eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection

On today's episode, I’m chatting with Ron Dod, Co-founder, and CMO of Visiture. They are a Shopify Plus Agency Partner that is focused on helping eCommerce companies grow their brand online and increase the bottom line.Through an omnichannel marketing approach, they incorporate web design, development, conversion rate optimization, Google shopping campaigns, SEO, content marketing, social ads and more….They help Shopify brand to gain more market share, loyalty, and growth.Lot’s of gold nuggets shared in this episode that you can apply to your Shopify business today!What You Will Learn Today…What is search engine marketing?Is voice search a tactic you should consider for your Shopify store?Pitfalls that Shopify merchants make when it comes to SEOHow does PPC work and where should a Shopify merchant start advertising with Google?The future of PPC and paid acquisition strategiesTools and Shopify Apps that can give you a strategic advantageShould you hire an agency or marketing company right away? Links And Resources Mentioned In This EpisodeVisitureAhrefsBuzzSumoBacklinkoSkyScraper TechniqueAdRollPerfect AudienceGoogle Shopping App by ShopifyShopMessage.meSearch Engine JournalPractical EcommerceShopify BlogShopify Plus BlogThank 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 everyone personally!Finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify. All it could take is a new idea, Shopify app, or marketing tactic to be the next big thing you need to drive more traffic, revenue, and lifetime loyalty for your Shopify store.^^ GROWTH MINDSET? ^^ …thought so! Never Miss An Episode. ^^ SUBSCRIBE HERE! ^^Episode SponsorThis episode was brought to you by Omnisend, makers of sophisticated omnichannel marketing automation tools for sales-driven Shopify brands that have outgrown generic email marketing platforms. Engage your customers and boost your sales with dynamic emails, text messages, web push notifications, Facebook Messenger, and retargeting ads on Facebook and Google – all from one platform.Try Omnisend for free for 14 days. Check them out at Omnisend.com and use the code “fastlane” when you signup to get an extra 50% off for the first 3 months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show Notes

On today's episode, I’m chatting with Ron Dod, Co-founder, and CMO of Visiture. They are a Shopify Plus Agency Partner that is focused on helping eCommerce companies grow their brand online and increase the bottom line.


Through an omnichannel marketing approach, they incorporate web design, development, conversion rate optimization, Google shopping campaigns, SEO, content marketing, social ads and more….


They help Shopify brand to gain more market share, loyalty, and growth.


Lot’s of gold nuggets shared in this episode that you can apply to your Shopify business today!

What You Will Learn Today…

  • What is search engine marketing?
  • Is voice search a tactic you should consider for your Shopify store?
  • Pitfalls that Shopify merchants make when it comes to SEO
  • How does PPC work and where should a Shopify merchant start advertising with Google?
  • The future of PPC and paid acquisition strategies
  • Tools and Shopify Apps that can give you a strategic advantage
  • Should you hire an agency or marketing company right away?

 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 everyone personally!


Finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify. All it could take is a new idea, Shopify app, or marketing tactic to be the next big thing you need to drive more traffic, revenue, and lifetime loyalty for your Shopify store.

^^ GROWTH MINDSET? ^^ …thought so! Never Miss An Episode. ^^ SUBSCRIBE HERE! ^^

Episode Sponsor

This episode was brought to you by Omnisend, makers of sophisticated omnichannel marketing automation tools for sales-driven Shopify brands that have outgrown generic email marketing platforms. Engage your customers and boost your sales with dynamic emails, text messages, web push notifications, Facebook Messenger, and retargeting ads on Facebook and Google – all from one platform.


Try Omnisend for free for 14 days. Check them out at Omnisend.com and use the code “fastlane” when you signup to get an extra 50% off for the first 3 months.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection?

Running a Shopify store? You already know success isn't about finding the right app—it's about knowing which strategies actually work at your specific stage of growth.

I'm Steve Hutt, and I've lived every level of the ecommerce journey—from eBay Power Seller shipping products myself to Shopify Merchant Success Manager helping 100+ brands from startup to enterprise scale, including working with the teams at Tentree, Dr. Squatch, Bulletproof Coffee, Salt & Straw Ice Cream, MUD/WTR, Bokksu, and many more.

Here's what makes this podcast different: I've been on both sides of the table.

6+ years working inside Shopify gave me access to what's coming before most merchants know it exists. Building and scaling my own businesses taught me what actually works when your money and reputation are on the line. That combination—insider access plus real operator experience—gives you a perspective you won't find anywhere else.

Since 2016, eCommerce Fastlane has delivered over 420 episodes and more than 2 million downloads to ambitious Shopify founders and marketers. Every week, I sit down with operators, developers, and experts who share what's actually moving the needle right now—not theory, but patterns I've seen work consistently across dozens of brands at multiple stages.

Whether you're launching your first store or scaling past seven figures, every episode gives you stage-aware strategies you can implement this week. We cover Shopify apps and best practices, digital marketing and retention tactics, AI and automation tools, as well as operations and logistics that reduce overwhelm while building lasting customer loyalty.

You'll discover how to leverage emerging tech without losing what makes your brand unique, and you'll hear real founder stories—including lessons from my own journey and insights from 400+ industry leaders who've been exactly where you are.

This isn't content for content's sake. It's the insight you'd get sitting at a mastermind table with someone who's succeeded at every level, helped hundreds of others do the same, and has the pattern recognition to show you what actually works at your current stage.

Ready to grow smarter, not just faster? Join 30,000+ merchants in the eCommerce Fastlane community through our podcast, newsletter, blog, and forthcoming book "Thriving with Shopify."

Steve Hutt
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