
Conversion Tracking Playbook
Accelerate your eCommerce growth and become an analytics and tracking expert. Join Elevar's Founder & CEO, Brad Redding, as he discusses how to address data collection issues that D2C brands face today. Plus you'll learn real world examples of transforming data into insights to help your business grow faster.
Latest episodes

May 2, 2024 • 44min
Holdout Experiments + AI Examples with Data + State of CDPs + Cohort Analysis w/Scott Zakrajsek from Power Digital
In this episode Brad Redding and Jon Cairo are joined Scott Zakrajsek from Power Digital to talk about blended approaches to attribution with MMM/MTA, geo-testing holdout strategies, demand creation channel measurement (ex. Youtube), customer LTV analysis and actions to take, and the current state of CDPs for eComm brands. -----We release new episodes every week that go deep into the world of tracking, analytics, and conversion optimization.-----Links Referenced:Connect with Scott on LinkedInConnect with Ben on LinkedInPower DigitalRockerboxPrescient AI-----And if you're new to Elevar, Elevar automates server-side conversion tracking for Shopify. Check us out!-----Previous episodes you might like:100K/spend day myths with Nigel ThomasSignal Loss -- what it is and how it impacts marketersDeep dive with Simo Ahava on intersection of technical marketersClient vs server-side cookies and server-side tracking 101How to double conversion rate in 100 days with Ben ZettlerHow to blend attribution + conversion tracking + data warehousing for insights with Austin Harrison from Northbeam

Apr 25, 2024 • 50min
Expert Session: How To Manage GDPR and CCPA Compliance for D2C Brands to Help Avoid Lawsuits
This week is a jam packed episode with privacy compliance experts to help you understand and navigate the nuances of privacy law around data tracking in the US and Europe. You'll learn about gotchas getting brands in legal trouble today, when you need to get serious about compliance for your brand, the steps to take to get and remain compliant, and what is changing in the US in 2024.Plus you'll hear Q&A from Elevar's Vishal Gor and Felipe Maté with questions we receive daily from Elevar customers on consent setup. If you'd like to chat more with our experts, connect with Peter Kosmala on LinkedIn and William Catling from LevelUP Consulting. -----We release new episodes every week that go deep into the world of tracking, analytics, and conversion optimization.----------And if you're new to Elevar, Elevar automates server-side conversion tracking for Shopify. Check us out!-----Previous episodes you might like:100K/spend day myths with Nigel ThomasSignal Loss -- what it is and how it impacts marketersDeep dive with Simo Ahava on intersection of technical marketersClient vs server-side cookies and server-side tracking 101How to double conversion rate in 100 days with Ben ZettlerHow to blend attribution + conversion tracking + data warehousing for insights with Austin Harrison from Northbeam

Apr 16, 2024 • 37min
What's New With Data Warehouses & Analytics Automation Potential + How Data Moats Impacts Sale of Business w/Jacob Cook from Tadpull
In this episode Brad Redding and Jon Cairo are joined by Jacob Cook, Founder of Tadpull, to get into the weeds on data warehousing, ML and AI use cases within your data warehouse, how to sell data executives, how quality data can drive better personalization and journeys, plus much more in this jam packed episode.-----We release new episodes every week that go deep into the world of tracking, analytics, and conversion optimization.-----Links Referenced:TadpullSean from Tydo Puma PostPuma GCP Announcement Jupyter NotepadCustomer Base Audit Book-----And if you're new to Elevar, Elevar automates server-side conversion tracking for Shopify. Check us out!-----Previous episodes you might like:100K/spend day myths with Nigel ThomasSignal Loss -- what it is and how it impacts marketersDeep dive with Simo Ahava on intersection of technical marketersClient vs server-side cookies and server-side tracking 101How to double conversion rate in 100 days with Ben ZettlerHow to blend attribution + conversion tracking + data warehousing for insights with Austin Harrison from Northbeam

Apr 9, 2024 • 35min
How To Provide Value as an Analyst or Internal Product Champion with Ben Zitney @ Daasity
Ben Zitney, Product Manager at Daasity, shares insights on providing value through data analysis, prioritizing action, forecasting, and the educational aspect of a/b tests. The discussion covers wasting time, opportunity costs, and the benefits of thinking like a Product Manager to excel in presentations and meetings.

Apr 2, 2024 • 43min
CRO Learnings and Personalization Tips from Cotopaxi's Kirby Crook
In this episode Brad Redding and Jon Cairo have Elevar Alum and now CRO lead at Cotopaxi, Kirby Crook, to talk all things CRO. We talk CRO brand vs agency differences, how Cotopaxi leverages 3 core customer feedback mechanisms throughout the year to drive insights across the business, tools and personalization, and we go through 2 Guess The Test examples from experiments that Kirby has executed with Cotopaxi. -----We release new episodes every week that go deep into the world of tracking, analytics, and conversion optimization.-----Links Referenced:Elevar SummitDynamic YieldMouseflowQualtrics-----And if you're new to Elevar, Elevar automates server-side conversion tracking for Shopify. Check us out!-----Previous episodes you might like:100K/spend day myths with Nigel ThomasSignal Loss -- what it is and how it impacts marketersDeep dive with Simo Ahava on intersection of technical marketersClient vs server-side cookies and server-side tracking 101How to double conversion rate in 100 days with Ben ZettlerHow to blend attribution + conversion tracking + data warehousing for insights with Austin Harrison from Northbeam

Mar 7, 2024 • 28min
10 Ways to Enrich Your Customer List to Find Hidden Gems, Reduce Churn, and Maximize Profitability of Your Offers
Learn how to enrich your customer list to find hidden gems, reduce churn, and maximize profitability. Topics include identifying high-density customer locations, calculating TAM against competition, channel conversion likelihoods, competitor shopping behavior, and more. Explore collaboration between L of R and Buxton, customer scoring, uncovering hidden gems, analyzing competition impact, and personalized marketing strategies.

Feb 23, 2024 • 23min
9 Trends to Start 2024: Meta Segmented Events, Shopify's Future in AI, Enhancing Zero Party Data, and More
In this episode Brad Redding shares 9 trends that he's seeing to start the year. These trends are from customer conversations, support tickets, what's being talked about at various events, etc. Trends discussed include: Shopify's AI future, Meta segmented conversions, segmented zero party data collection, TikTok Shops (and whats next), and more Consent updates. -----We release new episodes every week that go deep into the world of tracking, analytics, and conversion optimization.-----Links Referenced:Elevar SummitBen Zettler DigitalConsent Q&AShopify AI Podcast Scott ZakrajsekJon Ivanco-----And if you're new to Elevar, Elevar automates server-side conversion tracking for Shopify. Check us out!-----Previous episodes you might like:100K/spend day myths with Nigel ThomasSignal Loss -- what it is and how it impacts marketersDeep dive with Simo Ahava on intersection of technical marketersClient vs server-side cookies and server-side tracking 101How to double conversion rate in 100 days with Ben ZettlerHow to blend attribution + conversion tracking + data warehousing for insights with Austin Harrison from Northbeam

Feb 7, 2024 • 29min
Propensity Scoring 101 -- What It Is, Examples of Audience Activation, and What Data Goes Into Building These Models
In this episode Brad Redding talks about the concept of Propensity Scoring -- what it is, how these models are built, the benefits to improving marketing ROI for brands, and a few real life examples. You already see flavors of this in your marketing tools today -- like Klaviyo's expected next order date on user profiles. Expect to see more of this in 2024. -----We release new episodes every week that go deep into the world of tracking, analytics, and conversion optimization.-----Links Referenced:Elevar ChangelogCheckout Extensibility Thank You Page SetupInfotrust Webinar w/GoogleConsent Mode v2 Setup-----And if you're new to Elevar, Elevar automates server-side conversion tracking for Shopify. Check us out!-----Previous episodes you might like:100K/spend day myths with Nigel ThomasSignal Loss -- what it is and how it impacts marketersDeep dive with Simo Ahava on intersection of technical marketersClient vs server-side cookies and server-side tracking 101How to double conversion rate in 100 days with Ben ZettlerHow to blend attribution + conversion tracking + data warehousing for insights with Austin Harrison from Northbeam

Jan 17, 2024 • 27min
Elevar Joins Forces With Buxton: An Interview on Why + What Problem We're Solving w/Buxton CEO Jim Swift
In this episode Brad Redding, Founder & CEO of Elevar and Jim Swift, CEO of Buxton, discuss the acquisition and what this means for the world of D2C and Retail brands. You'll learn a bit about Buxton's history, the technology behind Buxton, and what it brings to Elevar's customers. Elevar + Buxton coming together creates an omnichannel powerhouse empowering brands to create exceptional customer journeys and implement true personalized 1:1 marketing strategies -- tune into this episode to hear Brad and Jim get into the weeds on how this future looks!-----We release new episodes every week that go deep into the world of tracking, analytics, and conversion optimization.-----Links Referenced:FAQ on Acquisition for Elevar CustomersOfficial AnnouncementElevarBuxton-----And if you're new to Elevar, Elevar automates server-side conversion tracking for Shopify. Check us out!-----Previous episodes you might like:100K/spend day myths with Nigel ThomasSignal Loss -- what it is and how it impacts marketersDeep dive with Simo Ahava on intersection of technical marketersClient vs server-side cookies and server-side tracking 101How to double conversion rate in 100 days with Ben ZettlerHow to blend attribution + conversion tracking + data warehousing for insights with Austin Harrison from Northbeam

Jan 9, 2024 • 39min
How To Segment Q4 Buyers to Enhance 2024 Marketing Efforts + Top 10 Remarketing Audiences + LTV Bidding with John Tucker @ CQL
In this episode, John Tucker, Senior Data Analyst at CQL, shares segmentation tips for Q4 purchasers in email and SMS flows, leveraging segments in 2024 marketing campaigns, and maximizing audiences across marketing stack. The podcast explores challenges and changes in transitioning from Universal Analytics to GA4, differences in audience creation, analyzing 'removed from cart' event and user engagement in GA4, and the significance of accurately marking conversions.