Is your business just a vending machine? And is that vending machine on fire?
Consider this: Facebook ad costs have gone up substantially since last year. CPM’s have increased on average 35% since last quarter. If a significant portion of your qualified traffic is coming from paid traffic, your business is actively on fire.
Today's guest thinks so, but he's got some ideas on how to solve it. In today's episode, you'll learn how going beyond basic rewards programs can help you stop discounting and start building a community of loyal customers.
Steve Deckert is the founder of Smile.io. They power reward programs for 20,000 merchants across the globe. Use Smile.io to reward your customers for completing profitable actions.
You'll Learn

Why your store maybe a vending a machine (and what to do instead)
How to build a VIP program
How to reward customers for micro actions like writing reviews

Tune in for more details!
Resources

https://smile.io/ - Sign up for the Smile basic plan or above & mention the Unofficial Shopify Podcast, and get one free Smile app integration.

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