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QR Code Mobile App Helps With Repeat Business

Ecommerce Conversations · with Dr. Alex Heiphetz · May 22, 2014 · 27 min

Summary

This episode introduces QRwave, a mobile app designed to significantly boost repeat business for ecommerce merchants. By leveraging QR codes, the app simplifies the reordering process, making it frictionless for customers and directly addressing the critical challenge of customer retention in a competitive online landscape. Ecommerce operators will learn how to reduce customer acquisition costs and increase customer lifetime value through enhanced loyalty.

Key takeaways

Themes

customer loyaltycustomer retentionmarketing technologymobile commerce

Topics covered

customer acquisition cost (cac)customer engagementcustomer lifetime value (clv)e-commerce customer journeyfrictionless commercemobile app reorderingpost-purchase experienceqr code technology

Episode description

Ecommerce merchants strive for repeat business from existing customers. Our guest today owns a company that has produced a mobile app to encourage repeat orders. He is Dr. Alex Heiphetz. The mobile app is QRwave. He speaks with Practical Ecommerce’s Kerry Murdock.

Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about customer loyalty?
Implement scannable QR codes on product packaging or receipts to enable one-tap reordering, drastically reducing friction for repeat purchases.
What does this episode say about customer retention?
Utilize a mobile-first strategy for customer retention, recognizing the growing dominance of mobile in online shopping and simplifying the reorder journey via dedicated apps.
What does this episode say about marketing technology?
Explore technological solutions that bridge the gap between offline and online customer engagement, using tools like QR codes to streamline repeat business.
What does this episode say about mobile commerce?
Measure the effectiveness of retention strategies by tracking key metrics like repeat purchase rates and customer lifetime value, ensuring your efforts are driving tangible ROI.
What does this episode say about customer loyalty?
Focus on post-purchase engagement to foster customer loyalty, moving beyond transactional relationships to build advocacy and long-term customer relationships.

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