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Scott Meiklejohn
Scotty went to journalism school in the wild land of Canada. He can’t believe his luck that he’s paid to write blogs, mix podcasts, create videos, and collaborate with a creative team of unicorns (the human kind). Scott used to work as a television producer, then worked at a green bag ecommerce company before finding Recharge. He adores three things: Coffee, Dungeons and Dragons and the naivety of supporting the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Industry insights 10 min read
9 “About Us” page examples that drive conversionsIf your online store is where you meet your customers, your About Us page is where your customers meet you.
Merchant spotlight 8 min read
The power of subscriptions & authenticity with Bumpin BlendsLisa bought the domain name just for fun.
Culture 3 min read
Recharge named one of the best workplaces for millennialsWe are delighted to be featured on Fortune’s Best Workplaces for Millennials in 2022.
How to 9 min read
5 ecommerce holiday planning tips to stay on the nice list this yearThere’s no better time to start your ecommerce holiday planning than the dog days of summer. We're as serious as a stoic snowman with a candy cane for a mouth.
Industry insights 7 min read
5 recyclable packaging materials for your businessSustainability isn’t just a buzzword. Consumers, more than ever, are flocking to brands that are focused on minimizing their environmental footprint. Businesses can do this through various methods like carbon offsetting, charitable donations, or recyclable packaging.
Industry experts 4 min read
Conversations at ChargeX 2022: retention, personalization & more.player-intro { font-family: "Greycliff-CF", sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; } .player-wrapper { position: relative; height: 70px; width: 100%; max-width: 450px; padding: 2rem 3rem; margin-bottom: 3rem; overflow: hidden; background-color: #FFFFFF; border: 1rem solid #FFFFFF; border-radius: 999px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09); } .player-wrapper::after { content: ""; position: absolute; display: block; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 2rem; width: 5rem; background-color: #FFFFFF; } .player-wrapper iframe { position: relative; left: 0; bottom: 132px; height: 170px; width: calc(100% + 106px); margin-left: -56px; margin-right: -56px; } In early May, Recharge hosted ChargeX, the global ecommerce subscription conference that connects merchants, agencies, and tech partners to delve into industry insights, predictions, and best practices.
Company updates 6 min read
ChargeX 2022: Unpacking the annual subscription industry conferenceWe’re still reliving the incredible events of ChargeX22, which took place last week in Santa Monica. Our goal for the conference was to bring together the best minds in ecommerce, from thought leaders and industry-leading merchants to tech innovators and creative agencies. Our collective focus: unpacking the future of ecommerce and how we can prepare for it.
Best practices 5 min read
Confessions of a consumer: Sustainable shopping for a healthier worldApril marks Earth Month, where we all reflect on our sustainable shopping choices and feel immense existential dread when reading the latest report from climate scientists.
Best practices 5 min read
How to add membership subscriptions to your subscription programSo your business is already crushing it with your replenishment or curation subscription program. You've got loyal subscribers who love your products and are delighted by their deliveries every month. But how can you add more value to their relationship with your brand (while raising their AOV and LTV all at the same time)?
Best practices 6 min read
Is your business ready for subscriptions?How can you tell if your business is ready for subscriptions? What kind of subscription program would work best for your brand? What’s the easiest and quickest way to get started with subscriptions in this fast paced digital economy?
Best practices 6 min read
Our top tips to creating a strong remote work cultureMany merchants have been faced with a question over the this year: Do we create a remote or hybrid environment, or return fully to the office? While every company’s needs and requirements are different, the majority of the workforce is asking for at least the option to choose what’s best for them. According to a study done by PwC, over half of workers would prefer to work remotely at least 3 days a week.
Industry experts 7 min read
Spooky tales for subscription merchantsWarning: Though the following stories are terrifying to behold, they do have happy endings/exorcisms
Culture 6 min read
Preserving culture – navigating rapidly growing teams at RechargeHow do you preserve the empathetic and innovative culture your company forged through years of bootstrapping as it now rapidly grows and scales? What values act as your company's north star, guiding you through smooth seas or stormy waves?
Industry insights 5 min read
Powerful & Profitable Subscriptions Playbooks: Scaling your subscriptionsHave you checked out our Powerful & Profitable Subscriptions Playbooks? In this post, we’re taking a closer look at our Scaling Your Subscriptions playbook.
How to 8 min read
How to look good on video while remote workingThere are many perks to remote working. But looking like a ghost on Zoom while presenting in front of an important client isn’t something you signed up for. So, how can you present yourself professionally on video while working remotely?
Industry insights 5 min read
Powerful & Profitable Subscriptions Playbooks: Cross-Selling & UpsellingHave you checked out our Powerful & Profitable Subscriptions Playbooks? In this post, we’re taking a closer look at our Cross-Selling & Upselling playbook.
How to 9 min read
Product bundling: Make it a comboThink about a product bundling scenario you’ve likely encountered frequently. Perhaps something like,
Industry insights 7 min read
Powerful & Profitable Subscriptions Playbooks: Customizing The Shopper ExperienceHave you checked out our Powerful & Profitable Subscriptions Playbooks? In this post, we’re taking a closer look at our Customizing The Shopper Experience playbook.
Industry insights 7 min read
Brick and mortar to click and mortar: How brands pivoted in a pandemicRemember the old normal? Before the new normal of curbside pick up and endlessly scrolling while online shopping. That tactile experience of shopping at a brick and mortar store. You were able to browse the aisles of a physical store, pick up products, and touch fabrics. Chat with entrepreneurs of local businesses you’d become a repeat customer of.
Industry insights 6 min read
Powerful & Profitable Subscriptions Playbooks: Building a Brand CommunityIn this preview from our Powerful & Profitable Subscriptions Playbooks, we’re diving into Building a Brand Community. Our playbooks were created by bringing together 12 of the industry’s most successful ecommerce agencies and getting their insights on growth strategies they use with their top clients. Topics range from marketing (social media and advertising), growing brand loyalty, customizing the customer experience, cross-selling and upselling, and more.
Industry insights 6 min read
What is headless commerce architecture?Headless commerce is a commerce architecture that allows for the separation of your brand's front-end and back-end. A headless commerce architecture allows you to have as much flexibility, complexity and agility as your business requires. Contrast to traditional ecommerce platform builds, like Shopify or BigCommerce, headless allows for maximum customization.
Industry insights 3 min read
Powerful and Profitable Playbooks: The Power of SubscriptionsIn this preview, we’re diving into The Power of Subscriptions from our Powerful and Profitable Playbooks series. We worked with 12 of the industry's brightest ecommerce agencies to put these 8 subscription playbooks together.
Merchant spotlight 6 min read
5 sustainability focused brands using subscriptionsHappy Earth Day! To celebrate Earth Day we wanted to showcase 5 brands who are leading the sustainability charge and using Recharge to power their subscriptions.
Industry insights 6 min read
Powerful & Profitable Subscriptions Playbooks: Leveraging The Power of AnalyticsWe’re diving deep into ecommerce analytics by taking a closer look at our Leveraging The Power of Analytics Playbook.
Merchant spotlight 6 min read
Seven women-led businesses using subscriptionsTo celebrate International Women’s Day and Women's History Month we wanted to showcase seven women-led subscription businesses powered by Recharge.
Best practices 5 min read
The importance of understanding customer lifetime value (LTV)What is lifetime value (LTV)? It's the average amount a subscriber spends over the course of their subscription (average revenue per user) before churning (leaving your subscription program).
Merchant spotlight 4 min read
Five Black-owned businesses using subscriptionsTo celebrate Black History Month we wanted to showcase five Black-owned subscription businesses powered by Recharge and the subscription products they offer to their customers.
Industry insights 1 min read
Subscriptions 101: Simple steps for success (ChargeX 2020)https://youtu.be/7-J_qaswTHE Recharge's Director of Product, Jason Tranel, walks you through 10 tips for running a successful subscription business on the Recharge platform.
Uncategorized 1 min read
Subscriptions 201: The advanced crash course for success (ChargeX 2020)https://youtu.be/o1glS5Em0x0 Recharge Product Managers, Cody De Vos and Jordan Bluhm, give an advanced lesson on how you can leverage the API to elevate your subscription business.
Industry insights 1 min read
Breaking past 100 – Scaling your client’s store (ChargeX 2020)https://youtu.be/-wLypTGKNZU Recharge's Partner Manager, Elaine Sloboda, chats with Chelsea Jones and Rachel Saul (Co-Owners of Chelsea & Rachel Co.).
Merchant spotlight 28 min read
Q&A with Recharge’s Chathri Ali and Haus Co-Founder and Co-CEO Helena HambrechtRecharge COO, Chathri Ali, spoke with Helena Hambrecht, the co-founder and co-CEO of Haus.
Best practices 8 min read
Retention is in the details – Relational vs transactional commerceThe key to any long lasting relationship is good communication. Business relationships, friendships, marriages - you name it. Learning how to properly communicate so that thoughts and feelings are understood and validated is key.
Culture 7 min read
How to hire and onboard remote workers + the tools we useIf you haven’t already, be sure to check out part 1 of our series on remote work. We took an in-depth look at how Recharge embedded a remote-first mindset in our culture and shared several high impact tips for working remotely.
Culture 7 min read
How to thrive as a fully remote companyFive years in, with over 220 team members scattered across multiple continents, Recharge has been fully remote since we first started. What allowed us to be most successful was simply this: We embed a remote-first mindset in our culture. It’s foundational within our company.
Best practices 3 min read
Two ways to retain subscribers in any marketReducing churn and increasing the lifetime value of your customers is of paramount importance at any time but it is especially important during times of turmoil and disruption. While your newsfeed may be filled with unwelcome news related to Covid-19, we’re going to focus on what you can do to maintain your subscriber base.
Industry insights 30 min read
Q&A with Recharge’s Chathri Ali and ProfitWell CEO & Founder Patrick CampbellRecharge COO, Chathri Ali, spoke with Patrick Campbell, the founder and CEO of ProfitWell. More than 8,000 subscription companies use ProfitWell to track, understand and optimize billions of dollars in recurring revenue.