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97. Must-Have Apps for Your Shopify Store

eCommerce Badassery · January 25, 2022 · 21 min

Summary

This episode is a highly practical guide for Shopify store owners looking to optimize their store’s functionality and boost sales through strategic app implementation. The host shares their favorite apps across various categories like customer engagement, loyalty, and marketing automation, helping merchants navigate the vast Shopify App Store. Learn how to distinguish between features requiring an app versus a theme upgrade, and discover tools to enhance customer experience, drive conversions, and streamline operations.

Key takeaways

Themes

shopify & ecommerce platformsconversion & crocustomer retentionai & automation

Topics covered

shopify app recommendationsproduct review appsproduct bundling appssubscription appscross-selling appsemail marketing appsshopify developer resourcesquiz appsloyalty and referral apps

Episode description

Looking to expand the functionality of your Shopify store but not sure what app to use? In this episode, I’m sharing my favorite Shopify apps for common requests from online store owners. I’m sharing my favorite Shopify apps for: Quizzes, Product Reviews, Product Bundles, Subscriptions, Additional Discounts, Rewards and Referrals, Cross-Sells, Email Marketing, and even how to jazz up your Shopify Notification emails. Plus, if you’re ever looking for a Shopify developer, I’m sharing two resources where you can get quick support from someone for a reasonable price without the usual retainer required from bigger agencies! If you want to hear my must-have tools for the backend of your business to create systems and smooth operations, check out episode 96. What You’ll Learn Which features you need an app for vs. those that may just require a theme upgrade The apps I have personally used and love for specific features + functionalities Tools you may not even realize you need and the best apps available on Shopify Episodes Mentioned Must-Have Tools for Your eCommerce Business http://ecommercebadassery.com/96 The Magic of Referral Marketing + How to Do it Right with Referral Candy http://ecommercebadassery.com/80 Shopify Online Store 2.0 + What it Means for Merchants http://ecommercebadassery.com/67 Links Mentioned Klaviyo Email + Back-in-Stock*: http://ecommercebadassery.com/klaviyo Gorgias*: http://ecommercebadassery.com/gorgias Pre-Hook Quiz Platform: https://apps.shopify.com/quiz-funnel Gatsby Influencer Discovery Platform: http://gatsby.ai Selly Cross-Sells + Bundles: https://apps.shopify.com/selly Reconvert Cross-Sells: https://apps.shopify.com/reconvert-upsell-cross-sell Back-in-Stock: https://apps.shopify.com/back-in-stock Smart Search + Filter by Searchanise: https://apps.shopify.com/searchanise Product Search + Filter by Boost: https://apps.shopify.com/product-filter-search Native Subscriptions: https://apps.shopify.com/native-subscript

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about shopify & ecommerce platforms?
Evaluate whether a desired feature requires a dedicated app or can be achieved through a theme upgrade to avoid unnecessary app subscriptions.
What does this episode say about conversion & cro?
Implement quizzes and product review apps to enhance customer engagement and build social proof, directly impacting conversion rates.
What does this episode say about customer retention?
Utilize product bundling, subscription, and cross-selling apps to increase average order value and recurring revenue streams.
What does this episode say about ai & automation?
Leverage email marketing and back-in-stock notification apps to automate customer communication and recover lost sales.
What does this episode say about shopify & ecommerce platforms?
Explore platforms beyond traditional agencies for affordable, on-demand Shopify development support to manage specific tasks without hefty retainers.

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