The Ecommerce Assistant Blog

Follow my blog to find the latest tips and advice to help you make more sales using Shopify + Klaviyo as well as the latest ecommerce news and updates.

Google Shopping Ads for Beginners: A Simple Guide for Shopify Stores

Google Shopping Ads for Beginners: A Simple Guide for Shopify Stores

If you’re a small business owner with a Shopify store, there’s a good chance you’ve thought about trying Google Ads, opened the dashboard, and quietly closed the tab again. Overwhelmed,...
Your Summer Email Marketing Strategy (Plus 30+ Ideas to Actually Send)

Your Summer Email Marketing Strategy (Plus 30+ Ideas to Actually Send)

You know that feeling in summer where everyone goes quiet, engagement dips, you're half on holiday yourself, and the temptation is to just stop emailing for a bit? I get...
Why Your Shopify Collection Pages Might Be The Reason People Are Leaving Your Store

Why Your Shopify Collection Pages Might Be The Reason People Are Leaving Your Store

If your products are good but sales feel slower than expected, your collection pages are one of the first places I’d look. Most Shopify store owners spend hours perfecting their...
The Post-Purchase Experience: How to Turn First-Time Shopify Buyers into Repeat Customers

The Post-Purchase Experience: How to Turn First-Time Shopify Buyers into Repeat Customers

Growth in 2026 doesn’t come from doing more. It’s not about more ads, more traffic, or more discount codes. It’s about what happens (and what you're doing) after someone buys.
Shopify Metafields Explained: How to Personalise and Improve Your Shopify Website

Shopify Metafields Explained: How to Personalise and Improve Your Shopify Website

Many business owners think metafields are just a technical tool. But they're not just a "nice to have", in reality, they have a direct impact on conversions. Think of them like adding extra drawers to your Shopify setup. If there isn’t a place for something, you create one.

Shopify Product Pages That Convert: What to Fix If People Aren’t Buying

Shopify Product Pages That Convert: What to Fix If People Aren’t Buying

So, you’ve done the hard part: You’ve built the website. You’ve added your products. You’ve got traffic coming in. And yet your sales aren’t quite where they should be. If...
What Emails to Send to Stay Visible and Increase Sales on Shopify

What Emails to Send to Stay Visible and Increase Sales on Shopify

If you’ve ever opened Klaviyo (or Mailchimp… or anything) and just stared at a blank screen thinking, “What am I actually meant to send?” You’re not the only one. This is...
3 Simple Website Fixes to Help Small Businesses Convert More Sales

3 Simple Website Fixes to Help Small Businesses Convert More Sales

If you’re getting traffic to your online shop but people still aren’t buying, it can feel incredibly frustrating. You know your products are good. You know people are interested enough...
Email Subject Line Ideas to Boost Your Open Rates for Ecommerce Brands

Email Subject Line Ideas to Boost Your Open Rates for Ecommerce Brands

If you’ve ever stared at the subject line box for far too long with a cup of stone cold tea next to you, this blog is for you... Email is...
The Only Klaviyo Email Metrics Small Brands Actually Need To Look At

The Only Klaviyo Email Metrics Small Brands Actually Need To Look At

(And how to tell if your emails are working without overthinking it) If email marketing feels confusing, heavy, or like a constant source of guilt, I want you to know...
The Only Shopify Website Metrics Small Businesses Actually Need

The Only Shopify Website Metrics Small Businesses Actually Need

And how to tell what to fix without spiralling Let’s start with a truth that will probably make you feel better straight away: Most small business owners do not need...
A Calm Website + Email Reset for Online Shops in 2026

A Calm Website + Email Reset for Online Shops in 2026

Small tweaks that make your online shop easier to run (and easier to buy from). If your website or emails feel heavier than they should right now, you’re not doing...