Boost Ecom Retention & LTV With No-Code Apps | The Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast

▸▸ Subscribe to The Ecommerce Coffee Break Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ --- In this episode, we dive into the challenge of keeping customers coming back to online stores. Gaurav Parvadiya, founder and CEO of Twinr.dev, shares how mobile apps are changing the game for brands. He explains how apps can drive engagement, repeat purchases, and long-term loyalty by reaching customers directly and offering a more personal shopping experience. He also reveals strategies for using mobile apps to boost customer retention and explains how no-code tools make creating an app easy and affordable. Topics discussed in this episode: - Why customer retention is more important than acquisition. - What makes mobile apps different from mobile websites. - How to get customers to download your app. - Why push notifications are a powerful marketing tool. - What a no-code app development process looks like. - How to build an app in just 2-3 weeks. - What the perfect customer for an app development is. - How to use app data for informed decisions. - What role loyalty programs play in a mobile app. - Why AI is becoming vital for e-commerce. *** Chapters: [00:01:05] Why customer retention is a major problem for DTC brands [00:02:22] Capturing customers on mobile platforms [00:03:33] The benefits of using a mobile app [00:04:33] Using mobile apps for customer retention strategies [00:07:10] The state of app development in 2025 [00:09:44] The process of building a mobile app [00:11:40] How to collect and use data from a mobile app [00:13:38] Using mobile apps for loyalty programs [00:15:16] Case study results of a brand using a mobile app [00:17:10] The costs and approval process for app stores [00:17:56] The ideal customer for Twinr.dev [00:19:20] Pricing structure for mobile app development [00:20:32] The growing importance of AI in e-commerce 🌐 Episode page: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/why-online-stores-need-mobile-apps CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST Website: https://twinr.dev/ Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/twinr-mobile-builder LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaurav-parvadiya/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/twinrbuilder *** 🏁 PAST EPISODES & STARTER PLAYLISTS https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/all-episodes/ https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/playlists/ *** LOVE THE CHANNEL? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS! 👉 SUBSCRIBE: If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the follow button 👍 and share with friends. 📬 SIGN UP FOR THE FREE NEWSLETTER https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak 🌐 LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIAL! - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clauslauter/ - X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ecomcoffeebreak - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ecommercecoffeebreak - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ecommercecoffeebreakpodcast - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecommercecoffeebreak/ - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ecommercecoffeebreak - BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/ecomcoffeebreak.bsky.social 🙏 GUEST REQUESTS & LISTENER QUESTIONS https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/contact/ 💼 SPONSORS https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/deals/ *** *DISCLAIMER/DISCLOSURE: Any information or advice we give is purely based on our own experience and research. There is no guarantee as there are many variables that will impact your success. Everything stated should be taken as an opinion. Some of the links on this page are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. This video contains paid promotions such as product placement, sponsorships, or endorsements. We feature sponsored interviews with guests who paid an appearance fee that supports the maintenance of the channel and podcast. Thank you for your support! https://youtu.be/uT5iwQm2Mhw These are some helping words: eCommerce, mobile apps, customer retention, digital marketing, shopify, push notifications, ecommerce tips, business growth, app development, mobile commerce, Twinr, Gaurav Parvadiya