

Winning With Shopify
Winning With Shopify
The one stop Shopify Podcast. Weekly information for people looking to start, grow and accelerate and Win with their Shopify store without being too techy. Nick Trueman has over 15 years experience and started hosting this Shopify Podcast in 2020. Nick's been in the digital arena since 2008, lives all things Shopify and will be sharing his knowledge. Most weeks we interview successful brands, partner with the top tech platforms and talk to some of the world's leading ecommerce experts.
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Oct 10, 2025 • 58min
Get Peak Ready! Pre-Holiday Strategies Revealed with Seguno & Spec Digital
The holidays are coming and we’re getting you peak-season ready!To view the full presentation and accompanying slides, check out the webinar on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/BsEOw-UzVugThis week we are sharing our recent webinar from the brilliant minds at Seguno and Spec Digital to unpack everything you need to nail your pre-peak strategy. We cover how to boost your customer acquisition game, to crafting high-performing email campaigns that convert at the busiest time of year.Tune in, take notes, and get ready to turn peak season pressure into peak performance!Winning With Shopify listeners get 20% off the first three months of Seguno Email Marketing with code WWS20: https://seguno.com/winningwithshopify Reach out to Nick, Rob and the team here - https://spec.digital/ Resources/Research2025 unique discount benchmarking report: https://www.seguno.com/unique-discount-code-benchmarks 2025 email discount code report: https://www.seguno.com/blog/2025-email-discount-code-report-what-drives-conversions-for-shopify-brandsBFCM email insights for 2025 planning: https://www.seguno.com/blog/bfcm-2024-emails-the-days-with-the-most-impactSeguno appsSeguno Email Marketing: https://apps.shopify.com/segunoSeguno Dynamic Banners: https://apps.shopify.com/coupon-banner-with-countdown-carouselEXCLUSIVE WWS OFFERS:Check out Yoast and get 15% off ALL monthly Shopify purchases for the first 6 months using code WWS15! https://yoast.com/winningwithshopify-exclusive/ Get a short, tactical session with insights on things like tax reconciliation, returns, compliance, and more — all led by experts from the tools top brands rely on. Sign up now at taxcloud.com/summerTo get 50% off a product sample order & fast-track the waiting list, use code WINNING and this link: https://www.cavela.com/signup?affiliate=WINNING Join the bootcamp and elevate your inventory game: https://info.brightpearl.com/winning-with-shopify-holiday-planning-bootcamp

Oct 3, 2025 • 33min
23 Unmissable Steps to Help You Scale Peak Profitably!
The holidays can make or break your eCommerce year - so in this episode Nick covers 23 practical strategies to help you scale your Shopify store when it matters most!From mastering unboxing videos to pivoting your PPC and SEO keywords for holiday shoppers, we cover everything you need to maximise traffic and conversions.You’ll learn:How to avoid triggering email spam filters and keep your campaigns landing in inboxes.Why unboxing videos are a secret weapon for building trust and excitement.Smart ways to pivot keywords daily to capture gifting intent.How to stress-test your site to ensure it holds up under heavy holiday traffic.Why staying agile and adapting every single day is the key to growth.And much more!If you’re ready to turn seasonal surges into record-breaking sales, JOIN OUR WEBINAR: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bso7r8_qQoC0V7cEmFK5SA?_gl=1*jzjhmm*_gcl[…]TBF28DDX*czE3NTgyMDE5NjYkbzIkZzEkdDE3NTgyMDM0MzYkajU4JGwwJGgwEXCLUSIVE WWS OFFERS:Get a short, tactical session with insights on things like tax reconciliation, returns, compliance, and more — all led by experts from the tools top brands rely on. Sign up now at taxcloud.com/summerTo get 50% off a product sample order & fast-track the waiting list, use code WINNING and this link: https://www.cavela.com/signup?affiliate=WINNING Join the bootcamp and elevate your inventory game: https://info.brightpearl.com/winning-with-shopify-holiday-planning-bootcamp Check out Yoast and get 15% off ALL monthly Shopify purchases for the first 6 months using code WWS15! https://yoast.com/winningwithshopify-exclusive/ Winning With Shopify listeners get 20% off the first three months of Seguno Email Marketing with code WWS20: https://seguno.com/winningwithshopify

Oct 1, 2025 • 21min
Tea Break Talks Ep11: Explore Bing’s Exciting New Ads & Prep for BFCM in Our Webinar!
This week, let’s all take a deep breath before we dive in. 🌿Grab your tea of choice and settle in, because Nick kicks things off with two thought-provoking quotes to set the tone.Here’s what’s on the agenda:- Our next Webinar on 8th October 2025 to help you prep for Cyber Weekend! Reserve your place here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bso7r8_qQoC0V7cEmFK5SA#/registration- The new and exciting advertising opportunity with Bing.- A reflection on last week’s Ecommerce Expo 2025 – the big takeaways and what they mean for your business.- The upcoming UK Government Budget (yikes!) and its potential impact on ecommerce.- Shopify news you need to know this week.Plenty to unpack this week – let’s get into it!Tips to get better at inventory management here: https://info.brightpearl.com/winning-with-shopify-holiday-planning-bootcamp

Sep 26, 2025 • 29min
Shopify Growth Tips from Oreo, Mars & More | Lessons from Ecom Expo 2024
With the Ecommerce Expo happening this week, we’re taking a moment to look back at Ecom Expo 2024 - one year on. We’ll revisit the key lessons and insights shared by our nine expert speakers.In this recap, we highlight the best moments and top growth strategies from the event that are still relevant today, designed to help you scale your Shopify brand. Our host, Liv, is joined by leading experts from some of the UK’s most iconic brands, including Oreo, Mars Wrigley, Pizza Pilgrims, Lucky Saint, and many more.Disclaimer: These interviews were conducted in September 2024. Subsequent to that date, certain interviewees are no longer affiliated with the companies referenced.Key takeaways:0:00 Introduction0:28 Chloe Thomas, Ecommerce Masterplan5:59 Janis Thomas, Look Fabulous Forever11:12 Bobbie Ttooulis, Global Freight Solutions13:25 James Kearns, Rapanui17:20 Hamish Stacy, Oreo20:45 Adam Clarke, S36021:10 Amy Wisniewski, Lucky Saint21:29 Vogue Williams, Entrepreneur & Media Personality22:46 Gavin Smith, Pizza Pilgrims26:30 Swagat Choudhury, Mars WrigleyWinning With Shopify listeners get 20% off the first three months of Seguno Email Marketing with code WWS20: https://seguno.com/winningwithshopify Join the bootcamp and elevate your inventory game: https://info.brightpearl.com/winning-with-shopify-holiday-planning-bootcampTo get 50% off a product sample order & fast-track the waiting list, use code WINNING and this link: https://www.cavela.com/signup?affiliate=WINNINGGet a short, tactical session with insights on things like tax reconciliation, returns, compliance, and more — all led by experts from the tools top brands rely on. Sign up now at taxcloud.com/summer Check out Yoast and get 15% off ALL monthly Shopify purchases for the first 6 months using code WWS15! https://yoast.com/winningwithshopify-exclusive/

Sep 23, 2025 • 20min
Tea Break Talks Ep10: SEO & PPC Tips + How to Lift AOV by 50%!
This week Nick is starting the episode a little differently!We’ve packed this one with:✅ The latest Shopify news you need to know✅ A quick spotlight on our partners✅ Fresh SEO & PPC tips to help you boost revenue✅ An inspiring quote of the week✅ Two exciting community events you’ll want to be part of✅ A game-changing strategy on how to increase your average order value by 50% through discounts!Grab your cuppa - this episode’s full of insights you can put to work right away!

Sep 19, 2025 • 38min
How To Use Expert Data To Scale Your Tiktok Ads
In this episode, we sit down with Hiren to explore the fast-growing world of TikTok advertising. We discuss how TikTok has become a powerful platform for paid advertising and break down the traits that make ads perform at the highest level. Hiren shares practical tips for getting started on a tight budget, insight into what margins look like on the platform, and how tools like Anstrex can help marketers stay ahead of the competition. We wrap up with ways to connect with Hiren directly, so you can continue learning from his expertise.You can check out Anstrex here and use NICK_20 for 20% off! https://anstrex.com/tiktok Key takeaways:0:00 In today’s episode…1:48 About Hiren8:32 TikTok: The Rise of Paid Advertising10:57 The Traits Of High Performing Tiktok Ads18:07 How to start marketing on TikTok on a tight budget22:02 What Is the Margin on TikTok?24:44 How Anstrex Helps with Tiktok Ads35:22 How to reach out to HirenCheck out Yoast and get 15% off ALL monthly Shopify purchases for the first 6 months using code WWS15! https://yoast.com/winningwithshopify-exclusive/ Winning With Shopify listeners get 20% off the first three months of Seguno Email Marketing with code WWS20: https://seguno.com/winningwithshopify Join the bootcamp and elevate your inventory game: https://info.brightpearl.com/winning-with-shopify-holiday-planning-bootcamp To get 50% off a product sample order & fast-track the waiting list, use code WINNING and this link: https://www.cavela.com/signup?affiliate=WINNING Get a short, tactical session with insights on things like tax reconciliation, returns, compliance, and more — all led by experts from the tools top brands rely on. Sign up now at taxcloud.com/summer

Sep 16, 2025 • 14min
Tea Break Talks Ep9: Shopify Launch Check, China Warehousing Updates, & Ecommerce Expo
This week’s episode is packed tighter than a tea bag! Here’s what’s brewing:A standout quote of the week from Nick’s agency, Spec Fresh Shopify news: all about the new Shopify Launch Check A peek at upcoming events - we’re featuring at Ecommerce Expo next week! Global update: China expands warehousing across the UK & Europe Key partner updates you won’t want to miss Our quick-fire Quivier to test your knowledge Plus, this week’s agency learning straight from Nick’s team It’s a flavourful mix of insights, updates, and fun - the perfect blend for your tea break.

Sep 12, 2025 • 39min
Shopify SEO Masterclass: Your 2025 Guide To Doing SEO on Shopify
SEO doesn’t have to be complicated! In this episode, Nick shares simple, actionable ways to boost your store’s traffic and sales. From speeding up your site and fixing slow images to handling vendor pages and keeping up with Google’s latest changes, you’ll learn the essentials every store owner needs. We also uncover the biggest SEO mistakes brands are making, plus off-site strategies and link-building tips to help you get ahead.If you want your Shopify store to rank higher and win more customers, this episode is packed with quick wins you can start using today.Key takeaways:0:00 In today’s episode…1:52 How to Start Doing SEO on Shopify5:24 Shopify and Yotpo: Switch to Seguno8:14 6 things to speed up your site10:38 How to fix Image sizes and slow page speed14:06 What to do about Vendor pages17:23 Five important SEO tips for your website22:35 Google’s Changed! What you need to know25:15 The thing a lot of brands are getting wrong27:55 Don’t skip these off-site SEO tips to get ahead33:36 Tips for building quality links on your websiteGet a short, tactical session with insights on things like tax reconciliation, returns, compliance, and more — all led by experts from the tools top brands rely on. Sign up now at taxcloud.com/summerCheck out Yoast and get 15% off ALL monthly Shopify purchases for the first 6 months using code WWS15! https://yoast.com/winningwithshopify-exclusive/ Winning With Shopify listeners get 20% off the first three months of Seguno Email Marketing with code WWS20: https://seguno.com/winningwithshopify Join the bootcamp and elevate your inventory game: https://info.brightpearl.com/winning-with-shopify-holiday-planning-bootcamp To get 50% off a product sample order & fast-track the waiting list, use code WINNING and this link: https://www.cavela.com/signup?affiliate=WINNING

Sep 9, 2025 • 20min
Tea Break Talks Ep8: SEO Learnings & the Shopify Crawler Update You’ve Been Waiting For!
Brew in hand? This week on your tea break Nick shares:A quote to spark fresh thinking and keep you inspired Big takeaways from our SEO & PPC adventures (plus a few exciting surprises) Shopify update of the week: Finally we can white list crawler tools on Shopify!And of course, our weekly quivia to test your knowledgeShort, sharp, and full of flavour - the perfect break to fuel your week!

Sep 5, 2025 • 40min
HOW, IF & WHEN To Discount! The Complete Shopify Discounting Guide - Ft Seguno
In this episode, we are joined by Cara from Seguno, who shares the smart strategies for using discounts that work, without cutting into profits!We cover when to discount, how to create unique codes, automating sales emails, boosting order value, and why positioning matters just as much as the offer itself.Plus, we’ll explore student, friends, and affiliate discounts that work.Check out the full discounting report here: https://seg.uno/2025discountsKey takeaways:0:00 In today’s episode…2:11 Meet Cara from Seguno6:13 IF & WHEN to discount11:40 How to create unique codes 13:19 How to Automate Sales Email with the Discount Code15:05 Examples of discount codes done well18:00 How to drive average order value up with discounts20:11 The Power Of Product Positioning23:32 Student & Friends discounting28:47 Affiliate Programmes that work32:53 Why To Use Unique Discount Codes36:02 Get The Discounting ReportWinning With Shopify listeners get 20% off the first three months of Seguno Email Marketing with code WWS20: https://seguno.com/winningwithshopifyTo get 50% off a product sample order & fast-track the waiting list, use code WINNING and this link: https://www.cavela.com/signup?affiliate=WINNING Get a short, tactical session with insights on things like tax reconciliation, returns, compliance, and more — all led by experts from the tools top brands rely on. Sign up now at taxcloud.com/summerCheck out Yoast and get 15% off ALL monthly Shopify purchases for the first 6 months using code WWS15! https://yoast.com/winningwithshopify-exclusive/ Join the bootcamp and elevate your inventory game: https://info.brightpearl.com/winning-with-shopify-holiday-planning-bootcamp