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Shop Campaigns: A Beginner’s Guide to Customer-Friendly Advertising 2025
Last modified: January 21, 2025
Advertising can feel exciting, but also a lot of pressure when you’re trying to make every dollar count.
That’s where Shop Campaigns come in. Instead of paying for clicks that don’t convert, you only pay when someone makes a purchase. It’s a simple, risk-free way to run ads that actually work—without getting lost in complicated setups or wasted budgets.
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Whether you’re new to advertising or just looking for a smarter way to reach customers, Shop Campaigns offer a straightforward solution to grow your business Shopify business across major platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Google. Now that Shop campaigns are for everyone!
Let’s break down how it works and why it’s perfect for beginners.
What Makes Shop Campaigns Unique?
Pay for Results, Not Promises
With Shop Campaigns, you’re only charged when someone buys from your store. That means no wasting money on ads that get clicks but no sales. It’s simple, predictable, and focused on your success. Unlike paying influencers, what you pay and what you get is straightforward.
Expand Across Major Platforms
Your campaigns aren’t limited to just the Shop app. You can reach millions of shoppers on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Google, with more platforms coming soon.
Shop Cash Incentives
Shop Cash rewards customers for shopping with you. Buyers earn 1% Shop Cash on eligible purchases and can use it on your offers, giving them an extra reason to choose your store.
How to Set Up Your First Shop Campaign
Getting started is easy, even if you’ve never run ads before. Here’s how it works:
1. Set Your Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)
The CAC is what you’ll pay every time someone makes a purchase through your ad. To keep things competitive, set a CAC that’s at least 50% of your average order value (AOV). A higher CAC helps your campaign rank better and attract more shoppers.
2. Choose Your ROAS Target
ROAS (Return on Ad Spend) is a fancy way of saying how much money you want to make back for every dollar spent. Setting a realistic ROAS target helps Shop optimize your ads so you get the best return possible.
3. Pick a Daily Budget
Your daily budget is how much you’re willing to spend each day. If you reach the limit, your campaign pauses for the day and restarts the next. Shop aggregates this budget over a week to maximize traffic on the best days.
Reach Beyond the Shop App
While Shop is the main channel for your ads, you can extend your campaign to other platforms like Facebook and Instagram. This means more customers seeing your products in more places—without you having to manage separate campaigns, but you can customize for user behavior.
Shop also drives traffic for you through:
Push Notifications: Personalized reminders sent to customers on their devices.
Emails: Targeted campaigns to shoppers most likely to convert.
Make Data Work for You
Once your campaign is live, Shop gives you insights to track performance and make improvements. Monitor metrics like:
New Customers Acquired: How many first-time buyers your campaign brought in.
Revenue Generated: How much money your ads earned.
ROAS: See exactly how well your ad spend is paying off.
Orders acquired through Shop Campaigns are tagged, so you can easily view customer data in segments. Use this information to send personalized promotions and build stronger relationships over time.
Why Beginners Love Shop Campaigns
Shop Campaigns take the stress out of advertising by keeping everything simple and focused on results. Here’s why it’s beginner-friendly:
No Wasted Spend: You only pay for actual sales, not just clicks or impressions.
Easy Setup: Campaigns can be set up in minutes through the Shop Channel.
Guided Recommendations: Shop offers tips on budgets, CAC, and ROAS to help you get started.
Conclusion: Start Small, Think Big with Shop
The beauty of Shop Campaigns is that you can start with a small budget and scale as you grow. As you see what works, reinvest your profits into higher CACs, bigger budgets, or expanding into new markets.
By keeping your costs controlled and focusing on real results, Shop Campaigns let you dip your toes into advertising without the usual risks. Whether you’re just starting your Shopify store or looking to attract your first customers, this is the perfect way to get your brand out there.
Ready to bring more customers to your store? Start your Shop Campaign today and see how simple, effective advertising can be.