Startup & Ecommerce Marketing Strategies

Launching a startup or scaling an ecommerce brand? You’re not just after traffic; you want conversions, growth, and a marketing strategy that delivers. In this category, we dive into actionable tactics, from optimizing PPC campaigns to leveraging data-driven insights, all tailored for startups and ecommerce businesses aiming for tangible results. Whether you’re refining your ad strategy or exploring new growth avenues, these articles are your blueprint for success.

05/12/2025

Why 300% ROI Might Be the Dumbest Goal in Marketing

ROI and CPA: Same Coin, Different Sides Everyone loves bragging about ROI. “We hit 300%!” Cool. But what does that.

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Illustration of a startup founder facing multiple marketing roadblocks, like burning cash, content burnout, and unclear positioning.

Startup & E-commerce Marketing
06/05/2025

Ten Marketing Challenges Which Kill Startup Momentum

Excerpt: I’ve been in this business for more than 20 years. Being based in Tel Aviv, the world’s unofficial startup…

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Businessperson deciding between proving their funnel or scaling too soon, with floating awareness signs and dollar bills symbolizing startup risk

Startup & E-commerce Marketing
06/02/2025

Prove Your Funnel Before You Scale: The Hard Truth Most Startups Skip

Excerpt: Scaling too early can bankrupt your startup. Here's how to pressure-test your funnel with intent-based search before you waste…

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Illustration of a startup founder about to waste budget on demand generation without proving conversion first

Startup & E-commerce Marketing
05/29/2025

Why Most Startups Burn Cash on Demand Gen (Before They’re Ready)

Before you run demand gen, prove your startup can convert high-intent buyers. Otherwise, you’re just lighting your budget on fire.…

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Hero image for a startup marketing blog post on building a go-to-market strategy using the Startup Marketing Framework, featuring bold neon typography and a glowing chart icon on a dark gradient background.

Startup & E-commerce Marketing
05/26/2025

Guide to Building a Go-to-Market Strategy That Doesn’t Burn Your Budget

Excerpt: Most startups don’t fail because of a bad product. They fail because they don’t know how to take it…

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PPC Designs Startup Marketing Framework – visual introduction to a customized marketing approach for startups, highlighting icons for growth, e-commerce, user personas, and targeting strategy with bold gradient typography and glowing neon icons on a dark background.

Startup & E-commerce Marketing
05/25/2025

PPC Designs Startup Marketing Framework by Joel Bondorowsky

Most marketing playbooks fail startups. Here’s the battle-tested framework we use to help founders go from confusion to clarity—and growth.…

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Hero image illustrating how Google AI Mode is transforming search in 2025, with bold text and magnifying glass icon styled in PPC Designs brand colors for business strategy insights

Startup & E-commerce Marketing
05/22/2025

What Is Google AI Mode and Why It’s a Big Deal for Startups

Google just turned search into a conversation, and that changes everything for startups. In this guide, we break down what…

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