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Why Your SEO Sucks & What You Should Be Doing About It!

Winning With Shopify Podcast: Ecommerce Growth for Shopify Store Owners · with Nick Trueman · March 7, 2025 · 32 min

Summary

This episode reveals why unifying SEO and CRO is critical for Shopify store owners. Learn five actionable strategies to optimize your site for both search engine visibility and customer conversions, ensuring your efforts drive real sales, not just traffic. The discussion emphasizes practical application over theoretical concepts.

Key takeaways

Themes

organic & seoconversion & croshopify & ecommerce platforms

Topics covered

seo and cro integrationa/b testing seo changesecommerce blog strategysite navigation optimizationpage speed optimizationinternal linking strategy

Episode description

This week Nick shares actionable insights to help you optimise your website for SEO and CRO.In this episode, we explore:2:27 Key considerations when optimising SEO and CRO4:21 The importance of seamless communication across teams7:06 How to drive and analyse A/B tests for better decision-making11:16 How to integrate Blog Content with SEO15:58 How to manage Inventory on Shopify16:44 Choosing the right site navigation to improve conversions19:46 The CRO secrets behind high-performing product collections23:24 A/B Tests for Page Speed and App Quality26:59 Tips To Improve Your Conversion RateWhether you’re an eCommerce entrepreneur, a digital marketer, or a UX enthusiast, join us as we uncover real case studies and behind-the-scenes strategies to help you scale your Shopify store🚀Reach out to Spec here: https://spec.digital/Sign up to the Growth Hub here: https://wwspodcast.com/pages/the-growth-hub Check out our awesome partners!If you use Shopify and Canva, this app will save you time! https://www.seguno.com/canva-shopify-connect Join the bootcamp and elevate your inventory game: https://info.brightpearl.com/winning-with-shopify-holiday-planning-bootcamp Book your extended 60 day FREE Influencer Marketing demo session with Afluencer here! https://afluencer.com/wws/ Support the show

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about organic & seo?
A/B test SEO changes, especially long-form content on collection pages, to ensure they boost rankings without harming conversions. Test placement (top vs. bottom) to find the optimal user experience.
What does this episode say about conversion & cro?
Re-evaluate your blog strategy beyond just SEO. Use blog content for email marketing, to support product pages with in-depth information, and as content for PPC campaigns if it performs well.
What does this episode say about shopify & ecommerce platforms?
Utilize CRO data (heatmaps, session recordings) to inform site navigation adjustments. Prioritize user behavior insights over SEO assumptions when categorizing products.
What does this episode say about organic & seo?
Improve page speed by auditing and disabling non-essential Shopify apps, optimizing images and scripts, and considering a lightweight theme. This reduces bounce rates and improves Google rankings.
What does this episode say about organic & seo?
Analyze user behavior with session tracking tools to refine internal linking. Identify dead clicks, rage clicks, and user navigation flows to create a more intuitive and SEO-friendly site structure.

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