No-code automation in marketing and ecommerce has become a must-have for agencies in the dynamic world of performance marketing. They are faced with the constant challenge of finding innovative and efficient solutions to meet the rapidly changing requirements of their customers. Agencies that look after online shops in particular are confronted with a flood of products and campaigns that need to be managed. The answer to this challenge lies in no-code automation - a powerful tool that can give agencies a decisive edge over their competitors, but also helps them to gain an overview.

1. Why automation makes sense for agencies

Automation has become a necessity for agencies. Here are some reasons why:

• The need for scalability: The ability to scale quickly and efficiently is essential in today's competitive environment. No-code automation allows agencies to manage a variety of campaigns and products with ease. By automating processes, agencies can make better use of their resources and focus on growing and optimizing their campaigns. It also makes it easier for them to deal with a rapidly growing number of clients because they can reuse automations that have already been set up or proven.
• Accessibility and team empowerment: No-code automation tools are designed to be used by everyone on the team - regardless of technical ability. This enables all team members to create and manage automations, which increases efficiency and avoids bottlenecks that can arise when only one person in the team has the necessary programming skills.
• Speed and adaptability in the agency environment: In an environment where trends and customer requirements are constantly changing, the ability to react quickly is invaluable. No-code automation tools enable agencies to adapt their campaigns in real time and respond to market changes.
• Reliability over traditional scripts: Traditional scripts are often prone to failure and can break with changes in platforms or APIs. No-code automation offers a more stable and reliable solution for automating marketing tasks.
• Increased efficiency through automation: By automating repetitive tasks, employees can focus their time on more creative and strategic aspects of marketing. This not only leads to higher employee satisfaction, but also to better results for customers.

2. Advantages of no-code automation for agencies

No-code automation offers a number of advantages for agencies:

• Cost savings: Costs can be saved by reducing the need for specialised developers.
• Error reduction: Automated processes minimize the risk of human error.
• Data integration: Different data sources can be easily integrated, leading to more comprehensive marketing analyses.
• Promoting innovation: Employees are encouraged to develop innovative solutions without technical restrictions.

3. Cross-platform automation: A must-have for modern agencies

In today's marketing landscape, it's essential for agencies to manage a variety of channels. From social media to email marketing to PPC campaigns and beyond, the ability to implement cohesive and effective strategies across multiple platforms is critical to success. This is where cross-platform automation comes into play, a key element that an ideal no-code automation tool should offer.

3.1 The challenge of multi-channel strategies

Agencies are often faced with the challenge of delivering consistent messages across multiple channels while taking into account the unique characteristics and requirements of each channel. Cross-platform automation enables agencies to overcome this challenge by creating workflows that transcend individual platforms and support a holistic marketing strategy.

3.2 Advantages of cross-platform automation

A no-code automation tool that offers cross-platform functionality can offer agencies a number of benefits:

• Increased efficiency: By automating tasks across multiple platforms, agencies can save time and free up resources that can be used elsewhere for strategic planning and creativity.
• Consistency in communication: Consistent messages are crucial for brand building and customer engagement. Cross-platform automation helps to ensure this consistency.
• Data harmonization: The integration of data from different sources enables a more comprehensive view of performance and customer behaviour. This leads to more informed decisions and improved campaign performance.
• Faster responsiveness: Agencies can react quickly to changes in the market landscape or target group behavior and make adjustments across all channels.
• Personalization: Cross-platform automation enables agencies to scale personalized customer experiences by delivering relevant content across different touchpoints.‍
• Implementation of cross-platform workflows: The implementation of cross-platform workflows in a no-code automation tool should be intuitive and user-friendly. Agencies should be able to define triggers and actions that react to events or conditions on one platform and trigger corresponding actions on other platforms.

4. Shopstory: A versatile multi-channel no-code automation tool for agencies

There are many tools that connect selected channels or platforms. But few that allow you to build automated workflows without a single line of code and using Drag & Drag. Even fewer that link store systems such as Shopify, Shopware or WooCommerce and marketing channels such as Google Ads and Meta. In reality, certain processes take place across several tools. Let's think about reporting, for example.

4.1 Campaign reporting case study

A report on the campaign performance of the last 14 days is more work than it sounds. First, a look is taken at the marketing channels and filtered according to time periods. The campaign performance data is then exported or manually transferred to a Google Sheet (or Excel). If I now want to include the performance in Meta, this is already the third tool. If we then want to consolidate these results and forward them to someone via email or Slack, the fourth tool is already in use. The ideal solution would therefore be a cross-platform tool that allows the user to link them together and automate this process. And this can be done quickly and easily with Shopstory's "Meta and Google Ads Report" flow. You can also find out more about this in our blog on automated multi-channel campaign reporting. Other common applications include the automatic optimization of bidding strategies in Google Ads or the automatic pausing of campaigns that are not performing well in Google Ads.

4.2 The core functions of Shopstory

Shopstory offers a range of features and benefits that provide you with added value. Here are some of them:

• Build your own workflows using Drag & Drop: You can use our intuitive flow builder to build your workflows according to your ideas using Drag & Drop.
• No programming skills required: Shopstory is designed to empower everyone on the team to build script-like and cross-platform automations.
• Connect your marketing & ecommerce tools: You can connect everything from store systems such as Shopify, Shopware or WooCommerce, to marketing channels such as Google Ads or Meta, to tools such as Google Search Console, Slack, Mailgun or ChatGPT (just to name a few).
• Ready-made flows for quick use: You don't always have to start from scratch and can simply access our database (The Flow Library) of ready-made flows. You can put them into action with just a few clicks or use them as a basis and adapt them further to your needs.
• Improve workflows with AI: We have an integrated AI Assistant to help you improve your workflows or support you in building flows. You can also use generative AI tools such as ChatGPT to optimize your campaign texts, improve product descriptions & product titles and thus improve your SEO, for example.

In summary, Shopstory is tailored to the complex needs of ecommerce and marketing and, with its no-code automations, forms the link between scaling agencies and a multitude of growing challenges.

Conclusion

No-code automation is more than just a trend - it's a necessity for agencies in performance marketing. Not only does it enable more efficient campaign management and scaling, but it also fosters a more creative and innovative working environment. In an age where efficiency, scalability and speed are key, no-code automation tools like Shopstory offer agencies the opportunity to stay ahead of their competition. Automation tools are the perfect tool for agencies looking to scale efficiently and achieve more with the same or fewer resources.

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