There are two major reasons to migrate to the new BDOW! embed code. First, the latest version of the script is smaller and boasts performance enhancements—migrating will directly improve the speed of your website. Next, the old version of the script is hosted on a legacy domain that is being phased out (load.sumo.com). Ultimately, you must migrate to ensure that BDOW! continues to function.
Does This Apply to Installs via Plugin?
No action is necessary if you installed BDOW! using the WordPress or Shopify plugins. Your script is not loading from the legacy domain, and therefore your website is already running the most up-to-date version.
Only users that manually installed the embed code will need to check the installed version.
Which Version Am I Using?
For manual installs, you will need to review the HTML on the main page of your website. Locate the core embed code. Depending on how long you have been using BDOW!, the script may be in <head> or near </body>, but regardless it should look something like this:
<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='YOUR_UNIQUE_SITE_ID';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','//load.sumome.com/');</script>
Searching for "load.sumo" is a good way to jump to the script's location.
Note the domain specified towards the end of the embed code. If it shows "//load.sumome.com", then you are already using the latest and greatest script. No further action is required.
However, if it shows "//load.sumo.com" (without the "me"), then you are on the old version and should migrate:
Migration Procedure for Manual Installs
First, remove the <script> containing the old version of the embed code.
Next, retrieve the new version of the embed code from your site manager. Sign in at https://sumome.com/login, then hover over your site's Manage button and select View Install Code.
Copy the <script> and paste it into the main page of of your website. Note that it should go before the </body> of the HTML.
Save the changes, and your website is running the latest version of BDOW!!
Do I Also Need to Update My Forms?
This process only applies to the core BDOW! script. All campaign forms—including embedded inline forms—will continue to work on the latest version of BDOW! exactly as they have on the older version. There is no need to edit them.
When Do I Need to Update?
Well, now would great. 😄 Or as soon as possible would be our second answer. However, all changes should be made by October 1, 2024. Let us know if you have any questions.