Platform 2

The app now has a unified content management system for Recipes, Meal plans, Resources, Challenges and Blog posts

Content has a set of shared parameters such as title, description, tags, access control, etc.

All content has a centralized Media control

Previously recipes, resources, meal plans, etc. each had their own set of options and parameters. Now, everything that can be common is, while still preserving the unique attributes of each type

Reduced feature gaps across types

Reduced bugs

Common interfaces for managing media, access control, etc.

How the app manages ingredients for recipes

Ingredients are no longer replicated and stored in each recipe.

The default ingredients of the app can be overridden with new names and nutritional information

Various sources are supported

Ingredients have singular and plural values

Ingredients are translated

Ingredients track allergens

Ingredients have external links

Changes made to an ingredient propagate to all existing recipes as well as new

Admins can control the exact name users see and search

Improved grammar by supporting singular and plural

Non-English apps have same feature set as English versions

The attributes of a recipe

Added support for ranges of servings (1-2 servings) and ranges of ingredient quantities (3-4 tsp)

Recipe scaling has 1x/2x/3x options along with numeric choice

Cooking difficulty choices

Swap options - recipes that are good candidates to be swapped on a meal plan

Component recipes with yield – allows for using a portion of a component recipe

Enhancements to meet the needs of more complicated recipes

The page builder allows admins to create unlimited pages and control which pages are listed in the navigation

Each page can have any number of “Blocks”

Blocks can be placed into columns

Blocks are pieces of content each with their own configuration options: Content Grids, Search/Sort functionality, Categories, Social links, etc.

There are marketing/sales pages and app content pages

Previously pages were the same for all apps, with certain configuration options – Now, you can create as many pages as you need and add “Blocks” to the page.

Blocks control what content is shown on a page.

Admins can now mix and match content and display options on a single page. For example, a “Holiday” page could include holiday recipes, holiday meal plans, and a holiday blog post.

Admins all have different display needs often driven by differences in content

Admins can create several marketing landing pages from within the app

Templates are guides for pages.

Pages can be created from templates

Templates are also used for dynamic pages like details pages (a single recipe, single meal plan, etc.)

Types of templates

Previously details, categories, etc. had a few configuration options, but now templates control how everything looks.

Now you can have a variety of templates and use them on different pages

Templates allow the admin to display unique content using a different template

This helps admins showcase content in the layout, format and style most appropriate for their brand and content.

Admins can control all the navigation items in their app

Internal and external links can be added (as many as is reasonable to fit)

Previously only the name of certain pieces could be changed

Admins can showcase internal pages or direct members to external resources

The app no longer requires a login to access the app (access controls still limit the features and content shown)

Previously a user had to login in order to view any content, and use the app; even freemium accounts had to login to see limited content.

Now, the pages created are visible to the public, and can have “teaser controls” so only portions of the content show

Expands your customer acquisition funnel by providing easier access to content

Allows for social sharing of content

Provides improved upgrade paths

Categories are now shared across all content types

Previously categories used tags but they are now their own entity

Previously categories were set up for each content type and different types of content could not be displayed together.

Now, a category can display all types of content together

This gives admins a simpler concept of categories and brings the category together with all content types.

Searches can now be performed across content types

Search/Sort is now a Block that can be added to any page. Once added to a page, it controls the Content blocks on that page

Content blocks have a default sort option for when the search block is not used

Featured content - admins can feature content bringing it to the front of lists/grids

Simple search

Advanced for recipes

Previously, each content type previously had its own search mechanism, and there was no way to search items across types.

Now the user can find meal plans, recipes, resources, etc from a single search

Previously basic search became “too basic”, and is now intelligent without complexity.

Having a simple yet advanced search helps end users get to the content they need faster

The app now treats non-English versions as “full class citizens”. There are many improvements making non-English versions more user friendly

Translations improvements

Ingredient improvements

Locale improvements

Users can choose language

The app comes much closer to be fully international

A single method of adding media to your content

Three types of media

Ability to crop images during upload

Previously different types of content has different media support

Now, when adding media the same options are available, the same display is available and the same interface is used

Upon upload images, the user can crop the image to desired content

Imagery provides for a beautiful app experience and videos help end users better engage with the content

Having an enhanced media experience helps admins and end users alike

All content is now available in a single place

Bulk changes available

Improved filters

Preset filters

Previously Kitchen prep had limited functionality

Now full featured way to find content and act upon it

Provide an efficient method of admin content editing and creation

Consistent tenant-themed styling across the app

Three font choices

Broad Google font support

Improved themes

Admins need more control over the look and feel of their app

A single dynamic grid with flexible controls

Each meal plan can have its own layout

The default layout for new plans can be configured

Prep aheads flexibility

Bulk prep (previously Leftovers)

Grid supports dynamic days and sections

Provides more flexibility to develop user friendly plans that match the admins style of content

Shopping list aggregates and displays food items for the plan

Walmart and Instacart options

Supports the ranges of ingredient quantities

Supports User Pantry (items the user already has in their kitchen)

Improved in store shopping experience

Admin can rename aisles

Improved aggregation models to avoid duplicate items

The shopping experience is a key component to end user experience

A place for users to specify items that should not be included on shopping lists

New

Increases the value of the shopping list

Method by which content and features are granted to members

Previously controls were tied to Stripe products which limited the controls for admins not using Stripe.

End user features can now be granted based on membership level

Users can be granted multiple access levels

Access can be granted to individual users as well as groups

Fine controls can now help admins with complex multi-tiered offers

Offers are the way to sell things to end users

Improved the process of creating what will be sold

Allows for one-off purchases, along with subscriptions

Provides for limited durations

Admins can now sell packages tied to content or features instead of subscriptions

Admin control of email content

Previously some emails like Welcome email had static text, now the admin can fully control the message content of all emails

Improves branding

Allows for app specific content

A full featured community forum for engaging dialog

Supports admin controlled categories

Ties directly to content to extend the conversation about a single piece of content

Integrates with the app gamification

The previous form was a simple comment based system

Provides a valuable place for engagement with members which increases stickiness of subscriptions

Methods to communicate with end users

Announcements can be either light ticklers in the notification bell or intrusive popups for critical information

Banners are for simple text notices above the header

New

Provides admins new ways to communicate with users

Point system that rewards end users for activity

Allows for point rewards and badges

New

Motivates end users to use the app

Ability for users to sign on using established credentials

Wordpress users no longer have to login to the app if already logged into your Wordpress site

Provides modern login options

Removes the requirement of yet another password

Improved integration with Zapier

Allows for event based triggering of activity at Member Kitchens

Allows admins to manage users and access levels externally

Enhanced the integration with easier to use triggers and actions, live test data and optimization for Zapier free tier usage

Allows admins to use external systems for manage end users

App station is now the single place for admins to manage everything

Improved navigation including a Quick access bar to return to recently edited content and pages

Added a search input to connect admins to the proper panel

Breadcrumbs allow for improved navigation when going to nested content

Establishes clear admin workflows

A system allowing to direct member to admin interaction for motivation and coaching

Admins setup the data points for user check-ins

Users choose when to share data with their coach

New

Provides one on one interactions with motivation and goal setting

All content related to a user in one place

Favorites

Member created content

User pantry

Users lists - user created lists to group all content

Preferences

New

Improves user experience using their unique preferences when searching content

Separates admin content from user content

Provides central place for users to find their content

Ability for users to easily share your content and pages

New

Expanded reach to new customers and other platforms