Customer Engagement

 Retention strategies that drive profitable growh

Building deeper connections that drive long-term value

 

At Visualsoft, one of the UK’s most experienced eCommerce customer engagement agencies, we see customer engagement as the foundation for growth.

Our Customer Engagement service moves retailers beyond isolated channel tactics such as one-off email or SMS campaigns into a complete, end-to-end engagement strategy. By unifying data, channels and creative into one framework, we help brands reduce churn, improve retention and increase CLTV (customer lifetime value) optimisation strategies.

It is a fully-fledged approach designed for ambitious retailers who want to replace fragmented activity with measurable, retention-driven growth.

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A strategic approach to Customer Engagement

Many retailers still operate in separate channels. Engagement activity often sits apart across email, SMS, loyalty, paid media and customer service touchpoints. Data is captured but rarely activated through campaign performance analytics or customer lifecycle mapping & optimisation. The outcome? Inconsistent customer journeys and missed opportunities.

 

Visualsoft’s Customer Engagement service is built to solve this. By focusing on retention rather than over-reliance on acquisition, we give retailers a structured, scalable model that nurtures customers from first purchase to long-term advocacy.

 

This is where profits multiply. Research shows that improving retention by just 5% can lift profits by up to 95%.

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Visualsoft’s approach to Customer Engagement

Our framework brings clarity and structure to the customer life cycle, built on interconnected pillars:

 

  • Data ownership: Creating a single, accurate view of your customer by unlocking and structuring first-party data.
  • Customer engagement tactics: Personalised, cross-channel lifecycle campaigns across email, SMS, loyalty, reviews and paid social – with built-in campaign testing, optimisation and end-to-end channel management.
  • Tech stack optimisation: Connecting the right technology across your entire customer engagement strategy – from email and SMS platforms to loyalty, subscription, CRM and more – so everything works together and scales smoothly.
  • Content and creative: Creative-driven conversion design for all engagement channels, ensuring brand-led and commercially effective experiences whether on email, SMS or other retention touchpoints.

 

Together, these pillars ensure every touchpoint is purposeful, connected and measurable.

Trusted by over 800 active clients

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Solving common Customer Engagement pain points 

Acquisition is expensive, yet too often customers leave as quickly as they arrive. Our Customer Engagement service addresses this challenge directly:

 

  • Breaking down disconnected channels through joined-up CRM, marketing automation and retention strategies across all engagement platforms
  • Translating customer data into actionable insight using comprehensive audits and journey mapping.
  • Reducing overspend on acquisition with retention-first marketing strategies and techniques
  • Moving from channel-specific short-term activity to a long-term, integrated marketing strategy

 

The result is a closed loop where every engagement channel – from email lists and SMS to loyalty – contributes to lasting, measurable results.

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Our Customer Engagement partner ecosystem

Technology should enable, not restrict your brand. Visualsoft’s Customer Engagement team works with a carefully selected set of partners to give clients an advantage:

 

  • Platinum Klaviyo Partner
  • Signature Attentive Partner
  • Partnered with LoyaltyLion, Yotpo, Reviews.io, MentionMe and Recharge
  • Platform-agnostic consulting across ESPs, CDPs and broader customer engagement providers

 

This ensures strategies are tailored to client goals, not dictated by a single platform.

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What retailers gain from our Customer Engagement solutions

Our service is built for measurable impact. Typical outcomes include:

 

  • Higher CLTV (customer lifetime value) optimisation strategies
  • Increased repeat purchase and retention rates driven by integrated multi-channel engagement
  • Improved conversions supported by marketing strategies and campaign performance analytics
  • Stronger brand loyalty through effective retention-led engagement across all customer touchpoints
  • Data-driven insights that feed into wider marketing activity

 

Put simply: your existing customers become your most profitable growth channel.

Results for

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64% increase in revenue for Walk London

Results for

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64% increase in revenue for Walk London

FAQs

Customer Engagement is a strategic approach to managing the full customer life cycle across channels such as email, SMS, loyalty and referrals. It goes beyond acquisition and focuses on retention, helping retailers reduce churn, increase repeat purchases and build long-term brand loyalty. Research shows that improving retention by just 5% can boost profits by up to 95%, making engagement a critical driver of growth.

Unlike traditional email marketing or one-off SMS campaigns, Visualsoft delivers an end-to-end engagement strategy. We unify data, channels and creative into one framework, ensuring that every touchpoint – whether it is email, SMS, loyalty or paid social – is connected, measurable and designed to maximise CLTV (Customer Lifetime Value).

Many retailers face disconnected channels, unused data and an over-reliance on expensive acquisition campaigns. Visualsoft’s Customer Engagement service tackles these issues by breaking down silos, translating customer data into actionable insights, and shifting focus from short-term wins to long-term retention strategies.

As platform-agnostic consultants, we partner with leading providers to deliver the right solution for your business. Our ecosystem includes Klaviyo for email, Attentive for SMS, LoyaltyLion and Yotpo for loyalty and reviews, MentionMe for referrals, and Recharge for subscriptions. This ensures your tech stack is optimised, scalable and tailored to your growth goals.

Clients typically see measurable improvements across retention and profitability. Outcomes include higher Customer Lifetime Value, stronger brand loyalty, improved conversion rates and more efficient use of acquisition spend. Put simply, your existing customers become your most profitable growth channel.

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