Vinyl Me Please

Transforming the Vinyl Experience for Vinyl Me Please

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The Brand

Vinyl Me, Please (VMP) is a renowned music subscription service that caters to vinyl enthusiasts by curating and delivering exclusive records each month. Known for its commitment to quality and unique music experiences, VMP offers a Record of the Month club as well as a robust store of exclusive releases. Their mission is to help people explore music in an engaging, tactile way while supporting artists and labels around the world.

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The Brand

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At a Glance

50% Increase in Subscriber Retention

Enhanced subscription management led to greater customer satisfaction and loyalty.

40% Boost in Average Order Value

Improved inventory management and product offerings encouraged higher-value purchases.

Over 25,000 Vinyl Records Delivered

Efficient logistics and streamlined workflows enabled the fulfillment of a vast number of orders seamlessly.

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At a Glance

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The Challenge

VMP needed a comprehensive overhaul of their ecommerce platform to support their expanding subscription-based business model, improve logistics and workflows, and enhance the overall customer experience. The challenge involved migrating from a custom Ruby on Rails platform to Shopify Plus, while developing a suite of custom functionalities that would support subscription management, wishlists, product swaps, and club-exclusive offerings.

Additionally, VMP required solutions that would support their logistics and inventory management, streamline internal workflows, and optimize the storefront for a better user experience.

Additionally, VMP required solutions that would support their logistics and inventory management, streamline internal workflows, and optimize the storefront for a better user experience.

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What We Did

Our scope of work for VMP included the following key services:

Phased Migration to Shopify Plus

We executed a phased approach for the migration of VMP’s platform to Shopify Plus. In the first phase, we focused on relaunching the user-facing elements of the site using a new custom theme on Shopify, integrated with Chargebee to manage existing subscriptions. This allowed VMP to get accustomed to the Shopify platform before undertaking a full-scale migration of subscription data and developing custom user-facing dashboards.

Custom Subscription Platform

We developed a comprehensive subscription management system integrated with Shopify Plus and Chargebee. This included the creation of a custom My Account portal where subscribers could manage their subscriptions, swap records of the month, upgrade their plans, and make additional purchases. This subscription system was tailored specifically to accommodate the complexities of VMP’s club model, including product swaps, add-ons, and gifting capabilities.

Custom Functionalities for Logistics and Workflows

To support VMP’s internal operations, we built custom functionalities that integrated their inventory management system with the Shopify store and Chargebee platform. This middleware ensured efficient inventory tracking based on the number of active subscribers and product swaps, helping VMP forecast inventory needs more accurately and streamline fulfillment processes.

Wishlist and Club-Exclusive Features

We developed a wishlist functionality that allowed users to save records they were interested in for future purchases. Additionally, we built exclusive shopping capabilities for club members, where certain products were only accessible to active subscribers. This feature included account validation to ensure only eligible members could purchase restricted items.

Subscription Gifting and Custom Login Page

We implemented a subscription gifting feature that allowed users to gift subscriptions of various lengths (e.g., 3, 6, 12 months) without automatic renewal. We also developed a custom login page to make the customer transition from the old platform to Shopify more seamless. This page recognized migration tags and provided custom prompts for users to activate their newly migrated accounts, helping to reduce support inquiries and minimize friction during the transition.

Storefront Optimization

We optimized the Shopify storefront by designing a new custom theme with a focus on maintaining VMP’s unique brand identity while improving usability. This included mobile responsiveness and cross-browser compatibility to ensure a consistent experience across devices. The design process involved multiple rounds of revisions to align with VMP’s expectations and provide an engaging experience for vinyl enthusiasts.

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The Result

The Vinyl Me Subscribers now enjoy an intuitive and engaging platform that simplifies managing their subscriptions.

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Thanks to the new platform, our subscribers have an unmatched experience. We've seen a tangible improvement in engagement and retention, making it easier for vinyl lovers to connect with their favorite music.

- Vinyl Me Please Team

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Next Steps

We continue to work with VMP on the following initiatives:

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Subscription Customization and Expansion

We are working on enhancing subscription customization features, including allowing users to build personalized subscription bundles and offering more flexible subscription options.

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Advanced Analytics and Marketing Integration

We are helping VMP integrate advanced analytics and marketing tools, such as Klaviyo for personalized email marketing, to improve customer targeting and retention. Additionally, we are setting up better attribution tracking to provide deeper insights into customer behavior.

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Ongoing Feature Development and Optimization

We continue to support VMP in optimizing their storefront, refining workflows, and developing new features that enhance both the customer and operational experience.

Revolutionizing Vinyl Subscriptions

Through our partnership with Vinyl Me, Please, we have transformed their ecommerce platform by developing a comprehensive subscription management system, building custom features to support logistics and workflows, and optimizing their storefront for an exceptional customer experience. By migrating to Shopify Plus and creating tailored solutions, we have helped VMP provide a seamless, engaging service for vinyl enthusiasts around the world.

Moving forward, our continued collaboration will focus on expanding subscription capabilities, enhancing marketing efforts, and further optimizing the customer journey. By staying innovative and customer-centric, VMP is well-positioned to remain a leader in the vinyl subscription space, delivering unique music experiences that resonate with their passionate community.

Written by Renka

Community Manager

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