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There are 4 modules in this course
With global e-commerce sales set to soar to $7.9 trillion (eMarketer), this course gives e-commerce managers, marketers, entrepreneurs, growth hackers, and small business owners essential skills to build an e-commerce business and optimize email campaigns for engagement and conversions.
Learn to define your value proposition, develop a strategic e-commerce plan aligned with your audience, and select the right platform. Gain practical skills for optimizing product listings using compelling content, visuals, and keywords. Plus, you’ll learn how to enhance user experience through effective design, navigation, and mobile-friendly performance.
Also, learn to segment email lists following compliance standards like GDPR and CAN-SPAM, choose the right email service provider, and create personalized campaigns.
You’ll get hands-on experience with tools like Google Analytics to track KPIs, analyze customer behavior, calculate metrics like Customer Acquisition Cost, and make data-driven decisions. Plus, you’ll use email marketing tools to monitor performance, run A/B tests, and apply growth hacking strategies to refine and scale your campaigns.
If you're keen to grow an e-commerce business and harness the power of email marketing, enroll today!
This module provides a comprehensive foundation in e-commerce by explaining the essential terminology. You’ll gain insights into key components of an e-commerce business, compare different platform options, and examine various business models to identify strategic growth opportunities. The module also covers essential concepts such as defining a niche, understanding your target audience, mapping the customer journey, and crafting a strong value proposition. Additionally, you’ll learn how to set meaningful business goals and track performance using key metrics. Through practical, hands-on activities, you’ll learn to create your own online store and apply the core concepts of e-commerce in a real-world context.
What's included
5 videos2 readings3 assignments8 plugins
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5 videos•Total 32 minutes
Course Introduction•4 minutes
E-Commerce: The Digital Marketplace •7 minutes
Key Components of an E-Commerce Business•7 minutes
Defining Your Niche and Target Audience•6 minutes
Value Proposition and Competitive Advantage •7 minutes
2 readings•Total 10 minutes
Course Overview•7 minutes
Summary and Highlights: E-Commerce Fundamentals and Strategy•3 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
Practice Quiz: Introduction to E-Commerce •10 minutes
Practice Quiz: Building an E-Commerce Strategy•10 minutes
Graded Quiz: E-Commerce Fundamentals and Strategy•30 minutes
8 plugins•Total 73 minutes
Reading: How to Make the Most of This Course•2 minutes
Reading: E-Commerce: A Beginner’s Guide•7 minutes
Reading: Exploring E-Commerce Platforms•7 minutes
Lab: Creating Your Online Store•20 minutes
Reading: Understanding the E-Commerce Customer Journey•7 minutes
Reading: Setting Goals and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)•5 minutes
Lab: Analyzing E-Commerce Business Examples•20 minutes
Podcast: E-Commerce Fundamentals and Strategy•5 minutes
E-Commerce Practices
Module 2•4 hours to complete
Module details
This module delves into the practical aspects of running a successful e-commerce business. This module focuses on optimizing the online store to maximize sales and customer satisfaction.
You will explore strategies for creating compelling product listings that attract and convert shoppers. You’ll identify the importance of customer reviews and effective strategies for generating and leveraging positive feedback to build trust. The module also examines how to enhance the user experience and improve conversion rates by focusing on website navigation, checkout processes, and the strategic use of product recommendations.
Finally, you will learn how to leverage e-commerce analytics to track key performance indicators (KPIs), understand customer behavior, track product performance, and use data to optimize user experience and drive sales.
What's included
8 videos1 reading4 assignments10 plugins
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8 videos•Total 51 minutes
Crafting Compelling Product Titles•6 minutes
Writing Persuasive Product Descriptions•6 minutes
Customer Reviews and Trust Building•6 minutes
Conversion Rates and Sales Funnel•7 minutes
Key Elements of a High-Converting Product Page •6 minutes
Product Recommendations•6 minutes
Introduction to E-Commerce Analytics •6 minutes
Understanding Google Analytics for E-Commerce •7 minutes
1 reading•Total 3 minutes
Summary and Highlights: E-Commerce Practices•3 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Practice Quiz: Optimizing Product Listings•10 minutes
Practice Quiz: Conversion Optimization and User Experience•10 minutes
Practice Quiz: E-Commerce Analytics •10 minutes
Graded Quiz: E-Commerce Practices•30 minutes
10 plugins•Total 146 minutes
Reading: The Power of High-Quality Product Images •6 minutes
Reading: Leveraging Product Variations and Attributes•6 minutes
Lab: Store Optimizations - Analyze and Improve E-Commerce Performance•40 minutes
Reading: Optimizing the Checkout Process for Higher Conversions •5 minutes
Reading: Improving Website Navigation and Site Search •5 minutes
Lab: Conversion Rate Optimization through A/B Testing•40 minutes
Podcast: Practical Strategies of E-Commerce •4 minutes
Email Marketing Fundamentals
Module 3•4 hours to complete
Module details
This module provides a comprehensive introduction to the essential principles and practices of email marketing. You will explore the critical role of email marketing in acquiring, engaging, and retaining customers and driving sales.
The module covers fundamental concepts and terminology, guiding you through the process of building a healthy and compliant email list. It will showcase the art of crafting compelling and visually appealing emails and the need for effective copywriting, personalization, and segmentation techniques.
Finally, the module introduces popular email marketing platforms and equips learners with the knowledge to understand and interpret key performance metrics to optimize their email marketing efforts.
What's included
6 videos1 reading4 assignments10 plugins
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6 videos•Total 40 minutes
Introduction to Email Marketing •5 minutes
Key Terminology and Concepts •6 minutes
Writing Compelling Subject Lines•7 minutes
Designing Visually Appealing Emails •7 minutes
Email Marketing Platforms •7 minutes
Key Email Marketing Metrics and KPIs •7 minutes
1 reading•Total 3 minutes
Summary and Highlights: Email Marketing Fundamentals•3 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Practice Quiz: Email Marketing Basics •10 minutes
Practice Quiz: Creating Email Marketing Content•10 minutes
Practice Quiz: Email Marketing Tools and Analytics •10 minutes
The module includes a final project based on the concepts covered in the course. In this module, you will also attempt a graded quiz to test and reinforce your understanding of concepts.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment1 app item2 plugins
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1 video•Total 5 minutes
Course Wrap-Up •5 minutes
2 readings•Total 3 minutes
Congratulations and Next Steps•2 minutes
Team and Acknowledgments •1 minute
1 assignment•Total 60 minutes
Final Quiz: E-Commerce Marketing and Email Campaigns•60 minutes
1 app item•Total 20 minutes
Final Submission•20 minutes
2 plugins•Total 65 minutes
Project: Launching an E-commerce Brand with Email Marketing•60 minutes
Reading: Course Glossary•5 minutes
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This course is ideal for professionals who want to start a career or develop their skills in e-commerce management and email marketing.
This includes entrepreneurs, startup founders, small business owners, growth hackers, bloggers, influencers, freelancers, and recent graduates aiming to enter the digital marketing field.
What is the role of e-commerce marketing in digital marketing?
E-commerce marketing focuses on driving traffic to online stores, converting visitors into customers, and retaining them over time. For digital marketers, mastering e-commerce marketing means building scalable, data-driven campaigns that impact sales and business growth.
Why is email marketing essential for digital marketers in the e-commerce landscape?
Email marketing is an effective tool for fostering leads, driving repeat purchases, and building long-term customer relationships. In the e-commerce space, it enables personalized campaigns through welcome emails, promotional offers, cart abandonment reminders, and loyalty programs. For digital marketers, it provides a direct channel to engage customers, making it vital in digital marketing strategy.
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