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Brendan Gillen - The past, the present and the future of eComm!

eCommerce Australia · with Brendan Gillen · February 14, 2022 · 37 min

Summary

Brendan Gillen, a 13-year e-commerce veteran and founder of The Ecommerce Factory, offers a comprehensive look at the past, present, and future of online retail. This episode is packed with actionable insights on foundational e-commerce strategies, covering everything from SEO and paid ads to email and social media marketing. Operators will gain a deeper understanding of what drives success in online retail today and how to prepare for emerging trends.

Key takeaways

Themes

customer acquisition & retentiondigital marketinge-commerce strategyfuture of e-commerce

Topics covered

e-commerce business models and scalingemail marketing best practicesemerging e-commerce trendsgoogle ads optimizationseo strategies for e-commercesocial media marketing for e-commerce

Episode description

In this week's episode, we chat with the Founder of The Ecommerce Factory, as well as a business owner of Fight Gear Direct, Brendan Gillen. Brendan has spent the past 13 years in eComm, working with some well-known brands such as SuperDry, PETstock, 2XU and Wesfarmers! He's seen it all, done it all, and now runs his own eCommerce business as well as coaches others wanting to enhance their eCommerce stores. We talk SEO, Google Ads, the role of Social Media, Email Marketin...

Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about customer acquisition & retention?
Implement a robust SEO strategy focused on improving search engine visibility to drive organic traffic.
What does this episode say about digital marketing?
Optimize Google Ads campaigns with focused strategies to maximize customer acquisition and sales for online retailers.
What does this episode say about e-commerce strategy?
Integrate social media marketing to build brand awareness, engage customers, and directly drive sales for your e-commerce business.
What does this episode say about future of e-commerce?
Develop a high-converting email marketing funnel through effective list building, campaign crafting, and customer nurturing.
What does this episode say about customer acquisition & retention?
Explore and adapt to emerging e-commerce technologies and consumer behaviors to stay competitive and drive future growth.

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