tariq 360

Project for:
hYDRIVA LTD. Star

Project Brief

Hydriva is an eCommerce startup that sells premium smart water bottles targeting customers in the U.S. This project demonstrates my ability to launch and grow a new DTC (direct-to-consumer) brand using deep market research, performance marketing, and full-funnel strategy execution — from UX design to paid ads and audience retention.

https://hydriva.store

Overview

Business Name: Hydriva
Industry: Smart Wellness Products / Hydration Tech
Product: Smart Water Bottles with hydration reminders, app integration, and LED tracking
Target Market: Health-conscious individuals, gym-goers, tech lovers, and remote workers
Objective: Launch a premium online store, establish strong brand positioning, and drive early-stage sales using a 360° marketing approach.

Objectives

  • Design a high-converting website with mobile-first experience
  • Build a brand identity that resonates with modern wellness-focused audiences
  • Drive quality traffic through SEO & paid media
  • Convert visitors through email, retargeting, and strong copywriting

Strategy

🔹 1. Website Design & UX

  • Built a clean, responsive, and mobile-first eCommerce store on WordPress using WooCommerce.
  • Focused on fast load speed, clear CTA buttons, sticky navigation, and high-converting product pages.
  • Designed visual identity around wellness and tech – soft gradients, hydration icons, and minimalism.
 

🔹 2. Product Analysis & Positioning

  • Highlighted Hydriva’s unique features: hydration reminders, Bluetooth syncing, and sleek design.
  • Crafted compelling benefit-driven copy: “Stay hydrated, stay sharp — without lifting a finger.”
 

🔹 3. Market Research & Persona Creation

  • Identified three audience personas:
    1. Fitness Enthusiast – wants performance & hydration
    2. Remote Worker – wants focus & productivity boosts
    3. Tech-Lover – wants the latest smart lifestyle gadgets
  • Studied online forums, Reddit threads, and Amazon reviews to understand real user pain points and desires.
 

🔹 4. Competitor & Keyword Analysis

  • Analyzed top competitors (e.g., HidrateSpark, Equa, Thermos Smart Lid)
  • Discovered gaps: lack of blog content, slow mobile sites, and missing educational funnels
  • Used tools like Ubersuggest & Ahrefs to extract keyword opportunities and backlink ideas
  • Focused on long-tail keywords:
    • “best smart water bottle with reminders”
    • “hydration tracker bottle for gym”
    • “water bottle that syncs with app”
 

🔹 5. SEO Strategy

  • Structured the website with topic clusters (Hydration tips, Tech & Wellness, Smart Bottles for…)
  • On-page SEO: optimized meta tags, headers, URLs, product descriptions
  • Added rich schema markup for eCommerce: product ratings, FAQs, breadcrumbs
  • Created content plan for blog + backlinks strategy from hydration and fitness sites
 

🔹 6. Email Marketing Strategy 

  • Designed a high-converting landing page to collect emails via lead magnets such as “10 Hydration Hacks for Peak Performance” (PDF download).
  • Integrated exit-intent popups offering a 10% discount to reduce bounce rates.
  • Segmented email campaigns based on interest & behavior (e.g., tech lovers vs. fitness enthusiasts).
  • Tracked KPIs: Open rate, click-through rate, cart abandonment recovery, and list growth rate.
 

🔹 7. Social Media Marketing

  • Developed a visual identity and content system for Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.
  • Scheduled weekly content:
    • 💧 Educational posts on hydration benefits
    • 🧠 Tech explainers about smart tracking
    • 🧍 Lifestyle visuals of real people using the product
  • Used UGC-style mockups to build trust and brand relatability.
  • Created 15-second Reels and TikTok-style content highlighting features like the LED reminder glow and app integration.
  • Created a hashtag strategy (#HydrateSmart, #HydrivaLife, #TrackYourSip) for organic discovery.
 

🔹 8. Paid Advertising Strategy

Facebook Ads:

  • Launched multi-phase campaigns:
    1. Awareness Phase – video ads explaining the smart bottle concept
    2. Consideration Phase – carousel ads showing features & user benefits
    3. Conversion Phase – retargeting people who visited but didn’t buy
  • Targeted based on interests (fitness, wellness tech, remote work), behaviors, and lookalike audiences from email list.
 

Google Ads:

  • Set up Google Search Ads targeting long-tail, high-intent keywords like:
    • “Buy smart water bottle online”
    • “Water bottle with hydration tracker”
  • Used Google Shopping Ads with optimized product titles, descriptions, and images
  • Structured campaigns into branded, non-branded, and competitor campaigns
  • Utilized retargeting ads for cart abandoners and blog visitors.
 

🔹 9. Analytics & Conversion Optimization (CRO)

  • Installed and configured Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Meta Pixel for full-funnel tracking
  • Used Hotjar to simulate heatmaps and scroll depth on key pages
  • Created Power BI dashboard to analyze:
    • Traffic sources
    • Product page performance
    • Abandonment rates by funnel stage
  • A/B tested:
    • Homepage banners with and without urgency-based copy
    • Product page layouts (tabs vs. long-form)
    • CTA button colors (blue vs. orange)
 

Performance Highlights:

KPIResult
Website Mobile Speed2.3 seconds
CTR on Facebook Ads3.8%
Cost Per Click (Facebook)$0.58
Email Open Rate22.5%
Abandoned Cart Recovery Rate15%
Conversion Rate2.2%
Average Order Value (AOV)$34.70
Instagram Growth (30 days)1,400+ followers (organic & paid)

Year

2025

Client

Hydriva

Services

Digital Marketing

Project

Dynamic

Description

Working on Hydriva gave me the opportunity to approach eCommerce from a full 360° marketing perspective. From crafting a mobile-friendly, conversion-focused website to executing a data-backed marketing strategy, I learned how to build a brand from scratch in a highly competitive niche.

This project deepened my experience in:

  • Conducting product and competitor analysis to uncover market gaps.
  • Building buyer personas to personalize messaging and improve targeting.
  • Using SEO tools to research long-tail keywords and enhance organic visibility.
  • Designing multi-channel marketing strategies, including social media content, email sequences, and paid ads with clear conversion goals.
  • Creating customer journeys that turn cold traffic into loyal brand advocates.

It was an exciting challenge that sharpened my strategic thinking, creative execution, and technical know-how. Most importantly, it reinforced the value of research, planning, and constant optimization in achieving sustainable eCommerce success.