Personalization
Tailoring the experience to each visitor. A name in the subject line raises open rate by 26%. Products viewed on the homepage raise CR.
In practice
Personalization doesn't have to mean AI. 'Name in subject line' + 'products viewed' + 'favorite category' form a strong foundation.
Common misconception
'Personalization means expensive AI.' Most effective personalization is simple. All of it is available in basic Klaviyo.
How to fix it
Not working? (1) is data flowing correctly? (2) are merge tags configured? (3) do product recommendations avoid showing already-purchased items?
Example
A bookstore: a generic newsletter got 0.8% CR. 'Books similar to what you bought' got 3.1%.
Priority
3 immediate personalizations: name in subject, product recommendations in abandoned cart emails, favorite category in the welcome series.
Related terms
Keep learning. Metrics that touch the same area:
- eCommerce / Electronic CommerceMarketingAll business activity conducted online — showcasing products, ordering, payment, shipping, and post-sale service. The backbone of every online store.
- CPC – Cost Per ClickMarketingThe price an advertiser pays each time a visitor clicks the ad. Influenced by competition, Quality Score, and landing page relevance.
- CPM – Cost Per MilleMarketingThe cost of advertising per 1,000 ad impressions. A key metric in awareness-focused and brand-building campaigns.
- CPA – Cost Per AcquisitionMarketingThe amount it costs to get a customer to complete a desired action. A core profitability metric — if CPA exceeds gross profit, the campaign loses money.
- CAC – Customer Acquisition CostMarketingTotal marketing and sales spend divided by the number of new customers. Always compare to LTV. A healthy ratio: LTV at least 3x higher than CAC.
- ROAS – Return on Ad SpendMarketingRevenue generated divided by ad spend. A ROAS of 4 means $4 in revenue for every $1 spent on ads.
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