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We are here at eTail Palm Springs and seeing and hearing the latest and greatest in e-commerce and retail. Question: Do you need to choose between AI and human recommendations as a customer? Why not have both? After all, don’t each have their strengths? AI in the retail experience is all the rage these days, but today I’m talking with someone from a brand that has been incorporating AI-personalized experiences and shopping combined with expert human recommendations for over 14 years, and continues to innovate today. Today we’re going to talk about how AI-based personalization plus human creativity and input makes an amazing customer experience at Stitch Fix. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Noah Zamansky, Vice President of Product and Client Experience at Stitch Fix. About Noah Zamansky Noah Zamansky serves as the Vice President of Product and Client Experience at Stitch Fix, where he leads cross-functional teams spanning Product, Design, Engineering, Algorithms, and Platform Development. A seasoned leader, Noah has a proven track record of shaping product vision and strategy, designing exceptional user experiences, and spearheading the launch of new business ventures. Before joining Stitch Fix, Noah held the role of Senior Director of Product Management at eBay, overseeing Fashion and Vertical Experiences. Resources Stitch Fix: https://www.stitchfix.com eTail Palm Springs: https://etailwest.wbresearch.com/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Listen to The Agile Brand without the ads. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3ymf7hd Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company…

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In this episode of Websites Made Simple, "Nail the website design workflow and land new business" I'm talking you through the critical importance of streamlined processes for website development and effective client communication.

Discover practical strategies to structure your workdays, set clear boundaries, and manage client expectations to avoid common pitfalls like 'ghosting'.

We’ll discuss why having robust guidelines for your clients, including collecting essential content upfront, is crucial for success.

Whether you’re a website designer just starting or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with actionable tips to refine your workflow and elevate your web design business.

Learn how organisation and strong communication can enhance client satisfaction, save time, and set your projects up for success.

Want to optimise your website development process and take your web design business to the next level? Best click play then!

00:00 Website Designer Communication Issues

06:09 Copywriting Alternatives and Solutions

07:15 Website Design & SEO Course described

10:18 Website Design Setup Essentials

15:39 Effective Website Building Boundaries

17:44 "Collaborative Web Design Success"

Companies mentioned in this episode:

Squarespace
Shopify
WordPress
Wix
WeTransfer

Links referenced in this episode:

Mentioned in this episode:

Websites Made Simple Courses

Check out our Websites Made Simple courses!

#Entrepreneur #Business #Podcasting Education #Marketing #Holly Christie (Wordpress Website Simplifier

29 episoade

Websites Made Simple: How to have a successful website design business

Nail the website design workflow and land new business!

Websites Made Simple: How to have a successful website design business

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Discover practical strategies to structure your workdays, set clear boundaries, and manage client expectations to avoid common pitfalls like 'ghosting'.

We’ll discuss why having robust guidelines for your clients, including collecting essential content upfront, is crucial for success.

Whether you’re a website designer just starting or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with actionable tips to refine your workflow and elevate your web design business.

Learn how organisation and strong communication can enhance client satisfaction, save time, and set your projects up for success.

Want to optimise your website development process and take your web design business to the next level? Best click play then!

00:00 Website Designer Communication Issues

06:09 Copywriting Alternatives and Solutions

07:15 Website Design & SEO Course described

10:18 Website Design Setup Essentials

15:39 Effective Website Building Boundaries

17:44 "Collaborative Web Design Success"

Companies mentioned in this episode:

Squarespace
Shopify
WordPress
Wix
WeTransfer

Links referenced in this episode:

Mentioned in this episode:

Websites Made Simple Courses

Check out our Websites Made Simple courses!

#Entrepreneur #Business #Podcasting Education #Marketing #Holly Christie (Wordpress Website Simplifier

29 episoade

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