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Kaila Yu explains what Shopify Merchants need to know about Social Media Influencers

Winning With Shopify Podcast: Ecommerce Growth for Shopify Store Owners · with Kaila Yu · July 29, 2019 · 14 min

Summary

This episode provides Shopify merchants with actionable strategies for leveraging social media influencers to drive growth. Learn how to identify the right influencers, foster authentic collaborations, and optimize your website to convert influencer-driven traffic into sales and email subscribers. It emphasizes practical tips for both new and established brands.

Key takeaways

Themes

influencer & creatorbrand & contentshopify & ecommerce platformsconversion & cro

Topics covered

influencer marketing strategymicro-influencersbrand aesthetic alignmentcontent creation for influencerspinterest marketingemail list building through influencersuser generated contentshopify website optimization

Episode description

Kaila explains:Make sure to reach out to influencers that have the same aesthetic as your brandGive free products to influencers so they can create content for youUse a website that is easy to navigateUse pop-ups to get emails and build your email listInfluencers would usually work with brands with products that they can useExperiment and do research with micro-influencers if you are starting outDon’t dictate the content to the influencer; Choose an influencer that makes their own content to make it more authenticTrust the influencer to create contentIn fashion, you can get a lot of influencers on PinterestInfographics work really well on PinterestCheck with the influencer if you can reuse contents that they createSupport the show

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about influencer & creator?
Align with influencers whose aesthetic matches your brand to ensure authenticity and resonance with their audience.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Provide free products to influencers, empowering them to create organic and relatable content that showcases genuine use.
What does this episode say about shopify & ecommerce platforms?
Start with micro-influencers and conduct thorough research, especially when beginning, to test strategies and optimize your approach cost-effectively.
What does this episode say about conversion & cro?
Don't dictate content; instead, trust influencers to create authentic posts, allowing their unique voice to resonate with their followers.
What does this episode say about influencer & creator?
Leverage Pinterest for fashion brands, utilizing infographics and checking content reuse policies with influencers to maximize your reach and content library.

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