Treecat Update: AWS Outage, Responsive Support, and a Sneak Peek at Bulk Editing

This week was a big reminder of how connected the ecommerce and software world really is. In this Treecat update, Michelle shared thoughts on the recent AWS outage, thanked the development team for their fast response to an unusual spike in bug reports, and gave users a first look at an upcoming bulk editing feature.

1. What the AWS Outage Taught the Tech World

A recent issue in Amazon Web Services (AWS) caused major disruption across the internet, affecting many companies and users for hours. Even though Treecat was not directly impacted by the specific region involved, the ripple effects were still felt through increased bug reports, glitch reports, and reversion requests.

The takeaway: modern platforms are deeply interdependent. Open-source libraries, DNS, and microservices all play a role in keeping systems running smoothly. When one piece breaks, many others can feel the impact.

2. Treecat’s Response to the Spike in Reports

Michelle praised the Treecat development team for responding quickly and effectively to the surge in reports. Some issues were resolved within hours, others within a day, and more are still being worked on.

For Treecat, the most important thing was not just that problems happened, but how the team responded:

• Fast debugging
• Clear communication
• Ongoing fixes to improve the user experience

She also gave a shout-out to customers who submitted reports, including a special mention of Willie for being proactive and attentive.

3. Why Sharing Still Matters on Poshmark

A user asked whether sharing a Poshmark closet is still important after recent search algorithm changes. Michelle’s answer was yes.

Even with a move toward a more agentic search experience, sharing still helps:

• Keep closets active
• Show marketplace activity
• Support visibility at Posh Parties
• Signal reliability to buyers

She also noted that Poshmark still sends reminders about items that haven’t been shared in a while, which suggests sharing remains part of the platform’s current strategy.

4. Treecat Features That Stay Useful Across Marketplaces

Michelle reminded viewers that Treecat is designed to make sharing and reselling easier across platforms. Once you use one billable action, other actions become free, including:

• Sharing
• Delisting
• Relisting
• Crosslisting
• White background removal
• Photo editing

This makes Treecat a practical tool for resellers who want to manage listings efficiently across marketplaces like Poshmark, Mercari, and eBay.

5. Sneak Peek: Treecat Bulk Editing Tool

One of the biggest announcements was a preview of a new bulk editing feature coming next week. This tool will let users select multiple items and make changes in bulk, saving time for sellers with many similar listings.

Planned bulk actions include:

• Changing prices
• Updating categories
• Applying changes to one marketplace at a time

Michelle explained that the first version will allow users to apply the same change across selected items, with more advanced rericing options expected later.

6. Final Thoughts: Thank a Programmer

Michelle closed by encouraging everyone to thank and appreciate programmers, especially during stressful weeks like this one. She also thanked Treecat’s users for their patience and helpful feedback.

The message was simple: Treecat will keep improving, keep responding, and keep building tools that make reselling easier.

Have a great weekend, and mahalo.