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SE2 EP22: SHOPIFY PAY & the Instant Payments Space.

2X eCommerce Podcast · with null · July 3, 2017 · 15 min

Summary

This episode highlights how Shopify Pay simplifies the checkout experience, reducing friction from 16 fields to just 2. For Shopify store owners, implementing Shopify Pay can significantly boost conversion rates—by approximately 18% for returning customers—and accelerate the checkout process by 40%, directly impacting your bottom line by minimizing cart abandonment.

Key takeaways

Themes

conversion rate optimizatione-commerce optimizationpayment solutions

Topics covered

checkout optimizationcustomer conversioninstant payment solutionsshopify payshopping cart abandonmenttwo-factor authentication

Episode description

Hello! This is Kunle Campbell of the 2X eCommerce Podcast Show...THE Podcast dedicated to Strategic Growth for Online Retailers. You, my listeners, either ask me questions on Twitter using the hashtag #2XeCommerce OR I teach you about specific MARKETING tactics geared to helping your sell more in your online store… ----------- Reducing friction and shopping cart abandonment is key on every eCommerce manager’s and store owners mind. how can I replicate an Apple Pay experience or better still a contactless card experience at checkout whilst at the same time minimising fraud?   INSTANT PAY SOLUTIONS most major players are rolling out solutions… PAYPAL EXPRESS - in most cases takes 2 clicks AMAZON PAYMENTS- takes 2 clicks APPLE PAY - 2 steps STRIPE - in most cases 2 steps ANDROID PAY - 2 steps The payment platform no one is really talking about that could be a key game changer is SHOPIFY PAY   Why?   Introduced in April at their developer conference   IT WORKS ACROSS any STORE using Shopify and reduces checkout field entry from 16 to just 2 fields.   SECURE AND SIMPLE shoppers need to ‘OPT IN’ to SHOPIFY PAY at Checkout they receive a 6-digit verification code   SHOPIFY now know both their mobile device # and email address This is a 2-factor authentication at play here!   SHOPIFY STORE OWNERS CAN OPT OUT OF SHOPIFY PAY   SHOPIFY CLAIMS that Shopify speeds up the checkout process by 40 percent, and conversions occur around 18 percent more among returning customers thanks to the added ease of making a purchase.   ....your turn!

Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about conversion rate optimization?
Implement Shopify Pay to reduce checkout fields from 16 to 2, drastically simplifying the purchase process for customers.
What does this episode say about e-commerce optimization?
Leverage Shopify Pay's 2-factor authentication for enhanced security, which can build customer trust and reduce fraud concerns.
What does this episode say about payment solutions?
Utilize Shopify Pay to achieve up to a 40% faster checkout process and an 18% increase in conversions for returning customers.
What does this episode say about conversion rate optimization?
Actively communicate the benefits of Shopify Pay to returning customers, encouraging opt-in to further streamline their purchasing journey.
What does this episode say about conversion rate optimization?
Regularly review your current payment gateway's checkout flow to identify and eliminate unnecessary steps, aiming for a 2-click or 2-step experience.

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