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11/6/24 - Episode 145
Chat GPT - https://chatgpt.com/Episode 96 - How to Kickstart Creating Copy for your Shopify Store - https://jadepuma.com/blogs/the-shopify-solutions-podcast/episode-96-how-to-kickstart-creating-copy-for-your-shopify-storeEpisode 118 - AI Images in your Shopify Store - https://jadepuma.com/blogs/the-shopify-solutions-podcast/episode-118-ai-images-in-your-shopify-storeEpisode 122 - Using AI in Customer Support - https://jadepuma.com/blogs/the-shopify-solutions-podcast/episode-122-using-ai-in-customer-support
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.
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10/23/24 - Episode 144
Badgezilla - https://apps.shopify.com/badgezillaEpisode 5 - Establishing Trust in your Shopify Store - https://jadepuma.com/blogs/the-shopify-solutions-podcast/episode-5-establishing-trust-in-your-shopify-store
Episode Summary
In this episode, Scott discusses the importance of building trust for online stores. He focuses on trust badges—small 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.
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10/9/24 - Episode 143
ClickSlice - https://www.clickslice.co.uk/
Episode Summary
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 Google’s understanding to drive organic traffic and conversions.
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9/25/24 - Episode 142
Harris campaign - https://store.kamalaharris.com/Trump campaign - https://secure.winred.com/trump-national-committee-jfc/storefront/
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 store’s 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.
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9/11/24 - Episode 141
WonderLooper - https://wonderlooper.com/
Episode Summary
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.
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8/28/24 - Episode 140
Digital Downloads app - https://apps.shopify.com/digital-downloads
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.
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8/14/24 - Episode 139
Reptichip Campaign - https://reptichip.com/pages/world-lizard-dayCustom Windsock Campaign - https://www.custom-windsocks.com/pages/national-aviation-dayLinear Shopping Experiences App - https://jadepuma.com/pages/linear-shopping-experiences
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.
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7/31/24 - Episode 138
Episode Summary
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.
Show Links
Klaviyo (affiliate) - https://jadepuma.com/klaviyo
Transcript
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7/17/24 - Episode 137
Episode Summary
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.
Show Links
Flex Theme Sections App - https://apps.shopify.com/flex-theme-sections
Flex Theme (affiliate link) - https://jadepuma.com/flex
Transcript
https://jadepuma.com/blogs/the-shopify-solutions-podcast/episode-137-our-new-shopify-app -
7/3/24 - Episode 136
Episode 108 - Getting Started with eMail Campaigns for your Shopify Store - https://jadepuma.com/blogs/the-shopify-solutions-podcast/episode-108-getting-started-with-email-campaigns-for-your-shopify-store
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.
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https://jadepuma.com/blogs/the-shopify-solutions-podcast/episode-136-boost-your-shopify-sales-capitalize-on-prime-day-fever -
6/19/24 - Episode 135
Connecting Shopify Flow to Google Sheets - https://jadepuma.com/blogs/shopify-tutorials/connecting-shopify-flow-to-google-sheets-without-middleware Shopify Flow App - https://apps.shopify.com/flow
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.
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6/5/24 - Episode 134
Episode 110 - Mastering your Klaviyo Welcome Series - https://jadepuma.com/blogs/the-shopify-solutions-podcast/episode-110-make-a-compelling-welcome-seriesVoro Motors - https://www.voromotors.com/Segway - https://store.segway.com/Niu - https://shop.niu.com/
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.
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5/22/24 - Episode 133
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.
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5/8/24 - Episode 132
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.SHOW LINKS
Big Shoes - https://bigshoes.com/Jay Butler - https://jaybutler.com/ Wide Fit Shoes - https://widefitshoes.com/VIDEO - https://jadepuma.com/blogs/the-shopify-solutions-podcast/episode-132-lets-review-some-shopify-store
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4/24/24 - Episode 131
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.SHOW LINKS
Adding GA4 Tracking to your Shopify Store - https://jadepuma.com/blogs/the-shopify-solutions-podcast/episode-102-adding-google-analytics-4-to-your-shopify-storeGA4 Implementation Checklist - https://jadepuma.com/blogs/blog/ga4-implementation-checklist-for-shopify Google Looker Studio - https://lookerstudio.google.com/Shopify Weekly Scorecard Template - https://jadepuma.com/weekly-scorecardShopify Monthly Scorecard Template - https://jadepuma.com/monthly-scorecardVIDEO - https://jadepuma.com/blogs/the-shopify-solutions-podcast/episode-131-scorecard-for-your-shopify-store
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4/10/24 - Episode 130
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.SHOW LINKS
Reptichip - https://reptichip.com/VIDEO - https://jadepuma.com/blogs/the-shopify-solutions-podcast/episode-130-5xing-a-shopify-store
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3/27/24 - Episode 129
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.SHOW LINKS
Klaviyo - https://jadepuma.com/klaivyo (Affiliate Link)Adding the Event to your Klaviyo form - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4iveBpSt6ATRANSCRIPT - https://jadepuma.com/blogs/the-shopify-solutions-podcast/episode-129-getting-the-most-out-of-events
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3/13/24 - Episode 128
The Video We Made - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfTSHHiB-KEClipChamp video editting software - https://clipchamp.com/en/
Episode Summary
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.
SHOW LINKSTRANSCRIPT & VIDEO - https://jadepuma.com/blogs/the-shopify-solutions-podcast/episode-128-making-your-first-video
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2/28/24 - Episode 127
Shopify QR Code Generator - https://www.shopify.com/tools/qr-code-generator
Episode Summary
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.
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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.
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