Winning With Shopify

In this episode, we are making a very big and very exciting announcement about the future of Just Ask Parker. We've been away for a little while now, but we are back with a bang! Head over to https://justaskparker.com/wow to join the free masterclass to learn more about creating a successful Shopify store. There are also details on https://justaskparker.com/ about our training and current task plans.Support the show

In this episode, I am talking about all things conversion applications for your Shopify store!Here is the list of the 10 apps I recommend:https://apps.shopify.com/omnisendhttps://apps.shopify.com/helpdeskhttps://apps.shopify.com/ferahttps://apps.shopify.com/google-express-integrationhttps://apps.shopify.com/pro-bloggerhttps://apps.shopify.com/videofy_make_product_videoshttps://apps.shopify.com/instagram-shop-by-snapppthttps://apps.shopify.com/photo-resize-by-pixchttps://apps.shopify.com/retail-ready-photos-by-pixchttps://apps.shopify.com/reconverthttps://apps.shopify.com/looxhttps://apps.shopify.com/judgemeDon’t Use:https://apps.shopify.com/argoperksAnd apps that drive traffic from other peoples sites… AND AWAY FROM YOURS!Head over to https://justaskparker.com/wow to join the free masterclass to learn more about creating a successful Shopify store.Support the show

Your brand is how people perceive you wherever they interact with your business—both the impressions you can control and the ones you can’t...You must Create a WOW brand that will boost sale and increase customer loyaltyThis is before your ads, before your PR and before your social media posts.Seth Godin is one of my idols. He talks about the need to stand out, be a remarkable brand. Get the free download here: https://justaskparker.com/wowIn this podcast  episode I am:Not talking about your logoNot talking about spending $1 million dollars on ads or brandingPresenting simple steps any Shopify merchant can take to create a brand that makes people notice you and want to purchase what you sell.Showing you that you don’t need to be selling something unique, this even works for Dropshipping storesExplaining what I mean about "brand". Your story, congruent information, explain what you sell, what makes you different.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/groups/WinningWithShopify/)We want to take a moment to thank our amazing team who edit our podcasts every week at www.stickandsplice.net. We couldn't do it without them!Support the show

Brett Owens is one of the most knowledgeable guys I know when it comes to getting leads online. It’s a numbers game and you can have the BEST product in the world, but the difference between success failing is getting eyeballs on your products. Today I wanted to have Brett here talking about how to get OTHER PEOPLE TO DO YOUR SELLING!This is the perfect solution for merchants who want to work as few hours as possible and also for brands that want to go big. If there is one person you need to listen to it’s Brett. I have interviewed people using his platforms, and our clients use both of Brett's platforms with much success. If you are ready for people to talk about your brand then this the episode for you. Topics covered:2 lead generation ways you see working well for Merchants, Affiliates, and Influencers. What makes these 2 lead generation strategies different and what makes them the same?Why are influencers still so powerful for eCommerce businesses?Why would a brand choose one option or the other or both? Let’s talk results. What results can people expect?Drop Shipping products; on-trend and under $40 average order value (which is under the recommended AOV for Fb ads).Who is Afluencer for?How can influencers and brands get started with Afluencer?How many influencer programs have you covered to date?What are the most popular influencer programs you’ve covered?Links:https://afluencer.com/http://facebook.com/afluencerhttp://instagram.com/afluencerlyfehttps://twitter.com/afluencerlyfeSupport the show

We spoke about personalizing your lead and customer communication a while ago in a podcast episode where I had recorded a client coaching call. Nicole from Modrec actually does this in her business. I know there are many other businesses who should be doing this! David Wachs’ latest venture, Handwrytten, is bringing back the lost art of letter writing. Developed as a platform, Handwrytten lets you send notes from Shopify via Zapier.What we will cover:How handwritten notes can help Shopify sellersDavid Wachs' specific case examplesLimiting spend using rules to stick toIntegrating Handwrytten into your Shopify StoreHow it's possible to send one Handwrytten at a timeInternational postage David Wachs' successesDavid's website: handwrytten.comDavid's social media links: https://www.linkedin.com/company/handwrytten/https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwachs/twitter.com/handwryttenSupport the show (https://www.facebook.com/groups/WinningWithShopify/)Get free and VIP lifetime access to the Social Media Influencer Marketing Online Summit here: winningwithshopify.com/summitSupport the show

Today I talk to Phillipe at gorgias.comPhilippe is Head of Partnerships and Business Development at Gorgias.io.  He was previously co-founder of Dealeaz, an Ecommerce focused retailer that generated over $20M in revenue in it's first 24 months.  He also worked at both Google and Microsoft in several Sales, Marketing and Operational roles. He's passionate about helping Ecommerce Merchants optimize and scale their backend operations in order to boost profits. Gorgias is the most powerful customer service software for Shopify stores.You can Automate 15% of your customer interactionIt’s 30% more efficient than other helpdesksIt’s #1 rated helpdesk for ShopifyClients include 2000 Ecommerce stores including, MVMT, Steve Madden, Deathwish Coffee, Timbuk 2 - They use Gorgias to power their customer service.  Get tasks done more efficientlyIt's so easy to use. Gorgias has found that 30% of people who communicate with their customer service app BUY! When a normal conversion rate is 2-4% then you would be crazy not to try Gorgias out to increase your conversions so dramatically!My team use Gorgias in our own business, but it's even better for Shopify stores. There are features specifically designed to help generate additional e-commerce sales easily and integrate with all orders in your system automatically. To answer questions about your customers, orders, delivery times.You can deliver an outstanding customer experience and save your customers the pain of waiting for a reply from you. Another amazing feature seeing ALL ig and Fb comments in your dashboard and replying from there. The time and effort this saves is not only outstanding but allows you to instantly turn a person how makes a comment into a customer!My team do it this way and we absolutely love it. Questions we cover:What is conversational commerce?What defines a great brand tone and voice? How important is customer service to a startup store? How can merchants automate their customer support? Are there any downsides of a fully integrated chat? Some people are worried about needing to be available  all the time.How can you drive sales through chat? What are the best way to manage social media comments? Support the show

Get the 80 subject lines and CTA's here: https://justaskparker.com/80-ways-to-get-more-clicks-from-your-email/Join Our Mastermind: https://www.1000salesandbeyond.com/mastermindSome top tips:I don’t care if you have 3 people on your list. Start sending!Check your stats!What else makes Tonja successful? ReviewsWebsite setup for conversionsSupport the show

If you want to start a business that is More than a passive income / hands-off ecommerce store then THIS is the episode for you!OR if you are not making sales and just can’t understand why then listen in and learn. I have been offering marketing advice to this next guest and his wife for the last year and love their passion and dedication so invited Dan here to share his experience with you. Their store is www.deliciouslyguiltfree.comThis store is getting a MINIMUM 6% conversion rate and up to a 16% conversion rate! This is NOT normal but today I will prove it's VERY possible even with ZERO knowledge.Dan and Basma Greef came to me about 1 year ago. Starting out. Not making money but VERY passionate. I have had a few calls with them and each time they have taken my advice and blown my mind with how they are able to implement and make a success of their business. It’s so easy for me to provide advice. I do it all day. But not many are out there DOING IT and make a success of their business. It’s funny how many people will pay me, not do the work then  wonder why they are not succeeding. Let’s discuss...What made you decide to make low sugar, keto/low carb cakes?How and what have you since learnt about low carb?What are the challenges of running an e-commerce store?What are the highs and lows of running your own business?Why are getting such high conversion rates?Basma and yourself have realised that there is a lot more to this than just trying to sellOffline store V’s  online businessThe fear factor… Price sellingBuilding loyalty How important is it that you are more than just trying to sell a “product” You are doing things differently by building a community. “Serving” not "Shouting at people "How many hours a week do you put into this business?What are the next plans for growing  DGFWhat plans do I have to grow the low carb community in the UKYou recently signed up for Just Ask Parker services Why?Why should someone start a Shopify store?Tell us about your podcastDan's Recommendations Book  - E-myth Setup your business as if you are setting up a franchiseGet feedback!SponsorGorgias.com - Mention the podcast for your second month freeSupport the show

In this episode, I discuss the red flags of Facebook advertisements and how to save money running advertisements that make a great return on investment (ROI).We will cover:What are the red flags when investing in Facebook advertisementsHow you can save money running successful adsIf you are using a FB ad agency:Make sure the company knows -your audience - exact age, locations, interests are broken down into campaigns, types pf ads THAT work! - low hanging fruit - Are FB ads the best for you! - Time of year to advertise- Types of promotions- Number of tests they are runningGet the free Checklist here >>>https://justaskparker.com/pages/podcast/episode-78-the-red-flags-of-facebook-ads-and-how-to-save-money-running-ads-that-make-a-great-roi/Support the show

In this episode, I discuss WHO will actually buy from you. We will coverFacebook audience insightsHow to use magazines to find your best customer and what you should be posting to capture their attentionGoogle mapsYour competitorsHow to use social media Transcript https://justaskparker.com/pages/podcast/episode-77-5-steps-to-identify-your-ideal-customer/Support the show