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114. [BIZ BITE] How Do I Know Which Marketing Channels Are Driving My eCommerce Business?

eCommerce Badassery · March 24, 2022 · 5 min

Summary

To truly understand which marketing efforts drive revenue for your eCommerce business, you need to go beyond basic Shopify reports. This episode reveals the 3 most crucial Google Analytics reports for mapping your customer’s journey, attributing sales to specific channels, and optimizing your marketing spend for maximum ROI.

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analytics & attributionpaid acquisitiondtc strategy

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google analytics reportsmarketing roicustomer journey mappingmarketing attributionecommerce analyticsshopify reporting limitations

Episode description

You spend so much time marketing your eCommerce business, but how do you know if those efforts are actually paying off? In this week’s BIZ BITE episode I’m sharing 3 super powerful reports available in Google Analytics that will help you better understand your customer’s journey and which marketing channels are actually driving revenue for your business. If you just cringed when I said Google Analytics I encourage you to stick with me because it’s a powerful tool you need to understand if you want to to be a successful eCommerce CEO. And don’t worry, I’m breaking down what to look for and even have something special for you to help you learn the platform. What You’ll Learn The 3 most important reports to understand your marketing efforts Why Shopify reports aren’t enough Why it’s important to understand all the steps your customer takes before quitting a marketing method Links Mentioned Google Analytics Crash Course http://ecommercebadassery.com/data Read the Full Transcript http://eCommerceBadassery.com/114 FREE Resource Library Every freebie I’ve created to help you grow the traffic, sales, and profit in your eCommerce Business, all in one place! http://ecommercebadassery.com/freestuff Want More Badassery? Join the eCommerce Badassery Facebook Group and connect with other eCommerce entrepreneurs just like you! http://ecommercebadassery.com/facebook Let’s connect on Instagram @ecommercebadassery https://instagram.com/ecommercebadassery Ready to Level Up Your Email Marketing & eCommerce Business? Try the Klaviyo Email Marketing Platform - Built specifically for eCommerce, serving entrepreneurs, and iconic brands. Work With Me Interested in getting my brain focused on YOUR business? Learn more about my services… Email Marketing Help: https://ecommercebadassery.com/email-marketing eCommerce Help: https://ecommercebadassery.com/ecommerce-help Rate, Review, & Subscribe Like what you heard? I’d be forever grateful if you’d rate, review and subs

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about analytics & attribution?
Leverage Google Analytics to track customer journeys and understand multi-touch attribution, as Shopify's native reports don't provide sufficient depth for true performance analysis.
What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Focus on the "Top Conversion Paths" report in Google Analytics to see the sequence of touchpoints customers engage with before purchasing, helping you understand the influence of various channels.
What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Utilize the "Assisted Conversions" report to credit channels that contributed to a sale but weren't the final click, giving you a more holistic view of marketing channel effectiveness.
What does this episode say about analytics & attribution?
Regularly analyze your Google Analytics channel performance data to identify high-performing channels for increased investment and underperforming ones for optimization or reallocation of resources.

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