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7 Principles of DTC eCommerce with BigCommerce Head of Europe Mark Adams

eCommerce MasterPlan · with Mark Adams · 31 min

Summary

This episode cuts through the noise to deliver the 7 core principles for building a thriving DTC eCommerce brand. Mark Adams, Head of Europe at BigCommerce, provides a strategic roadmap for operators, covering everything from tech stack decisions like PWAs and headless commerce to essential customer journey optimization, empowering brands to achieve scalable direct-to-consumer growth.

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Themes

brand buildingcustomer experience optimizationdtc strategy & growthecommerce technology stack

Topics covered

7 principles of dtcbigcommerce platform capabilitiesconversion rate optimization (cro)customer acquisition and retentioncustomer journey mappingdata and analytics in dtcheadless ecommerceprogressive web apps (pwas)

Episode description

This November the White Label World Expo Online Retail Sourcing Show comes to London. Both myself and today’s guest are keynote speakers at the event. I got chatting to Mark at LinnAcademy and what he’ll be sharing at White Label World Expo is so interesting I thought I’d get him on the show to share some it with you… Mark Adams is Head of Europe at BigCommerce. He’s been in the eCommerce world for almost 20 years, mainly working agency side and focused on the technology stack side of things. He’s been advising market leading brands and retailers for years, and today he’s going to help all of us understand “The 7 principles of building your direct to consumer brand online”. We cover a lot of topics including PWAs and Headless eCommerce as well as getting deep into successful steps to DTC.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/ --- Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits Get all the links and resources we mention and join our email list at https://ecmp.info Love the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify. Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsor Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about brand building?
Implement Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) to enhance site speed, offer offline capabilities, and provide an app-like experience for improved customer engagement and conversion.
What does this episode say about customer experience optimization?
Explore headless eCommerce architecture for increased flexibility and customization, enabling seamless omnichannel experiences and efficient content delivery across diverse touchpoints.
What does this episode say about dtc strategy & growth?
Strategically map and optimize your entire customer journey, from initial discovery to post-purchase, to identify friction points and opportunities for enhanced satisfaction and loyalty.
What does this episode say about ecommerce technology stack?
Leverage data and analytics not just for performance measurement, but as a core driver for understanding customer behavior and making informed strategic decisions for DTC growth.
What does this episode say about brand building?
Prioritize distinct brand building online, establishing a unique identity and voice to stand out in the competitive direct-to-consumer market.

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