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  • Outsourced Director of Web, Data, and Operations

    If you are seeking a seasoned leader of consumer/donor data analytics, tools and web development to modernize the use of your data to achieve unprecedented new company growth, look no further than me, Erich Stauffer. I have a track record of strong business judgement applied to routine and complex data and reporting. As your outsourced Director of Web, Data & Operations I am a proven leader with experience in managing Shopify websites, developing technical solutions, analytical reporting, performing marketing, development, and digital decisions. I have a sense of urgency in adding business intelligence to decision making and am a effective business partner with functional areas across the company (e.g., Finance, IT) to drive effective and timely implementation of needed tools and information. My Shopify ecommerce expertise will help manage your team members and your website allowing your company to grow.

    Web Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Builds, manages, and leads a Shopify web platform and data analytics tuned to the needs of a growing, customer-centric organization
    • Merchandising allowing our communities to show off your products
    • Develops and implements e-commercee website strategic plans and initiatives to efficiently drive revenue growth
    • Define new website features, functionality, testing, and implementation to improve customer experience, workflows and staff efficiency
    • Works across IT and Marketing and Development to drive to successful decision making and implementation of needed web and software platforms including customer relationship management, customer conversion, funnels, quantitative, and qualitative data
    • Manages the conversion of the two OUR websites to be one
    • Leads and mentors the team assigned to keep the website updated
    • Makes insightful suggestions on how to close revenues gaps or how to grow additional revenue

    Data Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Develops regular reporting of revenues achieved and from what sources, as well as projecting revenue for the year/quarter
    • Builds operational dashboards to provide useful KPI’s and insights and ultimately drive significant improvements in donor and revenue growth
    • Supports Marketing and Development in identifying opportunities to improve the customer experience across various touchpoints and stages of the customer journey

    Operations Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Drives end-to-end optimization of the marketing and development processes and systems including CRM, the O.U.R. Store and donor websites, gift programs, and payment options
    • Balances the needs of the business while being a strong advocate of our donors and their experiences
    • Manages the Marketing and Development budget for the team with the goal of optimizing it for revenue growth and efficiency
    • Actively recognizes technological innovation and uses as appropriate for building revenue
    • Stay up to date on e-commerce trends and adapt the company’s ecommerce operations accordingly

    My Qualifications:

    • A technical leader with a track record of measurable successes
    • Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical related field
    • 15+ years of experience creating data analytics driving business outcomes and managing teams
    • Track record of organizational transformation towards data-driven decision making through the build/deployment and adoption of data analytics
    • Extensive eCommerce experience, managing both back-end and front-end development and processes that keep the website fresh and updated
    • Excellent interpersonal and organizational communication skills
    • Self-starter who can seek out needs and information without directives
    • Ability to multi-task and perform in several capacities
    • Ability to work with modern systems & complex technologies
    • Outstanding project management, scheduling, and research skills
    • Willing to work in a flexible work environment
    • Enthusiastic, goal-oriented, and self-motivated
    • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills; team-oriented, flexible, positive, and personable attitude, with a willingness to learn and continually strive for excellence; ability to work collaboratively with vendors and across departments
  • Shopify Expert and Partner

    If you are looking for a Shopify expert who has the knowledge and expertise to help your organization be stronger on what you already do and is great to work with, look no further than Erich Stauffer. Let’s establish a strong partnership where I can work with you to create a solid and well optimized ecommerce website on Shopify while implementing all the best practices. As a Shopify specialist, I have Marketing as well as Shopify development expertise.

    We could start out by establishing a relationship via some trial projects and then grow the relationship as we build trust and our processes, but I am looking for a long term partnership which will provide consistent ongoing work to your company.  

    The work will include the following tasks:

    • Shopify design and development
    • Conversion rate optimization
    • Website speed optimization
    • Review aggregation & syndication
    • Shopify Application recommendations for streamlining efficiency
    • Website updates as needed

    Using these Shopify e-commerce skills:

    • Expert level knowledge of the Shopify platform and the backend
    • Expert level knowledge of the plugins and features for use on Shopify websites
    • Expert level knowledge of E-Commerce conversion best practices
    • Great communication skills via phone, email, and chat
    • Strong knowledge of Google Docs and Google Calendar
    • Great documentation skills, ability to follow an established process and provide feedback, if necessary

    I am Shopify certified and a full-service e-commerce marketing agency specializing in Shopify e-commerce marketing, website design and development, and company branding. My experience focuses on creating continued business growth for my clients. My market research determines which market segments are most likely to seek your products and I design and develop sleek, purpose-built Shopify websites and brands. I blends my extensive knowledge of Internet resources with innovative marketing methods to build effective campaigns increasing sales and awareness. I will work together with your company to produce the best possible results for your business.

    I seek to build long-term fruitful relationships, continuing to help my clients long after their website or marketing campaign has launched. I believe this collaborative and committed effort produces the best results.

    My values:

    • Inspiration: I’m fascinated by the industry and what we can do with it.
    • Teamwork: The best results come from collaboration, candor, and research.
    • Relationships: I care a lot about collaboration and my clients.
    • Smart Solutions: I do things the right way, not necessarily the easy way.
    • Recognition: I celebrate your wins.

    Interested in hiring a Shopify expert?

  • Ecommerce Manager and Online Product Manager

    I am a digital consultatant and ecommerce manager who has been working with Shopify since 2013. I am located in La Crosse, Wisconsin. I service my client needs by adding value to their operations and delivering projects on time, in budget, and within scope. I am a digital project manager who can complete one or more of your projects.

    If you are looking for a qualified ecommerce project manager to join your team who will be responsible for the day-to-day management and smooth operation of various ecommerce projects, including site launches, online tools, web applications and advertising campaigns, look no further than Shopify ecommerce expert, Erich Stauffer.

    Erich Stauffer is a tech-savvy professional with an in-depth understanding of how technology can help you achieve your business goals. He is methodical and has excellent time management skills. As an Ecommerce project manager, he uses his communication skills to collaborate effectively with various teams.

    Ultimately, he is able to manage and deliver your projects’ digital lifecycle within specifications, time, and budget requirements. Learn more about the ecommerce services Erich Stauffer provides below.

    eCommerce Product Manager Services

    • Provide end-to-end project management
    • Scope project requirements and prepare budget
    • Develop a detailed project plan and monitor progress
    • Collaborate with internal teams to design, develop and implement digital projects
    • Deliver projects on time ensuring quality standards are met
    • Develop support documentation including risk logs and requirement specifications
    • Monitor and report on Analytics metrics
    • Communicate with the team and ensure all members are on board with delegated tasks
    • Highlight potential risks or malfunctions and act proactively to resolve issues
    • Seek opportunities for improvement and suggest new projects

    eCommerce Manager Experience

    • Proven work experience as a Ecommerce project manager
    • Hands on experience with project management software, like Jira
    • Familiarity with Ecommerce, order management, and content management systems
    • Proven ability of analytics and data visualization
    • Knowledge of Project Management Lifecycle and Software Development Lifecycle
    • Solid technical background with an ability to problem solving and critical thinking
    • Excellent organization and time management skills
    • Communication and team management skills
    • Educated in Computer Science, Business, and Digital Marketing
  • Shopify Expert Consultant for Ecommerce Clothing Business

    If you are in need of someone to consult with when it comes to Shopify, someone that is an expert is Shopify and well versed in the tool and how to use it for ECommerce, look no further than Erich Stauffer, a Shopify expert.

    If you have an online clothing business that at the moment uses Shopify at a very very basic level, but you want to get more out of Shopify and take your ecommerce business to the next level, I’m your guy.

    If you are looking to consult with a Shopify expert, someone who can educate you on your business and how you are using Shopify, along with what you are looking to do, and need a Shopify expert to help make it all happen, and to help and suggest other things, and then implement it, Erich Stauffer is that Shopify ecommerce expert.

    If you are in need of a Shopify expert to help you leverage and customize the use of Shopify to your business to get it to its highest potential possible, let’s have a call to discuss details and put together a plan on how to maximize Shopify for your business, contact me using the form below.

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  • I Can Build You a Shopify eCommerce Pet Store

    If you want an online store that sells pet products sourced and manufactured in from your vendors, I can help you build one that will help you sell your pet treats and dog food.

    I will build you a Shopify e-commerce store that can be accessed by anyone around the world using a design that matches your company’s brand.

    This is the type of web design I like to do and it is something I can assist you with. I look forward to discussing this further! Contact me here.

  • eCommerce Operations Management Services

    I can help you solve the questions you have about e-Commerce operations management. As an outsourced e-commerce operations manager, I can help you run your e-commerce website.

    I’m Erich Stauffer, a Shopify eCommerce expert. I will manage your products, promotions, integrations, apps, inventory, theme configurations, and orders.

    Learn more about mebrowse my services, or use the contact form to email me.

  • I Can Build You an Online Store Website for Your Home Safety Products Business

    If you’re looking for help to make a website as an online store for your home safety products business, Market Jack, an ecommerce consultant company, can help you with that.

    Let’s say you sell home safety products (Fire extinguishers, sensors etc), CCTV, insurance, and digital courses. I’d make the e-commerce website have 2 main sections:

    1. For people who know exactly what they want to buy, its a simple online store where the can browse by category, select items to add to basket and proceed to payment.
    2. For people who want the website to help them choose what is needed to protect their home, will be asked questions like this:
    • Do you live in a house of an apartment?
    • How many rooms?
    • Do you have a kitchen?
    • How many doors from outside?
    • Do you have a garden?

    And based on the answers, I can have the website suggest a proposal like:

    You need the following:

    • 3 CCTV Cameras.
    • 2 Fire extingushers.
    • 5 Smoke detectors.
    • Home insurance (plan A)
    • a Training Course (Type A)

    The solutions will be based on the data supplied by the customers, and the website would allow you to modify the questions, and the results based on them.

    The website would not use any external subscription or depend on an external website. Integration with our Payment gateway is also within scope, we will link you with the provider to integrate.

  • A Day in Gatlinburg, Tennessee and the Smoky Mountains

    There is so much to do when visiting Gatlinburg, Tennessee! I ate lunch at No Way Jose’s, visited the Ripley’s Aquarium, visited the Appalachian trail at Newfound Gap, and went to Ripley’s Believe it or Not. Will I ride the SkyLift to the top of the mountain?

    I Visited Gatlinburg, Tennessee! Will I Ride the SkyLift?

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  • We Found an Abandoned Pipe Organ in an Old Church! Does it Work?

    My ex-wife was remodeling an old church into apartments and found an old pipe organ, but does it work?

    See what happens when we climbed inside: