EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 40 MIN
Get 65% Revenue Growth In 6 Months: The CRO Playbook That Actually Works
from Winning With Shopify · host Nick Trueman, Shopify Expert
In this episode of the Winning With Shopify podcast, Nick Truman sits down with Adam Pearce, CEO and Co-Founder of Blend Commerce, to break down what actually drives conversion rate optimisation (CRO) for Shopify brands.This conversation goes far beyond simple conversion rates. Adam explains how leading ecommerce brands improve revenue per session, customer lifetime value (LTV), UX, product pages, filtering systems, and retention strategies to drive long-term growth.If you run a Shopify store and want to increase sales without relying purely on more traffic, this episode is packed with practical insights.Guest: Adam Pearce – CEO & Co-Founder of Blend CommerceTest your CRO here: https://www.blendcommerce.com/winningwithshopifyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adampearcemarketingWhat you’ll learn: • How Shopify brands increase revenue with CRO • Why conversion rate is often the wrong metric • The importance of revenue per session and LTV • How UX impacts ecommerce growth • Common CRO mistakes brands make • Why heatmaps and customer data matter • How brands like Dr. Squatch and Stubble & Co approach CRO • The role of retention in ecommerce profitabilityKey Takeaways:00:31 Increase Shopify Revenue 65% with CRO00:34 Overcoming Founder Pushback on CRO00:52 From Politics to Process in CRO01:22 Dynamic vs Static CRO Process02:41 Unlocking Conversion: The Power of Data-Driven Design03:51 CRO Agency as UN in Organizations05:25 Understanding Revenue Per Person Metric06:30 CRO Failure: Aesthetics Over Function07:32 CRO Failure: No Clear Growth Goals08:27 Conversion Rate Optimization: A Misnomer16:40 Use Heatmaps for Data-Driven UX18:30 Stubble & Co's CRO Filtering Strategy19:17 CRO is an Ongoing Business Process22:38 LTV as Your North Star Metric26:41 Educate Customers During Delivery Window32:47 Dr. Squatch's Aligned Marketing & UXEXCLUSIVE WWS OFFERS:Winning With Shopify listeners get 20% off the first three months of Seguno Email Marketing with code WWS20: https://www.seguno.com/winning-with-shopify-podcastCheck out Yoast and get 15% off ALL monthly Shopify purchases for the first 6 months using code WWS15! https://yoast.com/winningwithshopify-exclusive/Get a short, tactical session with insights on things like tax reconciliation, returns, compliance, and more - all led by experts from the tools top brands rely on. Sign up now at https://taxcloud.com/summer/Join the bootcamp and elevate your inventory game: https://info.brightpearl.com/winning-with-shopify-holiday-planning-bootcampFollow us on socials:https://www.instagram.com/winningwithshopifypodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@winningwithshopifyhttps://www.youtube.com/@winningwithshopifyJoin our newsletter: https://wwspodcast.com/Proudly powered by Spec Digital, a world class SEO Agency and PPC AgencyBecome a sponsor: https://wwspodcast.com/pages/sponsorship
What this episode covers
In this episode of the Winning With Shopify podcast, Nick Truman sits down with Adam Pearce, CEO and Co-Founder of Blend Commerce, to break down what actually drives conversion rate optimisation (CRO) for Shopify brands.This conversation goes far beyond simple conversion rates. Adam explains how leading ecommerce brands improve revenue per session, customer lifetime value (LTV), UX, product pages, filtering systems, and retention strategies to drive long-term growth.If you run a Shopify store and want to increase sales without relying purely on more traffic, this episode is packed with practical insights.Guest: Adam Pearce – CEO & Co-Founder of Blend CommerceTest your CRO here: https://www.blendcommerce.com/winningwithshopifyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adampearcemarketingWhat you’ll learn: • How Shopify brands increase revenue with CRO • Why conversion rate is often the wrong metric • The importance of revenue per session and LTV • How UX impacts ecommerce growth • Common CRO mistakes brands make • Why heatmaps and customer data matter • How brands like Dr. Squatch and Stubble & Co approach CRO • The role of retention in ecommerce profitabilityKey Takeaways:00:31 Increase Shopify Revenue 65% with CRO00:34 Overcoming Founder Pushback on CRO00:52 From Politics to Process in CRO01:22 Dynamic vs Static CRO Process02:41 Unlocking Conversion: The Power of Data-Driven Design03:51 CRO Agency as UN in Organizations05:25 Understanding Revenue Per Person Metric06:30 CRO Failure: Aesthetics Over Function07:32 CRO Failure: No Clear Growth Goals08:27 Conversion Rate Optimization: A Misnomer16:40 Use Heatmaps for Data-Driven UX18:30 Stubble & Co's CRO Filtering Strategy19:17 CRO is an Ongoing Business Process22:38 LTV as Your North Star Metric26:41 Educate Customers During Delivery Window32:47 Dr. Squatch's Aligned Marketing & UXEXCLUSIVE WWS OFFERS:Winning With Shopify listeners get 20% off the first three months of Seguno Email Marketing with code WWS20: https://www.seguno.com/winning-with-shopify-podcastCheck out Yoast and get 15% off ALL monthly Shopify purchases for the first 6 months using code WWS15! https://yoast.com/winningwithshopify-exclusive/Get a short, tactical session with insights on things like tax reconciliation, returns, compliance, and more - all led by experts from the tools top brands rely on. Sign up now at https://taxcloud.com/summer/Join the bootcamp and elevate your inventory game: https://info.brightpearl.com/winning-with-shopify-holiday-planning-bootcampFollow us on socials:https://www.instagram.com/winningwithshopifypodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@winningwithshopifyhttps://www.youtube.com/@winningwithshopifyJoin our newsletter: https://wwspodcast.com/Proudly powered by Spec Digital, a world class SEO Agency and PPC AgencyBecome a sponsor: https://wwspodcast.com/pages/sponsorship
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