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Analytics

Google Analytics 4 for Shopify Stores: The Reports and Metrics That Actually Matter in 2026

Shopify analytics show what happened. GA4 shows why. Here are the five GA4 reports every Shopify merchant should check weekly and the setup mistakes silently corrupting your data.

Todd McCormick ·
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Analytics

Email Marketing Analytics for E-Commerce: The Metrics That Actually Drive Revenue in 2026

Stop obsessing over open rates. Here are the email marketing metrics that actually predict revenue growth for Shopify and e-commerce brands in 2026.

Todd McCormick ·
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Analytics

E-Commerce Conversion Rate Optimization for Shopify: A Data-Driven Guide for 2026

The average Shopify store converts 1.4% of visitors. Top performers hit 4.7%. This guide covers the benchmarks, tactics, and prioritization framework to close that gap.

Todd McCormick ·
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Analytics

Customer Retention Metrics for DTC Brands: The 8 Numbers That Actually Matter in 2026

The average DTC brand retains just 28% of customers. These 8 retention metrics reveal what is actually driving repeat purchases and long-term value.

Todd McCormick ·
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Analytics

The 12 E-Commerce KPIs Every Shopify Merchant Should Track in 2026

Most Shopify merchants track revenue and orders. But without the right KPIs, you are flying blind. Here are the 12 metrics that actually drive growth.

Todd McCormick ·
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Product Updates

Introducing Chartimatic: Your Entire Business, Briefed

Your daily AI-powered briefing that combines all your business data — Shopify, Meta, Google Analytics, Klaviyo — into one clear, actionable email every morning.

Todd McCormick ·
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E-CommerceAnalytics

How Shopify Merchants Can Use Industry Intelligence to Make Smarter Decisions

Market intelligence used to cost $20,000 per year. Here's how industry trends, category benchmarks, and sector-level insights can give Shopify merchants an edge — without enterprise tools.

Todd McCormick ·
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E-CommerceProduct Updates

The Daily Shopify Report Every Merchant Needs (But Doesn't Have)

You're spending 45 minutes every morning reconciling dashboards. Here's what a truly useful daily Shopify report looks like — and why your current setup is costing you money.

Todd McCormick ·
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E-CommerceAnalytics

Looking for a Triple Whale Alternative? Here's What to Consider in 2026

Triple Whale changed Shopify analytics, but at $149-$4,499/month, it's not for everyone. We compare the landscape and explain what a next-generation alternative should look like.

Todd McCormick ·
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AnalyticsProduct Updates

AI-Powered Shopify Insights: What's Real and What's Hype

Everyone's adding 'AI' to their analytics tools. Here's how to distinguish real AI-powered insights from rebranded dashboards — and what genuine AI analytics can do for your store.

Todd McCormick ·
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Product UpdatesAnalytics

What Is an E-Commerce AI Briefing? The Format Replacing Dashboards

Dashboards are pull products — they only work when you check them. The AI briefing is the push alternative: your entire business, analyzed and explained, delivered to your inbox every morning.

Todd McCormick ·
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E-CommerceAnalytics

The DTC Analytics Stack in 2026: What's Worth Paying For

The average DTC brand uses 4-6 analytics tools and still can't answer basic questions. Here's how to build a lean, effective analytics stack — and what you can cut.

Todd McCormick ·