Weeknotes #130

What happened this week…

  • Went to the Blood Pressure Community Mobilisation workshop.
  • Attended the London to Brighton Bike Ride Delivery Group meeting.
  • Tested the Central Ordering site and trained CSC.
  • Submitted the Central Ordering subdomain to CAB.
  • Set up L2B Hospitality tickets.
  • Improved product descriptions on the Online Shop.
  • Set up L2B Off Road Tickets.
  • Set up LiveChat and introduced the CSC Team.
  • Went to training workshop on using Build Measure Learn loops.
  • Set the budget targets for Ecommerce for 19/20.
  • Restarted wedding favours and clothing advertising campaigns.
  • Sold Celia Birtwell products through Stylist.co.uk.
  • Arranged for increased capacity hosting for the Online Shop.
  • Collected product information and images for Blood Pressure Monitors.
  • Agreed go live date for selling defibrillators.
  • Drafted the contract for a Blood Pressure Monitor supplier.
  • Updated the Ecommerce Roadmap.
  • Updated the Ecommerce Time Tracker.

Read this week…

Doing next week…

  • Discussing selling bespoke events clothing.
  • Testing the Central Ordering site with Community Fundraising Managers.
  • Meeting with the Product Manager for the NDN.
  • Discussing connectivity between Magento and AX.
  • Reviewing the requirements for Credit Memo dev work on Magento.
  • Training the Ebay Hub team in using Freshdesk.
  • Setting the defibrillators live on the Online Shop.

Interesting stat of the week…

  • Last week, 0.56% of new visitors completed an order compared to 7.87% of returning visitors, meaning that returning visitors outperform new visitors by over 1,400%.

In the not too distant future…

  • Launching selling defibrillators on the Online Shop and website next week.

Weeknotes #129

What happened this week…

  • Tested the Fundraiser site.
  • Updated London to Brighton product listings
  • Added defibrillator product descriptions.
  • Discussed how Ecommerce can support Art Beat.
  • Worked on Shopping Feed fixes.
  • Discussed Events merchandise fulfillment.
  • Went live with the new Celia Birtwell Range.
  • Updated the Ecommerce Time Tracker.

 

Read this week…

 

Doing next week…

  • Attending the Community Mobilisation workshop for blood pressure testing.
  • Writing more product information for defibrillators.
  • Setting up Blood Pressure Monitor suppliers.
  • Meeting the NDN Product Marketing Manager.
  • Reviewing Cutover for RMSP.
  • Agreeing the range for Blood Pressure Monitors.
  • Confirming the date for going live with selling defibrillators.
  • Going to the London to Brighton Bike Ride Delivery Group meeting.
  • Testing and training on the Central Ordering site with CSC.
  • Setting the advertising budgets.
  • Reviewing the Ecommerce Roadmap.

 

Interesting stat of the week…

  • 78.7% of conversions happen the first time a customer comes to the Online Shop. 2% happen one day later, and 1% happen two days later.

 

In the not too distant future…

  • Launching selling defibrillators on the Online Shop and website.

Weeknotes #128

What happened this week… 

  • Continued testing the Central Ordering Site. 
  • Improve Defibrillator product pages. 
  • Visited a Blood Pressure Monitor supplier. 
  • Fixed Google Analytics and Tag Manager. 
  • Improved the size guide for clothing. 
  • Began writing improved product descriptions for the existing supporters range. 
  • Ordered some sample wedding favours to expand our range. 
  • Processing a Subject Access Request. 
  • Went live with a new homepage banner/footer banner to test different styles on the shop. 
  • Discussed marketing support for future initiatives. 
  • Made plans to restart advertising. 
  • Discussed upgrading the hosting for Magento. 
  • Started work on adding extra content blocks onto the product pages to improve defibrillator product listings. 
  • Added the Celia Birtwell pin badge to the Online Shop. 
  • Met with Senior Digital Marketing Manager to discuss marketing support. 
  • Updated the Ecommerce Time Tracker

Read this week… 

Doing next week… 

  • Writing more product information for defibrillators. 
  • Discussing Freshdesk training. 
  • Updating the Blood Pressure Monitor range plan. 
  • Writing marketing objectives. 
  • Discussing Art Beat with a Senior Innovation Executive. 
  • Testing the Central Ordering Site in a live environment. 
  • Reprioritising development work. 
  • Adding L2B product listings and hospitality ticket. 
  • Discussing fulfillment for Events merchandise. 
  • Meeting the Product Marketing Manager for the NDN. 

Interesting stat of the week… 

  • In January so far, the Furniture page is the third most visited (after the home page and clothing category) and page views have increased by 25% compared to the same time period last year. 

In the not too distant future… 

  • Planning for selling furniture.

Weeknotes #127

What happened this week…

  • Wrote lots of content and designed images for Defibrillator product pages.
  • Set up a Blood Pressure Monitor supplier account.
  • Discussed ecards and ideas for Christmas campaigns.
  • Further testing on the Central ordering site.
  • Completed work on including images in the transactional emails.
  • Completed automated work on order exports by warehouse
  • Began work on an improved clothing size guide on the online shop
  • Agreed markdown and write-off clothing lines.
  • Met with our Warehouse supplier to discuss Ecommerce fulfilment when AX is live.
  • Worked on the Ecommerce Q3 cost analysis.
  • Updated the Ecommerce Time Tracker

Read this week…

Doing next week…

  • Visiting a Blood Pressure Monitor supplier.
  • Reviewing the RMSP cutover plan.
  • User testing of Central ordering site.
  • Final tweaks to the Central Ordering site.
  • Improving the file exports MDA receive
  • Fixing Google Analytics and Tag Manager
  • Restarting wedding favour advertising.
  • Completing the Ecommerce Q3 cost analysis.
  • Meeting with the new Product Marketing Manager for the NDN.

Interesting stat of the week…

  • Christmas cards accounted for 20% of revenue over the first three quarters of the year.

In the not too distant future…

  • Reconsidering the new goods range on the Online Shop.

Weeknotes #126

What happened this week… 

  • Reviewed our roadmap activities. 
  • Discussed Central ordering site testing action plans. 
  • Began writing a business case for moving warehouse. 
  • Discussed PR opportunities for the future. 
  • Added content to defibrillator pages on the Online Shop. 
  • Discussed defibrillator supplier contracts. 
  • Updated the Ecommerce Roadmap
  • Updated the Ecommerce Time Tracker

Read this week… 

Doing next week… 

  • Reviewing defibrillators set up on the Online Shop. 
  • Setting up Blood Pressure Monitor supplier and planning buys. 
  • Meeting with MDA to discuss RMSP processes. 
  • Finalising requirements for automated finance reporting. 
  • Discussing eCards for Christmas. 
  • More testing on the Central Ordering site. 

Interesting stat of the week… 

  • In 2018, 63% of our traffic was from referral sources, 22% was from organic search, 8.5% was direct, 3% was from social channels and 2.5% was from paid advertising. 

In the not too distant future… 

  • Planning for selling furniture on Ebay.

Weeknotes #124

What happened this week…

  • Set up and test the Central Ordering site.
  • Responded to customer enquiries.
  • Discussed changes with Ecommerce for RMSP.
  • Discussed the adjusted Finance Reports with the AP Team.
  • Met with the Retail Customer Services teams to help them with Freshdesk.
  • Wrote product descriptions for defibrillators.
  • Submitted defibrillator emails for approval.
  • Experimented with Power BI for reporting for Customer Services and Ticket sales..
  • Updated the Ecommerce Time Tracker.

 

Read this week…

 

Doing next week…

  • Writing more product descriptions for defibrillators.
  • Collecting information to support the discussion about moving ecommerce to a different warehouse.
  • Writing requirements for automating finance reports.
  • Planning activities for selling bought-in goods on Ebay.

 

Interesting stat of the week…

  • Throughout 2018, 87.8% of our customers were from England, 7.5% from Scotland, 3.6% from Wales, and 0.8% from Northern Ireland.

 

In the not too distant future…

  • Discussing genetic testing for heart conditions with a heart nurse.

Weeknotes #122

What happened this week…

  • Presented our plan for selling defibrillators to the Commercial Director.
  • Prepared for removing Christmas Cards from the Online Shop.
  • Updated Magento to version 2.2.7.
  • Analysed defibrillator competitor pricing.
  • Featured our cycling clothing in events promo videos.
  • Wrote product descriptions for defibrillators.
  • Discussed the new sports clothing range and selling events clothing on the Online Shop.
  • Revised some of the file exports from the Central Ordering site.
  • Worked with the Events teams so they can view ticket orders.
  • Met with the RMSP Test Team to discuss testing the Sales Interface.
  • Discussed logistics with a defibrillator supplier.
  • Updated the Ecommerce Time Tracker.

 

Read this week…

 

Doing next week…

  • Meeting with a Blood Pressure Monitor supplier.
  • Reviewing contract alterations with a defibrillator supplier.
  • Discussing hosting options to handle our security scans.
  • Reviewing and reporting on Christmas Card sales.
  • Adding more content to the defibrillator shop pages.
  • Reviewing changes to our finance reporting.
  • Working on a case study about fundraising for defibrillators.
  • Testing the Central Ordering site.
  • Clearing old stock as we get more focused around target audiences.

 

Interesting stat of the week…

  • Comparing the last three months to the same period last year, mobile traffic has increased 19.4% from 35.5% to 44.9%.

 

In the not too distant future…

  • User research on Blood Glucose Monitors.

Weeknotes #121

What happened this week…

  • Product set-up training for AX.
  • Sourced images and downloads for defibrillators.
  • Discussed the new rage of events clothing with the Accessories Team.
  • Set up defibrillator product pages in Magento.
  • Wrote requirements for dev work to support selling Events clothing.
  • Reviewed defibrillator onboarding emails.
  • Discussed Christmas card stock, end of campaign dates and clearing books.
  • Reviewed the new Young Person’s consent policy.
  • Met the new Technical Project Manager for RMSP.
  • Tested order exports on the live site.
  • Discussed medical malpractice insurance.
  • Discussed Selling Defibs project progress with the Survival Team.
  • Updated the Ecommerce Roadmap.
  • Updated the Ecommerce Time Tracker.

 

Read this week…

 

Doing next week…

  • Discussing how to handle VAT on events clothing.
  • Analysing Amazon sales.
  • Designing the Defibrillator Guardian certificate.
  • Writing the Guide to Fundraising for your Defibrillator.
  • Reviewing the process for passing orders between the Online Shop and the Central Ordering site.
  • Internal scoping for the Know Your Numbers programme.
  • Testing the Defibs Onboarding email journey in Dotmailer.
  • Meeting the new Customer-first programme manager.
  • Figuring out order information conversion spreadsheets.
  • Attending AX to MDA interfaces overview training.
  • Adding content onto defibrillator product pages.

 

Interesting stat of the week…

  • Average Page Load Time is 17% faster than it was this time last year.

 

In the not too distant future…

  • Selling blood pressure monitors on the Online Shop.

Weeknotes #120

What happened this week…

  • Product set-up training for AX.
  • Sourced images and downloads for defibrillators.
  • Discussed the new rage of events clothing with the Accessories Team.
  • Set up defibrillator product pages in Magento.
  • Wrote requirements for dev work to support selling Events clothing.
  • Reviewed defibrillator onboarding emails.
  • Discussed Christmas card stock, end of campaign dates and clearing books.
  • Reviewed the new Young Person’s consent policy.
  • Met the new Technical Project Manager for RMSP.
  • Tested order exports on the live site.
  • Discussed medical malpractice insurance.
  • Discussed Selling Defibs project progress with the Survival Team.
  • Updated the Ecommerce Roadmap.
  • Updated the Ecommerce Time Tracker.

 

Read this week…

 

Doing next week…

  • Discussing how to handle VAT on events clothing.
  • Analysing Amazon sales.
  • Designing the Defibrillator Guardian certificate.
  • Writing the Guide to Fundraising for your Defibrillator.
  • Reviewing the process for passing orders between the Online Shop and the Central Ordering site.
  • Internal scoping for the Know Your Numbers programme.
  • Testing the Defibs Onboarding email journey in Dotmailer.
  • Meeting the new Customer-first programme manager.
  • Figuring out order information conversion spreadsheets.
  • Attending AX to MDA interfaces overview training.
  • Adding content onto defibrillator product pages.

 

Interesting stat of the week…

  • Average Page Load Time is 17% faster than it was this time last year.

 

In the not too distant future…

  • Selling blood pressure monitors on the Online Shop.

Weeknotes #119

What happened this week…

  • Tested increasing the volume of Freshdesk emails.
  • Attended Sitecore training.
  • Reviewed the requirements for listing on Ebay through Magento.
  • Finished the first draft for the ‘Guide to writing a business case for your defibrillator’.
  • Set up and tested order export files for drop-shipping.
  • Began setting-up defibrillators in Magento.
  • Added the new Pride pin badge to the Online Shop.
  • Fixed issues with address lookup and search function.
  • Worked on fixing the sales tracking in analytics and tag manager.
  • Met with a new sports clothing supplier.
  • Updated the Ecommerce Time Tracker.

Read this week…

Doing next week…

  • Discussing the new range of events clothing.
  • Going live with order exports by warehouse.
  • Creating a Defibrillator Guardian certificate.
  • Writing requirements for handling bulk discount codes and product personalisation.
  • Continuing to add defibrillators and accessories to Magento.
  • Attending AX training.
  • Catching up with Christmas card advertising with the Digital team.
  • Meeting with the Customer First Programme Manager.

Interesting stat of the week…

  • Looking back over the past three years, the gender split of our customers has stayed broadly the same with 66% female and 34% male.

In the not too distant future….

  • Working more closely with the Events teams to enable events participants to order from the Online Shop.