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Popular Order Tags| Gain insights from how your customers place orders across their entire journey in your Shopify Store.

Last Update:
Aug 12, 2024

Understanding the intricacies of how customers place orders can significantly enhance your marketing strategies and customer service efforts. ECPower's "Popular Order Tags" insights provide a detailed look at the order preferences and behaviors across your Shopify store, helping to refine your approach to meet customer needs effectively.

What Are 'Order Tags'?

Order tags in Shopify are labels assigned to each order to classify them based on certain criteria. These tags can be set manually through Shopify Flow or automatically via prebuilt Shopify functionality. Additionally, third-party apps such as subscription services or gift ordering platforms often use tags to denote specific features or behaviors associated with an order.

Detailed Insights from the "Order Tags" Report

🏷️ Order Tag Popularity Share Among Segment Members

Curious about which order tags are the most popular among your customer segments? 🏷️

For instance, in the "24SS Repeat Customers" segment, around 30% of customers have used the 'Free Shipping' order tag. 🚚 This insight allows you to see which tags resonate most with your segments.

Use this data to analyze if the 'Free Shipping' tag has a high usage rate across different segments and evaluate how much this incentive contributes to retaining your loyal customers. 💡

You can view up to the top 100 items in a table format and download the data as a CSV file for deeper analysis! 📊

🏷️ Monthly Order Tag Popularity Among Segment Members

Track the monthly usage trends of order tags across your customer segments. 📅

For example, the chart below shows a significant spike in the number of customers using the 'Free Shipping' tag in April 2024. 📈 Leverage this data to explore the factors that may have driven these changes.

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

🏷️ Order Tag Popularity for Initial vs. Repeat Purchases Among Segment Members

Discover which order tags are favored by customers at different stages of their purchasing journey. 🛍️

For instance, the chart below compares the usage of 'Free Shipping' and 'Subscription' tags across first, second, and third purchases. This can reveal patterns like customers frequently choosing 'Free Shipping' for initial orders and 'Subscription' for repeat purchases. 🛒

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

Here’s a pro tip: Filter your insights based on the order tag used in a customer’s first purchase! 🔍

For example, by examining the "Second Purchase" column, you can identify which tags are popular when customers who used Tag X for their first purchase come back for more. 🛍️ Additionally, by looking at other tags in the "First Purchase" column, you can determine which tags were often used together with Tag X. This can help you understand customer preferences better.

🏷️ Order Tag Repeat Purchase Frequency Among Segment Members

Identify which order tags have the highest proportion of repeat customers within your segments. 🏷️

For example, the chart below highlights the percentage of customers who used a tag only once (in gold) versus those who used it multiple times. It turns out that the 'Free Shipping' tag has a higher proportion of repeat customers, while others, like 'Shop' or 'Mobile App,' may see more one-time use. 📊

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

Why 'Popular Order Tags' Insights Matter

Order tags hold valuable data on how orders are placed, reflecting customer intentions and preferences. Whether identifying orders tagged as gifts, which can indicate a referral potential, or spotting trends in subscription sign-ups, these insights are pivotal. Understanding these nuances allows you to tailor your marketing and operational strategies effectively:

  • Gift Orders: Analyzing 'gift' tags helps understand how your products are being shared by loyal customers with potential new customers, possibly during specific seasons or promotions.
  • Subscription Trends: If you offer subscription options, knowing which segments predominantly choose this can guide your retention strategies and promotional efforts.

Use Cases - Recommended Segment Filters

  • Segments Based on Needs or Preferences: Examining how purchasing methods vary by customer needs can reveal opportunities to customize your marketing and product offerings to better align with specific customer groups.
  • Repeat or Loyal Customer Segments: Investigating whether the purchasing methods provided are fostering loyalty, and uncovering any untapped insights that could enhance customer retention.

By leveraging the "Popular Order Tags" insights provided by ECPower, Shopify store owners can gain a deep understanding of customer order preferences and behaviors, enhancing the ability to strategically engage and satisfy their market segments. This tailored approach not only improves customer experience but also boosts overall business performance.

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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22 Apr. 2024 Article Published

12 Aug 2024 Updated

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