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Data Gathering for Product, Content Development, and Customer Retention – with Paxton Gray

Episode Title: Leveraging Data for Product Development and Customer Retention

Host: Arlen Robinson

Guest: Paxton Gray, CEO of 97th Floor

In this episode of the E-commerce Marketing Podcast, Arlen Robinson interviews Paxton Gray, CEO of 97th Floor. Paxton shares his insights on using data to drive product development, content creation, and customer retention. With over a decade of experience in digital marketing, Paxton emphasizes the importance of data-driven decision-making and offers practical strategies for e-commerce businesses to optimize their marketing efforts.

Key Takeaways:

  • Introduction and Background [00:00 – 05:00]
    • Paxton’s journey into digital marketing and his role at 97th Floor [01:00].
    • The evolution of digital marketing and its increasing legitimacy in the industry [03:00].
  • Data Gathering for Product Development [05:00 – 15:00]
    • Importance of keyword research and avoiding reliance on gut feelings [06:00].
    • Using competitors and micro-publishers to find valuable keywords [08:00].
    • Example: Shifting product focus based on keyword research for ski belts [12:00].
  • Content Development Strategies [15:00 – 25:00]
    • The significance of creating user-centric content with clear next steps [16:00].
    • Implementing semantic analysis to ensure comprehensive and useful content [18:00].
    • Case study: Improving content for a chemical company by identifying relevant topics and keywords [22:00].
  • Customer Retention Techniques [25:00 – 35:00]
    • Conducting a customer experience review to understand the user journey [26:00].
    • The importance of AB testing in learning about customer preferences and optimizing conversion rates [30:00].
    • Using AB testing insights to enhance overall marketing strategies [32:00].
  • Measuring the Effectiveness of Marketing Strategies [35:00 – 40:00]
    • The role of AB testing in validating hypotheses and improving marketing campaigns [36:00].
    • Recommended traffic benchmarks for effective AB testing (10,000 visits/month) [38:00].

Guest Info:

  • Name: Paxton Gray
  • Position: CEO of 97th Floor
  • Website: 97th Floor

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