Running a Shopify store is busy work. It's easy to get caught up in day-to-day operations and miss the bigger picture. That's why a weekly health check routine is essential.
Here's a 15-minute routine that will keep your store on track.
Monday Morning Check (15 minutes)
1. Review Last Week's Performance (5 minutes)
Look at your key metrics from the previous week:
**What to look for:** Any significant drops or spikes that need investigation.
2. Inventory Status (3 minutes)
Check your inventory levels:
**Action items:** Create restock orders for anything running low.
3. Profit Check (3 minutes)
Review your margin performance:
**What to look for:** Any products where margins have dropped below your threshold.
4. Customer Issues (2 minutes)
Quick scan of:
**Action items:** Prioritize and assign any urgent issues.
5. Upcoming Week (2 minutes)
Quick planning:
Why This Works
This routine catches problems early. A product running low on Monday gives you time to restock before the weekend rush. A margin issue spotted early is cheaper to fix than one discovered after weeks of losses.
Automate What You Can
While you can do this manually, tools like Cipzo automate most of this routine. You'll get alerts for issues instead of having to hunt for them.
The goal isn't to spend more time analyzing—it's to spend less time while catching more issues.
Start This Week
Pick a consistent time each week and stick to it. Monday mornings work well because you can address issues before the week gets busy.
Consistency is key. A routine only works if you actually do it.