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Episode 8 - Traffic and Conversion 2017 Takeaways With Chris Brewer of OMG Commerce

eCommerce Evolution · with Chris Brewer · March 13, 2017 · 27 min

Summary

This episode, recorded in 2017, offers a retrospective look at key takeaways from the Traffic & Conversion Summit. While specific tactics mentioned might be outdated due to the rapid evolution of digital marketing, the underlying principles of effective paid acquisition, conversion optimization, and understanding your customer journey remain highly relevant for ecommerce operators seeking to drive traffic and improve sales. The discussion provides a foundational understanding of strategies that, when adapted to current platforms and technologies, can still yield significant results.

Key takeaways

Themes

paid acquisitionconversion & cro

Topics covered

traffic and conversion summit takeawayspaid ad strategylanding page optimizationretargeting strategiesaudience segmentation

Episode description

Today's guest is Chris Brewer. Chris is my long time business partner at OMG Commerce, and a veritable powerhouse of knowledge and experience when it comes to sales and marketing. Always looking for new ways to succeed and grow the agency, Chris has played a huge role in making OMG Commerce the agency it is today. Today's episode was recorded on location from the 2017 Traffic and Conversion Summit in San Diego. With so many great insights from all of so many great speakers, we chose to highlight our top 10 takeaways from the whole event. Whether you have an ecommerce store, an agency, or if you're a solo-preneur these takeaways will provide you with valuable ways to succeed.

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Focus on understanding the 'hook, story, offer' framework to craft compelling ad creatives and landing pages that resonate with your target audience, a principle that remains timeless despite platform changes.
What does this episode say about conversion & cro?
Prioritize landing page optimization beyond just the ad click, ensuring a seamless and persuasive post-click experience to maximize conversion rates.
What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Continuously test and iterate on your ad copy, visuals, and landing page elements. The best practices of 2017 for A/B testing still hold true today for identifying winning combinations.
What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Even though specific platforms evolve, the core idea of 'retargeting' and creating segmented audiences based on user behavior is critical for maximizing ad spend and nurturing leads through the funnel.

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