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Get Your Ecom store on the first page of google using AI.
Jeff Sheldon (Founder Ugmonk) Built This Ad in Public. The Internet Made It Better.
This ↓ might be the easiest ad hack ever.
Achieve More With Limited Resources: 15 Small Budget Success Stories
Did you catch our latest podcast? Carlo DiMeo shares key insights!
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Most brands treat SEO like it’s optional.
Until they realize their ad costs are rising, their email list growth is stalling, and Google is quietly sending thousands of buyers—to someone else’s store.
The best time to start SEO was when you launched your store. The next best time is today. SEO is only going to pay off months down the line—so the longer you wait, the longer you lose.
But here’s the kicker: you don’t need a $5K/month retainer to fix this.
With AI, you can turn your product pages into ranking machines, build blog content that hits the right keywords, and fix every technical issue—all without hiring a single SEO “expert.”
As part of AI Launch Codes—our series on driving explosive e-commerce growth with AI—we’re hosting a live session that shows you exactly how to make that jump.
May 23 · 12 PM EST · Live with Mike Simmons, founder of Plug In AI (scaled his last brand from $0 → $20 M+).
In one hour you’ll see how to:
Build an SEO command center right inside Shopify
Run a pro-level audit in 15 minutes (and save the $1.5 K you’d pay an agency)
Turn a single AI prompt into a month of winning keywords
Ship 60-second page tweaks that push your products to page 1
BONUS:
3 attendees get their stores optimized live
Everyone walks away with 30 days of Plug In AI free.
Grab your seat now and let Google send you customers on autopilot.
PLUG IN AI is a SEO optimizer that helps your store rank & increase traffic with SEO content generated by ChatGPT
Check it out…
Made a couple more versions incorporating some of your ideas.
— Jeff Sheldon (@ugmonk)
4:38 PM • May 6, 2025
Jeff Sheldon dropped a killer visual:
Left side: a phone cluttered with red bubbles
Right side: a clean analog task card
Distracted vs Focused. No headline. No CTA. Just clarity.
What made it better? He shared early versions, took feedback from the replies, and improved the ad with help from the community.
Been in marketing for (almost) 17 years...how am I just now hearing about this?? 🤯
According to science, adding arrows → to your ad will increase the time people spend on your ad...even if they don't point to anything at all!
WHY THIS HAPPENS
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻
— Sarah 🦕 (@SarahLevinger)
3:00 PM • May 7, 2025
Sarah Levinger just learnt a new ad hack after being in marketing for almost 17 years.
Apparently, your brain loves arrows ←
Why does it matter to you and how to use them correctly?
Strategic marketing doesn't require enterprise-level spending. Our latest case studies reveal how 15 small brands achieved remarkable outcomes through creativity and smart resource allocation.
Innovative tactics that delivered exceptional ROI with minimal investment
Strategic approaches that helped small teams compete against industry giants
Data-driven techniques for maximizing impact when resources are limited
Looking for ways to stretch your marketing budget further? These 15 mini case studies show exactly how these small brands made such big waves without breaking the bank.
If you haven’t listened yet, our latest podcast episode featuring Carlo DiMeo, founder of Wildcoat, is packed with insights on creating a successful winter apparel business with just an old bear costume.
Top Takeaways from the Episode:
✅ How they used the magic of Guerrilla marketing
✅ Why embracing UGC was beneficial
✅ Why you should pursue wild ideas
Catch up on the episode here: Watch now on YouTube
ElevenLabs – Turn text into studio-quality voice in any style.
Plugin AI – One-click AI SEO optimizer for Shopify: generate descriptions, meta tags, and fix 404s to lift organic traffic.
AdCreative AI – Auto-generate high-converting ad creatives in minutes.
MakeUGC – Spin up authentic UGC videos without hiring creators.
Murf AI – Produce human-sounding voice-overs in 20+ languages, fast.
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