What a journey it's been! A year ago, our team embarked on a mission to drastically improve how campaigns are built, from start to finish. Our primary goal was to create a new experience that simplifies the process, allowing you to build campaigns based on success stories and easily edit and grow your audience.

The concept was simple: provide you with everything you need to market like the pros by combining powerful tools for email marketing, referrals, contests, and adding a layer of business intelligence. This approach enables you to engage and grow your audience like never before.

The first stage focused on capturing leads and marketing via email. We recognized that our previous email editor was clunky, so we started from scratch, building a new editor that’s easy to use, scalable, and quick to make changes within the advanced automation system. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or a beginner, this tool empowers you to execute dynamic or simple email campaigns with ease. Capturing leads is mission-critical, even if you don't have a website. Once you start building your list, you can nurture those leads with news, promotions, and updates right in their inbox. PerkZilla then helps grow your list through referrals and incentives, encouraging users to spread the word.

Additionally, you can engage users in friendly competition or gather valuable business insights. We designed this as a layered system, allowing you to choose how you want to market. In the upcoming weeks, we’ll be showcasing new real-world case studies to demonstrate how you can use PerkZilla to market like the professionals and big brands—without needing a big brand budget. We'll also continue to improve the new automation center and email builder, which are core to lead generation, email marketing, and list growth.

The next phase will focus on making the campaign editor even more universal. But for now, the v3 live editor is fully operational, allowing you to run campaigns with ease!

We're absolutely thrilled about what the future holds and are excited to have you with us on this journey!

• New & Improved Fraud Center
• Updates to Fraud Center Algorithms
• Auto-SSL for Custom CNAME Landing Pages
• Additional Integrations
• Tons of New & Improved Actions
• Improved Action Building
• Live Editor Upgrades towards Universal Builder

& Much, Much More 🎉

• Improved Welcome Screen for Fraud Update Support
• Fixed API functionality upon Submit
• Improved Verified Actions flag for Q4 Actions Update
• Finalized Action Builder UX for Revamp
• Improved Confirmation Screen for New Fraud Center Support
• Improved Analytics Flags

• Improved Action Builder Functionality Preparing for Q4 Actions Update
• Added (5) Additional Integrations
• Improved Analytics Dashboard
• Released New Additional Settings Area
• Introduced Custom CNAME (Auto-SSL coming soon)
• Improved Campaign Specific SMTP
• Added Custom CSS Settings for Widgets
• Fixed Per Referral Points Accuracy for Share Actions
• Fixed Sharing Content Code Not Saving
• Improved Save Button UX
• Preparing Fraud Center Update

• Introduced the Ability to Add New Consent Checkboxes
• Added functionality for Optional, Pre-checked and Required Boxes
• Added Ability to Send to Autoresponder only if checked

• Improved Consent Checkbox Visibility Preparing for Update
• Fixed User Entries Shortcode
• Improved Manual Winner Announcements
• Improved Waltkthrough Functionalities
• Improved Prize Center Functionality in Automation Center
• Fixed Image Path Issues for Storage
• Introduced CDN functionality for Static Assets
• Improved Action Previews
• Planned Additional Actions Update (Alpha)
• Improved Mobile Functionalities
• Fixed Banner Upload Issues in Specific Browsers
• Improved Action Builder Search
• Upgraded Action Builder AJAX Functionalities for Actions Update
• Fixed Issues in Live Editor for Teaser and On-Screen Images
• Improved Backend Storage Functionality

• Added Prize Popup Beta
• Improved Prize Order Priority
• Introduced Reordering of Prizes in Automation Center
• Added Manual Winner Announcements

• Improved API functionality
• Fixed Teammate Analytics Access
• Added Master Search Functionality
• Added Universal Branding Removal Options
• Refactored Leaner Style Sheets
• Added Additional Profile Settings

• Improved Automation Center UX
• Fixed clicking on triggers to one-click edit
• Added Input Validation to Webhooks
• Fixed text overflowing in the sharing message
• Improved Additional Settings UX
• Improved Firefox Compatibility
• Improved Template Selections

• Fixed Teammate Permissions
• Improved Global Search
• Improvements to Referral Contest Campaigns
• Redirect issue fixed for Sub-Accounts
• Whitelabel SMTP Updated
• Improved Share Dialog Description Field
• Fixed Points Input Field when Per Referral was Active
• Improved Email Sharing Icons

• Allows you to manage Global SMTP and removed Branding on an ACCOUNT level rather than per campaign.

• Improved profile management
• Combined multiple screens and tabs to a simpler interface
• Added easy access to Teammates & Subaccount management

• Added the ability to clone entire campaigns including:
  • Actions for Entries
  • Automation Triggers
  • Rewards & Prizes
  • Live Editor Information
  • Email Notifications
  • & more! 

• Added the ability to search by campaign name or user details
• Improved sorting and filtering functionalities
• Additional UX improvements and bug fixes

Added Form/Widget CSS options in Additional Settings

Added [auto_login] shortcode to allow for one-click login from emails

Analytics Shows Completed Action when Clicked on the User Stats (Design Update to Come)

Q2 Major Updates:

• Added [auto_login] shortcode to allow for one-click login from emails
  
• Added Drilldown of Referred Users from a Specific User
• Added Webhooks in Additional Settings Per Campaign (More to Come + UX Updates)
• Added Form/Widget CSS options in Additional Settings
• Leaderboard can now be toggled on/off per campaign
• Revamped Trigger Logic for Improved Deliverability
• Changed Fraud Center to Be Campaign Based (more to come)
• Analytics Shows Completed Action when Clicked on the User Stats (Design Update to Come)
• Analytics Shows Visits Sent when Clicked on the User Stats (Design Update to Come)
• Global SMTP for defaults, Campaign Specific SMTP on a Per Campaign Basis
• Fixed Issue with Integrations not submitting proper contact details
• Updated One-Click Opt-in url to redirect to set landing pages
• Improved Opt-in Link Functionality
• Added Confirmation Email for API Signups
• Updated Analytics Grid Statistics (UI/UX refresh to come)
• Added Ability to Export Testimonials in Action Builder
• Significantly Updated Language Support for Walkthrough & Live Editor
• Added Crown Designation for Winners
• Improved Recent Activity in Automation Center
• Added Ability to Toggle Top 5 in Leaderboard
• Added Approve All In Action Builder
• Added Zero-Point Actions
• Re-vamped Social Sharing

Misc Fixes and Improvements:

• Fixed Issue with Integrations not submitting proper contact details
• Updated Refer a Friend welcome email to show the proper reward
• Updated API Connection and Key Fixes
• Fixed an issue with two step verify disabled on specific actions
• Filter by points in analytics
• Fixed Reward and Motivate issue with users earning points rapidly
• Upgraded blacklisting (more to come for fraud)
• Fixed issue in reply to fields for SMTP setup
• Improved tooltips engine (more to come)
• Fixed duplicate image issues on the welcome, confirmation and unsubscribe screens
• Fixed referral links in emails for API signups
• Fixed Landing Page Referral Links
• Fixed Double Saving in Automation Center
• Fixed “Moon-Landing” Notify Trigger Issues
• Improved SMTP Deliverability for Triggers
• Resolved issues with Custom Actions
• Improved Queries for Backend Referral Tracking
• Cleaned Up Obsolete Layout Options
• Fixed Live Editor Issues in Safari Browser
• Fixed Trigger Issues based on Action Count
• Fixed Various Opt-in Issues
• Fixed Line Separator Issue without Timer or Entries
• Upgraded Code Libraries
• Fixed User Feedback Export Options
• Revised Welcome Email logic
• Improved Activity Flags
• Fixed an issue with Probability Based Winner Selection
• Removed Specific Triggers for Expired Campaigns
• Improved Notify and Inactivity Automations
• Improved Recent Activity in Automation Center
• Improved CSV Export Data
• Added Sorting in Analytics Dashboard
• Updates to Two-Step Verified Actions
• Fixed Whatsapp Mobile Issues
• Fixed Star Rating Issues
• Action Design Tweaks
• Fixed Updating Winners Badges in Live Editor
• Fixed & Improved Share Via Actions
• Added Selection Options for Share Via Points
• Added Per Referral On/Off Options
• Fixed Show / Hide for Actions in Action Builder
• Expanded Prize Badge Options

Analytics Shows Visits Sent when Clicked on the User Stats (Design Update to Come)

Added Drilldown of Referred Users from a Specific User (UX Update to Come)

Leaderboard Can Now be Toggled on/off or Show Top 5

Added Webhooks in Additional Settings Per Campaign (More to Come)

Added Form/Widget CSS options in Additional Settings

Revamped Trigger Logic for Improved Deliverability

Changed Fraud Center to Be Campaign Based (more to come)

Global SMTP for defaults, Campaign Specific SMTP on a Per Campaign Basis

Fixed Issue with Integrations not submitting proper contact details

Updated One-Click Opt-in url to redirect to set landing pages

Improved Opt-in Link Functionality

Added Confirmation Email for API Signups

Confirmation email will now send if on for API signups!

Added Ability to View & Export Testimonials or Responses in Action Builder

Significantly Updated Language Support for Walkthrough & Live Editor

Added Crown Designation for Winners

Improved Recent Activity in Automation Center + Export Option

Added Ability to Toggle Top 5 in Leaderboard

Added Approve All In Action Builder and Manual Approve / Deny

Added the ability to set an action as 0 entries/points. 

If you set it to 0, it will always just show an arrow in the widget! 

Improved the output of Social Sharing as well as the Sharing Content + Links!

Hey Everyone!

We're absolutely thrilled to bring you another MONSTER update including 2-step verification!

Two-Step Verification provides additional confirmation that an action was completed and allows you to get extremely creative with the verification methods!

It pairs with the full customization of actions that we strive for and the opportunities are truly endless!

Example Uses:

1) Join our community, then earn +100 entries for pasting the SECRET CODE (actually live below!)

2) Make a purchase and then submit your ORDER NUMBER to earn +500 loyalty points or bonus entries!

3) Read our blog post and let us know the title of the 3rd section to earn +50 bonus entries.

The possibilities are virtually endless and we look forward to additional feedback and use cases from the community!

For example, you can request submission of:

- Secret Codes

- Screenshots

- Order Numbers

- Profile URLs

- Handles / Usernames

and much more!

We've also improved upon the social sharing, mobile performance and other fixes and improvements which you can see below.

We're thrilled to release this 2-step verification and would love to hear your use cases!

Major Releases

• Two-Step Verify
• Per Referral toggle for Widget
• Improved Share via Social Sharing
• Improved Reward Images in Campaign Emails
• Added Export for Testimonials
• Improved Action Popups
• Introduced Action Sorting for Widget
• Added Referred By to Analytics Dashboard
• Show Crown for Winners
  
  

Misc Fixes:

• Campaign Creation Reset When Not Saved
• Email Templates Reward Box Fixed
• Image Proportion for Header Image
• Fixed global email reset options
• Mobile fixes and improvements
• Improved Widget CSS and Spacings
• Fixed Shortcode Issues with Email Confirmation OFF
• Updated Default Styling
• Updated Leaderboard Selection for Probability Based Triggers
• Prepared Backend for Webhooks
• Improved SMTP for Global and Per Campaign
• Improved Hebrew Character Support
• Added Static Campaigns for API Usage
• Action Builder Display Improvements
• Updated Badge Editing in Live Editor

Brand new campaign type that rewards direct growth to your brand with entries into a contest!

Edit the positioning to change layout, you can even set as the same location to snap side by site!

For additional information on winner selection methods, view the help doc.

When the campaign expires, there's now a campaign ended screen that will let users know they can no longer enter or win.

Available for all campaign types in the action builder, can also customize entries for all SHARE VIA actions.

Header images are built for the top of any widget! 

Download the figma file at https://perkzilla.com/go/header-templates

Additional Fixes

• Fixed Share Via Actions showing blank window
• Fixed Motivate Emails
• Fixed SMTP Testing Issues
• Fixed Vietnamese Compatibility
• Fixed Miscellaneous Deadline Issues
• Fixed Last Name Duplication on Leaderboard

We've updated the social sharing logic to be more inclusive of what's added in Sharing Content.

Improved the widget, form and email sharing logic as well and updated the social sharing popups.

Added the ability to set a default SMTP for you entire account, hierarchy goes Per Campaign, Global, PerkZilla Default for sending on an "As Available" basis 🙌

Added Multiple Template Styles for Each Automation.

Allow users to copy and paste a social share message and streamline sharing.

Preview Automation Emails and New Templates Direct to Your Inbox.

Added the ability to edit actions with live previews for better usability.

Fixes & Improvements:

• Upgraded Infrastructure & Network for v3 Release
• Fixed SMTP Testing Issues
• Fixed Certain Notify Emails Not Sending
• Fixed Time Zone Issues for Winner & Notify Emails
• Improved Social Sharing Flow & Messaging
• Upgraded Mobile Support
• Updated SMTP Libraries and Supporting Resources
• Updated Reward & Claim Details in Emails to Auto-Fill
• Fixed UTF8 & Encoding Issues for Campaigns & Social Networks
• Fixed Social Sharing Alignment on Specific WordPress Websites
• Fixed Social Preview Images "og:image:width"and "og:image:height"
• Fixed Welcome Screen Loading Issues on Certain Mobile Devices
• Updated Default Email Details and Reply Settings
• Fixed Email Confirmation Not Sending for Specific Campaigns
• Fixed Welcome Email Not Sending for Specific Campaigns
• Updated Winner Selection Algorithms
• Updated Ability to Delete Sub-Accounts

No need to start from scratch, copy an existing campaign and edit from there!

Edit Text Size, Alignment, Line Height and More All From the Live Editor

Added the ability to clone a reward in the LIVE EDITOR

Added additional onboarding resources for quick start guide and getting started checklist & more throughout the platform.

Additional Help Documentation & Videos Throughout the Walkthrough and Major Areas

First off I’d like to personally thank each and every founding member for bearing with us, it’s been nearly a five year journey since we’ve started working on PerkZilla and a lot has changed.
We’ve taken what we’ve learned over the past versions, along with your valuable feedback to create a significantly upgraded user experience that puts you in full control of your campaigns, and is backed by powerful growth and automation tools to take your campaigns to the next level.

Most importantly, all founding members get upgraded to v3 instantly!
We’ve focused on solidifying core features, upgrading advanced options and simplifying the entire experience to be point and click editable nearly everywhere.
So what’s changed?
We’re not kidding when we say pretty much everything.
SOME OF THE MAJOR UPGRADES INCLUDE:
🤩 Totally revamped widgets and forms
🤩 Point and click editing of virtually everything
🤩 Major mobile usability upgrades
🤩 Integrations on a per campaign level
🤩 Incredible New Templates for Emails
🤩 Teammate Accounts
The best way to experience PerkZilla v3 is to go in and create a new campaign for yourself!

• Added Ability to Update Campaign Deadline from Live Editor
• Improved Time Zone Selection with Campaign Deadline
• Added “Campaign Settings” Toggles for Advanced Configurations
• Increased Performance and Removed Obsolete Features

Now you can search to find actions related to a specific network or feature!

• Improved Campaign Structure in Live Editor and Widget
• Updated Prize Title and Description Designs
• Updated Reward Sorting to Reflect Badge Values
• Added Ability to Add New Reward from Live Editor
• Added Ability to Update Emails, Points, Winners and Additional Prize Details, Direct from the Live Editor

• Updated API For v3 Beta
• Added Feature Request And Bugs/Fixes Boards With Voting
• Fixed Time Zones for Action Builder Triggers
• Updated Traffic Campaigns in Live Editor
• Improved Point/Entries Scoring System
• Updated Email Confirmation Settings and UX
• Improved Compatibility with WordPress & Page Builders
• Updated Automation Emails and Notify Triggers