Ideas

We've introduced a barista authentication (checks you are human and not a bot) tool on United Baristas Market. We are currently trailing it. Visitors need to pass verification before being able to make an enquiry. There haven't been any issues with the previous tool, but it's part of our drive to reduce use of third-party tools that use cookies potentially for re-marketing purposes – such as Google's ReCaptcha. Please let us know if you suffer adverse side-effects and improvements through Support: https://help.unitedbaristas.com/ If the trail is successful we'll look to deploy it elsewhere across United Baristas, including on job applications https://updates.unitedbaristas.com/roadmap/should-it-be-necessary-to-sign-in-to-apply-for-a-job

Get your calendars out, updates are coming to Coffee Events for 2023. • new, easier-to-use interface • improved design • plus some great new functions for organisers See you at coffee events in 2023 https://unitedbaristas.com/coffee-events/

We're updating Help Centre design to make it easier to use and consistent with other United Baristas sites. While we do this work the templates might be, at times, wonky. However all the content will remain accessible.

We've had a great response to the launch of United Baristas Market 2 🚀 Thanks for your feedback and support – it's been our biggest launch to date! And it's great to see the coffee industry being active after lockdowns in the face of current economic uncertainty. Of course, your use of Market throws up the occasional gremlin/bug and identifies ideas for future improvements. We wanted to let you know that we are currently implementing micro-improvements, tuning site performance, working through our snagging list and making Market even easier to use. We've also been updating Help Centre articles. Check it out for tips, guidance and if you have questions about functions: https://help.unitedbaristas.com/collection/13-market And if you encounter an issue, or have an idea for improvement, please contact Support.

We have implemented new powers for you to create bespoke lists on United Baristas Market. First, we're going to get Market 2 launched 🚀 and then loop back around to finish the design of new lists. In the meantime, you can use them as best as you can.

We are updating the structure of United Baristas Market, again! Most people won't notice immediate day-to-day changes, but we wanted to let you know that we are making space to move United Baristas Equipment into United Baristas Market – you can find out more about that update at https://updates.unitedbaristas.com/roadmap/incorporating-equipment-functions-in-united-baristas-market.  If you encounter a broken link, please let us know. Some functions and templates may temporarily look a little aWkwaRd as we make these changes. It'll be worth it in the medium-term, promise 🎗

We've reverted to the previous Company information on United Baristas Jobs for a number of reasons. Firstly, it's easier when adding a job. Secondly, your company information syncs better with third-party job sites. And thirdly, the software we were using was causing occasional job listing template issues. In principle we like the idea of a dedicated Company page with your relevant, open jobs – but we're going to put this aside for the time being while we work on other United Baristas Jobs functions and think again about how to create a better execution of this idea in the future. As of today we have deleted company info and reinstated the your previous company info. Current listings should be okay, but please do check and let us know if there's any issues. We're going to leave this idea on the Roadmap so you know that we're thinking about it 🤔

We were exploring an idea of creating a listing type for bundles of coffee equipment. For example, maybe you want to list a Linea PB and a EK43 for a single price, or maybe a Black Eagle and an E65s. There are pro and cons. ✅ It could make listing multiple items easier ✅ Some people are looking for a complete set up ❌ Our research shows groups of items in a single listing are less likely to sell ❌ It would need to be carefully designed: would the example Linea PB and EK43 appear in both the espresso machine and grinder categories (this could be confusing for buyers) or in a special bundled equipment section (less visibility) ❌ Marketplace structure and listing the bundle would be more complex than ideal On balance we've decided not to further develop this function, at least for the time being. Both sellers and buyers are better served with one item per listing. Plus we have other development priorities for Marketplace. If you have thoughts, let us know. Either comment below or drop us a message via Help Centre https://help.unitedbaristas.com/

Okay, this is a massive update. Based on the learning from United Baristas Equipment [Beta], we paused development in 2021 with intention of implementing those functions directly into United Baristas Market. Today, we are announcing that work is underway to: • incorporate the equipment directory directly into United Baristas Market • move all company profiles, including engineers, into United Baristas Market • implement associated servicing and retailer searches into United Baristas Market We will notify impacted businesses once we have prepared the necessary steps for the transition. It's a big project for us, so please be patience and bear with us while we make these changes. Updates on the progress below 👇

We are making changes to the function of the Enquiry Form across United Baristas Market. Going forwards: • the enquiry form will be displayed on all listings (current implementation) • enquiries will be sent to the email address associated with the Market account (change) • plus, some listing plans will allow users to opt to send emails to an alternate email address (useful for some larger organisations) We are making these changes to: • make the listing process easier • enhance security for all the United Baristas Market community • reduce possibility of human error when adding a contact email address

We are starting to implement new Company Profiles on United Baristas Market. • Market Stalls will be transitioned to new Company Profiles – we will let you know when you have to update your profile New Company Profiles have a host of new features. Watch this space for details.

We are thinking further about the future of Commercial listings (formerly property & business listings) on United Baristas Market https://market.unitedbaristas.com/list/market/commercial/ We've rolled out a number of updates, with more to come... see details below 👇 Have an idea for improvement? Drop a comment below or message us https://help.unitedbaristas.com/hc/en-gb/requests/new

We are implementing new profiles for individuals on United Baristas Market to make listing items easier. • New people category: https://market.unitedbaristas.com/list/community/people/ • New design and functions are being introduced You can use currently available functions while we do this work and we'll be updating relevant people when this feature is implemented so you can finish updating your profile and benefit from the new functions. 💪

📣 Major updates are underway on United Baristas Market. This is a comprehensive and complex update, so we have opted to implement it in micro-stages. Please bear with us as we make these improvements. While critical functions will remain operational, some features may temporarily break as we push various updates. Please notify us if something critical doesn't work properly. We'll try out best not to break anything 💔 Information coming on new features and functions when they are implemented. For now we are primarily rolling out changes to make these future changes possible. Think of it as the foundational works – the rest is still to be built 🏗 United Baristas Market is one of our most-popular services and it is great to be back working on it. It's doing great and important work keeping that coffee equipment in use and helping out coffee people and businesses. We have new ideas to make things even better ⚡️ There are a number of consultations open relating to the future of United Baristas Market. Do tell us what you think, especially if you have strong ideas – details on Roadmap https://updates.unitedbaristas.com/roadmap and you can message us through Help Centre. Until next time!