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Analytics

Mid-Year Strategic Review for Shopify Merchants: A 2026 Playbook

How Shopify merchants run a real mid-year strategic review in 2026. KPI audit, channel mix reset, BFCM prep, and a two-week working plan that drives action.

Todd McCormick ·
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Analytics

Shopify Audiences and Ad Targeting in 2026: A Practical Guide for Merchants

How Shopify Plus merchants use Shopify Audiences and modern ad targeting in 2026 to lower CAC. Workflow, integrations, common traps, and a 60-day plan.

Todd McCormick ·
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Analytics

Headless Shopify: When It Actually Makes Sense in 2026

A practical 2026 framework for when headless Shopify is the right call, what it really costs, and a 90-day evaluation plan for Shopify Plus brands.

Todd McCormick ·
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Analytics

Building a Brand Newsletter That Drives Revenue: A 2026 Playbook for Shopify Brands

How Shopify brands build a brand newsletter that drives revenue, not just opens. Strategy, formats, cadence, monetization, and a 90-day launch plan.

Todd McCormick ·
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Analytics

Bundle Strategies for Shopify Stores: A 2026 Playbook to Lift AOV

How Shopify brands design product bundles that lift AOV in 2026 without crushing margin. Bundle types, pricing math, merchandising, and a 60-day plan.

Todd McCormick ·
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Analytics

First Party Data Strategy for DTC Brands on Shopify: A 2026 Operator's Guide

How DTC brands on Shopify build a first party data strategy that survives ad platform churn in 2026. Sources, activation, governance, and a 90-day plan.

Todd McCormick ·
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Analytics

Post Purchase Upsell Strategy for Shopify: A 2026 Playbook to Lift AOV

How Shopify brands design post purchase upsells that lift AOV in 2026 without hurting customer experience. Offer design, placement, KPIs, and a 60-day plan.

Todd McCormick ·
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Analytics

User Generated Content Strategy for E-Commerce: A 2026 Playbook for Shopify Brands

A practical 2026 playbook for user generated content in e-commerce: sourcing UGC, rights, distribution, measurement, and a 90-day plan for Shopify brands.

Todd McCormick ·
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Analytics

Pricing Strategy for DTC Brands on Shopify: A 2026 Operator's Guide

How DTC brands on Shopify set, test, and evolve pricing in 2026: anchor pricing, tiers, promotions, and the margin math that holds up under real conditions.

Todd McCormick ·
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Analytics

Returns Optimization for Shopify Stores: A 2026 Operator's Playbook

How to reduce return rate, recover margin, and improve customer experience with a structured returns optimization program built for Shopify in 2026.

Todd McCormick ·
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Analytics

Wholesale and B2B on Shopify: A 2026 Playbook for DTC Brands

How DTC brands launch and scale a wholesale and B2B business on Shopify in 2026, including pricing, terms, account onboarding, and a 90-day plan.

Todd McCormick ·
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Analytics

Shopify Markets and International Expansion: A Practical 2026 Playbook

How Shopify merchants use Shopify Markets to expand internationally in 2026: market selection, currency, tax, shipping, and a 90-day rollout plan.

Todd McCormick ·