How do you create a post-purchase email flow in Klaviyo?

In this video, our Head of Strategy Innovation, Bogdan Birtom dives deep into the concept of post-purchase email flows for Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) brands. He says "A well-crafted post-purchase flow can eliminate buyer's remorse, educate customers, reduce returns, and boost retention."
Here’s a breakdown of what Bogdan explains:
Key Takeaways:
1. Understanding Post-Purchase Flows:
- Order Confirmation: Start with a simple confirmation email to set expectations.
- Eliminate Buyer's Remorse: Build excitement and minimize returns with engaging content.
- Product Education: Ensure customers use the product correctly through instructional emails.
- Review Requests: Gather valuable feedback and social proof by requesting reviews.
- Cross-Sell Opportunities: Introduce related products with time-sensitive offers to increase sales.
2. Timing and Frequency:
- Immediate Engagement: Send a bounce-back offer right after the purchase or include it as the final email in the sequence.
- Delivery Considerations: Tailor your timing based on delivery schedules and customer location (domestic vs. international).
- Consistency Across Channels: Maintain a uniform tone and style across email, SMS, and other marketing channels to avoid confusion.
3. Challenges in Post-Purchase Flows:
- Personalization Overload: Avoid overcomplicating with too many personalized flows. Focus on hero products and use generic messaging where necessary.
- Consistency and Recognition: Ensure customers recognize your brand’s tone and style in all communications.
- Effective Use of Content: Utilize visuals and clear instructions to enhance customer understanding and satisfaction.
4. Creating Effective Content:
- Customer-Centric Approach: Teach customers when to expect results and how to use the product correctly.
- Utilize Instructional Videos: Provide step-by-step guides and direct customers to detailed landing pages on your website.
5. Ideal Sequences for Skincare Brands:
- Order Confirmation: Include all necessary details like invoice and tracking info.
- Eliminate Buyer's Remorse: Use FAQs and exciting content to reassure customers.
- Product Education: Provide detailed usage instructions to ensure proper application.
- Review Requests and Social Media: Encourage customers to share their experiences and tag your brand on social media.
- Cross-Sell Offers: Introduce complementary products with enticing, time-sensitive deals.
6. Practical Implementation in Klaviyo:
- Triggering the Flow: Use apps like Wonderment for shipment tracking or Shopify metrics to initiate the sequence.
- Excluding Overlap: Ensure post-purchase emails don’t clash with regular campaigns to keep the focus on retention and education.
- Building the Sequence: Include emails on product usage, setting expectations, and building brand trust, followed by a cross-sell offer.
By following these guidelines, DTC brands can create an effective post-purchase email flow that enhances customer experience, reduces returns, and drives repeat purchases. Watch the full video to learn more!
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Video Chapters:
00:00:09 - What is a post-purchase flow?
00:01:51 - Challenges that DTC brands face with post-purchase flows
00:04:22 - How should eCommerce brands create content for post-purchase flows?
00:05:53 - Ideal post-purchase email flow for a DTC skincare brand
00:07:48 - The best email frequency for a post-purchase email flow
00:10:44 - How to create a post-purchase email flow in Klaviyo?
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