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191. How Melissa reduced her cost of acquiring a customer by 44%

The Ecommerce Roadmap · with Melissa · November 28, 2023 · 28 min

Summary

This episode dives into how Melissa, owner of bikepretty.com, slashed her customer acquisition cost (CAC) by 44%, saving over $21,000. It offers a detailed breakdown of strategies for ecommerce businesses to optimize marketing spend, boost organic traffic, and achieve a healthier balance of new and repeat customers, ultimately increasing profitability.

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paid acquisitionorganic & seocustomer retentionanalytics & attribution

Topics covered

customer acquisition cost reductionorganic traffic growthmarketing cost optimizationprofitability improvementrepeat customer strategiesseo tacticscontent marketing for ecommerce

Episode description

In this eye-opening episode, delve into Melissa Davies' journey to transform her e-commerce business by slashing customer acquisition costs. Following a mission sparked at a Mastermind Retreat, Melissa reveals how strategic tracking and optimization led to over $21K in extra profit over the past year. Learn the actionable steps she took, from weekly tracking and adapting sales funnel strategies to a shift in advertising focus. With a 44% reduction in acquisition costs, a 75% decrease in Facebook ad spend, and a remarkable 1,552% increase in audience, Melissa's success demonstrates tangible possibilities for all e-commerce entrepreneurs. Tune in for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at her transformative process. Related Links: Check out Melissa's website www.bikepretty.com The Stress-Free Content Plan That Built a Huge Audience https://thesocialsalesgirls.com/the-stress-free-content-plan-that-built-a-huge-audience-episode-190/ Do You Know What It Costs To Acquire A New Customer? https://thesocialsalesgirls.com/do-you-even-know-what-it-costs-to-get-a-new-customer-episode-187/ The Powerful Work That Will Get You To Your Goals https://thesocialsalesgirls.com/the-powerful-work-that-will-get-you-to-your-goals-episode-159/ Become A Marketing-First Store Owner <a href= "https://thesocialsalesgirls.com/become-a-marketing

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Analyze your current customer acquisition cost (CAC) thoroughly to identify areas for reduction, as Melissa did to save 44%.
What does this episode say about organic & seo?
Implement strategies to increase organic traffic, such as SEO optimization and content marketing, as a sustainable way to lower overall marketing spend.
What does this episode say about customer retention?
Focus on converting visitors into repeat buyers through effective customer retention strategies, recognizing that a healthy balance of new and repeat customers is crucial for long-term growth and profitability.
What does this episode say about analytics & attribution?
Ensure your business has a proven product-market fit with consistent daily sales from non-friends/family before heavily investing in advanced CAC reduction strategies.
What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Utilize tools and analytics to track the origin of transactions and user behavior to refine marketing efforts and prevent fraud, as mentioned with PayPal and Stripe cookies.

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