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Shopify Marketing Calculator: Plan Your Budget & ROI

Calculate your marketing budget, customer acquisition costs, and ROI across Facebook Ads, Google Ads, Instagram, and TikTok. Get personalized recommendations based on industry benchmarks.

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Industry Benchmarks
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Industry average: 2-3%

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Industry Benchmarks & Tips

Marketing Budget Guidelines

  • New stores: 15-20% of revenue for customer acquisition
  • Established stores: 8-12% of revenue for maintenance & growth
  • Target CAC: Under 30% of Customer Lifetime Value
  • Minimum ROAS: 3:1 for profitability (300% ROI)

Channel Performance Tips

  • Facebook/Instagram: Best for impulse purchases & discovery
  • Google Ads: Best for high-intent searches & higher AOV
  • TikTok: Best for Gen Z audience & viral potential
  • Multi-channel: Diversify to reduce risk & find best performers

Conversion Rate Benchmarks

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    Below 1%: Major issues - fix site/product before scaling ads
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    1-2%: Below average - optimize checkout & product pages
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    2-3%: Industry average for Shopify stores
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    4%+: Excellent - scale ads aggressively

Quick Wins to Improve ROI

  • Add 5+ professional product images per product
  • Implement upsells & bundles to increase AOV
  • Optimize mobile checkout (70% of traffic is mobile)
  • Use video ads & UGC for better engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate are these marketing projections?

Our calculator uses real industry benchmarks from 2024-2025 data. However, actual results vary based on your product, niche, ad creative quality, landing pages, and many other factors. Use these projections as a starting point and optimize based on your actual performance data.

What's a good CAC for my Shopify store?

A good CAC is typically under 30% of your Customer Lifetime Value (CLV). For a first purchase, aim for CAC under 30% of your Average Order Value. If your AOV is $100, your CAC should ideally be under $30. High CLV businesses can afford higher CAC.

Which marketing channel should I start with?

Facebook and Instagram ads are typically best for beginners due to lower minimum budgets ($500/month) and excellent targeting. Google Ads requires higher budgets ($1000+/month) but works great for high-intent searches. Start with one channel, master it, then expand.

How can I reduce my customer acquisition costs?

Focus on conversion rate optimization first. Better product images, faster site speed, clearer CTAs, and streamlined checkout all reduce CAC more effectively than tweaking ads. A/B test landing pages, improve product descriptions, and add social proof.

What ROI should I expect from Shopify marketing?

Aim for minimum 3:1 ROAS (200% ROI) to be profitable after all costs. Excellent campaigns achieve 5:1 ROAS (400% ROI) or higher. New campaigns typically start lower and improve as you optimize. Allow 30-60 days of testing before judging channel performance.

How do better product images improve marketing ROI?

Professional product images increase click-through rates (CTR) on ads by 30-50% and boost conversion rates by up to 40%. Better images mean lower CPC, higher ad relevance scores, and more sales from the same traffic - directly improving your CAC and ROI.