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Aspro: Premier Now Has Wishlists: How to Help Shoppers Return for Their Items

The September update for the 1C-Bitrix solution added wishlists. I examine when favorites drive sales and what to verify before enabling them.

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A shopper may spend time choosing a light fixture, dishware, or gift, then close the tab to check dimensions, wait for a paycheck, or consult family. A shopping cart isn't always suitable for this stage; it prompts for payment even when the user is merely browsing.

On September 21, 2026, Aspro: Premier 1.13.0 for 1C-Bitrix: Site Management introduced wishlists. The same update added grouping of attributes on the comparison page. Both features target purchases rarely completed in a single visit.

Favorites must preserve specific selections

For a clothing store, remembering just a sneaker model is insufficient. The selected size and color must be saved. For furniture, upholstery and configuration matter. Otherwise, a returning shopper will see a familiar photo but still have to search for the right variant.

When testing the wishlist, I would follow a standard flow: save two different options for the same product, close the browser, return, log in, and repeat the process on a mobile device. This is an acceptance scenario, not a guarantee that the installed solution will automatically merge lists across devices.

A separate issue is the retention period. If favorites exist only in a specific browser, do not create the impression that they are permanently tied to a person. A clear hint upon saving is more helpful than an unpleasant surprise a week later.

Prices and availability may change

A saved card should not turn into a museum of outdated offers. Display current pricing and stock status, and recheck the selected configuration when proceeding to purchase. The item may have increased in price, become unavailable at the required warehouse, or have its delivery terms changed.

A discontinued product is also no reason to silently clear the list. It is useful for the buyer to understand what happened and have the option to consider a replacement. However, swapping the selected model for a similar one without explanation undermines trust.

Comparison addresses a related task. Groups such as "Sizes," "Connections," and "Materials" help clarify long specifications. For this to work, names and units of measurement must be consistent across the entire catalog. Seeing "Width 60" next to "600 mm" forces the user to perform unnecessary calculations.

Do not measure success by the number of hearts

Adding to favorites is an intermediate action. You should track whether users return to the list, proceed from it to checkout, and how many such orders are actually completed. An increase in saves without returns may simply indicate a prominent button.

After the update, verify your custom template modifications and the mobile version on a site copy. For a store with a long selection process, wishlists can serve as a helpful memory aid for shoppers. Their value lies in how easily a customer can resume their selection after some time, not in the number of new interface elements added.

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