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Winning With Shopify Podcast: Ecommerce Growth for Shopify Store Owners

Nick Trueman | Ecommerce Growth, Marketing, PPC and SEO Specialist

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 441

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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Google Just Made a HUGE Change to AI Search (Your SEO Just Improved - You May Have Missed it!)

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 • Duration 13:11

Is AI search killing Shopify SEO? Google's latest changes to AI Overviews and AI Mode are transforming how customers discover products, research brands and make purchasing decisions. But what does this mean for your Shopify store's organic traffic?

In this episode of Winning With Shopify, host Nick Trueman breaks down Google's October 2026 AI search update, the growing challenge of zero-click searches and why building a recognisable brand is becoming increasingly important for ecommerce success.

As AI-powered search becomes more prominent, traditional SEO rankings are no longer the only measure of visibility. Shopify merchants need to understand how their products and content appear in AI-generated answers, even when customers don't click through to their websites.

Nick shares three practical Shopify SEO strategies to help ecommerce businesses adapt to AI search, improve their organic visibility and stay competitive.

In this episode, you'll discover:

What's changing in Google AI Overviews and AI Mode.
Why zero-click searches could impact Shopify organic traffic.
How AI is changing the way customers research products and discover ecommerce brands.
Why brand recognition and trust matter more in AI-powered search.
How to create helpful FAQs and content that answer customer questions.
Why technical Shopify SEO and structured data remain essential.
How to monitor your brand's visibility across AI search platforms.

The key takeaway? AI isn't killing SEO - it's changing how ecommerce brands need to approach it. Businesses that invest in useful content, technical foundations and brand authority will be better positioned as search continues to evolve.

Whether you're a Shopify store owner, ecommerce marketer or DTC brand founder, this episode will help you understand what AI search means for your business and what you can do about it.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - 3 Shopify SEO Actions for AI Search
(00:46) - Google's October 2026 AI Search Update Explained
(02:05) - What's Changed in Google AI Overviews and AI Mode?
(03:59) - The Zero-Click Search Problem for Ecommerce Brands
(05:11) - Why Branding Matters in AI Search Results
(06:53) - How AI Is Changing Customer Search Behaviour
(08:36) - Shopify SEO Tip #1: Create Helpful FAQs and Content
(10:26) - Shopify SEO Tip #2: Improve Technical SEO and Structured Data
(11:20) - Shopify SEO Tip #3: Track AI Search Visibility
(12:21) - Why AI Isn't Killing SEO

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Stop Killing Your Margins With Discounts - Do This Instead

Monday, November 2, 2026 • Duration 31:21

Is AI search making SEO harder for Shopify stores? Google’s latest changes could affect how customers find and choose your products.

In this episode of Winning With Shopify, Nick Trueman explains what’s changing in Google AI Overviews and AI Mode, and what it could mean for ecommerce brands. He looks at the zero-click search challenge, why brand recognition matters in AI results, and how AI is changing the way customers search.

You’ll get three practical Shopify SEO actions to help your brand adapt: create useful FAQs and content, strengthen technical SEO and structured data, and track your visibility in AI search. The episode also explains why AI is changing SEO rather than making it irrelevant.

Subscribe to Winning With Shopify for practical Shopify, ecommerce and SEO advice.

Timestamps

(00:00) - 3 Shopify SEO Actions for AI Search
(00:46) - Google's October 2026 AI Search Update Explained
(02:05) - What's Changed in Google AI Overviews and AI Mode?
(03:59) - The Zero-Click Search Problem for Ecommerce Brands
(05:11) - Why Branding Matters in AI Search Results
(06:53) - How AI Is Changing Customer Search Behavior
(08:36) - Shopify SEO Tip #1: Create Helpful FAQs and Content
(10:26) - Shopify SEO Tip #2: Improve Technical SEO and Structured Data
(11:20) - Shopify SEO Tip #3: Track AI Search Visibility
(12:21) - Why AI Isn't Killing SEO

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

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 • Duration 19:50

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

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

Monday, October 26, 2026 • Duration 35:22

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

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

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 • Duration 15:52

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

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

Monday, October 19, 2026 • Duration 30:46

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

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

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 • Duration 13:10

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+

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

Monday, October 12, 2026 • Duration 18:16

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

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

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 • Duration 23:04

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

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

Monday, October 5, 2026 • Duration 36:17

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.

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