eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Experts Share Strategies for Acquisition, Conversion, Retention | Grow Your Shopify Store with DTC Marketing Tips

Today I’m recording from beautiful Whistler, British Columbia, with my friend Tink Taylor, who is the Co-Founder & President of dotdigital.  dotdigital is a leader in Omnichannel Marketing Automation with its Engagement Cloud Platform.Over 4,000+ successful brands, in 150 countries, use dotdigital to acquire, convert, and retain customers. It’s a platform for businesses that are seeking to engage customers across all touch-points and life-cycles. I’m super excited to dive deep today, into the mind of the founder, of a now global company, to see what sets dotdigital apart from others in the industry.What You Will Learn TodayWhat sets dotdigital apart from other vendors in Omnichannel Marketing Automation.Why dotdigitals' Engagement Cloud is a complete platform of technologies to drive customer engagements.How ML (machine learning) and AI (artificial intelligence) are helping Shopify brands create unique and personalized customer experiences.How to drive your social media presence, product recommendations, and reviews.Importance of auditing your Shopify technology stack to build meaningful depth and breadth.Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episodedotdigital Engagement CloudHitting the Mark 2020 (dotdigital's 10th Global Ecommerce Report) <- DOWNLOAD THIS - Impressive leanings!dotDigital Training HubEngagement Cloud Platform CertificationThank You For ListeningI really appreciate you choosing to listen to the show and for supporting the podcast. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.I would also be so grateful if you would consider taking a minute or two to leave an honest review and rating for the show in iTunes. They’re extremely helpful when it comes to reaching our audience and I read each and every one personally!New Strategies Each Week To Help You Build And Scale Lifetime Customer Loyalty. SUBSCRIBE HERE!Being an entrepreneur is a life of learning. All it would take is a new idea, strategy, Shopify app, or marketing platform to be the next thing you need to drive more revenue and lifetime loyalty for your Shopify store. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or Spotify and don’t miss a single episode!Proudly Sponsored By JustunoJustuno is an AI visitor conversion platform that provides intelligent lead captures, personalized website messaging, and actionable insights that help e-commerce businesses turn website clicks into customers. Learn more about how Justuno integrates with your e-commerce platform, ESP, SMS provider, and more to unify and maximize your marketing personalization efforts.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show Notes

Today I’m recording from beautiful Whistler, British Columbia, with my friend Tink Taylor, who is the Co-Founder & President of dotdigital.  

dotdigital is a leader in Omnichannel Marketing Automation with its Engagement Cloud Platform.

Over 4,000+ successful brands, in 150 countries, use dotdigital to acquire, convert, and retain customers. It’s a platform for businesses that are seeking to engage customers across all touch-points and life-cycles. 

I’m super excited to dive deep today, into the mind of the founder, of a now global company, to see what sets dotdigital apart from others in the industry.

What You Will Learn Today

  • What sets dotdigital apart from other vendors in Omnichannel Marketing Automation.
  • Why dotdigitals' Engagement Cloud is a complete platform of technologies to drive customer engagements.
  • How ML (machine learning) and AI (artificial intelligence) are helping Shopify brands create unique and personalized customer experiences.
  • How to drive your social media presence, product recommendations, and reviews.
  • Importance of auditing your Shopify technology stack to build meaningful depth and breadth.

Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode

Thank You For Listening

I really appreciate you choosing to listen to the show and for supporting the podcast. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.

I would also be so grateful if you would consider taking a minute or two to leave an honest review and rating for the show in iTunes. They’re extremely helpful when it comes to reaching our audience and I read each and every one personally!

New Strategies Each Week To Help You Build And Scale Lifetime Customer Loyalty. SUBSCRIBE HERE!

Being an entrepreneur is a life of learning. All it would take is a new idea, strategy, Shopify app, or marketing platform to be the next thing you need to drive more revenue and lifetime loyalty for your Shopify store. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunesStitcher, Google Play, or Spotify and don’t miss a single episode!

Proudly Sponsored By Justuno

Justuno is an AI visitor conversion platform that provides intelligent lead captures, personalized website messaging, and actionable insights that help e-commerce businesses turn website clicks into customers. Learn more about how Justuno integrates with your e-commerce platform, ESP, SMS provider, and more to unify and maximize your marketing personalization efforts. 



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What is eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Experts Share Strategies for Acquisition, Conversion, Retention | Grow Your Shopify Store with DTC Marketing Tips?

Hey there! I'm Steve Hutt, the host of eCommerce Fastlane – your go-to podcast for proven strategies and actionable insights to accelerate your Shopify store's growth. As a seasoned ecommerce entrepreneur, I'm passionate about empowering online retailers to boost traffic, conversions, and lifetime customer value.

One reviewer described the show as having an "impressive level of content that is accessible for beginners, but even more rewarding for deep e-commerce experts who want to get into the weeds of marketing & operations and translate these strategies into actions."

Since 2016, eCommerce Fastlane has been the pit-stop for Shopify entrepreneurs and marketers looking to thrive in the competitive world of direct-to-consumer (DTC) retail. With over 1 million downloads and 330+ episodes, the podcast covers a wide range of topics, including:

- Shopify & Ecommerce Platforms
- Shopify apps, themes, partners & best practices
- Shopify experts, Shopify Plus & Shopify POS
- BigCommerce, WooCommerce, WordPress & other commerce tools
- Digital Marketing Strategies
- Email marketing, SMS marketing & push notifications
- Conversion rate optimization (CRO) & customer retention
- Paid advertising (Facebook, Google, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube)
- Influencer marketing, content marketing & Shopify SEO
- Social media marketing, branding & public relations
- Shopify Dropshipping & Other Business Models
- Shopify dropshipping, print on demand & online store setup
- B2B ecommerce, wholesale & Shopify online shopping
- Shopify collabs & partnerships
- Emerging Ecommerce Trends
- AI, AR/VR & chatbots in ecommerce
- Sustainability, social impact & headless commerce
- Omnichannel strategies & cross-border ecommerce
- Web3, crypto & NFTs in ecommerce
- Entrepreneurship & Startup Growth
- Founder stories, lessons learned & work-life balance
- Startup funding, team building & growth strategies
- Business Operations & Logistics
- Inventory management, supply chain & fulfillment
- Payment processing, fraud prevention & customer support
- Data analytics, business intelligence & cash flow management
- MarTech & Ecommerce Tech Stack
- Marketing automation, analytics & personalization
- Headless CMS, CDPs & data management
- ERP, PIM, OMS, WMS & 3PL integrations
- Finance, Economics & Investing
- Ecommerce business models & unit economics
- Financial planning, budgeting & forecasting
- Fundraising, M&A, exit strategies & tax planning

Each week, I sit down with Shopify partners, marketing experts, and industry leaders to discuss the latest tools, trends, and tactics. From app developers and agency owners to successful brand founders, my guests bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to every episode.

Whether you're just starting your ecommerce journey or a seasoned DTC professional, eCommerce Fastlane aims to provide the insights and inspiration you need to stay ahead of the curve. Tune in for in-depth interviews, real-world case studies, and practical advice you can implement immediately to grow your Shopify store.

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Together, let's navigate the fast-paced world of online retail and unlock your store's true potential.

For more ecommerce tips and resources, visit our blog at eCommercefastlane.com and follow me on Twitter @stevenhutt. If you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes, feel free to reach out at steve@ecommercefastlane.com.

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