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Combining EliteAI™ and Manual Upsell Flows
Combining EliteAI™ and Manual Upsell Flows

Why we recommend a synergetic approach of both systems

Updated over 9 months ago

Complementing AI with Human Insight

EliteAI harnesses the power of machine learning to analyze purchasing patterns, recommending products that have a high likelihood of conversion. However, there are many scenarios where manual intervention through Upsell Flows can significantly enhance the effectiveness of these recommendations:

  1. Highlighting New Products: New arrivals may not yet have the sales history required for EliteAI to recognize their potential. By featuring these items in manual Upsell Flows, merchants ensure visibility for their latest offerings, encouraging exploration and discovery.

  2. Suggesting Specific Compatible Products: In some cases, the perfect upsell is about compatibility. For instance, if a customer purchases a certain iPhone model, you probably want to suggest iPhone cases that are specifically compatible with the purchased model, ensuring that you won't show an iPhone 15 case for an iPhone 15 Pro.

  3. Optimizing Small Stores: Small stores or those with niche markets may not generate enough data for good recommendations. At the same time, store owner and team probably know their products very well and have an easy time creating Upsell Flows manually. This way, Upsell Flows allow for targeted, relevant recommendations that resonate with a specialized audience, ensuring that every recommendation feels personal and well-curated.

  4. Focusing on Gross Profit Margins: EliteAI optimizes for conversion and relevance, which might not always align with the products offering the best gross profit margins. Manually curated Upsell Flows can strategically promote higher-margin items.

  5. Enhancing Customer Experience: Sometimes, the best recommendation isn't the one that generates the most revenue but the one that significantly improves the customer's product experience. For example, recommending a certain protective case with a smartphone purchase might not yield high profits but enhances customer satisfaction and product longevity.

Additional Considerations

Beyond these specific scenarios, integrating Upsell Flows with EliteAI offers several more advantages:

  • Seasonal and Promotional Flexibility: Manual Upsell Flows can be quickly adapted to highlight seasonal offers, limited-time promotions, or items relevant to current trends, providing agility that purely AI-driven systems can't match.

  • Brand Storytelling: Curated Upsell Flows allow brands to weave narratives around their products, guiding customers through a journey that aligns with the brand's values and aesthetic. This storytelling aspect can significantly impact purchasing decisions, creating a more engaging and memorable shopping experience.

Hands-on Approach:

If you have a strong sense of which products should be paired together for upsells, setting up manual flows is definitely the way to go. However, to ensure you're making the most of every opportunity, allowing EliteAI to work alongside your expertise is highly recommended. It’s like having an assistant that continuously optimizes your strategy, ensuring you never miss a beat. If you have a

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