BFCM 2025 Guide

A complete BFCM toolkit with strategies, insights, checklists, and for unlocking success this Black Friday and Cyber Monday for your Shopify store.

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BFCM 2025 Guide

28th Nov - 1st Dec
Your guide to strategies, tools, insights & checklists to unlock success this
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Why is BFCM critical for Shopify Stores

$11.5B
Total Global Sales
76 M
Total Shoppers
67000+
Total Merchants Selling
$108.56
Average Cart Price (USD)

BFCM  AOV Drivers

Battle-tested AOV  drivers, used by thousands of Shopify stores during Black Friday and Cyber Monday to generate millions in revenue.

Build Your Gift Box

Tap into involved holiday gift shoppers by letting them personalise their gift set step by step.

Pre-curated Gift Hampers

Simplify decision-making for gift buyers with a pre-curated hamper consisting of your most ‘frequently-bought-together’ products on your store. Add a discount.

Subscription Bundles 

Capitalise on incoming Black Friday traffic. Lock them in with subscription bundles to drive repeat purchases. 

Discounted Add-ons in Bundles

Tap into involved holiday gift shoppers by letting them personalise their gift set step by step.

Gifting Add Ons on Product Page

Add neat check boxes next to your products with an ‘upsell bundle’ set up. Offer variant selection on gift wraps, ribbons, cards & more. 

Gifting Add On in Checkout

Add an opt-in checkbox on your checkout page to cross-sell gift wraps, cards & more. 

Checkout Product Upsells

Recommend products related to items in their wishlist, cart items, or past purchase history.. Use AI recommendations to increase relevancy. 

Checkout Non-Product Upsells

Recommend upsells like gift wraps, fragile packaging, insurance, warranties & cards at checkout. Create a new revenue stream. 

Checkout Line Item Upsells

Target customers as they review their cart line items. Tap into high purchase intent by suggesting subscription upgrades, tiered volume discounts & custom add-ons. 

Buy X Get Y (BoGo)

Create promos that let customers choose one discounted 'Y' product when they buy from a set of 'X' products. E.g. Buy 3, get 1 free.

Advanced BoGo

A BoGo with more conditions. E.g. Buy x products from collection A, to get y products from collection B at 40% off. Or add 2 products and get 50% off less expensive products

Simple Tiered Discounts

Tap into involved holiday gift shoppers by letting them personalise their gift set step by step.

Advanced Tiered Discounts

Create highly customized tiered discounts with advanced eligibility rules & tiers based on specific products. For e.g. Tiered discounts on women’s clothing with products tagged as t-shirts & leggings.

Goal-Based Progress Bars

An effective way to gamify tiered discounts. Display the progress bar in your cart and encourage customers to buy more. Create a quantity-based or amount-based discount bar. Or even just a free gift one. Better yet, create a combined discount bar that offers free gifts, free shipping, percentage or volume discounts. 

Gifting Add-Ons

Tap into involved holiday gift shoppers by letting them personalise their gift set step by step.

Plan for Early BFCM

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Know Your Customer Segment

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Inventory & Supply Chain

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Deals and Offers

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Website Optimization

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Shipping and Payment

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Content Strategy

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Email Marketing Campaign

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SMS Campaign

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Paid Marketing

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Social Media Campaign

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Influencer Campaign

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Partnership Campaign

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Measure Your Metrics

Sales Metrics

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Support Metrics

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Customer Metrics

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Traffic Metrics

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Inventory Metrics

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Engage in Post-BFCM Activities

Reviews

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Re-engagement

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Reflect on what worked and what didn’t

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BFCM Conversion Drivers

Proven strategies to drive up conversions on your Shopify store this holiday season.

Checkout Trust Badges

Reinforce trust in your brand and eliminate last-minute objections to purchase by showcasing reviews at checkout. Essential for first-time shoppers during Black Friday

Checkout Reviews & Ratings

Add customer reviews & ratings to reassure shoppers of their decision and propel purchase intent. Essential for first-time shoppers during Black Friday.

Custom Message

Reinforce trust in your brand and eliminate last-minute objections to purchase by showcasing reviews at checkout. Essential for first-time shoppers during Black Friday

Display All Discount Codes

Showcase all available discount codes at checkout for shopper convenience and to quietly nudge them to complete purchase & convert. 

Auto-add Free gift

Drive conversions by delighting with free gifts. Add free gifts automatically added to the cart based on spend or quantity rules.

Multi-selection Free Gift

Reinforce trust in your brand and eliminate last-minute objections to purchase by showcasing reviews at checkout. Essential for first-time shoppers during Black Friday

Single Code. Multiple Discounts.

This BFCM, don’t bother with multiple codes. Simplify your marketing communication & drive conversions by simplifying redemption for customers. Create a single code for product discounts, order discounts & shipping discounts. 

Schedule Delivery

There’s nothing better than a gift that arrives right on a specific holiday date. Let your customers schedule delivery. 

Personalised Video & Text Messaging 

Take personalization to the next level by empowering customers to send text or video messages to their loved ones, along with gifts they purchase.

Plan for Early BFCM

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Know Your Customer Segment

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Inventory & Supply Chain

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Deals and Offers

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Website Optimization

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Shipping and Payment

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Content Strategy

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Email Marketing Campaign

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SMS Campaign

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Paid Marketing

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Social Media Campaign

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Influencer Campaign

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Partnership Campaign

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Measure Your Metrics

Sales Metrics

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Support Metrics

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Customer Metrics

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Traffic Metrics

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Inventory Metrics

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Engage in Post-BFCM Activities

Reviews

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Engage in Post-BFCM Activities

Re-engagement

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Reflect on what worked and what didn’t

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BFCM 2025 ToolKit

Read through in-depth practical guides on Black Friday promotional ideas,
checkout optimization, BFCM marketing tips & more.

BFCM 2024 ToolKit for Shopify Stores | Black Friday, Cyber Monday

BFCM eCommerce Checkout Optimization

Learn from the insights we gained by analysing 60+ Shopify checkout pages. Leverage these actionable strategies to drive AOV & conversion at checkout, during BFCM.

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Brilliant Black Friday Product Bundling Strategies

Bundling & Black Friday go hand-in-hand. Unlock AOV growth with this essential BFCM promotional strategy.

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Black Friday Discount Campaigns

There is no BFCM without discount campaigns. Explore this deep dive into Black Friday promotion ideas driven by discounts.

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Complete Guide to BFCM Deals & Offers

Wondering what offers to run this BFCM on your Shopify store? Here’s an in-depth blog that gives you access to 21 Black Friday Cyber Monday deals & offers.

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Black Friday CRO Strategies

Wondering how to drive conversion rate optimization for your store during BFCM? Read through these practical Black Friday CRO Strategies to know more.

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Black Friday Checklist (In-Depth)

Loved our downloadable checklist? Now explore each action point in-depth with this deep dive.

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BFCM Checklist 2025

Pin this on your desk and we guarantee a bumper holiday season 2025

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Plan for Early BFCM

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Know Your Customer Segment

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Inventory & Supply Chain

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Deals and Offers

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Website Optimization

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Shipping and Payment

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Content Strategy

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Email Marketing Campaign

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SMS Campaign

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Paid Marketing

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Social Media Campaign

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Influencer Campaign

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Partnership Campaign

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Measure Your Metrics

Sales Metrics

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Support Metrics

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Customer Metrics

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Traffic Metrics

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Inventory Metrics

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Engage in Post-BFCM Activities

Reviews

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Re-engagement

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Reflect on what worked and what didn’t

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Plan for Early BFCM

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Know Your Customer Segment

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Inventory & Supply Chain

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Deals and Offers

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Website Optimization

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Shipping and Payment

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Content Strategy

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Email Marketing Campaign

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SMS Campaign

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Paid Marketing

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Social Media Campaign

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Influencer Campaign

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Partnership Campaign

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Measure Your Metrics

Sales Metrics

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Support Metrics

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Customer Metrics

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Traffic Metrics

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Inventory Metrics

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Engage in Post-BFCM Activities

Reviews

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Re-engagement

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Reflect on what worked and what didn’t

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Ultimate BFCM Calendar 2025

Plan a successful holiday season with this comprehensive Black Friday Cyber Monday Calendar 📅

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Begin Inventory Planning
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Analyze bestsellers, forecast demand

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Clean lists and verify deliverability

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Plan Paid Advertising
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Plan Mobile Optimization
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Audit experience and identify improvements

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Plan Customer Service Scaling
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Prepare staffing for BFCM volume

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Plan Checkout Optimization
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Identify payment and conversion improvements

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Place Inventory Orders
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Order BFCM stock based on forecasts

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Plan for increased engagement as customers start thinking about fall/holiday shopping

September 2
Email Campaign Setup
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Begin setting up automated email sequences for BFCM

September 3
Social Media Content Creation
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Start creating BFCM-themed social media posts and graphics

September 4
Influencer Content Briefs
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Send detailed briefs to influencers with content requirements and deadlines

September 5
Google Ads Campaign Setup
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Create new BFCM campaigns, ad groups, and begin keyword research

September 6
Website Speed Optimization
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Implement technical improvements for faster loading times

September 7
Customer Segment Refinement
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Finalize customer segments and create targeted messaging for each

September 8
Email Template Design
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Create and design BFCM email templates for different segments

September 9
SMS Campaign Setup
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Set up SMS automation flows and compliance measures

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Video Content Creation
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Create promotional videos for social media and ads

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Influencer Contract Finalization
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Finalize contracts and payment terms with influencers

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Competitor Monitoring Setup
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Set up tools to monitor competitor pricing and promotions

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Chatbot Training
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Set up and train chatbots for common BFCM questions

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Early Access List Building
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Start building early access lists with exclusive preview content

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Social Media Ad Campaign Setup
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Create and set up social media ad campaigns for BFCM

September 21
Content Calendar Finalization
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Finalize content calendar for October and November

September 22
Email Automation Testing
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Test all email automations and sequences

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Inventory Arrival Check
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Confirm inventory deliveries and update stock levels

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Payment Processing Setup
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Ensure payment gateways can handle increased volume

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Analytics Setup
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Set up enhanced tracking for BFCM campaign performance

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Begin early BFCM awareness

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Push Email List Building
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Launch aggressive signup campaigns

October 3
Launch Social Media Teasers
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Post BFCM teasers and BTS

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October 5
Launch UGC Campaign
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Start user-generated content campaigns

October 6
Soft Launch Paid Ads
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Begin with small testing budgets

October 7
Publish SEO Content
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Release BFCM-related blog content

October 8
Test Email Campaigns
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A/B test subjects, timing, content

October 9
Test SMS Campaigns
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Test with small segments

October 10
Open Early Access Registration
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Launch VIP customer signup

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Create Gift Guides
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Publish guides for customer segments

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Monitor Inventory
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Check levels and reorder

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Plan for Columbus Day
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Prepare for increased activity

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Optimize Website
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Implement final improvements

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Prepare Customer Service
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Finalize protocols and staffing

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Optimize Checkout Process
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Complete final flow testing

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Confirm Shipping Partners
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Verify capacity with partners

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Finalize Inventory Allocation
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Distribute stock across channels

October 21
Train Staff
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Complete final team training

October 22
Review Campaign Performance
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Analyze and optimize early results

October 23
Amplify Influencer Content
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Boost high-performing content

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Optimize Email Segments
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Refine based on engagement

October 25
Scale Social Media Ads
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Increase successful campaign budgets

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Complete Final Technical Checks
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Test all systems

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Coordinate Team
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Use themed content and promotions

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Launch intensive November campaigns

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Adjust campaign schedules and optimize for time change

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Early Access Campaign
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Launch early access campaigns for VIP customers

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Election Day
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Plan for potential decreased engagement, focus on email/SMS

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Post-Election Engagement
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Capitalize on increased online activity post-election

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Influencer Collaboration Intensification
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Intensify influencer collaborations

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Paid Advertising Scaling
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Scale successful paid advertising campaigns

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Mid-November Push
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Intensify all campaigns as Black Friday approaches

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Customer Service Scaling
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Increase customer service capacity

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Veterans Day
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Mobile Experience Optimization
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Final mobile experience optimizations

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Email Campaign Intensification
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Increase email campaign frequency

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SMS Campaign Acceleration
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Accelerate SMS campaigns for immediate impact

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Final Week Preparation
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Begin final week preparations

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Checkout Optimization
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Final checkout process optimizations

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Inventory Confirmation
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Confirm inventory availability for Black Friday

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Team Briefing
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Final team briefing and role assignments

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Pre-Thanksgiving Campaign
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Launch pre-Thanksgiving campaigns

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Final Technical Preparations
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Complete all technical preparations

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Black Friday Preparation
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Final Black Friday preparations

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Pre-Launch Day
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Final pre-launch activities and system checks

November 25
Thanksgiving Prep
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Prepare for Thanksgiving Day activities

November 26
Pre-Thanksgiving Push
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Final push before Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving Day
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Monitor Thanksgiving Day performance, early shoppers

November 28
BLACK FRIDAY
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Execute Black Friday campaigns at full capacity

November 29
Small Business Saturday
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Support Small Business Saturday while maintaining momentum

November 30
Cyber Monday Preparation
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Prepare for Cyber Monday final push

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CYBER MONDAY
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Execute Cyber Monday campaigns at peak intensity

December 2
Giving Tuesday
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Participate in Giving Tuesday with charity tie-ins

December 3
Post-Cyber Monday Follow-up
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Follow up with customers who didn't purchase

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Campaign Wind-Down
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Begin winding down BFCM campaigns

December 5
Inventory Assessment
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Assess remaining inventory and plan next steps

December 6
Customer Service Follow-up
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Handle post-BFCM customer service inquiries

December 7
Gift Guide Promotion
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Promote gift guides for remaining holiday shopping

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Holiday Shopping Continuation
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Continue holiday shopping campaigns

December 9
Customer Retention Focus
December 9
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Focus on retaining BFCM customers

December 10
Performance Analysis
December 10
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Begin comprehensive performance analysis

December 11
Inventory Clearance
December 11
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Plan inventory clearance for remaining BFCM stock

December 12
Customer Feedback Collection
December 12
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Collect customer feedback and reviews

December 13
Holiday Shipping Deadlines
December 13
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Promote final shipping deadlines

December 14
Last-Minute Shoppers
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December 15
Final Holiday Push
December 15
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December 16
Digital Gift Cards
December 16
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December 17
Customer Appreciation
December 17
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Send customer appreciation messages

December 18
Shipping Cutoff Communications
December 18
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Communicate final shipping cutoffs

December 19
Weekend Shopping Push
December 19
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December 20
Final Weekend Push
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Final weekend shopping push

December 21
Winter Solstice
December 21
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Prepare for final week of holiday shopping

December 22
Post-Holiday Planning
December 22
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Begin planning post-holiday campaigns

December 23
Final Orders
December 23
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Handle final pre-Christmas orders

December 24
Christmas Eve
December 24
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Minimal campaign activity, focus on customer service

December 25
Christmas Day
December 25
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Team rest day, minimal operations

December 26
Boxing Day
December 26
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Launch Boxing Day sales if applicable

December 27
Year-End Clearance
December 27
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Begin year-end clearance campaigns

December 28
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December 29
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December 30
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December 31
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Monday
Tuesday
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August 1
Analyze 2024 BFCM Performance
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Review metrics and identify wins

August 2
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August 3
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August 4
Begin Inventory Planning
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Analyze bestsellers, forecast demand

August 5
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August 6
Coordinate with Suppliers
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Confirm timelines and potential delays

August 7
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August 8
Finalize Deal Structure
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Set discount percentages and offers

August 9
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August 10
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August 11
Audit Technology
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Review website performance and capacity

August 12
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August 13
Research Influencers
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Identify potential content creator partnerships

August 14
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August 15
Audit Email List
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Clean lists and verify deliverability

August 16
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August 17
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August 18
Plan Paid Advertising
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Map budget allocation across channels

August 19
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August 20
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August 21
Plan Mobile Optimization
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Audit experience and identify improvements

August 22
Plan Customer Service Scaling
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Prepare staffing for BFCM volume

August 23
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August 24
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August 25
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August 26
Negotiate Influencer Contracts
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Finalize terms with content creators

August 27
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August 28
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August 29
Plan Checkout Optimization
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Identify payment and conversion improvements

August 30
Place Inventory Orders
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Order BFCM stock based on forecasts

August 31
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Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
September 1
Labor Day
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Plan for increased engagement as customers start thinking about fall/holiday shopping

September 2
Email Campaign Setup
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Begin setting up automated email sequences for BFCM

September 3
Social Media Content Creation
c
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Start creating BFCM-themed social media posts and graphics

September 4
Influencer Content Briefs
d
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Send detailed briefs to influencers with content requirements and deadlines

September 5
Google Ads Campaign Setup
e
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Create new BFCM campaigns, ad groups, and begin keyword research

September 6
Website Speed Optimization
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Implement technical improvements for faster loading times

September 7
Customer Segment Refinement
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Finalize customer segments and create targeted messaging for each

September 8
Email Template Design
h
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Create and design BFCM email templates for different segments

September 9
SMS Campaign Setup
j
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Set up SMS automation flows and compliance measures

September 10
k
September 10
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September 11
Video Content Creation
l
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Create promotional videos for social media and ads

September 12
Influencer Contract Finalization
m
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Finalize contracts and payment terms with influencers

September 13
n
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September 14
Competitor Monitoring Setup
o
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Set up tools to monitor competitor pricing and promotions

September 15
p
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September 16
Chatbot Training
q
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Set up and train chatbots for common BFCM questions

September 17
r
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September 18
Early Access List Building
s
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Start building early access lists with exclusive preview content

September 19
t
September 19
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September 20
Social Media Ad Campaign Setup
v
September 20
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Create and set up social media ad campaigns for BFCM

September 21
Content Calendar Finalization
w
September 21
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Finalize content calendar for October and November

September 22
Email Automation Testing
x
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Test all email automations and sequences

September 23
y
September 23
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September 24
Inventory Arrival Check
z
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Confirm inventory deliveries and update stock levels

September 25
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September 26
Payment Processing Setup
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Ensure payment gateways can handle increased volume

September 27
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September 28
Analytics Setup
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Set up enhanced tracking for BFCM campaign performance

September 29
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September 30
September Review
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Review progress and prepare for October launch phase

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
October 1
Launch Pre-Campaign
October 1
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Begin early BFCM awareness

October 2
Push Email List Building
October 2
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Launch aggressive signup campaigns

October 3
Launch Social Media Teasers
October 3
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Post BFCM teasers and BTS

October 4
October 4
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October 5
Launch UGC Campaign
October 5
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Start user-generated content campaigns

October 6
Soft Launch Paid Ads
October 6
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Begin with small testing budgets

October 7
Publish SEO Content
October 7
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Release BFCM-related blog content

October 8
Test Email Campaigns
October 8
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A/B test subjects, timing, content

October 9
Test SMS Campaigns
October 9
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Test with small segments

October 10
Open Early Access Registration
October 10
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Launch VIP customer signup

October 11
Create Gift Guides
October 11
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Publish guides for customer segments

October 12
October 12
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October 13
Monitor Inventory
October 13
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Check levels and reorder

October 14
Plan for Columbus Day
October 14
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Prepare for increased activity

October 15
Optimize Website
October 15
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Implement final improvements

October 16
Prepare Customer Service
October 16
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Finalize protocols and staffing

October 17
Optimize Checkout Process
October 17
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Complete final flow testing

October 18
Confirm Shipping Partners
October 18
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Verify capacity with partners

October 19
October 19
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October 20
Finalize Inventory Allocation
October 20
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Distribute stock across channels

October 21
Train Staff
October 21
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Complete final team training

October 22
Review Campaign Performance
October 22
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Analyze and optimize early results

October 23
Amplify Influencer Content
October 23
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Boost high-performing content

October 24
Optimize Email Segments
October 24
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Refine based on engagement

October 25
Scale Social Media Ads
October 25
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Increase successful campaign budgets

October 26
October 26
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October 27
October 27
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October 28
Complete Final Technical Checks
October 28
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Test all systems

October 29
Coordinate Team
October 29
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Assign final responsibilities

October 30
Leverage Halloween
October 30
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Use themed content and promotions

October 31
Prepare for November
October 31
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Final preparations complete

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
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Sunday
November 1
November Campaign Launch
November 1
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Launch intensive November campaigns

November 2
Daylight Saving Time Ends
November 2
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Adjust campaign schedules and optimize for time change

November 3
Early Access Campaign
November 3
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Launch early access campaigns for VIP customers

November 4
Election Day
November 4
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Plan for potential decreased engagement, focus on email/SMS

November 5
Post-Election Engagement
November 5
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Capitalize on increased online activity post-election

November 6
Influencer Collaboration Intensification
November 6
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Intensify influencer collaborations

November 7
Paid Advertising Scaling
November 7
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Scale successful paid advertising campaigns

November 8
Mid-November Push
November 8
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Intensify all campaigns as Black Friday approaches

November 9
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November 10
Customer Service Scaling
November 10
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Increase customer service capacity

November 11
Veterans Day
November 11
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Honor Veterans Day while maintaining campaign momentum

November 12
Mobile Experience Optimization
November 12
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Final mobile experience optimizations

November 13
Email Campaign Intensification
November 13
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Increase email campaign frequency

November 14
SMS Campaign Acceleration
November 14
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Accelerate SMS campaigns for immediate impact

November 15
Final Week Preparation
November 15
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Begin final week preparations

November 16
November 16
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November 17
Checkout Optimization
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Final checkout process optimizations

November 18
Inventory Confirmation
November 18
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Confirm inventory availability for Black Friday

November 19
Team Briefing
November 19
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Final team briefing and role assignments

November 20
Pre-Thanksgiving Campaign
November 20
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Launch pre-Thanksgiving campaigns

November 21
Final Technical Preparations
November 21
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Complete all technical preparations

November 22
Black Friday Preparation
November 22
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Final Black Friday preparations

November 23
November 23
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November 24
Pre-Launch Day
November 24
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Final pre-launch activities and system checks

November 25
Thanksgiving Prep
November 25
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Prepare for Thanksgiving Day activities

November 26
Pre-Thanksgiving Push
November 26
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Final push before Thanksgiving

November 27
Thanksgiving Day
November 27
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Monitor Thanksgiving Day performance, early shoppers

November 28
BLACK FRIDAY
November 28
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Execute Black Friday campaigns at full capacity

November 29
Small Business Saturday
November 29
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Support Small Business Saturday while maintaining momentum

November 30
Cyber Monday Preparation
November 30
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Prepare for Cyber Monday final push

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
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Saturday
Sunday
December 1
CYBER MONDAY
December 1
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Execute Cyber Monday campaigns at peak intensity

December 2
Giving Tuesday
December 2
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Participate in Giving Tuesday with charity tie-ins

December 3
Post-Cyber Monday Follow-up
December 3
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Follow up with customers who didn't purchase

December 4
Campaign Wind-Down
December 4
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Begin winding down BFCM campaigns

December 5
Inventory Assessment
December 5
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Assess remaining inventory and plan next steps

December 6
Customer Service Follow-up
December 6
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Handle post-BFCM customer service inquiries

December 7
Gift Guide Promotion
December 7
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Promote gift guides for remaining holiday shopping

December 8
Holiday Shopping Continuation
December 8
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Continue holiday shopping campaigns

December 9
Customer Retention Focus
December 9
r
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Focus on retaining BFCM customers

December 10
Performance Analysis
December 10
s
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Begin comprehensive performance analysis

December 11
Inventory Clearance
December 11
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Plan inventory clearance for remaining BFCM stock

December 12
Customer Feedback Collection
December 12
u
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Collect customer feedback and reviews

December 13
Holiday Shipping Deadlines
December 13
v
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Promote final shipping deadlines

December 14
Last-Minute Shoppers
December 14
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Target last-minute holiday shoppers

December 15
Final Holiday Push
December 15
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Final push for holiday sales

December 16
Digital Gift Cards
December 16
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Promote digital gift cards for last-minute shoppers

December 17
Customer Appreciation
December 17
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Send customer appreciation messages

December 18
Shipping Cutoff Communications
December 18
za
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Communicate final shipping cutoffs

December 19
Weekend Shopping Push
December 19
zb
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Target weekend shoppers

December 20
Final Weekend Push
December 20
zc
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Final weekend shopping push

December 21
Winter Solstice
December 21
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Prepare for final week of holiday shopping

December 22
Post-Holiday Planning
December 22
ze
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Begin planning post-holiday campaigns

December 23
Final Orders
December 23
zf
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Handle final pre-Christmas orders

December 24
Christmas Eve
December 24
zg
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Minimal campaign activity, focus on customer service

December 25
Christmas Day
December 25
zh
Close

Team rest day, minimal operations

December 26
Boxing Day
December 26
zi
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Launch Boxing Day sales if applicable

December 27
Year-End Clearance
December 27
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Begin year-end clearance campaigns

December 28
December 28
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December 29
December 29
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December 30
December 30
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December 31
December 31
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Unlock BFCM 2023 Sales with this Guide

Unlock BFCM 2024 Sales with this Guide

In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the heart of BFCM sales, uncovering the trends, tactics, and tools that can amplify your success this year and beyond.
Having worked with thousands of brands online, we have synthesised everything into a detailed breakdown of actionable steps you can take to double your BFCM sales.

Shopify Community's Top BFCM Revenue Tips

Downpay
Don't let being out of stock limit your sales during BFCM. Try using $0 deposits as a strategy.

Many businesses rely on back-in-stock notifications when their products sell out during BFCM. However, customers want to commit to a purchase immediately and lock in the discounted price, not wait until later when the sale is over. If you know you'll be restocking products within the next month or two, capture customer intent in the moment by taking $0 deposit orders on out-of-stock items. Orders come in, a card gets stored on file, and customers commit to your brand and lock in the BFCM discount. This strategy has been proven to boost sales by up to 30% and improve conversion rates.

Diana Birsan
Cofounder
GemPages
Boost Your BFCM Sales with GemPages!

The BFCM season is the perfect opportunity to increase your year-end revenue, and having a dedicated landing page can significantly boost your conversion rates. At GemPages, we’ve got you covered with 10 ready-made templates and a CRO cookbook to help you launch faster and convert more effectively. With our tools, you’ll not only create visually stunning landing pages but also ensure faster loading times, mobile responsiveness, and better user experience. On top of that, we can help you implement a post-purchase upsell funnel, potentially increasing your revenue by up to 30% this BFCM campaign.

SEOKart & DeskMoz
The Black Friday Cyber Monday (BFCM) sale is the best way to boost your year-end sales figures.

Create a dedicated page and introduce a new range of products at discounted prices for a limited time, along with discounts on existing products to keep the sale exciting. Be sure to send an email at least 7 days before the BFCM newsletter, explaining what to expect during the sale. Don’t forget to optimize the page for speed and mobile responsiveness. And if you’re starting early, target BFCM keywords around your brand or product - it can help even bring down the cost of acquisition on ad campaigns!

Ashish Biyani
Co-Founder
IgnitePOST
There are 2 keys to having an amazing BFCM: Segmentation and Omnichannel experiences.

Separating your user list into segments of customers allows you to give the appropriate experience to that group of customers based on their past behavior. For example, your VIP customers should get a much different experience than customers who have only purchased from you once. By categorizing this list and segmenting appropriately, you can create much more targeted, personalized messages, which in turn will perform much better. Once you have your segments figured out, the next key is to create omnichannel experiences for these segments. Send your segments an email, but then follow it up with an SMS as well as a piece of physical mail that lands in their mailbox. Using a product like IgnitePOST, you can actually start off by sending your segment a handwritten note that arrives in their mailbox and then follow it up with an email and text message. This combination produces results that are 10X better than the results you get if you just use email alone.

Arian Radmand
CEO, IgnitePOST
PageFly
Having a dedicated Black Friday Cyber Monday (BFCM) landing page provides several key advantages for your Shopify stores.

It serves as a centralized hub for showcasing exclusive deals and promotions, ensuring that your customers are immediately greeted with enticing offers. This focused approach improves user experience and increases the likelihood of conversion, as your customers can quickly find what they're looking for. Moreover, you can utilize apps like PageFly to effortlessly construct and customize your BFCM landing page. PageFly's user-friendly interface and versatile templates make it easy to create visually appealing and high-converting pages without the need for extensive coding knowledge. And by combining Easy Bundles | Bundle Builder with PageFly, you can not only enhance your Average Order Value (AOV) but also save money during one of the busiest sales periods of the year.

Linh Nguyen
Partnership Executive
Flits
Reward programs tend to yield better results than immediate discounts. Rewards ensure that customers are incentivized to return and use the credits/cashbacks they've earned.

Implementing a rewards and referral program can significantly boost sales. It's also essential to effectively communicate the details about the rewards ahead of BFCM.This allows customers to plan ahead and create a wishlist accordingly. Additionally, inform customers about their earned credits via text messages, emails, or pop-up notifications. Merchants can also reward loyal customers with bonus credits before the sale day to nudge them to buy during BFCM.

Rashmi Singh
Head of Strategy - Content & Marketing
QuickReply.ai
One of the most effective ways to capitalize on the BFCM shopping spree is to leverage WhatsApp's conversational marketing.

Given its 98% open rate and 60% conversion rate, WhatsApp can help you close sales faster. Use real-time customer support and cart recovery messages to enhance customer engagement and increase revenue.

Himanshu Gupta
Founder & CEO
UpPromote
Affiliate marketing program is a wonderful word-of-mouth tool that is cost-effective and successfully builds customer loyalty for your business.

Bring new customers to your store to build retention and loyalty with your customers. As a result, launching an affiliate marketing campaign for BFCM would be extra valuable during this holiday season. Depending on your business'size, you can find any solution to help you build and grow your affiliate marketing. UpPromote: Affiliate & Referral is a great suggestion for all kinds of brands and eCommerce stores.

Lily Nguyen
Partnership Lead