registration (like Partnero) is a missed opportunity. Please refer to these screenshots: Refer to these screenshots: https://prnt.sc/yV4P7Wfbiii9, https://prnt.sc/KP_seoF5uvnq
*Coupon Date Errors: Coupons with specific start and end dates arbitrarily change when revisited for editing.
*In the cart, when customer selects the bump offer, the cart total does not add up correctly. There's also no option to "continue shopping" or go back to the home page if customer wants to select more products.
*Sales Volume Uncertainty: It's unclear what happens after reaching the stated $1 million sales cap for Tier 3 users.
Final Thoughts
This platform is a strong and cost-effective alternative to other cart platforms, but there’s room for significant improvement. Addressing the issues outlined above could make this a 5-taco contender.