Black Friday 2023 wasn't just big – it was record-breaking, with Shopify merchants alone pulling in a whopping $4.1 billion in sales.Dive deep into the Black Friday frenzy, dissecting the data and sharing real-world insights from the Shopify ecosystem. From Adobe Analytics to Shopify's own press release, we cover it all.Key Highlights:The Economic Indicators: We discuss how various reports and our own client data reflect a strong economic trend.The Spending Paradox: Despite economic complaints, real dollar spending is significantly up. We explore this interesting dichotomy.Shopify's Performance: A look into Shopify's platform data, revealing a 22% increase in sales and insights into top-selling countries.Client Case Studies: Insights from our client experiences, including standout performers and the power of strategic platform migration.Marketing Insights: We cover successful Black Friday strategies, including blended ROAS numbers, PPC ad resurgence, and the evolving landscape of online sales.Website Design Discussions: Tackling the perennial debate over homepage carousels and hero images, we propose alternative strategies for effective homepage design.Audience Q&A: Responding to AMA questions from our Facebook group, we discuss customer communication strategies, effective marketing for budget-conscious businesses, and much more.Show LinksShopify merchants drive record-high $9.3 billion in Black Friday-Cyber Monday salesAdobe 2023 Holiday Shopping TrendsNot on Shopify? Start your free trialSponsorsFree 30-day trial of Zipify OCU - To get an unadvertised gift, email help@zipify.com and ask for the "Tech Nasty Bonus".Clean Size Charts: Shopify Size Chart AppStoreHero - Get a unified view of your sales, marketing & profitability metrics.Loop Returns: Ecommerce Returns Management for Shopify - Brands using Loop retain over 50% of their revenue by promoting exchanges over refunds.Never miss an episodeSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsJoin Kurt's newsletterHelp the showAsk a question in The Unofficial Shopify Podcast Facebook GroupLeave a reviewSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsWhat's Kurt up to?See our recent work at EthercycleSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelApply to work with Kurt to grow your store.