The Shopify Cheat Code of 2023 🧞

Let’s face it - AI is definitely taking over the world.

It won’t be long until we’re working for the robots (and not the other way around….)

BUT, why not use it to help grow your Shopify store & become rich in the meantime?

AI has infiltrated our everyday experiences in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. And it is up to you to decide where to draw the line on where to use it….

….not just in your business but also in your personal life.

After all, today on Shopify you can buy a toothbrush that tracks your brushing habits.

You can even buy toasters that learn exactly how you like your toast (I’m not kidding!)

If you let it, AI can revamp your business operations in multiple of the ‘core pillars’ of your business.

Think of it as a multi-tasking wizard, ready to:

• Handle the nitty-gritty of your operations

• Support your ever-so-demanding customers

• Execute mundane and repetitive tasks required to market, recruit, and manage

Heck, it can even equip you with crystal ball-like foresight on ways to offer more value to the market.

Then in two minutes brainstorm your next quarter’s worth of content ideas or ad copy to test.

As if that wasn't enough, it also has the power to skyrocket your sales and slash your costs.

Use it right, and AI is like a cheat code for your business. Check out today’s Deep Dive for 5 ways it can help you (and sooner rather than later……)

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Like we said….

AI can be a cheat code for your business.

Here are 5 ways it can help grow your store:

1️⃣ Convert Like A Robot

This is something that can probably make a difference for you TODAY.

On Shopify stores, a lot of the heavy lifting, conversion-wise, is done by your product descriptions, your titles, and your images.

Not to be harsh, but unless you’re a top level copywriter or a graphics whiz, AI can serve as an assistant who can help you create a better end result (and do it faster).

And even if you ARE top shelf… it is still much faster than you at those things.

Just for funsies:

- Take the product description of your best selling product
- Paste it into ChatGPT
- Ask it for 3 new more persuasive, punchy versions using a few proven copywriting formulas for [products similar to your product].

Boom. Ten seconds later and you have three new product descriptions to test or edit a bit to co-create something powerful

With even a semi competent human working with the AI, I bet you ten bucks that one of the new variations will convert better than your current one within the first couple tests.

Now imagine what that would end up meaning for your revenue if you optimized like that for ALL your products.

You can do the same with your images using tools like Imagen or Midjourney.

This is very high leverage stuff that can make an IMMEDIATE difference to your revenue.

2️⃣ Automation Domination 

Got a to-do list that makes War and Peace look like a haiku?

Enter AI, your new robotic sidekick.

From answering your customers' questions to processing orders and managing your inventory, AI is like that annoyingly efficient intern who never asks for a raise.

And the fun doesn't stop there. AI's talents extend to marketing too. Which means you can leave the task of crafting personalized ad campaigns and tracking their performance to the bots.

Some of the hotshots in the AI toolbox include Shopify specific tools like the third Pulse link above but also major platforms that extend beyond the realm of ecommerce.

Each week it seems like a major player launches something in an attempt to keep up with the trend.

Some of them need some work. But some of them are great now.

Find them and let those bad boys take care of the grunt work while you plot your world domination.

3️⃣ Customer Service on Steroids 

Remember when customer service was about putting on a fake smile and saying "the customer is always right" through gritted teeth?

Those days are gone, baby. With AI, you can now provide 24/7 support without losing your sanity. Chatbots are your new best friend.

AI-powered analytics can also keep an eye on customer behavior and spot potential issues before they blow up in your face (like shipping delays or front line handling of lost packages).

Some killer AI tools for customer service include major players like Drift, Intercom, and Zendesk in addition to some Shopify specific solutions in the App Store.

4️⃣ Sales: Go Big or Go Home

You know what's better than making a sale? Making a ton of sales.

And that's where AI comes in.

With personalized marketing, upselling, cross-selling, and retargeting, AI is like the best salesperson you've ever had.

You can use marketing and sales tools to send the right message or offer to the right person at the right time.

And AI advertising tools can help you to digitally follow your best customers and prospects bring them back for more & keep them updated on new products or promotions.

5️⃣ Cut the Costs, Keep the Change 

Want to see your profits soar? Start by cutting costs.

AI can automate tasks (yes, we've been over this), optimize inventory, set the perfect price for your products, and sniff out fraudulent transactions like a seasoned detective.

There are tools like ProfitWell, Price Intelligently, and PriceElastic for pricing,. And tools like Kount, Sift Science, Forter for fraud detection.

There is an efficient tool to help plug cash leaks and capture revenue you could (and should!) already be earning in multiple areas of your store you could be using right now….

Sounds like a money-saving dream team, right?

Using tools like that in the combination that makes sense for your unique store can save you a pretty shocking amount of cash month in, month out.

And every dollar you save is automatically a dollar of extra profit.

What’s not to like?

All right, that's enough chit-chat. You should get the point by now 😅

The bottom line is this: AI is not just a buzzword. It's a game-changer.

By using it for the stuff we just talked about…

and probably a million other things we haven’t even thought of yet….

AI can greatly enhance your profitability and your entire experience of running your Shopify store.

If you’re not into it yet, your competition already is.

And that’s not good news for you, my friend.

The Early Checkout Team

Today's Issue was written by: Steven Daar

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