
Why Email Marketing Is Still the Highest ROI Channel in 2026


At eCommerce expert, we don’t just build websites or run ads, we build businesses. And nothing proves that better than real world results.
In this post, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of our standout success stories: how we helped an ambitious UK based brand triple their online revenue in less than 12 months using the eCommerce expert Growth Framework.
Client: [Brand Name Withheld for Privacy]
Industry: Luxury Home Fragrance
Platform: Shopify
When the client approached us, they had a stunning product and a loyal offline customer base but their online revenue had plateaued. Their traffic was steady but conversions were low, retention was weak and their ad spend wasn’t delivering consistent returns.
Pain Points Identified:
– Poor mobile UX and checkout flow
– No email automation or segmentation
– Inconsistent brand messaging across platforms
– Ad hoc paid media strategy with unclear ROI
– No clear roadmap for scale
They didn’t need another campaign. They needed a system.
We applied our six stage growth framework customised for their business model and customer persona.
We started with a full site audit, competitor analysis and customer persona review.
– Built a 12 months strategic growth plan
– Defined success metrics and tracked via dashboards
– Repositioned brand tone, pricing psychology and customer journey flow
With 80% of their traffic coming from mobile, we overhauled the entire experience:
– Rebuilt product pages with high converting copy, reviews and trust signals
– Installed sticky add to cart buttons and simplified checkout
– Improved page speed and reduced bounce rate by 33%
They were sending one off emails with no automation. We introduced:
– Welcome flow, abandoned cart and post purchase sequences
– Monthly campaign calendar with product education, offers and UGC
– Segmentation by purchase behaviour and customer type
Result: Email became their #1 sales channel, driving 28% of monthly revenue.
We took over their Meta and Google campaigns, focusing on full funnel strategy:
– Created new creatives, landing pages and hooks for paid social
– Launched Google Shopping with proper feed optimisation
– Implemented retargeting flows based on engagement level
Ad Spend Efficiency: ROAS increased from 1.4x to 3.6x in 90 days.
To grow sustainably, we shifted focus from just acquisition to customer lifetime value (CLTV):
– Built a loyalty program rewarding repeat purchases
– Sent reorder reminders based on product lifecycle
– Collected reviews and UGC for email and ad creative
Repeat purchase rate rose by 41% within 6 months.
Finally, we laid the operational foundation for growth:
– Introduced inventory alerts and automated reporting
– Connected fulfilment tools for faster shipping and tracking
– Prepared the site for international shipping and VAT compliance
The brand went from “just managing” to operating like a top tier eCommerce business.
Here’s what we achieved together in under 12 months:
| Metric | Before | After | Improvement |
| Monthly Online Revenue | £18,000 | £56,000 | +211% |
| Email Revenue Share | 6% | 28% | +366% |
| Conversion Rate | 1.8% | 4.3% | +139% |
| Return Customer Rate | 19% | 37% | +95% |
| Paid Media ROAS | 1.4x | 3.6x | +157% |
Total revenue tripled and continues to grow.
Success like this doesn’t happen by accident. It happens with a clear strategy, expert execution and a partner who’s as invested in your brand as you are.
If you’re ready to become the next success story, I’d love to hear about your goals and help you exceed them.
Let’s build something remarkable,
Myk Baxter
eCommerce Expert

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