Tag: ecommerce

  • Shopify SEO Matters for ChatGPT Search

    The game just changed for online stores. OpenAI quietly added Shopify as a shopping search partner for ChatGPT, and it alters something we’ve all been fearing: SEO isn’t dead in the AI age. While it’s true that AI tools like ChatGPT are replacing Google searches, your products still need solid SEO to appear in AI…

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  • A Complete Guide on When to NOT Cross Sell

    The relentless push to cross-sell at every opportunity is a concerning trend. While cross-selling can significantly boost your revenue when done right, too many businesses damage customer relationships and lose sales by pushing additional products at the wrong time. In this post, I’ll share when you should hold back on cross-selling, helping you avoid the…

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  • Post-Holiday Customer Retention Guide

    The post-holiday season presents a juncture for businesses to transform seasonal shoppers into loyal, long-term customers. While many merchants focus solely on maximizing holiday sales, the real opportunity lies in what happens after the decorations come down. By implementing smart payment strategies, proactive chargeback prevention, and data-driven retention tactics, you’ll not only preserve your holiday…

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  • Down Selling Meaning: Save Sales When Customers Say No

    Have you ever watched a potential sale slip away because your price point didn’t match your customer’s budget? Smart marketers know that securing a smaller sale beats losing a customer completely. Downselling is a strategy of offering a lower-priced alternative when customers decline your initial offer. It’ll helps you capture revenue that might otherwise walk…

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  • How to Accept Credit Card Payments Without a Merchant Account

    I’ve seen the same story unfold too many times. You’ve launched your online store, sales are flowing in, and suddenly – bam! Your payment processor freezes your account. Your funds are locked up for 180 days, and your business grinds to a halt. Many entrepreneurs rush to sign up with a popular payment processor, thinking…

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