Sauce: Instagram, TikTok & UGC

Hey Camixa,

Saw your (2nd) review, and honestly, I wish this conversation had happened face-to-face instead of in public - because I think there’s a misunderstanding here, and I’d rather clear it up directly with you.

1️⃣ On Pricing - Let’s Get Clarity

We honour our agreements. If there was any miscommunication on pricing, I’ll own that, and we’ll fix it. But what’s strange is that we’ve reached out multiple times to discuss, and instead of hopping on a quick call, this ended up in a review. Feels like a missed opportunity, don’t you think?

2️⃣ On sales attribution - Here’s the Truth

The claim that we take credit for sales just because someone saw an image or video? Completely false.
✅ Sauce only attributes a sale when a customer clicks on a Sauce module and completes checkout. No click = no attribution.
✅ We literally align our risk with your success - we only win when you do.

3️⃣ The data doesn’t lie

Let’s look at the actual results:
📈 AOV is up.
📈 Website conversion is up.
📈 Customers interacting with Sauce are spending more.
So if Sauce is making you more money, how exactly is that a bad thing?

4️⃣ The bigger picture - let’s Fix This

I get it - if you feel blindsided by something, that’s frustrating. What I don’t get is ignoring all our outreach and then blasting us publicly instead.

So let’s fix it. Let’s get on a call and actually talk this through. If we messed up, I’ll make it right. But if Sauce is genuinely driving more revenue for you, then let’s be real - this isn’t about the tool, it’s about making sure you’re using it the best way possible.

And hey, if nothing else, at least I’ll get a chance to hear your side directly instead of reading it like a scene out of a courtroom drama. 🎭

Let me know what works. Door’s open....

Hey CAMIXA,

Appreciate the honest feedback. I totally get that pricing matters, so let’s break it down.

It looks like, Sauce has been crushing it on upsells - your net AOV is up, conversion rates have improved, and we only charge based on actual performance, not just a flat fee. That’s why the pricing might look different from the base plan, this last month the extra revenue from upsells has outpaced expectations - pricing scales with the revenue Sauce helps generate.

That said, if the value isn’t lining up with what you expected, that’s on us to fix. Happy to jump on a quick call to walk through what’s happening, realign expectations, and see if Sauce is still the right fit for you.

Let me know what works - I’d love to make this right.

All the very best,
Guy

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide such detailed feedback. It sounds like you’ve encountered a range of frustrations, and I’d like to address your concerns directly while offering solutions that we can assist with further via our help channels. We’d also be delighted for you to take up a 1:1 Zoom call that can help to walk you through any specific issues and ensure you’re getting the best out of Sauce.

It probably feels like we’ve let you down, and it's frustrating that things aren’t working the way you expected. You might even feel like we’re not listening or that we’re not taking your concerns seriously. If I were in your shoes, I’d probably feel exactly the same way. So, hoping you don't mind me taking a small step towards breaking this down and working through each point to make sure we can address everything and get you back on track.

1. Hero Video Selection:
Our 'Media Display Rules' allow you to filter selections by custom hashtags and sort by engagement, recency, or sales potential. You can also drag and drop videos in the by clicking on the 'Edit Positions' button. If this isn’t functioning as expected, please let us know so we can assist you.

2. Hero Product Videos:
These videos are linked to specific products and display on Product Display Pages when a tagged video exists. If a product doesn’t show a Hero Product Video, it may not have an associated video. We can help you set this up using Shopify 2.0 App Blocks or toggling the 'Sauce Hero Product Videos' 'App Embed' to 'On'.

3. Loop Clips and Thumbnails:
Loop clips are designed for continuous playback without thumbnails. If you have specific needs regarding thumbnails, we’d like to understand them better to explore potential updates.

4. Autoplay Issues:
On desktop, autoplay should function for all videos. On mobile, only one video plays at a time to optimise bandwidth and user experience. If desktop autoplay isn’t working correctly, we can investigate this further.

5. Story Media Order:
You can customise media sorting using the sort icon. If this feature isn’t working, please provide a screenshot so we can identify and resolve the issue.

6. Customisation Challenges:
We’d appreciate details on which customisation options aren’t meeting your expectations. Sharing this information will help us address your concerns effectively.

7. User Experience (UX):
Your feedback on UX is valuable. If there are specific pain points or functionality gaps, please share them with us. We’re committed to refining the interface to balance simplicity with robust features.

8. Content Across Widgets:
Our media library syndicates content across all surfaces to save time. However, Media Display Rules allow you to refine what appears where. For example, you can use hashtag filters to curate content for specific widgets or apply pre-set rules to only show User Generated Content for example. We’d be happy to show you how to make the most of this feature.

I also want to mention that we’ve reached out via our support channel on two separate occasions to set up a call but haven’t received a response back. Please perhaps, kindly consider responding to our messages so we can connect and assist you directly. We’re totally here to help you get the most out of Sauce and ensure it works seamlessly for your needs.

Thank you so much for your patience and for giving us the chance to learn and do better for you.

Hi Ela Handbags, I've recorded a quick 1min video https://youtu.be/vM4F0SlpL1Q showing how any Instagram Influencer can be looked up by their username, their media can then be tagged with any product and automatically showcased in your relevant product pages (no code needed!). I'd be delighted to hop on a 1:1 to better understand your key challenges and will do my best to solve + optimise them for you on the call.