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Want to get the most out of your Shopify business? Listen to the Shopify Solutions Podcast to get concrete examples and recommendations on how to build and grow your eCommerce business. Hosted by Scott Austin, owner of JadePuma, a Shopify-focused agency in San Diego, California. Scott has decades of e-commerce experience with the biggest companies and the smallest stores and everything in between.

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8/28/24 - Episode 140Episode SummaryIn 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 holi...
8/14/24 - Episode 139Episode SummaryIn 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 ...
7/31/24 - Episode 138Episode SummaryIn 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 brow...
7/17/24 - Episode 137Episode SummaryIn 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...
7/3/24 - Episode 136Episode SummaryThis 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 ...
6/19/24 - Episode 135Episode SummaryIn 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 buil...
6/5/24 - Episode 134Episode SummaryIn 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 se...
5/22/24 - Episode 133Episode 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 ...
5/8/24 - Episode 132Episode SummaryIn 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 bett...
4/24/24 - Episode 131Episode SummaryIn 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 LINKSAdding GA4 Tracking to your Shopify Store - https://jadepuma.co...
5Xing a Shopify Store

5Xing a Shopify Store

2024-04-1001:06:34

4/10/24 - Episode 130Episode SummaryIn 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 HELP THE PODCASTLeave a review - https://ratethispodcast.com/solutions
3/27/24 - Episode 129Episode SummaryIn 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 a...
3/13/24 - Episode 128Episode SummaryThis 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...
2/28/24 - Episode 127Episode SummaryIn 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...
2/14/24 - Episode 126Episode SummaryThis 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, drivin...
1/31/24 - Episode 125Episode SummaryIn 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 Tactic...
Add This Page for SEO

Add This Page for SEO

2024-01-1707:17

1/17/24 - Episode 124Episode SummaryThis 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 m...
1/3/24 - Episode 123Episode SummaryIn 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...
12/20/23 - Episode 122Episode Summary: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 ...
12/6/23 - Episode 121Key topics include: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 identity​​.Color Theory Basics: Explains primary, secondary, and tertiary colors, and the concept of color relationships like complementary, analogous, and split complementary colors​​.Color Schemes: Discusses different color schem...
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