It’s a new month and a new series all about fulfilment and operations! We have never covered this topic in detail before on the podcast and after lots of questions from the Winning With Shopify Community, thought it was time to do so.

We are joined by fulfilment and postage experts, Max and Zach, the founders of Ships-A-Lot, who share their insights and expertise about the industry.

Ships-A-Lot is an e-commerce fulfilment company based in the U.S. that works with a limited number of high volume Shopify brands.  

Key Takeaways:
0:00 Intro
2:56 About Ships A lot
6:38 Order fulfilment for new brands - What new brands should focus on with order fulfilment.
15:39 At what point should you start outsourcing fulfilment?
18:53 Using fulfilment centres for crowd-funding campaigns
21:27 The different fulfilment options
28:45 How to choose the right fulfilment partner
32:40 The types of businesses Ships-A-Lot work with
35:26 Building Ships-A-Lot

Ships-A-Lot - https://ships-a-lot.com/

If you own a Shopify store and ship more than 500 orders per month, email info@shipsalot.com for a free fulfilment assessment, which includes Shopify fulfilment troubleshooting, evaluating postage spend, and other important fulfilment pain points.

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Join us this week as we are joined by Ben Burgess, Founder of Brand and Web Agency, Eleven, working with the likes of CocaCola, BBC, Simba, 3Mobile & many more!

Nick and Ben unravel the four-step process of Conversion Rate Optimization, providing practical insights and actionable strategies to boost your website's performance.

Discover the art of designing a flexible website that adapts seamlessly to evolving customer needs, and unlock the power of A/B Testing to optimize your online presence.

Nick and Ben also delve into the psychology of consumer behavior, uncovering effective methods for understanding and meeting customer desires. 

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out in the e-commerce world and want to gain a better understanding of CRO, this episode is not to be missed!

Key takeaways:
0:00 Introduction
2:01 Top 3 Tips For Today
4:08 Conversion Rate Optimization: The 4 Step Process
10:04 Brand Store vs. Online Store
11:33 Solution Positioning
15:26 How to Design a Flexible Website?
19:45 What is A/B Testing?
21:02 How Do You Find Out What the Customer Really Wants?
27:07 Tips To Increase Adding to Cart & Average Order Value
37:24 USPs: Sometimes Over Looked

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Optimize & Convert: A Guide To CRO Success With Ben Burgess

This week, Nick delves into the daunting task of selecting the perfect marketing partner, offering expert advice and practical strategies.

Join us as Nick shares the intricacies of agency selection, sharing insights on what to look for and how to make informed decisions. If you are struggling to find the right agency for your brand, or feel it’s a daunting task, this is the episode for you!

Key takeaways:
0:00 Introduction
2:39 “I Can't Find A Good Agency”
4:02 Finding an agency
10:48 Three tips for better communications and marketing your business
13:37 Is there a quick fix for SEO?
15:43 Tips for better communication in the sales pitch
19:14 Being on both sides of the fence
19:54 How To Communicate With Your Agency
22:30 How to manage a startup's first year
28:40 Points on Reporting from an Agency
29:37 Don't move agencies unless…

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10 UNMISSABLE Lessons For Working With Marketing Agencies!

This week we are doing something a little different! Join us for an exciting online webinar where we'll reveal the secrets to skyrocketing your Shopify store's revenue! Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, this is the event for you.

Learn from industry expert Caroline Balinska who has achieved incredible success on Shopify, going from zero to a whopping one million dollars. Discover the proven strategies, tools, and tactics used to achieve this remarkable milestone.

During this event, you'll gain valuable insights on optimizing your store, driving targeted traffic, converting visitors into customers, and scaling your business to new heights. Get ready to unlock the potential of your Shopify store and start generating substantial revenue.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn and grow with like-minded entrepreneurs.


Key takeaways:
0:00 Introduction
3:11 0 to 1 Million on Shopify
5:52 An Intro to The Shopify Podcast
7:41 How to grow your business with Shopify
10:19 How important is the data that we have in our business?
13:54 How to Use Shopify Analytics in Your Business
19:04 How to find the perfect email budget?
20:15 How Do We Know Who Our Customers Are?
24:02 How to Use Customer Data to Build Your Brand
28:15 How to Engage with Your Customers
28:53 Don't Get Too Big on UGC
33:51 How to Get Feedback From Your Customers
35:12 Brand's USP's
39:56 The USP's of e-commerce
45:52 Favorite Small to Medium Brands
51:28 Skincare and Marketing: Looking into the Future
53:56 Question Time
59:40 Grow Your Email List Without a Discount Code
1:03:03 Marketing Strategy: Seasonality and Planning for the Future
1:05:58 Seasonality in the SEO World
1:09:00 Be proactive with your marketing
1:12:28 AI As A Customer's Advocate
1:14:38 The One Step to Personalizing Your Website
1:16:53 Should We Use AI in our Content?
1:22:57 Planning for the Future With a Focus on Data
1:23:13 How To Budget Your Marketing Budget
1:28:00 e-commerce: The three things
1:29:59 Top 3 trends in the UK
1:31:09 Top 3 tips for business success
1:38:56 Longevity: Choosing a Channel
1:44:27 Is Essentials Sustainability Good?
1:53:03 Is Shopify the Only e-commerce platform your clients use?
1:56:46 Using Pinterest to Drive Organic Traffic

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From 0 to $1m on Shopify - Your New Growth Strategy!

In this episode we are joined By Sabir Semerkant who has over 25 YEARS in the e-commerce space.

Nick and Sabir discuss why bounce rate is the key KPI in e-commerce, and how to leverage effective marketing tactics to dominate the competitive landscape.

Explore the art of pricing, utilizing promo codes effectively, and discover the secrets to engaging top-tier customers through crafting compelling story-based marketing plans that captivate your audience, and much, much more! 

Key takeaways:
0:00 Introduction
2:40 Sabir on the Show
4:59 The 8 Dimensions of e-commerce Growth
9:10 Don't Be Just Dependent On PPC
10:59 Six Rules for Growth in the e-Commerce
13:39 What You Need to Do Now to Get Your KP
15:30 Bounce Rate: The Key KPI in e-Commerce
20:25 E-commerce Marketing: The #1 device in the US
23:28 Pricing and Promo Codes
29:00 Customer Segmentation and Pricing
32:20 Top Tier Customers and their engagement
36:40 How to Build a Story-based Marketing Plan
42:26 Product positioning and brand building
45:16 Adding four new dimensions to your product catalog
48:47 Customer UX: The 5 dimensions
55:01 How WhatsApp is improving the customer experience
56:49 5 Things to Know Before Buying a e-commerce platform
1:00:55 Six Rules for Building a Shopify Business on AI
1:06:59 Should You Install the Pinterest App for Your Business?
1:09:22 Amazon Supply Chain: Last Mile Logistics
1:12:39 8 Key Dimensions of a Growing Business

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8 Unmissable Steps For 10x Growth on Shopify - You're Growth Plan

Join us this week as we sit down with Jandre De Beer, the CEO of V8 Media, to explore the ever-evolving landscape of email marketing!

Discover the secrets to building a thriving business through Facebook advertising and ensuring your Google Ads get the green light. Learn the art of community-building in email marketing and how to harness the synergy between sales and marketing to propel your brand forward like a snowball effect.

Jandre takes us inside the elevator to discuss crafting compelling email content and dives deep into the world of personalisation in email marketing, uncovering strategies to connect with your audience on a deeper level.

Tune in for expert advice, actionable tips, and invaluable insights from Jandre on how to navigate and succeed in the dynamic realm of digital marketing.

Key takeaways:
0:00 Introduction
2:13 Today’s guest: Jandre De Beer, CEO of V8 Media
6:55 How to Build a Business on Facebook Advertising
10:36 Have You Got Your Google Ads Approved?
11:56 Building a Community in Email
15:56 Sales & Marketing: Like a Snowball
18:40 In the Elevator With Email Content
23:59 On Personalization and Email Marketing
29:32 How to Get a Good Conversion Rate on PPC
32:27 How to Raise Revenue with e-commerce brands
37:43 Brand Marketing: Clear Value
42:57 Build a database with a social media presence
46:59 How to reach out to Jandre

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