How to master Klaviyo best practices?
Dive into the world of Klaviyo, a powerful marketing tool integrated with Shopify and e-commerce sites. Whether you are a novice or an experienced user, this guide provides you with the essential best practices to get the most out of your email campaigns using Klaviyo.

Let's explore together the power of segmentation, targeting, and personalization. Discover how to train on Klaviyo and apply concrete strategies to boost your sales and user experience.
Introduction
Klaviyo is a formidable email marketing platform. Its major asset? Transforming your customer data into highly personalized campaigns. But to unleash its full potential, it is essential to follow Klaviyo best practices.
Concrete example: an e-merchant I supported saw his sales skyrocket after implementing targeted automated scenarios based on purchase history. The result: a record engagement rate and enhanced loyalty.
Understanding segmentation and targeting
Segmentation is the fundamental pillar of a successful Klaviyo strategy. The tool goes far beyond demographic criteria. It allows you to create dynamic segments based on:
- purchase behaviors,
- the level of engagement with your emails,
- products viewed or added to the cart.
Observed result: segmented campaigns can generate up to 60% open rates.
Smart filters and tags
Klaviyo allows you to go further with its advanced filters. Examples:
- Exclude customers who have already purchased during a promo campaign,
- Tag visitors to a specific product page,
- Retarget only those who have not validated their cart.
Creating high-performing segments
Creating segments in Klaviyo is simple but strategic. Test different combinations to identify the most effective ones. Each segment is an opportunity to deliver the right message, at the right time.
Optimizing email marketing campaigns
Engaging and personalized emails
With Klaviyo, you can create visually impactful emails using customizable templates. Remember to include:
- Dynamic elements (recommended products, customer's first name, etc.),
- Visuals consistent with your brand,
- Clear and enticing CTAs.
One client increased their open rate by 20% simply by adding an interactive video to their newsletters.
Automation and scenarios
Automation is Klaviyo's true strength. Examples of scenarios:
- Welcome email for every new subscriber,
- Abandoned cart recovery sequences,
- Post-purchase upsell campaigns.
💡 These automations increase revenue without additional effort.
Measure and adjust
Klaviyo's analytics dashboard allows you to track your performance in real time. Analyze:
- open and click-through rates,
- generated conversions,
- the most reactive segments.
These insights allow you to continuously optimize your campaigns to maximize ROI.
L'AUTEUR
Volkier Bentinck
Volkier est co-fondateur de Stellar Projects, agence de marketing digital et e-commerce sur Shopify, qu’il a lancée en 2018 pour accompagner la croissance de marques lifestyle ambitieuses. Serial entrepreneur dans l’e-commerce, il est également à l’origine de plusieurs marques à succès : Cabania (lits cabanes), Superbon (cosmétiques solides) et la plateforme beauté WeLoveBeauty. Spécialiste du branding et du marketing digital, il met son expertise au service de projets à fort potentiel. Volkier est également co-auteur du livre "Créer sa marque à l'ère de l'IA", publié en 2026.
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