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EU234: Preparing for Black Friday – Cyber Monday

eCommerce Uncensored · with null · October 14, 2021 · 33 min

Summary

To dominate Black Friday/Cyber Monday, ecommerce operators must strategically align Facebook ads and email marketing. Focus on re-engaging warm audiences with tailored campaigns and optimizing your customer journey to convert interest into sales.

Key takeaways

Themes

conversion rate optimizationemail marketingholiday sales strategypaid acquisition

Topics covered

ad campaign scalingblack friday/cyber mondayconversion funnel optimizationemail deliverabilityfacebook ads strategypixel implementationretargeting audiences

Episode description

It’s that time of year! That’s right, Black Friday/Cyber Monday is right around the corner. This year is definitely different due to shipping delays, costs going up, and other issues. The guys break down how your business can set up your business now and how to do it successfully. This is a direct transcript. […]

Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about conversion rate optimization?
Implement a full-funnel retargeting strategy on Facebook, targeting users who viewed products or added to cart in the last 30-60 days.
What does this episode say about email marketing?
A/B test text-based versus HTML emails to improve deliverability and engagement, avoiding spam folders during peak promotional periods.
What does this episode say about holiday sales strategy?
Preschedule all Black Friday/Cyber Monday ad campaigns and email flows in advance to ensure seamless execution and reduce last-minute stress.
What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Analyze Facebook ad data to identify winning campaigns and duplicate them, making iterative improvements to underperforming ones.
What does this episode say about conversion rate optimization?
Monitor the ratio of "add to carts" to "checkouts" to identify potential price point issues or friction in the checkout process, and adjust offers accordingly.

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