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16 Feb 2022
Consult with Bixby Chocolate
01:26:19
2/16/22 - Episode 74. This episode is a consult with Bixby Chocolate, a Shopify store out of Maine that makes and sells high-quality, great-tasting chocolate.
SHOW TRANSCRIPT - https://jadepuma.com/blogs/the-shopify-solutions-podcast/episode-74-consult-with-bixby-chocolate
3/16/22 - Episode 76. This episode explains how to create the first Brand Style Guidelines for your Shopify store. Theme code is also provided that you can use to document your guidelines.
3/30/22 - Episode 77. This episode explains the many other software systems that a Shopify store will use outside of Shopify to complete its software stack.
4/13/22 - Episode 78. This episode details my recent experience with identity theft and gives you some actionable steps that you can take to protect yourself.
4/27/22 - Episode 79. In this episode, Anita Mahaffey, founder of Cool-jams, explains how she grew her e-commerce business to 7 figures without hiring any full-time employees.
5/15/22 - Episode 81. I've been working with Online Store 2.0 long enough now that I've developed some best practices that I'm going to share with you.
SHOW TRANSCRIPT - https://jadepuma.com/blogs/the-shopify-solutions-podcast/episode-81-best-practices-for-online-store-2-0
6/22/22 - Episode 823. In this episode, I talk to Dan of The Game Steward, a Shopify store that has been very successful with its efforts on SEO. So you'll get actionable SEO best practices from a stare that has been very successful with SEO.
SHOW TRANSCRIPT -https://jadepuma.com/blogs/the-shopify-solutions-podcast/episode-83-ecommerce-seo-with-the-game-steward
07/06/22 - Episode 84. In this episode, I'll show you more examples of stores that have rich content on their product pages. All of these stores are using newer, Online Store 2.0 themes.
08/03/22 - Episode 86. In this episode, I'll show the types of site improvements that can be done by editing the theme code instead of adding another Shopify app to your tech stack.
Shopify Riches in Motocross Niches with Ryno Power
01:06:54
09/14/22 - Episode 89. In this episode, I talk to Ryan McCarthy. He's the CEO of Ryno Power, a nutritional supplement brand that has grown to 7 figures by focussing the marketing on niche audiences.
09/24/22 - Episode 90. In this episode, I explain how you can make tools that you can use to verify the quality of the content and taxonomy in your Shopify store.
10/12/22 - Episode 91. In this episode, I talk to Ellen Lewis from Crazy for Ewe. Ellen talks to us about how she builds community for her knitting business.
5/15/19 - In this episode, I'll explain my criteria for picking a theme for your Shopify store. And I'll give my recommendation for the best theme available today.
1/4/23 - Episode 97. In this episode, I talk to Brendan Hughes from Optily about how to get started with your first Facebook ad campaign for your Shopify store.
5/29/19 - In this episode, I'm going to present a way to break your eCommerce business down into logical pieces. This will give you a structure to evaluate and focus on your business one piece at a time so that you can evaluate what is working well and what needs improvement.
6/12/19 - In this episode, I'm going to explain what you need to know on images for your Shopify store. I'll discuss the different image formats and which scenarios to use them in. Then I highlight the software that I use to create and edit images.
2/1/23 - Episode 99. In this episode, I review the product pages of three random Shopify stores that I found by doing Valentine's Day searches and clicking on Google Shopping ads.
3/15/23 - Episode 10. In this episode, I explain the steps you need to take to create a Google Analytics 4 property and connect it to your Shopify store using the newly updated Google sales channel in Shopify.
Harness the Power of ChatGPT for Your Shopify Store
00:26:36
3/29/23 - Episode 103. In this episode, I talk about the rapidly exploding developments happening in AI. I show how you can use AI in your Shopify store today and give some best practices to get the most out of it.
4/12/23 - Episode 104. In this podcast episode, Scott Austin discusses Shopify Plus, explaining that upgrading to this plan is primarily an economic decision for most stores. He highlights the features that come with Shopify Plus but emphasizes that the financial impact is more significant. The episode provides a mathematical breakdown of when upgrading to Shopify Plus can save a store money, considering factors such as the number of Shopify stores and potential app fee savings. Scott shares a decision-making tool in the form of an Excel file to help businesses calculate which Shopify plan is most cost-effective for them. While he acknowledges that some stores may need to upgrade to Plus for specific features, he believes this is the case for only about 5% of businesses.
In this podcast episode, Scott Austin provides an update on using images in Shopify stores in 2023. He emphasizes the importance of images for effective communication and design, and discusses different image file types such as raster (JPG, PNG, and WEBP) and vector images (SVG). He advises against using GIFs due to large file sizes and suggests using HTML5 video format for animations.
Scott recommends using SVG for graphics like logos and icons, JPG for photos, PNG for graphics when SVG is unavailable, and WEBP for better compression. He also explains where images are stored in the Shopify Admin and provides best practices for image management.
Image editing software discussed in the episode includes Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro, as well as open-source tools like GIMP, BIMP, Inkscape, and Canva. Scott wraps up by highlighting Shopify's improvements, such as support for more file types and image optimization services, allowing users to focus on growing their businesses.
In this episode, the host, Scott Austin, emphasizes the importance of consistent branding across all customer touchpoints, especially emails, for Shopify stores. He highlights the benefits of incorporating branding elements in emails, such as reinforcing brand identity, building trust, and gaining a competitive advantage.
The episode discusses the challenges of maintaining consistency in branding due to the use of various tools for customer engagement. Scott provides a solution for creating consistent branding in Shopify email notifications using Klaviyo, an email marketing platform.
The process of customizing email notifications involves four steps:
Create universal content for Shopify templates in Klaviyo, including header and footer sections that can be used across all email templates.
Create a unique template for each Shopify notification, using Klaviyo's starting templates and editing the content to match the store's brand voice.
Export the template to Shopify by copying the HTML code from Klaviyo and pasting it into the appropriate notification in Shopify Admin.
Test the new template by previewing it in Shopify, sending a test email, and acting as a customer to ensure the notification works as intended.
In summary, implementing consistent branding across Shopify email notifications requires some effort but significantly contributes to the overall brand-building process, helping stores stand out from competitors.
6/26/19 - The topic for this episode is establishing trust. In this case, trust is the trust that visitors have or gain for your store. I'll explain why trust is important and list different techniques that you can use to establish trust with visitors to your Shopify store.
Getting Started with eMail Campaigns for your Shopify Store
00:17:20
6/7/23 - Episode 108.
In this podcast, Scott Austin discusses the importance of email as a revenue driver for Shopify stores, particularly focusing on the use of Klaviyo for email marketing. Klaviyo divides emails into two types: flows and campaigns.
Flows are automated email sequences triggered by customer behaviors and events, like signing up for a newsletter or making a purchase. These allow stores to automate large parts of their email marketing, ensuring customers receive timely and relevant content.
Campaigns are one-time send emails used for newsletters, sales promotions, and broad communication. These emails are not based on specific customer actions but can be tailored to specific segments of the email list based on criteria like purchase history or geography.
Austin advises stores to first focus on flows due to their automated nature. However, he emphasizes the importance of campaigns, noting that they can account for half of the email revenue in a mature Klaviyo implementation.
He also details the process of setting up an email campaign using the example of a "Free Gift with Purchase" promotion, illustrating how this can be more economically beneficial for a store than a traditional percentage-off discount.
The podcast covers everything from selecting the free gift and calculating potential profit margins, to establishing campaign timelines, creating landing pages and setting up on-site promotions. It also provides detailed instructions on how to use Shopify's automatic discounts and the best practices for creating and scheduling campaign emails in Klaviyo.
Host Scott Austin discusses the importance of a compelling welcome series in email marketing. He emphasizes that a well-crafted welcome series is crucial for brand building, customer engagement, and retention. Scott advises against focusing solely on revenue generation in the welcome series, instead suggesting it should be used to tell the brand's story and differentiate it from competitors. He provides practical tips on creating a welcome series, including reusing existing content and planning an ideal series. He concludes by suggesting 20 potential topics for welcome series emails and provides a link to 67 more ideas.
In this podcast episode, the host, Scott Austin, discusses how to effectively tell a brand's story on its 'About' page using 10 Shopify stores as examples. These include All Birds, Asphalt, Blend Jet, Chubby, Grub Club, Nix, New Era Cap, PipCorn, Pura Vida, and WP Standard.
Each brand uses different strategies to convey their story and values. For instance, All Birds emphasizes their environmental focus, Asphalt discusses their commitment to high-quality clothing, and Blend Jet shares their origin story and core values.
Scott identifies seven common themes across these pages: use of multiple types of content, telling the origin story, telling a bigger story, stating how long they've been in business and where they're located, showing the owners and/or team, showing a timeline, and explicitly stating their core values. He encourages listeners to consider these elements when creating their own 'About' pages.
In this podcast episode, Shopify expert Scott Austin shares insights on improving customer decision-making in e-commerce. He critiques a client's buyer's guide, noting it lists product specifications without aiding decision-making. Scott suggests reducing the number of products presented, highlighting key differences, and using language that resonates with customers. He cites an example of a "staff pick" feature that guides customers towards the best product for their specific needs. His approach aims to enhance the customer experience and boost sales.
The podcast episode features host Scott Austin and guest Elizabeth Potts Weinstein discussing the importance and intricacies of trademarks for brands. Here's a summarized overview:
Basics of Trademarks: Elizabeth delves into the fundamental concepts of trademarks, explaining what they are and why they are essential for businesses.
Benefits of Trademarks: Registering a trademark can provide a brand with exclusive rights to its name, logo, and other identifying features. This prevents other entities from using similar marks that could confuse consumers.
Trademark Registration Process: Elizabeth outlines the steps involved in registering a trademark, from conducting a thorough search to ensure the mark isn't already in use, to filing the necessary paperwork and awaiting approval.
Common Mistakes: The podcast highlights some common pitfalls brands might encounter during the trademarking process, such as not conducting a comprehensive search or choosing a name/logo that's too generic.
Expert Insights: Elizabeth offers insights from her professional experience in the field of trademark law. She provides advice on best practices and shares her experiences.
The episode delves into the world of digital creators and how they are shaping the future of online commerce. The host, Scott Austin, interviews Jaimie Lee, a prominent digital creator. They discuss the evolution of digital content, the role of influencers in the e-commerce landscape, and the tools and platforms that are empowering creators to monetize their content.
Shopify has been continuously improving its platform, and the latest release allows for more robust filtering options.
The episode aims to guide you through implementing powerful filters on your Shopify store using free tools.
Tools Needed:
Shopify Search & Discovery App: This free app by Shopify helps in setting up filters.
Shopify Flow: Another free app that automates various tasks, including setting metafield values based on conditions.
Steps to Implement Filters:
1. Define Your Taxonomy:
Decide what you want your filters to be (e.g., types of meat like beef, yak, lamb).
2. Use Metafields:
Go to Shopify settings and then to custom data to define metafields.
Metafields can be set to have a dropdown menu of options, ensuring consistency.
3. Enable Faceted Filtering in Theme:
Go to your Shopify theme and enable faceted filtering, which will look to the Shopify Search and Discovery app for what filters to present.
4. Set Up Filters in Search and Discovery App:
Use the metafield values you've defined to set up filters.
5. Automate with Shopify Flow:
Create a flow that automatically sets metafield values based on certain conditions (e.g., if the product title contains "beef," set the metafield value to "beef").
6. Use Metafields in Collections:
You can now also create collections based on metafield values, ensuring consistency across your store.
Additional Tips:
The episode also discusses some technical details, like how to structure data in Shopify Flow, especially when you have multiple options for a metafield.
The episode concludes by emphasizing that small stores can now have a rich browsing experience with filters without needing a paid app, thanks to these free Shopify tools.
9/27/23 - Episode 116 Scott Austin discusses the benefits of using dynamic sources in Shopify's Online Store 2.0 theme to create more maintainable pages for products and collections. Dynamic sources allow for the connection of theme settings to various data entities, reducing the need for multiple unique templates and making it easier to manage content across the store. He provides examples of how dynamic sources can be utilized, such as automatically updating page titles or color schemes. Scott also mentions some limitations, like not every theme setting having a dynamic source and the need for code edits in certain scenarios. He encourages listeners to explore dynamic sources to simplify store maintenance, despite the learning curve involved.
Bundles are combinations of products sold together, often at a discount. There are various types of bundles such as Pure, Mixed, Cross-Category, and more. They offer numerous benefits to businesses, including convenience, increased sales, inventory movement, and enhanced shopping experiences. Shopify has introduced a new Bundle App, which is free and aids in managing bundle inventory. However, it comes with some limitations, like a three-option limit. For stores new to bundling, the Shopify Bundles app is worth considering. It's essential to focus on customer needs and use personas to design impactful bundles.
7/10/19 - The topic for this episode is the about pages for your Shopify store. I'll cover a number of best practices including content, reporting, and best practices. And I'll highlight some positive examples.
Introduction: Scott Austin introduces the topic of AI for Image Generation and mentions that there will be an accompanying video for the podcast.
Importance of AI in E-commerce: Scott emphasizes the significance of content creation for building e-commerce brands. He believes AI is a valuable tool for content creation strategies.
Recent Advancements: He notes recent improvements in graphics and image generation from AI.
Tools for AI Image Generation: Scott covers two main tools:
Dolly three from Openai: This tool allows users to create specifications for image generation. It's now integrated with Chat GPT, making image generation even easier. Adobe Photoshop: Adobe has incorporated AI tools into its suite, enhancing graphic design capabilities.
Practical Use Cases: Scott provides several examples of how he uses these tools in his agency:
Creating graphics for podcast episodes. Generating images for specific client needs, such as campers by a campfire or a snake on coconut substrate. Producing images for e-commerce, like store owners in front of their shops or families during Easter.
Challenges with AI Image Generation: While AI can produce impressive results, it's not always perfect. Scott mentions instances where the AI didn't follow specific instructions or produced images that were slightly off in terms of realism or context.
Conclusion: Scott concludes by highlighting the potential of AI in image generation, especially for e-commerce. However, he also emphasizes the need for human intervention to ensure the images align with specific requirements.
The podcast episode discusses the selective use of product recommendations on Shopify. Unlike Amazon, which has a vast catalog, Shopify stores should use recommendations sparingly. Scott Austin suggests using them for complementary products, like Ortho Bracing's ice packs for therapy machines, and for upselling, as with Chama Valley Meat Co.'s bundled meat products. He recommends manual over automatic recommendations due to Shopify stores typically having less data. For stores with product lines or franchises, like The Game Steward's board games, custom code can highlight related products. The key takeaway is to use recommendations to enhance, not distract from, the customer's shopping experience.
This podcast episode by Scott Austin focuses on analyzing Black Friday marketing strategies of Shopify stores. Scott begins by searching for "Black Friday deals Backpack 2023" on Google and examines the results, particularly focusing on Shopify stores appearing in the search.
He first discusses an AdWords result, critiquing the use of a pop-up for email sign-ups, which he believes should be avoided during high-traffic events like Black Friday. He suggests directly ushering customers into the shopping experience. Scott notes that while the site he examines has good merchandising elements, such as a gift guide, it lacks a holiday theme and urgency in its Black Friday sales messaging.
Next, he looks at stores appearing in Google shopping ads and finds that many do not mention Black Friday in their product descriptions. He suggests that they could improve by being more specific about their sales and adding thematic elements to create a festive atmosphere.
Scott also reviews organic search results for Shopify stores, noting the difficulty for these stores to rank high on Google. He finds that these stores generally lack filters and sorting options, which could help customers find the best deals or products more easily.
Throughout the episode, Scott offers constructive criticism and suggestions for improvement, such as:
Avoiding pop-ups during sales events and instead focusing on the shopping experience.
Creating a sense of urgency and indicating the end date of sales to motivate customers.
Including holiday theming and messaging to enhance the festive atmosphere.
Improving site navigation and product filtering options for better user experience.
Clearly indicating sale items and discounts to avoid customer confusion.
He concludes by expressing surprise at the general lack of optimization in the Black Friday campaigns of the Shopify stores he reviewed, suggesting that there is significant room for improvement in their online marketing strategies.
Importance of Color Palette: Emphasizes the role of a consistent color palette in brand recognition and emotional connection with the audience. Colors distinguish a brand from competitors and are integral to the brand's identityââ.
Color Theory Basics: Explains primary, secondary, and tertiary colors, and the concept of color relationships like complementary, analogous, and split complementary colorsââ.
Color Schemes: Discusses different color schemes such as triadic, tetradic, and monochromatic, highlighting their applications and effects on brand aestheticsââ.
Emotions and Meanings of Colors: Describes how various colors evoke specific emotions and associations, influencing customer perception and brand messagingââ.
Crafting a Color Palette: Offers a step-by-step guide on creating a brand's color palette, considering brand personality, target audience, and industry trends. It suggests using tools like ColorHexa for color selection and stresses the importance of a minimalist approach to color choicesââ.
Implementing the Color Palette: Covers practical aspects of applying the color palette to a Shopify store, including theme customization, notification settings, and consistency across customer-facing apps. It advises against frequent changes to maintain brand consistency and trustââ.
This episode provides a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively choose and implement a color palette to enhance a Shopify brand's identity and customer appeal.
7/24/19 - The topic for this episode is useful Chrome extensions. I'll cover what Chrome extensions and where to get them. And then I'll show you the eight Chrome extensions that I use when working with Shopify stores.
This episode discusses the use of AI, particularly a new feature called GPTs, in improving the efficiency and accuracy of customer support for e-commerce brands. The host, a proponent of AI, describes GPTs as custom versions of ChatGPT that provide consistent experiences and are easy to create without coding knowledge. These tailored AI systems can be fed specific data sources, such as a company's website, to ensure high-quality, accurate information.
The episode details a practical application where GPTs are used for customer support. By restricting the AI to a company's website, it can quickly provide relevant answers, enhancing the customer experience. This is particularly useful for smaller e-commerce brands that outsource their customer support, often resulting in slow and inadequate service due to lack of brand-specific knowledge. The GPTs can also be restricted to certain websites or incorporate uploaded files like product manuals for more precise information.
The process of setting up a GPT is explained through a step-by-step demonstration, showcasing how to create a customer support representative AI. The host emphasizes the importance of the AI's tone and the ability to tailor it to specific needs, such as being professional and empathetic for products related to recovery from injuries.
A limitation of the GPTs is mentioned: ChatGPT's query throttles, which restrict the number of queries. The quality of the GPT's responses depends on the quality of the content provided. The host advises regularly updating the website with new information from customer queries to ensure the GPT remains effective.
In conclusion, the host recommends using GPTs for brands on the paid plan of ChatGPT, emphasizing their ability to leverage existing content for accurate customer support responses.
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03 Jan 2024
47 Ideas for Post-Purchase eMail Flows
00:21:29
1/3/24 - Episode 123
Episode Summary
In this episode, Scott, discusses the significance of email marketing for e-commerce brands, particularly those using Shopify and Klaviyo. He emphasizes that well-executed email strategies can contribute significantly to a brand's revenue, potentially accounting for one-quarter to one-third of it. The discussion revolves around two types of emails: campaigns (bulk emails for events like sales) and flows (triggered emails sent to individuals based on specific actions like making a purchase).
Scott highlights the importance of post-purchase email flows as a tool to convert one-time buyers into repeat customers. He suggests various post-purchase email ideas, initially covering basic notifications already provided by Shopify like order confirmation, shipping and delivery notifications, and requests for reviews.
The focus then shifts to more strategic email flows that brands should set up using their email tool. These include personalized thank you notes, delayed shipping notifications, reminders of warranties or guarantees, cross-sell recommendations, replenishment reminders, subscription options, and suggestions for product replacements or upgrades.
Additionally, Scott proposes ideas for engaging customers beyond direct sales, such as educating them about products, sharing maintenance tips, suggesting product customizations, and offering ideas for different uses or upcycling of products. He also touches on incorporating brand stories, sustainability practices, and community involvement in emails.
For implementation, Scott advises keeping each email focused on a single topic and call to action, creating product-specific flows, managing multiple flows for ease, and not worrying about sending too many emails if they offer value. He underscores the necessity of content creation in email marketing and the iterative process involved in developing effective content.
The episode concludes with Scott reiterating the importance of post-purchase emails in growing a business and enhancing customer engagement, emphasizing the need to tailor these strategies to fit the brand's voice and customer demographics.
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17 Jan 2024
Add This Page for SEO
00:07:17
1/17/24 - Episode 124
Episode Summary
This episode offers advice on improving SEO traffic for e-commerce sites. The episode emphasizes the importance of creating a dedicated page for discount codes, with a focus on optimizing for relevant keywords. It suggests including high-quality content, current and valid coupon codes, and clear information about the use of discount codes. The podcast also discusses the strategy of building separate, optimized pages for different discount programs such as military, student, or first responder discounts. Finally, it highlights common mistakes in discount code pages using the example of a top Shopify brand.
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31 Jan 2024
How Aggressive is your Marketing?
00:40:41
1/31/24 - Episode 125
Episode Summary
In this podcast episode, Scott Austin critiques Bearskin Tactical's marketing by reviewing 62 promotional emails he received from them in a month. He notes their aggressive marketing, with emails sent out twice daily, often featuring engaging visuals and emojis. However, he disapproves of their deceptive sales tactics, where the company advertises fake sales with inflated list prices that never change.
Austin acknowledges the effectiveness of Bearskin Tactical's approach in terms of customer engagement and expanding their product line. He commends their email copywriting, creative use of urgency, and product presentation strategies, including the use of animated graphics and tiered pricing discounts.
Yet, he advises against duplicating their dishonest sales strategy and stresses the importance of honest marketing. He suggests having unique landing pages for each campaign for SEO benefits and challenges listeners to consider increasing the frequency of their honest email campaigns to enhance their marketing efforts.
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14 Feb 2024
Video Content in eCommerce
00:32:10
2/14/24 - Episode 126
Episode Summary
This episode discusses the importance and effectiveness of video content in e-commerce, using a case study of a company known for its aggressive video marketing strategy. It highlights how this company has successfully used video content to showcase product features, create a strong brand identity, and significantly increase its marketing reach and sales. The episode emphasizes the power of well-produced video content in engaging potential customers, driving traffic, and boosting conversions for online stores.
In this podcast episode, the focus is on strategies for Shopify store owners to incorporate customers from third-party channels like Amazon, Etsy, and eBay into their email marketing lists. The episode emphasizes the significance of email marketing in e-commerce, stating that established brands should aim to generate a significant portion of their revenue from email through both automated flows and targeted campaigns.
The challenges of marketing to customers on third-party platforms are discussed, highlighting the inability to directly email these customers. Strategies for enticing customers to join a Shopify store's email list include offering compelling incentives such as welcome gifts, educational content, or warranty registration. The importance of making the call to action clear and simple is stressed, with suggestions on how to effectively communicate offers through pack-ins, stickers, dedicated landing pages, QR codes, and friendly URLs.
The episode also covers the necessity of adhering to third-party platform policies to avoid policy violations, briefly outlining the guidelines set by Amazon, Etsy, and eBay regarding customer engagement and data collection.
The takeaway is a call to action for listeners to start engaging their customers more effectively by testing out these methods, with optimism about the potential for quick and positive results. The episode provides actionable insights for Shopify store owners looking to expand their email marketing efforts by integrating customers from various selling platforms.
This podcast episode offers a comprehensive guide on creating simple yet effective videos for e-commerce content marketing, emphasizing the importance of video content in 2024. The host, a proponent of video marketing for every e-commerce store, demonstrates how to craft a video using Clip Champ, a free Microsoft software ideal for beginners due to its simplicity and intuitive interface. The episode details the process of creating a promotional video for an Airbnb cabin, starting from scripting to the final touches, utilizing features like text-to-speech for voiceovers and basic editing techniques to enhance visual assets. The host showcases how to effectively use transitions, background music, and motion effects to make static photos engaging, and introduces ways to incorporate text for additional information. The tutorial is designed to motivate e-commerce store owners to overcome hesitations about video production by demonstrating an accessible, easy-to-follow method that doesn't require advanced equipment or software, encouraging them to start incorporating video content into their marketing strategies.
Episode Summary In this episode, Scott Austin discusses strategies for maximizing business gains from participating in various events such as industry trade shows, local community events, pop-up shops, workshops, and more. He emphasizes the importance of not just selling but also using these opportunities to better understand customers and collect email addresses. Austin suggests that rather than primarily talking about the brand and products, engaging in listening and asking questions can provide valuable insights into product-market fit. He provides a list of questions aimed at deepening understanding of customer needs and preferences. Additionally, he explains the psychological advantages of an "Enter to Win" campaign over discount offers for collecting email addresses, highlighting how excitement, anticipation, and the perception of winning a valuable prize can significantly increase participation and engagement. Austin outlines practical steps for setting up an email collection process using tools like Klaviyo and Shopify, and concludes by reiterating the dual goals of understanding customers better and efficiently collecting email addresses at events.
Episode Summary In this episode, Scott Austin talks to JT, owner of ReptiChip. JT has grown the revenue of his Shopify store 5X in the past year and a half. Listen to him tell how has done this.Â
Episode Summary In this episode, Scott Austin introduces a scorecard tool for assessing your Shopify store's performance. The episode outlines how this scorecard helps store owners identify strengths and weaknesses, enabling informed decision-making for improvements. It emphasizes the importance of setting clear metrics and regular updates to foster systematic growth and enhance customer satisfaction.
Episode Summary In this episode, Scott Austin reviews three Shopify stores focused on men's shoes. In this mobile-only review, Scott evaluates stores named Big Shoes, Jay Butler, and Wide Fit Shoes, discussing their mobile optimization, SEO practices, and user experience. The review highlights specific elements like home page design, navigation, promotions, and product presentation, offering insights on how each store could improve its appeal and functionality to better meet customer needs.
Episode Summary  In this podcast episode, Scott Austin discusses the challenge of achieving the first 100 sales for new e-commerce entrepreneurs. He highlights the importance of understanding product/market fit, which ensures that a product satisfies strong market demand and is well-positioned against competitors. Scott emphasizes the critical role of direct customer engagement, suggesting entrepreneurs conduct live conversations to gain deeper insights into customer needs and preferences. He recommends methods like calling abandoned checkouts, engaging previous customers, selling to friends and family, and participating in local markets and trade shows. These interactions are crucial for refining sales pitches and understanding effective messaging, ultimately helping to achieve initial sales milestones and prepare for future growth.
8/7/19 - The topic for this episode is wholesale. I'll cover the questions you need to ask yourself about the business rules for your wholesale business. Then I'll tell you a variety of different tools you can use to implement wholesale in your Shopify store.
Episode 134 - Let's look at some Shopify Welcome Series
00:35:45
6/5/24 - Episode 134
Episode Summary
In Episode 134 of the Shopify Solutions Podcast, Scott Austin analyzes the Welcome eMail Series from three electric scooter brands: Voro Motors, Segway, and Niu. He reviews the content, design, and effectiveness of their emails, emphasizing the importance of personalization, brand storytelling, and high-quality imagery. Scott highlights best practices and areas for improvement, providing practical insights for creating engaging and effective welcome email series for Shopify stores.
Episode 135 - Shopify Flow: A Must Have App for Every Store
00:10:21
 6/19/24 - Episode 135
Episode Summary
In episode 135 of the Shopify Solutions Podcast, Scott Austin discusses the Shopify Flow app, a powerful tool for automating repetitive tasks in a Shopify store. Originally exclusive to Shopify Plus, it's now available to all Shopify users. Scott highlights how Flow can reduce errors and save time by automating tasks like tagging orders and managing inventory. He shares examples from clients and explains the key elements of Flow's visual workflow builder: triggers, conditions, and actions. The episode emphasizes starting with simple automations and gradually increasing complexity.
Episode 136 - Prime Day Campaigns for Shopify Stores
00:07:31
7/3/24 - Episode 136
Episode Summary
This episode highlights the benefits of creating your own marketing campaign around Amazon's Prime Day, even if you're not selling on Amazon. Prime Day, which generated over $12 billion in 2023, has conditioned consumers to seek deals in July. Major brands like Walmart and Target also run promotions during this time.
For Shopify store owners, Scott recommends leveraging Prime Day's buzz by offering unique deals to attract customers who are ready to spend. He suggests focusing on your existing audience through email and social media, avoiding ad spend, and notifying customers in advance about your deals. Creating a single landing page optimized with Prime Day keywords can also help attract traffic.
Scott advises making your offers compelling, emphasizing the personal touch of a smaller business compared to Amazon. Overall, tapping into the Prime Day shopping mindset can boost your sales during a typically slow season.
In Episode 137 of the Shopify Solutions Podcast, Scott Austin introduces JadePuma's new Shopify app, "Flex Theme Sections." This app is designed specifically for the Flex theme, offering custom sections that integrate seamlessly with the theme's styling and functionality. The app has a free tier with useful tools for store management and a paid tier ($5/month or $50/year) that enhances the shopping experience with additional customer-facing sections. Austin emphasizes the app's performance benefits, affordability, and the extensive tutorial support provided.
In Episode 138 of the Shopify Solutions Podcast, Scott Austin discusses the importance of browse abandonment flows in Shopify stores. He explains that these flows re-engage visitors who viewed products but didn't purchase, using Klaviyo to track and target them. Austin highlights best practices, such as segmenting email recipients based on behavior and demographics, and sending multiple, nuanced emails to encourage conversions. He emphasizes that while browse abandonment flows may not drive the highest revenue, they are easy to set up and provide ongoing returns.
Episode 139 - The Technical Details of Shopify Campaigns
00:34:16
8/14/24 - Episode 139
Episode Summary
In this podcast episode, Scott Austin delves into the technical details of setting up Shopify marketing campaigns. He highlights how to create effective campaigns that go beyond simple discounts, focusing on building customer awareness and increasing average order value. He illustrates this with two detailed examples: one for Reptichip, centered around World Lizard Day, and another for Custom Windsocks, tied to National Aviation Day. The episode covers key elements like landing pages, automatic discounts, and theme customizations.
Episode 140 - Now is the Time to Create Your Holiday Campaign
00:20:15
8/28/24 - Episode 140
Episode Summary
In episode 140 hear about the importance of early preparation for holiday marketing campaigns. The episode provides actionable tips for e-commerce brands to start planning and executing their holiday strategies well in advance. Key topics include understanding the timeline for holiday campaigns, crafting compelling offers, optimizing your Shopify store for increased traffic, and leveraging various marketing channels to maximize reach during the crucial holiday season. The podcast is designed to help Shopify merchants ensure they are fully prepared to capitalize on the holiday shopping rush.
In this episode, Scott Austin interviews Bahzad Trinos, co-founder of WonderLooper, about his experiences with email marketing for his luxury apparel brand. They discuss the importance of email in building community, why Trinos chose OmniSend for his email marketing, and how email campaigns and flows, like abandoned cart reminders, are critical for maintaining customer engagement. Trinos also emphasizes the value of storytelling and brand building through email, especially given the limited availability of their artisanal products.
Episode 142 - Harris vs. Trump: eCommerce Showdown
00:49:02
9/25/24 - Episode 142
Episode Summary
In this episode, Scott Austin compares the eCommerce stores for the Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigns. The episode examines the strengths and weaknesses of each storeâs structure, design, and user experience. Key highlights include technical critiques of navigation, branding choices, platform usage (BigCommerce for Harris, WinRed for Trump), and merchandising strategies. Scott also discusses how political campaigns differ from typical eCommerce businesses regarding brand building and product presentation.
8/21/19 - The topic for this episode is upgrading or replacing your theme. I explain when you should do them and when you shouldn't. Then I'll cover the process and share some of my best practices.
In Episode 143 of the Shopify Solutions Podcast, Joshua George, an SEO expert from ClickSlice, discusses the importance of SEO for Shopify stores. He highlights strategies such as adding content to category pages to improve rankings, using keyword research to map content effectively, and the importance of optimizing technical SEO without overcomplicating it. He emphasizes focusing on user intent and ensuring keywords are aligned with Googleâs understanding to drive organic traffic and conversions.
Episode 144 - Building Trust in your Shopify Store with Trust Badges
00:19:11
10/23/24 - Episode 144
Episode Summary
In this episode, Scott discusses the importance of building trust for online stores. He focuses on trust badgesâsmall icons that reassure customers about security, payments, guarantees, shipping, and reviews. These badges help reduce customer hesitation and boost conversions.
Scott explains where to place badges on your site (homepage, product pages, cart, footer) and shares best practices for consistent styling, relevance, and accessibility. He also introduces his Shopify app, Badgezilla, which offers customizable, brand-aligned trust badges with features like conditional logic and mobile optimization, designed to build credibility and increase sales.
Episode 145 - Adding AI to your Shopify Technology Toolbox
00:17:59
11/6/24 - Episode 145
Episode Summary
In Episode 145 of the Shopify Solutions Podcast, Scott Austin discusses the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into various business tools and its growing significance for Shopify store owners. He highlights how AI is now embedded in platforms like Shopify, email services, Loom, Notion, and Adobe products, enhancing functionalities such as auto-responses, video summarization, task management, and creative processes. Scott emphasizes his reliance on ChatGPT, noting its value in streamlining tasks within his agency. He advocates for consistency in using a single AI provider to build proficiency, comparing it to choosing between Apple and Android ecosystems. The episode underscores the importance of embracing AI tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness in managing Shopify stores.
Episode 146 - The Real Journey to Shopify Success: It's a Marathon not a Sprint
00:25:44
11/20/24 - Episode 146
Episode Summary
This podcast episode tackles the myth of overnight success in e-commerce and emphasizes the importance of perseverance, focus, and steady progress for Shopify store owners. Host Scott Austin debunks the idea of quick wins and shares realistic advice for building a sustainable, profitable business. He encourages listeners to prioritize revenue-driving tasks over vanity metrics and highlights the importance of small, consistent improvements over time. Scott also introduces the JadePuma support program, offering long-term guidance for those seeking focused, meaningful growth on their e-commerce journey. This episode serves as both a reality check and a motivational guide for entrepreneurs committed to building a successful Shopify store.
In Episode 147 of the Shopify Solutions Podcast, recorded on Black Friday 2024, Scott Austin explores online Black Friday deals to extract valuable insights for e-commerce businesses. He begins by searching for "best gifts for holiday 2024," analyzing a Good Housekeeping article listing 28 recommended products. Using these items, he conducts targeted searches combining product names with terms like "Black Friday" or "Cyber Monday" to assess search results and consumer interest.
Scott utilizes Google Ad Planner to evaluate the specificity of search queries, noting that highly specific ("long-tail") searches often show minimal search volume. He observes that broader terms, such as "Black Friday luggage deals," yield higher search volumes. Additionally, he finds that the term "deals" is more frequently searched than "sale," and "Black Friday" surpasses "Cyber Monday" in search popularity.
The episode emphasizes the importance of selecting appropriate keywords for optimizing marketing campaigns, highlighting that word choice significantly impacts search visibility and consumer engagement. Scott's analysis offers practical guidance for e-commerce businesses aiming to enhance their Black Friday and Cyber Monday strategies through effective keyword utilization and understanding consumer search behaviors.
9/4/19 - Learn about common pitfalls for Shopify stores and how to avoid them. I'll cover ten things that Shopify store owners that inhibit the growth of their business. And I'll discuss ways to avoid these pitfalls.
9/18/19 - See the different ways that Shopify stores owners have used blogs to enrich their stores. And learn some best practices for blogs. Hint: its all about the content.
10/1/19 - Learn about the importance of your text content to your Shopify store and hear 11 different tips and tricks on creating compelling text content.
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