Winning With Shopify Podcast: Ecommerce Growth for Shopify Store Owners

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The Shopify podcast for ecommerce founders and store owners. Twice-weekly strategies on Shopify SEO, conversions, marketing, and scaling your online brand. Host Nick Trueman interviews successful Shopify brand founders, ecommerce growth experts, and top Shopify app creators every Friday. Tuesday Tea Break Talks deliver quick Shopify updates, marketing tips, and actionable tactics. With 400+ episodes and 15+ years in ecommerce and digital marketing, Nick delivers the strategies behind real Shopify success stories. No theory, just the specific decisions, tools, & playbooks that drive revenue.

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October 28, 202619 min

How To Build A Cult-Like Ecommerce Brand - That Customers Can't Stop Buying From

Want customers to love your brand so much they keep coming back and bring their friends with them? This episode looks at what makes certain brands stand out and build loyal followings. From Liquid Death and Stanley to Gymshark, Glossier and Crocs, we break down how memorable branding, community, self-expression and customer participation can turn everyday products into brands people feel connected to. You’ll learn the four foundations of a cult brand and how ecommerce businesses can apply these lessons to build stronger customer relationships and lasting loyalty. Subscribe to Winning With Shopify for practical Shopify, ecommerce and growth strategies. Chapters - (00:00) - Why Customers Become Obsessed With Certain Brand (01:50) - The 4 Foundations of a Cult Brand (05:23) - Liquid Death: Making the Brand Bigger Than the Product (06:49) - Stanley: Turning Everyday Products Into Collectibles (09:20) - Yoast SEO Sponsor Break (10:22) - Gymshark: Building a Community Before Selling Products (13:13) - Glossier: Turning Customers Into Brand Advocates (16:23) - Crocs: Customization, Self-Expression & User-Generated Content (19:08) - Final Lessons and Outro Want some help with profitably scaling your Google Ads? Reach out to Nick's agency: team@spec.digital Omnisend⁠ - 30% off paid plans for three months with code WINNINGWITHOMNISEND. https://your.omnisend.com/wws ⁠ Ships-A-Lot⁠ - Improve fulfilment costs, shipping margins and customer experience. https://info.shipsalot.com/winning-wi... ⁠ Yoast⁠ - 15% off Shopify and WordPress with code WWS15. https://yoast.com/product/yoast-seo-s... ⁠Inventory Planner⁠ - Free seven-day inventory bootcamp. https://info.brightpearl.com/winning-... Easygift - Extended 35-day free trial with code: WWS https://506-io.webflow.io/wws-easygift

October 26, 202635 min

Inside A 3PL: How 5 Million Shopify Orders Actually Get Shipped

How much is shipping really costing your ecommerce business? In this episode of Winning With Shopify , we break down the biggest shipping and fulfilment decisions Shopify brands face – from the true cost of faster delivery to knowing when it's time to move from in-house fulfilment to a 3PL. We look at how shipping speed can affect conversion rates, when one warehouse is enough, the costs involved in using multiple fulfilment centres and whether 1-day delivery is actually worth the extra expense. You'll also learn how to understand 3PL fees, improve profit margins through AOV, avoid expensive fulfilment mistakes and decide whether outsourcing your fulfilment is actually the right move for your business. In this episode: How shipping costs can hurt ecommerce profits When faster shipping can increase conversion rates How to prepare products for faster fulfilment One warehouse vs multiple fulfilment centres Whether 1-day delivery is really worth the cost When Shopify brands should switch to a 3PL How to understand 3PL fees and fulfilment costs How increasing AOV can improve shipping margins The shipping and fulfilment mistakes that cost ecommerce brands money When keeping fulfilment in-house makes more sense If you're spending too much on shipping, struggling with fulfilment or trying to work out whether a 3PL is right for your Shopify store, this episode breaks down the key decisions you need to make. Timestamps: (00:00) - Shipping Costs That Hurt Ecommerce Profits (01:34) - When Does Faster Shipping Increase Conversions? (03:45) - How to Prepare Products for Faster Fulfillment (07:15) - One Warehouse vs Multiple Fulfillment Centers (12:48) - Does 1-Day Delivery Really Matter? (18:03) - When Should Shopify Brands Switch to a 3PL? (19:52) - Understanding 3PL Fees and Fulfillment Costs (21:57) - Increasing AOV to Improve Profit Margins (24:28) - Shipping and Fulfillment Mistakes That Cost Money (31:03) - When In-House Fulfillment Makes More Sense (34:24) - Outro Socials - Instagram: @zachzitney X (Twitter): @callmezitney2 Instagram: @maxzitney LinkedIn: Ships A Lot Company Page X (Twitter): @ShipsaLot Facebook: Ships A Lot Fulfillment Follow Winning With Shopify for practical ecommerce growth strategies, Shopify advice and real-world lessons on building and scaling online brands.

October 21, 202615 min

AI Inventory Planning: How AI Can Stop Inventory Destroying Your Shopify Store

Bad inventory management can quietly destroy an ecommerce business. In this episode of Winning With Shopify , we look at how overstocking, stockouts, late purchase orders and poor inventory planning can tie up cash and destroy profit margins – and how AI could help ecommerce brands make better inventory decisions. We explore Sage Copilot and the Retail Intelligence Agent , looking at how AI can help merchants identify inventory issues, improve reorder timing and make better decisions without relying entirely on spreadsheets and gut instinct. You'll also learn why your inventory strategy needs to connect with your marketing, pricing and profitability – particularly during high-demand periods like Black Friday. In this episode: How inventory mistakes can destroy ecommerce cash flow Why overstocking and discounting can destroy profit margins How AI can improve inventory management What Sage Copilot and the Retail Intelligence Agent can do Why your inventory levels need to connect with your marketing strategy Can AI replace spreadsheets and gut instinct? How to improve inventory planning for Black Friday How to prevent stockouts and improve reorder timing Why late purchase orders can create cash flow problems The importance of accurate inventory data across multiple warehouses Why discounting your bestsellers can sometimes be a mistake How to connect inventory, pricing and profitability If you're running a Shopify store and want to avoid tying up cash in the wrong stock, this episode looks at how better inventory planning and AI can help you make smarter decisions. Timestamps: (00:00) - How Inventory Mistakes Can Destroy Your Cash Flow (02:08) - How Overstocking and Discounts Destroy Profit Margins (03:06) - How AI Can Improve Inventory Management (03:41) - Sage Copilot and the Retail Intelligence Agent (04:49) - Connecting Inventory Levels With Your Marketing Strategy (06:24) - Can AI Replace Spreadsheets and Gut Instinct? (06:54) - AI Inventory Planning for Black Friday (09:20) - Preventing Stockouts and Improving Reorder Timing (10:47) - Late Purchase Orders and Cash Flow Problems (11:17) - Accurate Inventory Data Across Multiple Warehouses (12:20) - Why Discounting Your Bestsellers Can Be a Mistake (13:04) - Connecting Inventory, Pricing and Profitability (15:11) - Final Thoughts and Inventory Planner Resources Exclusive listener offers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ships-A-Lot ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Improve fulfilment costs and find hidden shipping margin leaks. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Inventory Planner ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Free seven-day inventory bootcamp. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Omnisend ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 30% off paid plans for three months with code WINNINGWITHOMNISEND . ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Yoast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 15% off Shopify and WordPress with code WWS . ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Easygift⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠ Extended 35-day free trial with code: WWS Follow Winning With Shopify for practical ecommerce growth strategies, Shopify advice, AI insights and real-world lessons for building and scaling online brands.

October 19, 202630 min

How Rebel Cheese Scaled From $750K To $20M+: The Tech Behind The Growth | Ft. Rebel Cheese

What actually happens behind the scenes when a Shopify brand scales to $20M+? In this episode of Winning With Shopify , Paul from Rebel Cheese takes us behind the scenes of scaling a fast-growing ecommerce brand and the technology, fulfilment and operational challenges that come with it. From managing perishable products and complex shipping requirements to building a Shopify tech stack that connects Shopify, Klaviyo, ShipStation and Odoo, this episode looks at the systems required to support a growing ecommerce business. You'll also learn how Rebel Cheese approaches testing new Shopify apps without putting the live store at risk, how they manage split shipping and scheduled delivery, and how inventory forecasting and production planning become increasingly important as a brand grows. In this episode: The biggest challenges that come with scaling a Shopify brand How Rebel Cheese has grown to a $20M+ ecommerce business Managing perishable products and customer delivery expectations Building a Shopify tech stack that can support rapid growth How Shopify, Klaviyo, ShipStation and Odoo work together How to test Shopify apps without breaking your store Solving split shipping and complex fulfilment challenges Why 75% of holiday orders used scheduled delivery How inventory forecasting and production planning work at scale Why the technology and operational requirements of ecommerce change as you grow If you're growing a Shopify store and starting to experience more complex fulfilment, inventory or technology challenges, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build the systems needed to scale. Timestamps: (00:00) - The Challenges of Scaling a Shopify Brand (00:43) - Rebel Cheese's $20M+ Growth Story (01:37) - Managing Perishable Shipping and Customer Communication (03:15) - Building a Shopify Tech Stack and Supplier Relationships (09:42) - Connecting Klaviyo, Shopify, ShipStation and Odoo (11:17) - How to Test Shopify Apps Without Breaking Your Store (17:23) - Solving Split Shipping and Fulfillment Challenges (22:47) - Why 75% of Holiday Orders Used Scheduled Delivery (26:50) - Inventory Forecasting and Production Planning (30:01) - Outro Exclusive listener offers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ships-A-Lot ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Improve fulfilment costs and find hidden shipping margin leaks. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Inventory Planner ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Free seven-day inventory bootcamp. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Omnisend ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 30% off paid plans for three months with code WINNINGWITHOMNISEND . ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Yoast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 15% off Shopify and WordPress with code WWS . ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Easygift⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠ Extended 35-day free trial with code: WWS Rebel Cheese Socials - Instagram: @rebel.cheese Facebook: Rebel Cheese Facebook Page TikTok: @rebel.cheese Rebel Cheese Linktree Follow Winning With Shopify for practical ecommerce growth strategies, real-world case studies and actionable advice for building and scaling online brands.

October 14, 202613 min

How To Get a $4 CAC and minimum $500+ LTV - Ecommerce Profitability 101

What if you could acquire a new customer for just £4 and generate more than £500 in lifetime value? In this episode of Winning With Shopify , Nick breaks down one of the most powerful ecommerce marketing funnels he has experienced across 19 years in marketing and PPC. From TV and press advertising to PPC, high-converting landing pages, free products and subscriptions, this funnel was designed to acquire customers at a low cost and then maximise their lifetime value. Nick explains how the funnel worked, why it was so effective and what ecommerce brands can learn from the strategy today. In this episode: How a £4 customer acquisition cost was achieved How customers were turned into £500+ lifetime-value buyers How TV, press and PPC worked together to acquire customers Why dedicated landing pages can outperform traditional ecommerce websites How free products can be used to acquire new customers How first-time buyers were turned into subscribers Why subscriptions can dramatically increase customer lifetime value How PPC campaigns were optimised for profitability Why a one-product ecommerce strategy can work Why giving customers more choice and adding more upsells actually reduced revenue If you're looking for ways to acquire customers more efficiently, increase repeat purchases and build a more profitable ecommerce funnel, this episode breaks down a real-world strategy that delivered exceptional results. Timestamps: (00:00) - £4 Customer Acquisition & £500 Lifetime Value (00:44) - The Ecommerce Funnel Behind the Results (01:27) - TV, Press & PPC Customer Acquisition (03:32) - High-Converting Ecommerce Landing Pages (04:56) - Turning Free-Product Buyers Into Subscribers (06:21) - Growing Customer Lifetime Value to £500+ (07:30) - Optimizing PPC Campaigns for Profitability (08:18) - Subscription Strategies for Ecommerce Brands (09:56) - Why Subscriptions Drive Repeat Purchases (10:47) - The One-Product Ecommerce Strategy (11:39) - Why More Upsells Reduced Revenue Exclusive listener offers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ships-A-Lot ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Improve fulfilment costs and find hidden shipping margin leaks. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Inventory Planner ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Free seven-day inventory bootcamp. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Omnisend ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 30% off paid plans for three months with code WINNINGWITHOMNISEND . ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Yoast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 15% off Shopify and WordPress with code WWS . ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Easygift⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠ Extended 35-day free trial with code: WWS Follow Winning With Shopify for practical ecommerce growth strategies, real-world case studies and actionable advice for acquiring customers, increasing lifetime value and scaling online brands.

October 12, 202618 min

Is AI Actually Driving Sales? 3 Places Shopify Stores Can Find The Truth

Are AI visibility tools actually telling you the truth? In this episode of Winning With Shopify , Nick explains why many AI visibility reports can't be trusted and reveals three platforms ecommerce brands can use to get more accurate data on how AI is impacting their website, traffic and revenue. We look at Google Search Console, Bing Webmaster Tools and Google Analytics 4 (GA4) , including what each platform can tell you about AI impressions, citations, website traffic and conversions. You'll learn how to track AI performance by country and device, understand AI grounding queries, identify which pages are appearing in AI results and connect AI-driven traffic with actual ecommerce revenue. In this episode: Why many AI visibility reports can't be trusted How to use Google Search Console to track AI performance How to identify AI impressions and the pages appearing in AI results How to analyse AI visibility by country and device How Bing Webmaster Tools can reveal AI performance data What AI grounding queries are and why they matter How to track AI citations and share of voice How to use GA4 to measure AI-driven traffic and revenue Why AI visibility matters for ecommerce brands How AI is changing Google Search and Shopping Why brands should focus on real performance data rather than estimated AI visibility If you're trying to understand whether AI is actually driving traffic, customers and revenue to your ecommerce store, this episode shows you where to find the data and how to start measuring your AI performance properly. Timestamps: (00:00) - Why AI Visibility Reports Can't Be Trusted (01:26) - Tool #1: Google Search Console for AI Tracking (02:04) - How to Track AI Impressions and Website Pages (03:43) - Tracking AI Visibility by Country and Device (06:17) - Tool #2: Bing Webmaster Tools AI Performance (08:33) - Understanding AI Grounding Queries (11:39) - Tracking AI Citations and Share of Voice (13:21) - Tool #3: Google Analytics 4 (GA4) for AI Revenue (14:46) - Why AI Visibility Matters for Ecommerce (16:10) - How AI Is Changing Google Search and Shopping (17:43) - Final Thoughts on AI Performance Tracking Exclusive listener offers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ships-A-Lot ⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Improve fulfilment costs and find hidden shipping margin leaks. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Inventory Planner ⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Free seven-day inventory bootcamp. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Omnisend ⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 30% off paid plans for three months with code WINNINGWITHOMNISEND . ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Yoast ⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 15% off Shopify and WordPress with code WWS . ⁠⁠ ⁠Easygift⁠ - ⁠⁠ Extended 35-day free trial with code: WWS Follow Winning With Shopify for practical ecommerce growth strategies, Shopify advice, AI insights and real-world tactics for growing online brands.

October 7, 202623 min

How To Build Brand Trust - Make Customers Find Like and Trust You

Why do some ecommerce brands feel instantly trustworthy, while others make customers hesitate before buying? In this episode of Winning With Shopify , Nick breaks down how ecommerce brands can build customer trust at every stage of the buying journey — from the first impression and product photography to reviews, transparency, customer support and what happens after the sale. Trust isn't just about adding a few reviews to your Shopify store. Customers need to feel confident that your products are genuine, your brand is credible, their order will arrive and you'll be there if something goes wrong. You'll learn how to: Create a stronger first impression across your entire website Use product photography to remove customer uncertainty Turn customer reviews into powerful trust signals Build consistency across your website, social media and customer experience Prove why customers should trust your brand rather than simply telling them Use product demos and after-sales support to reinforce buying decisions Build trust without making your brand boring Use your community and user-generated content as social proof Be more transparent about delivery, returns and stock Make customer support easier to access If you're getting traffic to your Shopify store but customers aren't converting, a lack of trust could be one of the biggest barriers. This episode looks at the practical changes you can make to give customers more confidence — and ultimately turn more visitors into buyers. Timestamps: (00:00) - How Ecommerce Brands Build Customer Trust (01:13) - Fix Your Brand's First Impression (02:36) - Stop Focusing Only on Your Homepage (04:20) - Product Photography That Actually Builds Trust (07:38) - Why Customer Reviews Are So Important (09:56) - Consistency Builds Trust & Conversions (11:05) - Prove Why Customers Should Trust Your Brand (13:03) - Product Demos & After-Sales Support (14:09) - Don't Make Your Brand Boring (15:40) - Use Your Community to Build Trust (18:19) - Why Transparency Matters in Ecommerce (19:41) - Delivery, Returns & Stock Transparency (21:15) - Make Customer Support Easy to Access (21:44) - Final Takeaway Exclusive listener offers: ⁠⁠⁠ Ships-A-Lot ⁠⁠⁠ - Improve fulfilment costs and find hidden shipping margin leaks. ⁠⁠⁠ Inventory Planner ⁠⁠⁠ - Free seven-day inventory bootcamp. ⁠⁠⁠ Omnisend ⁠⁠⁠ - 30% off paid plans for three months with code WINNINGWITHOMNISEND . ⁠⁠⁠ Yoast ⁠⁠⁠ - 15% off Shopify and WordPress with code WWS . ⁠ ⁠Easygift⁠ - ⁠ Extended 35-day free trial with code: WWS Follow Winning With Shopify for practical ecommerce growth advice, real-world strategies and actionable tips for building and scaling online brands.

October 5, 202636 min

How To Increase Conversion Rate On Shopify in 2026 - CRO Guide - Part 1

What actually happens when you change the things that matter on your Shopify store? In this episode of Winning With Shopify , Nick breaks down five real CRO tests, the results they produced and what Shopify merchants can learn from them. These aren't generic CRO tips. We're looking at changes that generated results ranging from $45K to $600K , including subscription changes, payment options, urgency, mobile navigation and search. You'll also learn why conversion rate alone can be misleading, how tools like Microsoft Clarity and heatmaps can uncover opportunities, and why CRO improvements can have an impact beyond sales — including your SEO. In this episode: How a subscription change generated an additional $45K Why a payment change was worth $400K Why you shouldn't blindly chase a higher conversion rate How a simple urgency change generated $55K What a mobile navigation change delivered $160K in additional value How to use heatmaps and Microsoft Clarity to find CRO opportunities Why improving conversion rate can also benefit SEO The $600K search change and what it tells us about ecommerce UX If you're driving traffic to a Shopify store but want to get more sales from the visitors you're already paying for, this episode breaks down where to look and what to test. Timestamps: (00:00) - 5 Real Shopify CRO Tests & Results(02:50) - CRO Test #1: The $45K Subscription Change(07:20) - CRO Test #2: The $400K Payment Change(14:30) - Why Conversion Rate Can Be Misleading(18:20) - CRO Test #3: The $55K Urgency Change(23:50) - CRO Test #4: The $160K Mobile Navigation Change(27:30) - Heatmaps & Microsoft Clarity for CRO(32:00) - Why CRO Can Also Improve SEO(38:00) - CRO Test #5: The $600K Search Change Follow Winning With Shopify for practical ecommerce growth advice, real-world tests and strategies for building and scaling online brands. Exclusive listener offers: ⁠⁠⁠ Ships-A-Lot ⁠⁠⁠ - Improve fulfilment costs and find hidden shipping margin leaks. ⁠⁠⁠ Inventory Planner ⁠⁠⁠ - Free seven-day inventory bootcamp. ⁠⁠⁠ Omnisend ⁠⁠⁠ - 30% off paid plans for three months with code WINNINGWITHOMNISEND . ⁠⁠⁠ Yoast ⁠⁠⁠ - 15% off Shopify and WordPress with code WWS . ⁠ ⁠Easygift⁠ - ⁠ Extended 35-day free trial with code: WWS Adam Pearce - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shopifyexpertadampearce/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/blend-commerce-shopify-cro-agency https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ecom-collab-club/ https://www.youtube.com/@blendcommerce

September 30, 202613 min

I Gave AI 3 Prompts To Prepare My Shopify Store For Black Friday

Black Friday is coming — but is your Shopify store actually ready? In this episode of Winning With Shopify , Nick shares three AI prompts that Shopify merchants can use to prepare for Black Friday and uncover problems before the biggest shopping weekend of the year. Rather than using AI to write another Black Friday email, these prompts are designed to make AI analyse your ecommerce data, find weaknesses and identify where you're potentially leaving money on the table. You'll learn how to use AI to: Run a BFCM Readiness Check and identify the biggest things you need to fix before Black Friday Find your biggest revenue leaks before Q4 Run an Automation Stress Test to see whether your email marketing is ready for increased traffic Identify the biggest Black Friday email mistakes brands make Understand why discounting can destroy your profit even when sales and revenue increase Think differently about the long-term value of customers acquired during Black Friday Avoid simply copying your competitors' Black Friday offers Plan what happens after the Black Friday purchase Focus on profit rather than getting distracted by record revenue Sponsored by Omnisend Omnisend helps ecommerce brands grow through email and SMS marketing, automation and segmentation. Use it to build the campaigns and automated customer journeys that can turn Black Friday shoppers into repeat customers. Find out more about Omnisend and get 30% off paid plans for three months with code WINNINGWITHOMNISEND . Exclusive listener offers: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Ships-A-Lot ⁠⁠⁠ - Improve fulfilment costs and find hidden shipping margin leaks. ⁠⁠⁠ Inventory Planner ⁠⁠⁠ - Free seven-day inventory bootcamp. ⁠⁠⁠ Omnisend ⁠⁠⁠ - 30% off paid plans for three months with code WINNINGWITHOMNISEND . ⁠⁠⁠ Yoast ⁠⁠⁠ - 15% off Shopify and WordPress with code WWS . ⁠ ⁠Easygift⁠ - ⁠ Extended 35-day free trial with code: WWS Timestamps: (00:00) - 3 AI Prompts for Black Friday (01:59) - AI Prompt #1: BFCM Readiness Check (03:00) - AI Prompt #2: Find Revenue Leaks (04:14) - AI Prompt #3: Automation Stress Test (05:37) - Biggest Black Friday Email Mistakes (07:07) - Why Discounting Can Destroy Profit (07:42) - The Problem With Black Friday Customers (09:56) - Stop Copying Competitors' Black Friday Offers (10:53) - Why Post-Purchase Planning Matters (11:46) - Profit vs Revenue During Black Friday Follow Winning With Shopify for practical ecommerce growth advice, founder stories and strategies for building better online brands.

September 28, 202618 min

This Website App / Plug-In Has 1 Billion Downloads. Are You Using It?

Yoast has just passed 1 billion downloads. But what can Shopify merchants actually learn from one of the biggest SEO tools in the world? In this episode of Winning With Shopify , Nick is joined by Yoast to break down what Shopify brands need to know about SEO in 2026 — from search intent and technical SEO to AI search and the future of discovery. Check out the guide: https://yoast.com/help/guide-for-yoast-seo-for-shopify/ SEO has changed. It is no longer just about adding keywords to pages and hoping for rankings. Search engines, AI tools and customers are becoming better at understanding brands, products and intent — meaning Shopify merchants need a stronger foundation than ever. You’ll learn: Why SEO is still one of the biggest growth opportunities for Shopify brands. What 1 billion+ downloads says about the importance of SEO foundations. Why Shopify SEO is about more than just keywords. The search intent mistake many ecommerce brands make. How Yoast helps Shopify merchants improve their SEO. How AI is changing search and what brands need to prepare for. The technical Shopify SEO issues merchants often overlook. Why URL structure matters and the Shopify problems you should fix. How to use AI to improve your SEO workflow. The SEO fixes every Shopify merchant should prioritise. Whether you are trying to grow organic traffic, improve product visibility or prepare your store for AI-driven search, this episode breaks down the practical SEO changes Shopify brands should be making now. Sponsored by Yoast Yoast helps Shopify merchants build stronger SEO foundations with tools that support optimisation, structured data, technical SEO and content improvements. Learn more about Yoast SEO for Shopify and how it can help improve your store’s search visibility. Exclusive listener offers: Ships-A-Lot - Improve fulfilment costs and find hidden shipping margin leaks. Inventory Planner - Free seven-day inventory bootcamp. Omnisend - 30% off paid plans for three months with code WINNINGWITHOMNISEND . Yoast - 15% off Shopify and WordPress with code WWS . 506 - Extended 30-day free trial on any of their three Shopify apps with code WWS . Timestamps: (00:00) - Why Shopify Stores Need Better SEO (00:44) - The SEO App With 1 Billion+ Downloads (02:28) - Shopify SEO Is More Than Keywords (03:11) - The SEO Search Intent Mistake Brands Make (06:00) - How Yoast Helps With Shopify SEO (07:58) - AI Is Changing SEO & Search (08:53) - Technical Shopify SEO You Can't Ignore (11:18) - A Shopify URL Problem You Should Fix (13:13) - Using AI to Improve Your Shopify SEO (15:12) - SEO Fixes Every Shopify Merchant Should Make Follow Winning With Shopify for practical ecommerce growth advice every Tuesday and Friday. About Winning With Shopify Winning With Shopify is powered by Winning With Shopify , helping ecommerce brands grow through practical Shopify strategies, expert interviews and actionable advice. Spec Digital is a PPC & SEO agency helping ecommerce brands grow through performance marketing.