Complete E-Commerce Solution for Wellness Brand
Project Overview
Solacely, a growing wellness and Spiritual brand, came to us with ambitious growth goals but faced significant operational and marketing challenges
E-Commerce Challenges:
- No online presence – Needed to launch their first e-commerce store from scratch
- Brand identity unclear – Required a cohesive digital brand experience that resonated with wellness-conscious consumers
- No digital marketing experience – Had never run paid advertising campaigns
- Limited resources – Small team without technical or marketing expertise
- Multi-channel ambitions – Wanted to sell online, in-store, and through social media
Business Goals:
- Launch a professional, conversion-optimized Shopify store
- Establish strong brand presence across social media
- Generate consistent sales through paid advertising
- Enable seamless in-store and online sales integration
- Scale from $0 to meaningful monthly revenue within 12 months
Our Comprehensive Solution
We became Solacely’s complete digital commerce partner, handling every aspect of their online presence and marketing. Here’s how we built their success:
Brand-Aligned Design
The Approach: We created a custom Shopify theme that reflects Solacely’s wellness brand identity:
- Calming color palette – Soft, natural tones that evoke relaxation and wellness
- Clean, minimalist design – Uncluttered layouts that let products shine
- Wellness-focused messaging – Emphasis on self-care, natural ingredients, and holistic health
- High-quality product photography – Professional presentation of Spiritual products
- Trust-building elements – Ingredient transparency, certifications, customer reviews
The Result: A visually stunning store that immediately communicates quality and builds trust with health-conscious consumers.
Mobile-First Experience
The Approach: With 65% of traffic coming from mobile devices, we prioritized mobile experience:
- Touch-optimized navigation
- Large, tap-friendly buttons
- Simplified mobile menus
- Fast-loading mobile pages
- One-click mobile checkout options (Shop Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay)
- Mobile-optimized product galleries
The Result: Mobile conversion rate of 3.8% – matching desktop performance and ensuring no revenue lost from mobile shoppers.
Conversion-Optimized User Experience
Streamlined Product Pages
- Clear product benefits and ingredients
- Before/After customer photos
- Detailed usage instructions
- Customer reviews and ratings
- Related product recommendations
- “Add to Cart” always visible
Smart Shopping Cart
- Free shipping threshold indicator
- Product recommendations in cart
- Easy quantity adjustments
- Saved for later functionality
- Cart abandonment recovery
Simplified Checkout
- Guest checkout enabled
- Multiple payment options (Stripe, PayPal, Shop Pay)
- Address autofill
- Mobile-optimized process
- Trust badges throughout
Essential E-Commerce Features
Customer Accounts:
- Order history tracking
- Saved addresses
- Reorder functionality
- Subscription management
- Loyalty points tracking
Product Collections
- Curated collections by skin type
- Seasonal collections
- Best sellers showcase
- New arrivals section
- Bundle deals
Marketing Features
- Email capture popups
- Discount code system
- Gift card functionality
- Free shipping thresholds
- First-time buyer discounts
Customer Support
- Live chat integration
- FAQ section
- Contact forms
- Email support
- Social media links
Shopify POS Setup & Integration
The Approach: Enabled Solacely to sell at pop-up shops, wellness events, and future retail locations with fully integrated POS system:
POS Configuration
- Shopify POS hardware setup
- Inventory sync (online + offline)
- Unified customer database
- Staff account management
- Mobile POS capabilities
Integration Benefits
- Real-time inventory updates across all channels
- Unified order management
- Customer purchase history (online + in-store)
- Consistent pricing and promotions
- Centralized reporting
The Result: Seamless omnichannel experience where online and offline sales work together, inventory stays accurate, and customer data is unified.
Google Ads Campaigns
Google Shopping Ads
- Product feed optimization
- High-quality product images
- Competitive pricing strategy
- Negative keyword management
- Bid optimization by product performance
Google Search Ads
- Branded campaigns (high-intent, low cost)
- Competitor campaigns
- Wellness + Spiritual keyword targeting
- Skin condition-specific keywords
- Retargeting campaigns
Performance Metrics
- Average ROAS: 4.8x (every $1 spent = $4.80 revenue)
- Click-Through Rate: 3.2%
- Conversion Rate: 3.9%
- Cost Per Acquisition: $28
The Result: Google Ads became the highest-performing channel, delivering 40% of total revenue with excellent ROI.
Meta Ads
Audience Targeting
- Women 25-45 interested in wellness, Spiritual, natural beauty
- Lookalike audiences based on customer data
- Interest targeting: organic Spiritual, self-care, holistic health
- Behavioral targeting: online shoppers, wellness enthusiasts
- Retargeting: website visitors, cart abandoners, past customers
Ad Creative
- High-quality product photography
- Before/after transformations
- Customer testimonials (video)
- Educational content (skin care tips)
- User-generated content
- Carousel ads showcasing multiple products
Campaign Types
- Awareness campaigns (new audience reach)
- Consideration campaigns (traffic + engagement)
- Conversion campaigns (purchase optimization)
- Retargeting campaigns (remarketing)
- Dynamic product ads (automated)
Performance Metrics
- Average ROAS: 3.2x
- Cost Per Purchase: $35
- Click-Through Rate: 2.1%
- Add-to-Cart Rate: 8.5%
The Result: Google Ads became the highest-performing channel, delivering 40% of total revenue with excellent ROI.
Taboola Native Advertising
Audience Targeting
- Native ads on health and wellness content sites
- Educational articles driving to product pages
- Listicles: “10 Natural Ingredients for Glowing Skin”
- Problem-solution format: “Struggling with dry skin? Here’s why…”
- Seasonal content: “Winter Spiritual Essentials”
Targeting
- Health and wellness content readers
- Beauty and Spiritual interest sites
- Women’s lifestyle publications
- Wellness blog networks
Campaign Types
- Awareness campaigns (new audience reach)
- Consideration campaigns (traffic + engagement)
- Conversion campaigns (purchase optimization)
- Retargeting campaigns (remarketing)
- Dynamic product ads (automated)
Performance Metrics
- Click-Through Rate: 0.8%
- Cost Per Click: $0.45
- Conversion Rate: 1.2%
- ROAS: 2.5x
The Result: Taboola providing cost-effective new customer acquisition, reaching audiences beyond social media and search.
Snapchat Advertising
Ad Formats
- Story ads with swipe-up
- Collection ads showcasing product range
- AR lens experiences (virtual try-on concepts)
- Video ads highlighting product benefits
Creative Approach
- Short, engaging video content
- User-generated style content
- Quick skin care tips
- Product demonstrations
- Lifestyle-focused messaging
Performance Metrics
- Swipe-Up Rate: 4.2%
- Cost Per Swipe: $0.85
- Video View Rate: 45%
- ROAS: 2.8x
The Result: Snapchat effectively reaching younger demographic segment, contributing 12% of total revenue with growing performance.
Complete Social Media Presence
Ad Formats
- Instagram (Primary)
- TikTok (Emerging)
Content Calendar
- Product showcases (30%)
- Educational Spiritual tips (25%)
- Customer testimonials & UGC (20%)
- Behind-the-scenes (15%)
- Wellness lifestyle content (10%)
Community Management
- Daily comment responses
- DM inquiries handled
- Customer questions answered
- Influencer collaboration management
- User-generated content curation
Growth Strategies
- Consistent posting schedule
- Strategic hashtag usage
- Engagement with wellness community
- Collaboration with micro-influencers
- Giveaways and contests
- Story highlights organization
Results
- Instagram followers: 0 → 15,000 in 12 months
- Average engagement rate: 4.8% (industry avg: 1-3%)
- Social media referral traffic: 18% of total website traffic
- 25% of customers discover brand through social media
Results & Impact
450%
$40K → $180K monthly
Revenue Growth in 12 Months
4.2%
Above 2-3% industry standard
Average Conversion Rate
3.6x
Blended across all channels
Overall Marketing ROAS
15,000
4.8% engagement rate
Instagram Followers in 12 Months
450%
32% repeat purchase rate
Average Order Value
450%
3.8% mobile conversion rate
Mobile Traffic Share
Technologies & Tools
E-Commerce Challenges:
- Shopify (Main platform)
- Shopify POS (Point of Sale)
- Shop Pay (Fast checkout)
Design & Development
- Custom Shopify theme
- Liquid templating
- HTML5/CSS3
- JavaScript
- Responsive design
Advertising Platforms
- Google Ads (Search & Shopping)
- Meta Business Suite (Facebook & Instagram)
- Taboola Ads Manager
- Snapchat Ads Manager
Marketing & Analytics
- Google Analytics 4
- Google Tag Manager
- Facebook Pixel
- Snapchat Pixel
- Hotjar (Heatmaps)
Email Marketing
- Klaviyo (Email automation)
- Flow sequences
- Abandoned cart recovery
- Customer segmentation
Social Media Tools
- Meta Business Suite
- Later (Scheduling)
- Canva (Graphics)
- CapCut (Video editing)
Customer Support
- Gorgias (Live chat & support tickets)
- Email integration
- Social inbox management
Payment Processing
- Shopify Payments
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Shop Pay
- Apple Pay / Google Pay
How We Built Solacely's Success
We became Solacely’s complete digital commerce partner, handling every aspect of their online presence and marketing. Here’s how we built their success:
Discovery & Planning
Activities
- Brand workshop with Solacely team
- Target audience research
- Competitor analysis (wellness e-commerce)
- Product catalog planning
- Site structure mapping
- Marketing strategy development
Deliverables: Brand guidelines, sitemap, wireframes, marketing roadmap
Design
Activities
- Custom Shopify theme design
- Homepage design
- Product page templates
- Collection page layouts
- Mobile design optimization
- Brand photography art direction
Deliverables: Brand guidelines, sitemap, wireframes, marketing roadmap
Development
Activities
- Shopify store setup
- Custom theme development
- Product catalog upload
- Payment gateway configuration
- Shipping setup
- App integrations (Klaviyo, Gorgias, etc.)
- POS system setup
Deliverables: Brand guidelines, sitemap, wireframes, marketing roadmap
Testing & Launch
Activities
- Comprehensive testing (desktop, mobile, tablets)
- Checkout flow testing
- Payment processing testing
- POS integration testing
- Speed optimization
- SEO setup
- DNS cutover & launch
Deliverables: Live Shopify store at solacely.com
Marketing Launch
Activities
- Google Ads campaign setup & launch
- Meta Ads campaign launch
- Social media content calendar creation
- Initial content posting
- Email marketing flows setup
- Performance monitoring & optimization
Deliverables: Active campaigns across all channels
Optimization & Scaling
Activities
- Ad campaign optimization based on data
- A/B testing ad creatives
- Expanding to Taboola & Snapchat
- Scaling winning campaigns
- Social media growth strategies
- Influencer collaborations
Deliverables: Optimized, scaling marketing machine
Scale & Growth
Activities
- Aggressive scaling of proven campaigns
- New product launches
- Seasonal campaign management
- Community building
- User-generated content campaigns
- Continuous optimization
Deliverables: Sustained $180K monthly revenue
Chetena Verma, Founder & CEO SolacelyChetaru has been instrumental in building Solacely from the ground up. They didn’t just design a beautiful website – they became our complete digital commerce partner. From the Shopify store to our advertising across Google, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Taboola, they handle everything. Our social media presence has grown from zero to 15,000+ engaged followers. The POS integration means we can sell at wellness events seamlessly. In just 12 months, we went from $40K to $180K monthly revenue. They’re not a vendor – they’re truly part of our team.
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