Case Study · March 2025

Nöz E-Commerce
& Brand Strategy

Built a complete Shopify storefront for Nöz — from value proposition and brand visuals to SEO, landing page optimization, and email automation.

Shopify Brand Identity SEO Landing Page Email Marketing
Platform
Shopify (Live Store)
Persona
Frances the Fashionista
Product
Nöz Stick Sunscreen · $19
Focus
Eco-Friendly · Bold · Gen Z
Target Customer

Frances the Fashionista

I selected Frances as the customer persona — a fashion-forward, eco-conscious trendsetter who expresses herself through bold products. Nöz fits her perfectly: it's affordable, vegan, colorful, and lets her share something authentic with her followers.

Pains

Hard to find unique eco-friendly products · Doesn't trust "green" brands · Items sell out quickly · Not enough stores carry them

Gains

Self-expression through unique, colorful products · Values-aligned purchases · Affordable eco options · Products worth sharing on Instagram

Value Proposition

"Protect Your Glow! Express Your Style!"

The value proposition was placed strategically across the Shopify site — in the hero headline to capture attention instantly, and in the About Us section to reinforce brand identity. The goal: visitors understand what makes Nöz unique before they scroll.

H

Hero Section

"Protect Your Glow! Express your Style!" — bold, attention-grabbing headline paired with a fashion-forward hero image and a red "GLOW NOW" CTA button.

S

Supporting Statement

"Hellöu, We are Nöz and we believe sun protection should be as bold and vibrant as you are. Our eco-friendly, color-packed SPF lets you express your style while keeping your skin safe."

Brand Visuals

Color Palette & Photography

The color system was designed to feel warm, playful, and energetic — perfectly aligned with Frances's bold personality. Every choice was intentional.

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Color Strategy
Shopify theme colors
■ Yellow
Body Text
■ Navy
Headings
■ Red
CTA Button

Yellow signals creativity and warmth. Navy adds a playful edge. The bold red CTA grabs attention instantly and drives action without competing with the product.

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Hero Photography
Brand visual direction

The hero image features two models in a confident, artistic, fashion-forward pose. The image embodies Nöz's eco-friendly and playful aesthetic while positioning the brand as a trendy, Gen Z-friendly solution. Bold, expressive, effortlessly cool.

SEO Strategy

Keyword Research & Meta Tags

I identified keywords that align with Frances's search behavior — trendsetters looking for products that enhance their glow while staying true to their values. All selected keywords have high search volume and an upward trend.

Top 5 Keywords
High-Volume Targets
Glow stick spf
Glowing skin product
Vegan sunscreen
Tinted sunscreen
Chemical free sunscreen
Meta Title
Homepage Tags
Keywords used: Tinted sunscreen, Vegan sunscreen
"Nöz|Vegan Tinted Sunscreen – Glow your boldness in One Swipe!"
61 of 70 characters used
Meta Description
Homepage Copy
"Who says sunscreen has to be boring? Our Vegan tinted sunscreen comes in bold shades, giving SPF protection with a colorful twist. Protect and express yourself!"
160 of 320 characters used
Landing Page Optimization

Conversion-Focused Design

Every element of the homepage was designed to build trust and drive action. Three key conversion principles were applied:

1

Trust Badges

Added badges confirming Nöz is vegan, eco-friendly, and cruelty-free — positioned with a contrasting background color for immediate visibility and reassurance.

2

Social Proof

Customer reviews included to provide social proof, helping potential buyers feel confident in their purchase decision before reaching the cart.

3

Bold CTA

The "GLOW NOW" button uses a bold red (#DE0F0F) that stands out against every other element on the page — engineered to grab attention and drive clicks.

Email & Promotions

Abandoned Cart & Promo Code

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Abandoned Cart Email
Shopify automated flow

Created a branded abandoned cart email with "Hey, you! Your cart is feeling abandoned..." as the hook. Shows the Nöz Stick Sunscreen ($19), a clear "Check out now" CTA, and consistent brand colors to recover lost conversions.

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Promo Code: GLOW25
Active · Free Shipping
Free
Shipping
US
Market
Per Customer

Announcement bar copy: "Glow into self-expression with FREE shipping using code GLOW25! Don't wait — this bold product won't last long!" — creates urgency and drives first-purchase conversions.

Reflection

Key Takeaways

Persona shapes every decision

Every color, image, and copy choice traced back to Frances. Knowing your customer deeply eliminates guesswork and creates a coherent brand experience.

Keywords + intent = visibility

Choosing keywords with high volume, upward trends, and alignment with the persona's mindset is more effective than chasing generic high-traffic terms.

Trust converts browsers

Trust badges, reviews, and social proof reduce purchase anxiety — especially critical for eco brands where consumers are skeptical about authenticity.

Email recovers lost revenue

A well-crafted abandoned cart email with a friendly tone and clear CTA is one of the highest-ROI automations any e-commerce store can implement.

Case Study · April 2025

Nöz Social &
Search Strategy

A full-funnel digital marketing strategy for an eco-friendly sunscreen brand targeting London's health-conscious, adventure-loving consumers.

Organic Social Influencer Marketing Paid Social Paid Search Campaign Reporting
Client
Nöz Sunscreen (Conceptual)
Market
United Kingdom · London
Objective
Brand Awareness + Conversions
Deliverables
Social Posts, Ad Creatives, Search Campaigns
About the Brand

What is Nöz?

Nöz is a colorful, eco-friendly sunscreen brand known for its vibrant stick packaging and commitment to sustainability. Vegan, reef-safe, and easy to carry, Nöz positions itself as the SPF essential for every adventure — from beach getaways to backyard festivals.

For this project, I developed a comprehensive Social & Search Strategy targeting London consumers aged 21+, particularly those who identify as eco-conscious travelers, festival-goers, and everyday sustainability advocates.

01 — Organic Social

Instagram Content Pillars

I defined three content pillars aligned with Nöz's brand identity and target audience lifestyle. Each pillar drives a different type of engagement and speaks to a specific facet of the Nöz customer persona.

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Vacation & Getaway Adventures

Showcasing Nöz as the must-pack travel companion for sun-soaked adventures. Targeting frequent travelers seeking eco-friendly SPF solutions.

02
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Everyday Eco-Consumer Life

Positioning Nöz within the sustainable living narrative — making eco-conscious choices part of everyday routines, one product at a time.

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Festival & Party Vibes

Tying Nöz to summer festivals, outdoor events, and vibrant social gatherings — where fun and sustainability collide.

Instagram Posts

Published Content

Three posts were created and published to Instagram (@mariacabreragca), each aligned with a content pillar. Captions were crafted to include a product benefit, a clear call to action, and the brand hashtag #getnoz.

Vacation post
Eco-consumer post
Festival post
02 — Influencer Marketing

Selection Criteria & Chosen Influencers

The influencer selection was guided by three key criteria designed to maximize campaign relevance and ROI for Nöz's UK market.

1

Audience Overlap & Retargeting Fit

Influencers whose followers closely match Nöz's target persona — eco-conscious London consumers aged 21–45 who travel frequently and engage with sustainability content.

2

High Link-Click / Swipe-Up Rate

Prioritizing influencers with a demonstrated track record of driving traffic — not just likes — ensuring campaigns contribute to website visits and potential conversions.

3

Proven Story & Reel Quality Assets

Selecting creators who consistently produce high-quality visual content suited for Stories and Reels — the primary ad formats Nöz leverages on Instagram.

01
@visualsofofalexandra
Alexandra Cozmei
London-based digital creator focused on travel, lifestyle, and exploration. Her followers closely align with Nöz's adventure-ready, eco-conscious persona.
23.6K Followers London
Travel · Lifestyle
02
@reanne.witter
Reanne Witter
Travel, interiors, and stays with a strong beauty angle. Content spans home, lifestyle, and London life — strong overlap with Nöz's eco-home aesthetic.
31.6K Followers London
Travel · Beauty · Interiors
03
@ginagoesto
Gina Jackson
London-based travel writer and author featured in Condé Nast Traveller and The Times. A high-credibility voice for eco-conscious travel consumers.
65.7K Followers London
Travel Writing · Lifestyle
03 — Paid Social

Meta Ads: Interest-Based & Retargeting

Two Meta ad campaigns were developed — one for cold audience acquisition via interest-based targeting, and one to re-engage warm audiences who had previously interacted with the brand's Facebook page.

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Interest-Based Campaign
Objective: Website Traffic · Audience: "Linda the Londoner"
21–65+
Age Range
UK
Location
$2.24
Cost KPI

Designed with a vibrant, travel-inspired visual to evoke London's eco-conscious adventurers. Audience targets interests including Adventure Travel, Vacations, Outdoor Recreation, and Frequent Traveler behavior.

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Retargeting Campaign
Objective: Re-engagement · 180-day page engagers
180d
Audience Window
London
Location
$10.25
Cost KPI

"Missed out on Nöz?" headline leverages FOMO to re-engage warm audiences. Bright product packaging is showcased front-and-center to trigger recognition and drive return visits.

Campaign Results

Performance Analysis

The conversion campaign (Noz_NozscreenUK_Conversion) delivered strong results against benchmarks, with the CPA coming in below the target — a signal of an efficient, well-targeted campaign.

Campaign Spend Impressions Clicks Conversions CPA vs. Benchmark
Nöz UK Conversion $19,500 3,654,986 19,987 2,567 $7.59 ↓ 31% below benchmark

With a CPA of ~$7.59 beating the $10.98 benchmark by over 30%, the recommendation is to continue and scale the campaign — gradually increasing budget to capture more conversions at this efficient cost-per-acquisition.

04 — Paid Search

Google Ads Keyword Strategy

Keywords were organized into three distinct ad groups, each targeting a specific intent cluster — eco-conscious shoppers, skin-benefit seekers, and direct purchase intent.

Ad Group 1
Eco & Natural
Earth friendly sunscreen
Allergy friendly sunscreen
All natural sunscreen
All natural SPF
Sunscreen thats good for the planet
Ad Group 2
Skin & Safety
Reef safe sunscreen
Reef friendly SPF
Best SPF for face
Moisturizing sunscreen
Dermatologist recommended SPF
Ad Group 3
Purchase Intent
Cool sunscreen
Fun kids sunscreen
Buy sunblock online
Sunscreen on sale
Buy sunscreen online
Colorful zinc sunscreen
Reflection

Key Takeaways

Content pillars drive consistency

Defining clear content pillars before creating posts ensured that every piece of content served a strategic purpose and spoke directly to a specific audience mindset.

Audience alignment is everything

Matching influencer audiences to the brand persona — not just follower count — is what makes influencer campaigns actually convert rather than just generate impressions.

FOMO works in retargeting

The "Missed out on Nöz?" creative strategy is a proven retargeting tactic. Warm audiences respond to reminder-style messaging that taps into mild urgency.

Beating benchmarks = scale signal

When CPA is running 30%+ below benchmark, that's a green light to increase budget. Understanding cost-efficiency metrics is essential to making smart scaling decisions.