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Aug 12, 2024

In today’s competitive e-commerce landscape, knowing not just what your customers buy but when they buy is crucial. The "Busiest Day-of-the-week" report offers a strategic edge by identifying which days of the week your customers are most likely to place orders, providing you with the data needed to optimize your marketing and retention strategies.

Detailed Insights from the "Busiest day-of-the-week" Report

Understanding customer activity across different days can help you make informed decisions about when to launch marketing campaigns, offer promotions, or stock up on inventory.

🗓️ Day-of-the-week Popularity Share Among Segment Members

Curious about which days your customers are most active? 📅

For instance, in the "24SS Repeat Customers" segment, half of the customers have made a purchase on a Saturday. 🛍️ This insight helps you quickly identify the most popular days of the week across different segments, such as "New Customers" or "Loyal Shoppers."

By analyzing these trends, you can optimize your marketing efforts to align with peak shopping days! 📊

View the top 100 items in table format and download the data as a CSV file for a deeper dive! 📂

🗓️ Monthly Day-of-the-week Popularity Among Segment Members

Track how the number of buyers varies each month across different days of the week within your customer segments. 📊

For example, the chart below shows a significant spike in Saturday purchases in April 2024. 📈 Use this data to hypothesize what might have driven these fluctuations and optimize your strategy accordingly.

View the top 100 items in table format and download the data as a CSV file to uncover more insights! 📂

🗓️ Day-of-the-week Popularity for Initial vs. Repeat Purchases Among Segment Members

Find out which days of the week are preferred by customers at different stages of their buying journey. 🔄

For example, in the comparison below, Saturdays are popular for first-time purchases, while Sundays slightly edge out for repeat (second or more) purchases. 🛒 Understanding these patterns can help you tailor your campaigns to the shopping habits of your customers.

View the top 100 items in table format and download the data as a CSV file for further analysis! 📊

🗓️ Day-of-the-week Repeat Purchase Frequency Among Segment Members

Gain insights into which days of the week have the highest proportion of repeat customers within your segments. 📅

For instance, the chart below shows the percentage of customers who made only one purchase (highlighted in gold) versus those who made multiple purchases. 🛒 Weekdays from Monday to Friday are shown, with Monday slightly leading in the proportion of repeat purchases, though no strong trends are evident overall.

View the top 100 items in table format and download the data as a CSV file for more detailed insights! 📂

Why 'Busiest Day-of-the-week' Insights Matter

Timing is everything in marketing. By understanding which days generate the most customer activity, you can schedule campaigns, promotional offers, and outreach efforts to align with your customers' shopping behaviors. This targeted approach ensures that your messages and offers reach customers when they are most receptive, improving the efficacy of your marketing efforts and boosting conversion rates. Here’s why this matters:

  • Optimized Marketing Spend: Direct your marketing budget toward days that yield the highest engagement, maximizing return on investment.
  • Enhanced Customer Experience: By aligning your outreach with customer active days, you make it easier for them to engage with your brand when it’s most convenient for them.
  • Strategic Stock Management: Prepare for higher traffic days by adjusting your inventory levels accordingly, reducing the risk of stockouts and missed sales opportunities.

Use Cases - Recommended Segments Filters

  • Repeat or Loyal Customer Segments: Dive into the data on your most loyal customers to determine the best days to encourage them to revisit and make additional purchases. Tailoring your communication to these specific days can significantly increase the likelihood of repeat sales.
  • Segments you are planning a campaign for: Utilize historical data to determine the most effective days to reach out to different customer segments with tailored campaigns. Understanding past behaviors helps refine the timing of your marketing efforts, ensuring they resonate better with the intended audience.

By leveraging the insights from the "Busiest Day-of-the-week" report, you can transform your approach to scheduling marketing and sales activities, ensuring that every strategy is backed by data-driven decisions. This not only enhances the efficiency of your marketing efforts but also fosters a deeper connection with your customers by engaging them on the days they are most active.

Author
ECPower Product Manager

Edited and supervised by Product Manager of ECPower - Shopify Customer Segment & Journey Management, supporting Shopify merchants' CLV growth, CRM strategy and data analytics.

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