Overview

We are excited to announce a recent deployment to Mereka.io, implemented earlier this Monday. This update introduces several new features, enhancements, and bug fixes based on feedback from our internal team and valued customers. Read on to discover what’s new and how these changes can improve your experience on the platform.

New Features

  1. Job Posts

    • Share Link Option: Easily share your job posts directly from your business dashboard.

  2. Email & Notifications – Job Stay informed with timely notifications for job-related activities:

    • New job posted

    • New proposal received

    • Payment requested

    • Payment reminders

    • Payment successful

    • Payment received

  3. Reviews

    • Submit Review: Share feedback about your experience working with others—clients to experts and vice versa.

    • View Review: Access reviews you’ve given and received to gain better insights into work experiences.

  4. Experience Form

    • Generate Zoom Meeting Link: Create Zoom meeting links directly from your experience form for online sessions.

  5. Unified Inbox System

    • Combined messages from Hub and Learner into a single inbox for more streamlined communication.

  6. Inbox – Zoom Integration

    • Generate Zoom meeting links (including recorded options) directly within the inbox for seamless interaction.

  7. Custom Experience Forms

    • Add personalized questions to experience forms to gather specific participant information.

  8. Job Collection

    • Experience Level Filter: Search for jobs based on experience level requirements to find suitable opportunities.

  9. Hub Collection Page

    • Filter & Sorting Options: Filter hubs by business type and featured status. Sort by highest ratings and most reviews.

Enhancements

  1. Improved Multi-Select Dropdown: Enhanced usability and behavior for a smoother selection process.

  2. Job Application & Proposal Listing: Sort applications and proposals by the most recent submissions.

  3. Hub Collection Page: Introduced advanced filters and sorting options for improved usability.

  4. Unified Inbox Design: Streamlined messaging system for a better user experience.

Bug Fixes

To enhance platform reliability, we’ve addressed several critical issues, including:

  • Fixed undefined payment link transactions in money movement.

  • Corrected slug issues on the signup success page during hub onboarding.

  • Addressed the non-sticky mobile bottom navbar on collection pages.

  • Changed “MYR 0” to “FREE” on the checkout page for clarity.

  • Resolved non-functional messaging buttons on hub profiles.

  • Corrected transaction details on the finance page.

  • Fixed bypass issues where users could apply for jobs under restricted hub statuses.

  • Updated business dashboard links for editing profiles to redirect to the new profile page.

  • Merged duplicate chat rooms created when starting conversations through different pages.

  • Restricted access to job attachments for unauthorized users.

  • Fixed hyperlink issues in the hub, expert, and learner social sections.

  • Improved expertise listing refresh for newly created payment links.

  • Addressed character count validation in the instruction section of expertise forms.

  • Restored rich text formatting in the expert profile “About” section.

  • Made hub logos clickable on the experience page.

  • Resolved missing information in the refund/cancellation tab on the finance page.

  • Fixed large gaps at the top of the expert profile confirmation section.

Conclusion

These updates are part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing the Mereka Connect platform. We encourage you to explore the new features and provide feedback to help us continue improving. Thank you for being an integral part of the Mereka community!