What Valentines Day promotions actually work?

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Topic summary

The conversation explores effective Valentine’s Day promotional strategies for Shopify stores.

Top-performing tactics identified:

  • Bundle deals with personalized items (e.g., custom gift sets with handwritten notes) resonate strongly with customers seeking thoughtful gifts
  • Limited-time discounts create urgency and drive conversions
  • Personalized products appeal to the gift-giving nature of the holiday

Social media strategies:

  • Instagram giveaways generate engagement, particularly when using tag-a-friend mechanics
  • Partnering with small influencers significantly boosts contest participation
  • Contests work best as engagement tools when combined with influencer collaborations, often converting participants into customers

Open questions:
The discussion remains ongoing, with participants seeking examples of specific product themes that perform well during Valentine’s Day and methods for effectively distributing gift guides to target audiences.

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Hi Community! :waving_hand:

Valentine’s Day :two_hearts: is one of the biggest shopping events of the year, and for many Shopify store owners, it’s a great opportunity to sell. :eyes:

So, what’s worked best for you? Have you tried:

  1. Bundle deals?
  2. Gift guides?
  3. Personalized products?
  4. Limited-time discounts?
  5. Social media contests & giveaways?

Would love to hear what’s actually moved the needle for your store! :woman_technologist:

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Bundle deals and personalized products have worked best for me—people love thoughtful gifts! Limited-time discounts also create urgency and boost sales. Social media contests help with engagement, but they work best when paired with influencer shoutouts. What’s been your most successful strategy so far?

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Thanks Amelia!

It’s great to hear that bundle deals and personalized products tend to connect so well!

Have you seen any specific themes or products that really shine during Valentine’s Day? I’m curious, how do you usually share your gift guides to make sure they connect with the right audience?

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Great insights! It’s interesting to hear that bundle deals and personalized products have been effective for you.

Would you mind sharing an example of a successful bundle you’ve provided?

Have you discovered any specific platforms or types of contests on social media that really connect with your audience?

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Thanks Peter!

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Thanks! One of my best-selling bundles was a custom gift set that included a personalized item and a handwritten note—people loved the thoughtful touch.

For contests, Instagram giveaways worked really well. I asked people to tag a friend to enter, and when I partnered with a small influencer, engagement went way up. A lot of participants ended up becoming customers!

What kind of promotions have worked best for you?