Your First Steps Checklist in E-commerce

Starting in e-commerce? Simplify your store management with these essential checklists. Discover how Alpha+ helps moderate reviews, track analytics, automate responses, and reward loyalty to boost your Shopify store’s reviews and sales.
May 27, 2024
Your First Steps Checklist in E-commerce
For those just starting out in e-commerce, every single step can feel overwhelmingly complex. It's normal to feel uncertain about whether you're on the right track. To support new store operators, I've brought together a few essential checklists.
 
Review your store management practices by answering these questions!
 
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Shopify App store offers a variety of apps that provide different services.
If you're interested in our recommended apps, check out this post for more information!
 
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Use Keyword Settings and Replacement Word Settings to automatically moderate inappropriate reviews.
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  • Replacement Word Settings : Input a word you wish to hide in the "Target Word" field, and a word to replace it with in the "Replacement Word" field.
  • Keyword Settings : You can restrict the submission of reviews with specific keywords or set them to be published and rewarded after the store owner's moderation.
 
This setting helps maintain the quality of reviews on your site by ensuring that only appropriate and relevant content is published, which can improve the overall customer experience and trust in your brand.
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With Alpha+'s Analytics dashboard, not only can you track review ratings, but you can also see the rate at which reviews are written and which products are becoming popular.
 
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You can track review ratings, monitor the frequency of reviews, and identify trends over time. This data helps you understand customer satisfaction and areas that may need improvement.
 
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  • Quick Review : Increase the reviews by setting up a Quick Review, the easiest way to leave a review with just one click.
    • See the noticeable increase in reviews with the help of alpha+!
       
  • Auto Request : Collect more reviews by sending messages to customers who haven't yet submitted review.
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Auto Reply automatically posts responses and even lets you tailor the replies based on the star ratings, greatly simplifying your management tasks.
 
 
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Thoughtful responses make customers feel heard and valued, which can dramatically transform their perception of your brand.
 
There are many other important reasons as well.
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Check out these astonishing statistics!
  • 53% of customers expect a business to reply to their online review within seven days. (ReviewTrackers)
  • 41% of customers say that when brands reply to their online reviews, it makes them feel the company really cares about their customers. (Bazaarvoice)
 
With Alpha+, responding to reviews can turn into a golden opportunity to enhance your brand's image!
 
Ready to move on to the last question?
 
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You can set additional conditions for extra points and customize benefits based on the type of review.
 
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Loyalty points can encourage repeat purchases and are a proven method to increase conversion rates. Gather loyal customers easily with Alpha+'s automated points distribution system!
 
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Check out these astonishing statistics!
  • 65% of consumers want to be rewarded for their loyalty, and 72% are willing to stay loyal to a brand if they offer discounts and rewards. (Acxiom)
  • 56% of customers are most likely to repurchase from a company if they receive personalized loyalty rewards and programs. (Acxiom)  
 
Was it helpful in assessing your online store?? If you want to explore more about Alpha+, click the link below. Let’s boost both your reviews and sales together!
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