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EP 41: How to Get Online Shoppers to Spend More i.e. Increasing Average Order Value

2X eCommerce Podcast · September 29, 2015 · 22 min

Summary

This episode focuses on increasing Average Order Value (AOV), a critical lever for ecommerce growth. It outlines core strategies for encouraging customers to spend more per transaction, providing actionable insights for online retailers to boost revenue without solely relying on new customer acquisition.

Key takeaways

Themes

average order valueconversion rate optimizationecommerce growth

Topics covered

aov strategiescross-sellingcustomer spending habitspricing strategiesproduct bundlingupselling

Episode description

There are pretty much only 3 ways to drive more sales and grow your online retail business: Drive in more targeted traffic (customer acquisition), Increase the frequency of purchase (customer retention) and Getting customers to spend more when they shop (increase average order value) I am going to extensively take you through point #3: Getting your customers to spend more when they shop on your site i.e. increasing their Average Order Value (AOV).   There are no show notes for this episode but I wrote an extensive article on the LemonStand blog titled: "15 eCommerce Growth Hacks To Increase Average Order Value": http://blog.lemonstand.com/15-ecommerce-growth-hacks-increase-average-order-value/

Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about average order value?
Implement strategies to encourage larger purchases, such as upsells, cross-sells, or minimum spend incentives.
What does this episode say about conversion rate optimization?
Analyze customer behavior to identify opportunities for product bundling or complementary product recommendations.
What does this episode say about ecommerce growth?
Optimize product pages and checkout flows to highlight value and incentivize higher-value additions to the cart.
What does this episode say about average order value?
Explore different pricing strategies to drive up the perceived value of higher-priced items or bundles.
What does this episode say about average order value?
Leverage data to understand what motivates customers to spend more and tailor your AOV-increasing tactics accordingly.

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