<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;In this episode of Mastering eCommerce Marketing, Eitan Koter welcomes Jordan Gordon, Head of Email Retention and CRO at Pilot House Digital, and the host of the World’s Best Email Retention Podcast.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;Jordan shares how he found his way into email early on, why he stayed focused on it, and how that focus turned into a long-term advantage. The conversation centers on one simple idea. Brands cannot scale efficiently if retention is treated as an afterthought.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;They talk through what Jordan sees when auditing Shopify and Klaviyo accounts, how email revenue compares to paid media, and why the cheapest customer is often the one you already have. Jordan explains how email supports ads behind the scenes, improves return on spend, and creates room to grow without increasing costs.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;On the CRO side, Jordan walks through how he looks at funnels, where most sites lose momentum, and why homepage and product page paths matter more than most teams expect. He also explains why simplifying choices and highlighting hero products often works better than complex redesigns.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;They close with a look at the inbox today, why automation matters more than constant campaigns, and how brands can stay visible without wearing out their list.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;Website: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.vimmi.net" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent"&gt;https://www.vimmi.net&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;Email us: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:info@vimmi.net" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent"&gt;info@vimmi.net&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;Podcast website: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://vimmi.net/mastering-ecommerce-marketing/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent"&gt;https://vimmi.net/mastering-ecommerce-marketing/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;Talk to us on Social:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/eitankoter/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent"&gt;Eitan Koter’s LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt; | &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://il.linkedin.com/company/vimmi" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent"&gt;Vimmi LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt; | &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/@VimmiCommunications" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent"&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;Guest: Jordan Gordon, Head of Email, Retention and CRO at Pilothouse Digital&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordangordon" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent"&gt;Jordan Gordon’s LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt; | &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://pilothouse.co" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent"&gt;Pilothouse Digital&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Watch the full Youtube video here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://youtu.be/-GQliosqjjk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;Takeaways:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;Scale, depth, and dedication are crucial in e-commerce.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;Email retention can significantly impact revenue.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;Your cheapest buyer is the buyer you already have.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;Email is a 50-year-old protocol that remains vital.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;Email marketing is the most prolific communication system.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;A tight campaign window and automation are essential for success.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;Focus on the landing pad for traffic to improve results.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;Retention tactics can prevent leaving money on the table.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;Understanding the connection between bottom-of-funnel and advertising success is key.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;Optimizing conversion rates requires understanding user funnels and choke points.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;Chapters:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;00:00 Introduction to E-commerce Retention Strategies&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;02:50 The Importance of Scale, Depth, and Dedication&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;05:18 Email Retention: The Bottom of the Funnel&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;08:22 Connecting Email and Advertising Success&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;11:08 The Riddle of Email as a Profit Center&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;13:46 Optimizing Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Strategies&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;16:28 Understanding User Funnels and Choke Points&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;19:17 Measuring Success in CRO&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;21:55 The Future of Email Marketing in 2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent"&gt;24:40 The World's Best Email Retention Podcast&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Commerce Untold

Eitan Koter

197. Email Marketing Secrets Every Shopify Brand Needs with Jordan Gordon

FEB 4, 202629 MIN
Commerce Untold

197. Email Marketing Secrets Every Shopify Brand Needs with Jordan Gordon

FEB 4, 202629 MIN

Description

In this episode of Mastering eCommerce Marketing, Eitan Koter welcomes Jordan Gordon, Head of Email Retention and CRO at Pilot House Digital, and the host of the World’s Best Email Retention Podcast.Jordan shares how he found his way into email early on, why he stayed focused on it, and how that focus turned into a long-term advantage. The conversation centers on one simple idea. Brands cannot scale efficiently if retention is treated as an afterthought.They talk through what Jordan sees when auditing Shopify and Klaviyo accounts, how email revenue compares to paid media, and why the cheapest customer is often the one you already have. Jordan explains how email supports ads behind the scenes, improves return on spend, and creates room to grow without increasing costs.On the CRO side, Jordan walks through how he looks at funnels, where most sites lose momentum, and why homepage and product page paths matter more than most teams expect. He also explains why simplifying choices and highlighting hero products often works better than complex redesigns.They close with a look at the inbox today, why automation matters more than constant campaigns, and how brands can stay visible without wearing out their list.Website: https://www.vimmi.net Email us: [email protected] Podcast website: https://vimmi.net/mastering-ecommerce-marketing/ Talk to us on Social:Eitan Koter’s LinkedIn | Vimmi LinkedIn | YouTube Guest: Jordan Gordon, Head of Email, Retention and CRO at Pilothouse DigitalJordan Gordon’s LinkedIn | Pilothouse DigitalWatch the full Youtube video here:https://youtu.be/-GQliosqjjkTakeaways:Scale, depth, and dedication are crucial in e-commerce.Email retention can significantly impact revenue.Your cheapest buyer is the buyer you already have.Email is a 50-year-old protocol that remains vital.Email marketing is the most prolific communication system.A tight campaign window and automation are essential for success.Focus on the landing pad for traffic to improve results.Retention tactics can prevent leaving money on the table.Understanding the connection between bottom-of-funnel and advertising success is key.Optimizing conversion rates requires understanding user funnels and choke points.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to E-commerce Retention Strategies02:50 The Importance of Scale, Depth, and Dedication05:18 Email Retention: The Bottom of the Funnel08:22 Connecting Email and Advertising Success11:08 The Riddle of Email as a Profit Center13:46 Optimizing Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Strategies16:28 Understanding User Funnels and Choke Points19:17 Measuring Success in CRO21:55 The Future of Email Marketing in 202624:40 The World's Best Email Retention Podcast