{"id":84568,"date":"2026-07-15T19:53:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T09:53:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/?p=84568"},"modified":"2026-07-15T21:10:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T11:10:20","slug":"blys-january-releases-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/blys-january-releases-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s new on Blys: January 2026 product updates"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-134096 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog-Post-2.jpg\" alt=\"blys-january-releases-2026\" width=\"1100\" height=\"764\" \/><\/p>\n<p>January started the year with more Gift Card choices, easier access to support, better control over future bookings and a collection of practical improvements for pros.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what changed on Blys.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/blys-january-releases-2026\/#For_Clients\" >For Clients<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/blys-january-releases-2026\/#More_ways_to_personalise_a_Gift_Card\" >More ways to personalise a Gift Card<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/blys-january-releases-2026\/#Live_chat_is_easier_to_find\" >Live chat is easier to find<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/blys-january-releases-2026\/#Update_the_payment_method_for_future_bookings\" >Update the payment method for future bookings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/blys-january-releases-2026\/#Clearer_recurring_booking_confirmations\" >Clearer recurring booking confirmations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/blys-january-releases-2026\/#A_smoother_tipping_experience\" >A smoother tipping experience<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/blys-january-releases-2026\/#For_Providers\" >For Providers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/blys-january-releases-2026\/#Clearer_guidance_for_Make_an_Offer\" >Clearer guidance for Make an Offer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/blys-january-releases-2026\/#Fairer_weekend_surcharges_for_multi-client_bookings\" >Fairer weekend surcharges for multi-client bookings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/blys-january-releases-2026\/#Clearer_replies_to_client_reviews\" >Clearer replies to client reviews<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/blys-january-releases-2026\/#For_Clients_and_Providers\" >For Clients and Providers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/blys-january-releases-2026\/#Better_privacy_protection_in_reviews\" >Better privacy protection in reviews<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/blys-january-releases-2026\/#More_reliable_office_and_event_booking_communication\" >More reliable office and event booking communication<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/blys-january-releases-2026\/#More_improvements_are_on_the_way\" >More improvements are on the way<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/blys-january-releases-2026\/#Book_Self-Care_With_Blys\" >Book Self-Care With Blys<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Clients\"><\/span>For Clients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_ways_to_personalise_a_Gift_Card\"><\/span>More ways to personalise a Gift Card<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Buying self-care for someone else became a little more personal in January.<\/p>\n<p>Clients received more Gift Card design options, including a new Valentine\u2019s Day design ahead of the February occasion. The wider selection made it easier to choose a look that suited the recipient and moment.<\/p>\n<p>We also added validation for the recipient\u2019s email address before purchase. This catches common formatting mistakes early and helps prevent a Gift Card from being sent to the wrong or incomplete address.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_134101\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-134101\" class=\"wp-image-134101 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog-Post-4.jpg\" alt=\"blys-january-releases-2026\" width=\"1100\" height=\"764\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-134101\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">More designs and an extra check before your Gift Card is sent.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Live_chat_is_easier_to_find\"><\/span>Live chat is easier to find<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Support should be close at hand when you need it.<\/p>\n<p>Live chat became easier to access across the Blys apps and Help Centre, with an updated mobile experience designed to make starting and continuing a support conversation smoother.<\/p>\n<p>The change reduced the amount of searching needed to reach help and made chat a more consistent part of the Blys experience.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Update_the_payment_method_for_future_bookings\"><\/span>Update the payment method for future bookings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Plans and payment details can change, especially when bookings are scheduled in advance.<\/p>\n<p>Clients can now update the payment method used for future bookings without cancelling the booking and starting again. This is particularly useful for upcoming and recurring bookings where the original card is no longer the preferred option.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clearer_recurring_booking_confirmations\"><\/span>Clearer recurring booking confirmations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Recurring bookings involve more than one date, so a small change can affect several future bookings.<\/p>\n<p>January introduced clearer confirmation steps when updating a recurring booking. The extra prompt helps clients understand what will change before confirming, reducing the chance of accidental updates across the series.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_smoother_tipping_experience\"><\/span>A smoother tipping experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We refined the experience for adding or updating a tip after a completed booking.<\/p>\n<p>The update made the tipping flow clearer and easier to complete, while addressing points of confusion that could appear when changing the tip amount.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Providers\"><\/span>For Providers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clearer_guidance_for_Make_an_Offer\"><\/span>Clearer guidance for Make an Offer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Make an Offer gives pros more flexibility when considering a booking.<\/p>\n<p>A new information prompt now explains how the feature works when a pro encounters it on the web. It can be dismissed permanently once the feature is understood, so the guidance is useful without becoming repetitive.<\/p>\n<p>Custom offer amounts can also include decimal values, giving pros more precision when entering a preferred payout.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fairer_weekend_surcharges_for_multi-client_bookings\"><\/span>Fairer weekend surcharges for multi-client bookings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Weekend and peak-period surcharge calculations were updated to work per client rather than per provider.<\/p>\n<p>This produces a more consistent result for multi-client bookings and better reflects the number of people receiving a service. The improvement came from feedback shared by a pro on Blys.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clearer_replies_to_client_reviews\"><\/span>Clearer replies to client reviews<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When a pro replies to feedback, the response now sits more clearly with the client review it belongs to.<\/p>\n<p>This makes review conversations easier to follow and helps visitors understand the context behind each reply.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Clients_and_Providers\"><\/span>For Clients and Providers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Better_privacy_protection_in_reviews\"><\/span>Better privacy protection in reviews<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Reviews are valuable when they focus on the booking experience, but they should not expose personal contact information.<\/p>\n<p>Blys now checks client reviews and provider replies for private contact details such as phone numbers and email addresses. This helps keep conversations connected to the platform and protects the privacy of everyone involved.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_reliable_office_and_event_booking_communication\"><\/span>More reliable office and event booking communication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Pending corporate and event bookings now benefit from automated text notifications, helping time-sensitive opportunities reach the right people sooner.<\/p>\n<p>Address handling was also improved for office and event bookings to reduce incorrect automatic cancellations caused by location validation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_improvements_are_on_the_way\"><\/span>More improvements are on the way<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>January\u2019s updates focused on small changes with practical impact: fewer dead ends, clearer choices and more control throughout the booking journey.<\/p>\n<p>Keep an eye out for the next monthly update to see what\u2019s new.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; 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