Deployed in 2023

All new features, and improvements deployed to Zealous in 2023 to help you save time managing submissions online.

  • Version 273


    For hosts

    • Create discount codes for applicants. Apply a special deal such as “20% off” the existing price. Linked directly into your Stripe account.
      • Restrict by number available (e.g. only 1,000)
      • Restrict by date (e.g. expires on this date)
  • Version 272


    For hosts

    • Connect your opportunities to any service through Zapier with our API. Update data on your systems on the following triggers:
      • Submission Drafted / Completed (e.g. as soon as a Candidate submits).
      • Entry Status Changed (e.g. moved to a specific round).
      • Payment received (e.g. when a paid entry is received).
      • Refund made (e.g. when you refund a candidate through Zealous).
    • Adding questions to application forms is now IN ORDER (adding the last question to the bottom, not the top) – Yes!
    • Filenames no longer be showing under images in submissions by default.
    • Public votes no longer show to the public, these are now only available to judges and hosts.
  • Version 271


    For everyone

    • Allow candidates to submit to multiple categories in one go
  • Version 270


    For hosts & judges

    • Add comments in real-time to entries on specific rounds
  • Version 269


    For hosts

    • Bulk update all entries with a specific filter (extended from page by page updates). This includes
      • Unlocking entries to allow candidates to edit them
      • Assigning judges
      • Scoring entries
      • Sending to rounds
    • Choose whether you want to allow applications to be filled automatically if the candidate submits a second time.
  • Version 268


    For hosts

    • Allow the connection of standard Stripe accounts. Giving you more flexibility in managing payments, invoices and payouts.
    • Allow for special characters to show in csv reports.
    • Set your company and location to automatically calculate tax on your subscriptions.
  • Version 267


    For hosts

    • Set a flat rate for taxes for your submission fees.
    • Character limit on the fee name has been increased.
    • The works report now contains all the candidates’ information (no more messy manual merging!).
    • The candidate and work reports both have a “Status” column now which matches the submission status on the entries page.
    • Basic details on draft entries are now included in the reports so you can contact candidates directly.
    • The number of entries loaded on each page has been increased to 30.
    • Text and Rich Text have been made clearer on creating application forms.
  • Version 265


    For hosts

    • Pay your subscription in USD
    • Pay your GBP subscriptions by Bank Transfer
    • Score criteria description increased in size to 500 characters
  • Version 264


    For hosts

    • Complete rebuild of our packages and pricing. Giving you more flexibility in which packages you choose.
    • Improved checkout experience with clear information on what payments will be taken now, and which will be taken in the future.
    • Decrease in our submission fees from 3.5% to 2.2% + 20p.
    • Simplified management of subscriptions.
    • Cancel subscriptions on the spot without the need to close your existing opened opportunities.

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