How to achieve a personalized shopping experience in your app

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Monday, October 13, 2025
How to achieve a personalized shopping experience in your app

In-App Purchase Personalization: the conversion engine in the mobile channel

Personalizing the app experience has become one of the most effective strategies to increase conversion and customer loyalty. In a context where 80% of users expect brands to understand their needs and preferences, offering an individualized experience is no longer an option, it is an obligation.

According to IAB Spain (2023), 74% of users in Spain make recurring purchases in apps that offer personalized experiences. This shows that tailoring content, recommendations and promotions to each customer is key to differentiate and sell more.

What is a personalized shopping experience?

Personalization doesn't just mean calling the user by name. It means understanding their behavior, interests and context to deliver exactly what they need at the right time. A personalized ecommerce app must be able to adapt its content, products and messages based on the customer's profile.

The most common elements in the customization of an app are:

  • Product recommendations based on previous purchases or browsing.
  • Dynamic promotions adapted to user behavior.
  • Push notifications segmented according to interests, location or usage history.
  • Design and content adapted to each user (for example, according to season or preferences).

Advantages of personalization in ecommerce apps

Increased conversion

An app that understands the user converts more. According to data from Epsilon (2023), brands that apply advanced personalization achieve 20% more sales per session than those that do not.

Long-term loyalty

Personalization builds trust. When the user feels that the app "understands" them, they are more likely to return and make new purchases. This improves key metrics such as Customer Lifetime Value (CLTV).

Lower dropout rate

Relevance avoids frustration. Showing only what the user finds useful or interesting reduces the abandonment rate by up to 25%, according to Data.ai (2023).

4. Optimization of marketing campaigns

Intelligent segmentation allows you to adjust campaigns, promotions or push mailings based on real data. This reduces ad spend and maximizes return on investment (ROI).

How to apply personalization in your eCommerce app

How to apply personalization in your app step by step

1. Analyze your users' data

The first step is to understand who your customer is. Analyze their browsing history, purchases, frequency of use and location. The more quality data you have, the more accurate the personalization will be.

2. Segment your users

Group your users according to their interests or buying patterns. For example:

  • Users who buy only in seasonal campaigns.
  • Loyal customers with high average ticket.
  • Inactive users who need reactivation.

3. Adapt the content and recommendations

Use the collected data to display personalized products or categories. Intelligent recommendations increase the likelihood of purchase and improve the user experience.

4. Use personalized push notifications

Send relevant messages and at the right time. For example:

  • Abandoned cart reminders.
  • Promotions according to the most visited category.
  • Product availability or replenishment alerts.

5. Measure and adjust

Continuously analyze the results of your personalized campaigns: push openings, conversions, session time and order value. Constant optimization is the key to success.

Case Study: Xti and personalization as a lever for growth

Xti, one of the most recognized footwear brands in Spain, decided to go for personalization to increase the conversion of its ecommerce app. With the help of Reskyt, they integrated a system of recommendations and notifications adapted to the behavior of each user.

Objectives:

  • Increase conversion from the app through personalized experiences.
  • Improve customer retention and loyalty.
  • Optimize communication during key campaigns such as Black Friday.

Results:

  • +35% in mobile conversion rate after implementing content personalization.
  • +27% in average ticket thanks to behavior-based recommendations.
  • +40% retention in monthly active users.

Xti's approach demonstrates that personalization in ecommerce apps not only improves the user experience, but directly impacts business metrics.

Keys to effective ecommerce personalization

  • Balance between automation and empathy: technology should enhance the experience, not dehumanize it.
  • Privacy first: personalize without invading. It respects data protection regulations and offers transparency.
  • Brand consistency: all messages, banners and notifications must maintain the visual identity of your ecommerce.
  • Constant updating: adjust your strategy based on results and changing user behavior.

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Data reinforcing the value of personalization

According to Salesforce's annual study (2023), 73% of customers expect personalized experiences, while 86% say personalization directly influences their purchase decision. In addition, brands that personalize their communications achieve 50% more loyalty than those that do not.

Frequently asked questions about app experience customization

How to start customizing my ecommerce app?

Start by analyzing your users' data: purchases, visits and behavior. From there, segment and adapt content, banners and product recommendations according to those patterns.

What tools can I use for customization?

With platforms like Reskyt you can easily integrate AI-based personalization systems, automate campaigns and manage everything from a visual dashboard.

How to measure the impact of personalization?

Review key metrics such as conversion, user retention, average ticket and click-through rate on push notifications. Sustained growth in these figures is a sign of success.

How to ensure user privacy?

Always offer transparency and configuration options. Complies with GDPR and uses data only to improve the experience, not to overcommunicate.

What type of content should I customize in my app?

Personalize recommended products, banners, promotions and messages. The more relevant the content, the higher the interaction and conversion.

Conclusion: to personalize is to connect

Advanced personalization in ecommerce apps is the most direct path to a unique, profitable and long-lasting experience. It's not just about selling more, it's about building strong relationships with your customers.

The Xti case demonstrates that, with the right technology and a well-planned strategy, personalization can transform an app into a brand's most powerful sales channel.

Do you want to offer unique experiences from your app? Request a personalized demo and discover how Reskyt can help you connect with each customer in a smart and effective way.

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