Smarterships’ Post

Here’s a secret tip for fostering powerful collaborations. Carli Moncrieff, Senior Partner Manager at Shopify, recently congratulated GoMage on becoming a Shopify Plus Partner. On this occasion, I want to thank Carli and the Shopify team for trusting us and welcoming us to the partner community.   Inspired by Carli’s shoutout, I got thinking: what’s the key for big partner successes? I’ve got a theory. Hear me out — 9 months ago, we were nowhere near Shopify. Now, GoMage takes pride in: •  being recognized as one of the exclusive 300+ Shopify Plus Partners; •  successfully completing two migrations to Shopify and Shopify Plus; •  actively working on three additional Shopify projects; •  achieving Shopify certification for our team; •  setting ambitious goals within the Shopify ecosystem and its partner community. So what’s behind our success? First, a proactive attitude: whether it’s a partner or client, I believe in going the extra mile to build strong relationships. Second, expertise combined with a passion for new technologies: a mindset of continuous learning drives us toward greater success for us and our partners. Third, human connection: building rapport and enjoying collaboration is key to any successful business relationship. What’s your take — what matters most for a successful partnership? #ecommerce #partner #shopify #shopifyplus #shopifypartner #dtc

I've been really quiet on here, for a number of reasons which I probably shouldn't go into, but I will. I've always been committed to using LinkedIn to help tell the story of what it's actually like owning a business and that includes the good and the bad. Sadly at the moment it is more bad than good, but there is a bit of good, starting with the news below that we've taken on We Take Flight - Shopify Agency to help us with our website. I built our shopify store 4.5 years ago to help get us through COVID and it has remained largely untouched since, which isn't good enough really! So soon we will have a a shiny new website that should add a revenue stream that is pretty much untouched for us at the moment. Now the bad. Times are tough man. Like, really tough. We now know that September through till the end of November is tough, but this year it started in August. It definitely hasn't been helped by sickness in our household - having to take nearly a month and a half off buidling the business during this time has hurt the business badly and has come at the wrong time. The taproom's events are doing great but there is a definite slow down with people just going out for a drink and it's starting to hurt. Furthermore, a gauge I always use is how quick our trade customers are to pay and it's not looking good at the moment. Places are struggling, which means we struggle to get paid. I know there's plenty of solutions around this and we are using a lot of them, but it's still an issue. Oh, and we had another regular customer close their doors for the last time. So that's 6 gone this year. This all adds up to a general feeling of being swamped and not having time to post on the socials. Which is obviously not the right thing to do, it should trigger me to post more to drive business, but the brain does what it wants some times. So yeah, this isn't your usual LinkedIn post about how amazing I can make your life with these few handy tricks etc., but it's real - it's hard out there folks and us small businesses need your help. So if you can support your local right now, please do. And please buy local beer, big beer doesn't need any more of your money, but we do, it's as blunt as that. Oh, and if you want to go see how bad our website is now, go to www.horsforthbrewery.co.uk . Believe it or not I've even made some improvements over the weekend. And our taproom's open Tuesday - Sunday. We've got some new seating in there, there'll be a post about that soon too because content is content 😂

🇨🇦|TORONTO|🇨🇦 Let me make it that much easier to put you onto next week. Couldn't be more stoked to see Ontario's Capital City come alive, let alone with this stellar lineup. First Stop: eCom Collab Club™️ 🥞 Toronto by Rebuy Engine Come and equip yourself with a calvary of industry insights on how to show up during Black Friday. Our panel of experts will empower you to be proactive vs. reactive during the upcoming Superbowl of a selling season. Checkpoint: Partner Meetup is BACK, and if you missed the last one during Shopify Editions, you either were asleep at the wheel or on the waitlist. Don't snooze on this one, or you'll have to wait until next year to tell us all in person at the next one. Finish Line: Park your car at your final destination on Friday, Craft+Work. The iconic Keir Whitaker brings his "somewhere between a conference, a workshop, an informal get-together and a very large roundtable discussion" to Toronto from across the pond 🇬🇧 to empower soloists, founders and leaders from the Shopify Partner ecosystem with invaluable knowledge, networking, and a shiny new set of tools to round out the year. It is moments like these where Toronto gets to shine, and we'd love for you to be a part of it all. DM with any questions. Links in the comments. TRUE NORTH STRONG AND THRIVING, INNIT? #shopify #shopifyplus #shopifypartner #partnerships #toronto #smarterships

Popups might not be your favorite — and yet, they work. Don't believe me? A/B test it. We have, at ad nauseum. And the results speak for themselves. By offering upsells, discounts, or free shipping right at the point of purchase, you can nudge customers to add more to their carts. The result? Higher average order values AND, more importantly, direct access to them again in the future through their SMS or email. At the end of the day, your personal preferences don’t pay the bills — your customers do. So test them out; you might just surprise yourself. #listgrowth #popups #ecommerce #lululemon #shopify 

Swipe to discover all the updates from our amazing partners in June! From enhanced customer support to revolutionary shopping features, here's what's new: 👉 Summer Edition 2024 from Shopify 👉 Routine Economy from Recharge 👉 Personalized Recommendations from Rebuy Engine and Gorgias 👉 Smart Cart from AfterShip 👉 Loyalty and Referrals from Okendo 👉 Expanded Partnership with Happy Returns, a UPS Company from Loop 👉 Shopify Markets Support from Klevu 👉 Prime Day Insights from Growth Spark & Buy with Prime 👉 Tips for Sports & Outdoor from Linnworks & Trellis Stay ahead with the latest eCommerce innovations! More news and updates in our blog - hit the link in the comment below. . . #eCommerce #PartnerUpdates

 Shopify is breaking barriers with its recent variant limit expansion from 100 to 2000! 🛍️   This game-changing move opens up endless possibilities for eCommerce businesses to showcase their products like never before. 🎲    Find out why this shift is a game-changer and explore real-world examples in our latest thought leadership article. https://lnkd.in/gbbkusM4    #Shopify #eCommerce #VariantExpansion #thoughtleadership 

💪 Ready to take on the big players? Standing out and staying competitive against bigger, more established retailers. Competing with giants can be intimidating, but it’s possible! Failing to compete effectively can lead to lost market share and reduced sales. Solution: Niche Focus: Specialize in a niche to differentiate your store. Personalized Service: Offer a level of service that big retailers can’t match. Engage with Your Community: Build a loyal customer base through community engagement. Want to compete with the big guys? Comment "Compete" for tips on standing out! 💪 #CompetitiveAdvantage #Ecommerce #Shopify #OnlineStore #BusinessGrowth

Thanks Virginie Pham for sharing your tips and insights for unified commerce with OneStock & Shiopify.

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✨ There’s something truly special about a client choosing you—choosing what you’ve built—after exploring other options. It’s more than a preference; it’s a statement of trust. When we hear that Shoppy was chosen for the value it brings and its ability to grow and innovate, we know we’ve achieved something meaningful. Not just for us, but for those who entrust us with their business. We never take this trust for granted. Every piece of feedback like this reminds us that our work isn’t just about code or strategies—it’s about being a bridge to our partners’ success. Thank you to everyone who chooses Shoppy, every single day. 💡 #Shoppy #Shopifyappbuilder #Shopifyapp #Shopify #Ecommerce #Growth