{"id":696500,"date":"2025-10-24T19:00:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T16:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-q4-ecommerce-checklist-for-peak-holiday-sales\/"},"modified":"2025-10-24T19:00:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T16:00:28","slug":"your-q4-ecommerce-checklist-for-peak-holiday-sales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-q4-ecommerce-checklist-for-peak-holiday-sales\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Q4 ecommerce checklist for peak holiday sales"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af1482977e3d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af1482977e3d\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-q4-ecommerce-checklist-for-peak-holiday-sales\/#Get_your_store_ready_for_the_busiest_shopping_season_This_checklist_covers_key_site_creative_and_ad_steps_for_Q4_success\" >Get your store ready for the busiest shopping season. This checklist covers key site, creative, and ad steps for Q4 success.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-q4-ecommerce-checklist-for-peak-holiday-sales\/#Website_and_UX\" >Website and UX<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-q4-ecommerce-checklist-for-peak-holiday-sales\/#Review_site_speed\" >Review site speed\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-q4-ecommerce-checklist-for-peak-holiday-sales\/#Confirm_tracking_setup\" >Confirm tracking setup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-q4-ecommerce-checklist-for-peak-holiday-sales\/#Add_VIP_sign-upspop-ups\" >Add VIP sign-ups\/pop-ups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-q4-ecommerce-checklist-for-peak-holiday-sales\/#Launch_sale_page_early\" >Launch sale page early<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-q4-ecommerce-checklist-for-peak-holiday-sales\/#Display_cutoffs_clearly\" >Display cutoffs clearly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-q4-ecommerce-checklist-for-peak-holiday-sales\/#Highlight_sales_sitewide_with_banners\" >Highlight sales sitewide with banners<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-q4-ecommerce-checklist-for-peak-holiday-sales\/#Creative_and_messaging\" >Creative and messaging<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-q4-ecommerce-checklist-for-peak-holiday-sales\/#Run_pre-sale_lead_gen_ads\" >Run pre-sale lead gen ads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-q4-ecommerce-checklist-for-peak-holiday-sales\/#Launch_simple_clear_primary_sale_ads\" >Launch simple, clear primary sale ads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-q4-ecommerce-checklist-for-peak-holiday-sales\/#Create_Cyber_Monday-specific_ads\" >Create Cyber Monday-specific ads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-q4-ecommerce-checklist-for-peak-holiday-sales\/#Refresh_primary_ads_with_%E2%80%98last_days_urgency\" >Refresh primary ads with \u2018last days\u2019 urgency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-q4-ecommerce-checklist-for-peak-holiday-sales\/#Finalize_all_creative_assets_early\" >Finalize all creative assets early<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-q4-ecommerce-checklist-for-peak-holiday-sales\/#Advertising_and_data\" >Advertising and data<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-q4-ecommerce-checklist-for-peak-holiday-sales\/#Audit_product_feeds\" >Audit product feeds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-q4-ecommerce-checklist-for-peak-holiday-sales\/#Refresh_first-party_data_and_remarketing_lists\" >Refresh first-party data and remarketing lists<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-q4-ecommerce-checklist-for-peak-holiday-sales\/#Build_lookalike_and_custom_audiences_early\" >Build lookalike and custom audiences early<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-q4-ecommerce-checklist-for-peak-holiday-sales\/#Finalize_budget_by_week_not_just_month\" >Finalize budget by week, not just month<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-q4-ecommerce-checklist-for-peak-holiday-sales\/#Use_title_and_description_extensions_or_ad_customizers\" >Use title and description extensions or ad customizers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-q4-ecommerce-checklist-for-peak-holiday-sales\/#Use_ad_assets_promo_sitelinks_and_GMC_promotions\" >Use ad assets, promo sitelinks, and GMC promotions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-q4-ecommerce-checklist-for-peak-holiday-sales\/#Apply_countdown_features\" >Apply countdown features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-q4-ecommerce-checklist-for-peak-holiday-sales\/#Launch_search_remarketing_activity\" >Launch search remarketing activity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-q4-ecommerce-checklist-for-peak-holiday-sales\/#Apply_seasonality_adjustments\" >Apply seasonality adjustments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/your-q4-ecommerce-checklist-for-peak-holiday-sales\/#Focus_on_what_matters_most_for_Q4_success\" >Focus on what matters most for Q4 success<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"subhead\" itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_store_ready_for_the_busiest_shopping_season_This_checklist_covers_key_site_creative_and_ad_steps_for_Q4_success\"><\/span>Get your store ready for the busiest shopping season. This checklist covers key site, creative, and ad steps for Q4 success.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"bialty-container\">\n<p>Q4 is here \u2013 and for ecommerce brands, that means the biggest sales opportunities of the year are just ahead.<\/p>\n<p>Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas \u2013 the biggest sales events are just around the corner. To hit your targets, preparation is key. It\u2019s not too late to act, and the opportunities ahead are huge.<\/p>\n<p>Use this checklist to get up to speed quickly and set your account up for success.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"website-and-ux\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Website_and_UX\"><\/span>Website and UX<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-review-site-speed-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Review_site_speed\"><\/span>Review site speed\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Start with a website audit to identify any red flags. Tools like PageSpeed Insights can help diagnose technical issues.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Encourage clients to review key pages and the checkout process on multiple devices to ensure there are no bottlenecks.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If resources allow, use heatmap or session analysis tools such as Microsoft Clarity or Hotjar to better understand user behavior and improve the on-site experience.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-confirm-tracking-setup\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Confirm_tracking_setup\"><\/span>Confirm tracking setup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Double-check that all tracking is configured correctly across platforms.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t just verify that tags are firing \u2013 make sure all events are set up to their fullest potential.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For example, confirm high match rates in Meta and ensure Enhanced Conversions is fully configured.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-add-vip-sign-ups-pop-ups\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_VIP_sign-upspop-ups\"><\/span>Add VIP sign-ups\/pop-ups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before the sales period begins, encourage users to join a VIP list for Black Friday or holiday promotions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This can give them early access or exclusive deals. Set up a separate automated email flow to follow up with these subscribers.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-launch-sale-page-early\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Launch_sale_page_early\"><\/span>Launch sale page early<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Publish your sale page as soon as possible so Google can crawl and index it for SEO.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The page doesn\u2019t need to be accessible from your site navigation or populated with products right away \u2013 the key is to get it live early.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If possible, reuse the same URL from previous years to build on existing SEO equity.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You can also add a data capture form to collect VIP sign-ups until the page goes live with products.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-display-cutoffs-clearly\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Display_cutoffs_clearly\"><\/span>Display cutoffs clearly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If shipping cutoff dates aren\u2019t clear, many users won\u2019t risk placing an order close to the deadline.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Clearly display both standard and express delivery cutoff dates on your website.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-highlight-sales-sitewide-with-banners\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlight_sales_sitewide_with_banners\"><\/span>Highlight sales sitewide with banners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t rely solely on a homepage carousel to promote your sale.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Add a banner or header across all pages so users know a sale is h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ening, no matter where they land.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Dig deeper: Holiday ecommerce to hit record $253 billion \u2013 here\u2019s what\u2019s driving it<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- START INLINE FORM --><\/p>\n<p><!-- END INLINE FORM --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-css-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\">\n<h2 id=\"creative-and-messaging\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creative_and_messaging\"><\/span>Creative and messaging<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-run-pre-sale-lead-gen-ads\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Run_pre-sale_lead_gen_ads\"><\/span>Run pre-sale lead gen ads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As mentioned with pop-ups, supplementing that strategy with lead generation ads can help grow your email list and build early buzz around your upcoming sale.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-launch-simple-clear-primary-sale-ads\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Launch_simple_clear_primary_sale_ads\"><\/span>Launch simple, clear primary sale ads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>These will be your Black Friday or holiday sale ads running for most of the campaign.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Keep the messaging and promotion straightforward. Any confusion in a crowded feed will make users scroll past.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Use strong branding, put the offer front and center, and include a clear CTA. On Meta, this often works best as a simple image ad.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-create-cyber-monday-specific-ads\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_Cyber_Monday-specific_ads\"><\/span>Create Cyber Monday-specific ads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many brands simply extend their Black Friday sale rather than creating Cyber Monday-specific ads and web banners.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Take advantage of the opportunity to give your campaign a fresh angle \u2013 both in messaging and offer.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Since it\u2019s often the final day of your sale, you can go bigger on discounts for one day or add a free gift with purchases over a certain amount.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also a great way to move slower-selling inventory left over from Black Friday.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-refresh-primary-ads-with-last-days-urgency\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Refresh_primary_ads_with_%E2%80%98last_days_urgency\"><\/span>Refresh primary ads with \u2018last days\u2019 urgency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Add urgency to your messaging as the sale nears its end by including countdowns or end dates.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This tactic works especially well for longer campaigns where ad fatigue can set in.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-finalize-all-creative-assets-early\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finalize_all_creative_assets_early\"><\/span>Finalize all creative assets early<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>November and December are busy months for ad builds and platform reviews.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Make sure all sale assets are ready several weeks before launch to avoid rushed builds and delays from longer approval times.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"advertising-and-data\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advertising_and_data\"><\/span>Advertising and data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-audit-product-feeds\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Audit_product_feeds\"><\/span>Audit product feeds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Make sure item disapprovals and limited products are kept to a minimum. Double-check that your setup is current.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For example, if your return window has changed, update that information in Google Merchant Center.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-refresh-first-party-data-and-remarketing-lists\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Refresh_first-party_data_and_remarketing_lists\"><\/span>Refresh first-party data and remarketing lists<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Update any lists you plan to use this season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have direct integrations, upload new or revised lists manually.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Review your integrations and confirm that data is flowing correctly.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-build-lookalike-and-custom-audiences-early\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_lookalike_and_custom_audiences_early\"><\/span>Build lookalike and custom audiences early<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Start building audiences as soon as your first-party and remarketing lists are refreshed.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Create Meta Lookalike Audiences, Performance Max audience signals, and Custom Audiences.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you run into volume issues, you\u2019ll have time to adjust or explore alternatives.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-finalize-budget-by-week-not-just-month\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finalize_budget_by_week_not_just_month\"><\/span>Finalize budget by week, not just month<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Agree on budgets early so you know your spending limits. Don\u2019t plan just by month. Map out weekly spend, too.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll likely want to invest more heavily in the final week of November than in the first.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-use-title-and-description-extensions-or-ad-customizers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_title_and_description_extensions_or_ad_customizers\"><\/span>Use title and description extensions or ad customizers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Updating search ad copy can be tedious and time-consuming.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>These tools let you control and update copy dynamically without editing every RSA manually \u2013 saving hours in campaign builds.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-use-ad-assets-promo-sitelinks-and-gmc-promotions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_ad_assets_promo_sitelinks_and_GMC_promotions\"><\/span>Use ad assets, promo sitelinks, and GMC promotions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Enable sale-related sitelinks, callouts, and promotion extensions across search campaigns so your offers appear everywhere.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In Shopping, set up Google Merchant Center promotions to highlight deals and incentives in your Shopping ad annotations.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-apply-countdown-features\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apply_countdown_features\"><\/span>Apply countdown features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Add a dynamic countdown timer to search ads to show exactly when your sale ends.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This feature helps your ads stand out and adds urgency as the sale nears its close.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-launch-search-remarketing-activity\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Launch_search_remarketing_activity\"><\/span>Launch search remarketing activity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bid on generic keywords you wouldn\u2019t normally target, but limit them to remarketing or first-party data audiences.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For example, people searching for \u201cBlack Friday deals\u201d who have purchased from your site in the past 30 days already know your brand and are primed to buy again.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-apply-seasonality-adjustments\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apply_seasonality_adjustments\"><\/span>Apply seasonality adjustments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you use Google Ads or Microsoft Ads with a target ROAS strategy, apply seasonality adjustments to prepare the algorithm for higher conversion rates during the sale period.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Remember to apply a negative adjustment once the sale ends to prevent unnecessary spend spikes.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Dig deeper: Seasonal PPC: Your guide to boosting holiday ad performance<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"focus-on-what-matters-most-for-q4-success\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_on_what_matters_most_for_Q4_success\"><\/span>Focus on what matters most for Q4 success<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not every tactic will fit your business or resources \u2013 and that\u2019s OK.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The key is to focus on what will have the biggest impact on your store.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>By addressing most of the points in this checklist, you\u2019ll build a solid foundation for a strong Q4 and set yourself up to capture more sales during the busiest shopping season of the year.<\/p>\n<p>Preparation is everything. The earlier you audit, test, and launch, the smoother your campaigns will run when traffic \u2013 and competition \u2013 start to surge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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