Revamping Email Automation & Engagement for Scarlet Fire Hot Sauce: Boosting Conversions and Customer Retention

Revamping Email Automation & Engagement for Scarlet Fire Hot Sauce: Boosting Conversions and Customer Retention

Scarlet Fire Hot Sauce

‘I hired Matt to help me with a Klaviyo project for my CPG brand. He created a series of automated emails, templates, and a sign-up form for my website. He is an expert on all Klaviyo and was a pleasure to work with. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with him again. I recommend Matt and Exeter Digital to anyone needing assistance with Klaviyo and beyond.’

-Marla Simon, Founder Scarlet Fire Hot Sauce

Project Tasks
  • Challenge

    Underperforming Email Automations:

    The Welcome Series was not tailored to showcase the brand’s unique value proposition.

    Browse Abandonment and Abandoned Cart emails lacked urgency, compelling offers, or personalization.

    The Thank You flow was generic and didn’t capitalize on post-purchase excitement.

    The Winback emails failed to engage lapsed customers effectively.

    Inefficient Email Templates:

    The email templates were outdated and did not effectively showcase the products or promotions.

    The design and layout were not optimized for mobile devices, leading to a poor user experience.

    Emails lacked segmentation based on customer behavior or preferences.

    Ineffective Pop-ups:

    Pop-ups were not tailored to encourage new visitors to subscribe to the newsletter.

    No clear incentive was offered to persuade users to join the email list.

    Pop-ups lacked targeting criteria to effectively capture the right audience.

  • Solution

    1. Revamping Email Automations: Exeter Digital restructured all critical email automations to align with best practices and improve customer engagement.

    Welcome Series:

    Introduced a personalized, multi-step welcome sequence to educate new subscribers about the brand’s unique selling points and products.

    Integrated a strong call-to-action (CTA) encouraging first-time purchases with a special discount.

    Delivered a series of brand-centric emails, introducing customers to different hot sauce varieties, recipe ideas, and exclusive deals.

    Browse Abandonment and Abandoned Cart Flows:

    Implemented dynamic product recommendations based on browsing history and cart contents.

    Added urgency through time-sensitive discounts and limited-stock messaging.

    Introduced clear, direct CTAs that prompted customers to complete their purchase.

    Thank You Flow:

    Enhanced the post-purchase experience with an immediate thank-you email featuring order details, delivery tracking, and a request for feedback or review.

    Included personalized product recommendations based on the customer’s purchase history to encourage additional purchases.

    Incorporated social sharing options, inviting customers to share their purchases on social media for a chance to win a prize.

    Winback Flow:

    Targeted customers who hadn’t purchased in 6–12 months with a highly personalized re-engagement email.

    Incorporated enticing offers such as “We Miss You” discounts or “Exclusive New Flavor Launch” notifications.

    Used segmented messaging based on previous purchases, reminding customers of the products they loved.

    2. Updating Email Templates:

    Completely redesigned email templates for consistency, mobile responsiveness, and a modern look that aligned with the brand’s fiery, bold identity.

    Included clear, visually appealing CTAs that highlighted product benefits and promotions.

    Used dynamic content blocks to tailor the experience for different segments (new subscribers, frequent buyers, cart abandoners, etc.).

    Optimized subject lines and preview text to improve open rates, using A/B testing for continuous improvement.

    3. Optimizing Pop-ups:

    Created targeted pop-ups that were strategically placed on high-traffic pages, such as the homepage and product detail pages.

    Offered a compelling incentive for new subscribers (e.g., 10% off their first order) with clear, eye-catching messaging.

    Introduced exit-intent pop-ups to capture visitors who were about to leave without subscribing, with a final offer to encourage sign-up.

    A/B tested different pop-up designs, offers, and messaging to determine the most effective approach.

Project Details

By revamping Scarlet Fire Hot Sauce’s email automation, templates, and pop-up strategies, Exeter Digital significantly improved email performance and overall customer engagement. The updates not only led to a measurable increase in sales and customer retention, but also strengthened the brand’s relationship with both new and returning customers.

Client

Scarlet Fire Hot Sauce

scarletfirehotsauce.com

Scarlet Fire Hot Sauce is a bold, flavor-forward brand that crafts premium small-batch hot sauces using high-quality, natural ingredients. Known for its perfect balance of heat and flavor, the brand delivers a fiery kick that enhances everything from everyday meals to gourmet dishes.