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Case study | Fashion and e-commerce
AM Chikankari: Fashion and e-commerce Case Study
A premium Lucknow ethnic-fashion brand. Krivi Digital runs social, paid ads, SEO, AEO, GEO and marketplace operations as one connected system, for 12+ months and counting.
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Rs 1 Cr+Revenue in 12 months
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1st pageOn Google in 2 months
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4.2 to 5.8xROAS
The situation
The situation: what AM Chikankari needed
A premium Lucknow ethnic-fashion brand wanted to grow beyond local buyers. Fashion e-commerce is competitive: customers compare many sellers, prices are tight and trust takes time to earn.
The brand sold across its own website and several marketplaces. The opportunity was to connect these channels so that social, ads, search and marketplace operations supported each other.
Our approach
Our approach: a system, not a set of posts
Services: SEO, AEO, GEO, Meta and Google ads, e-commerce
Understand
Audience, decision journey and goals.
Plan
Channels, content and funnel.
Create
Content, creatives and pages.
Launch
Campaigns go live with tracking.
Improve
Review data, refine, repeat.
We treated the brand as one growth system. Search and content brought long-term, lower-cost visibility. Paid ads captured demand and tested what customers liked. Marketplaces added reach. Social proof and creative tied everything together.
We also invested early in search visibility, including optimisation for answer engines and generative AI tools, so that the brand could be found as buying habits shifted.
As always, we describe the approach at a general level. The brand's exact playbook belongs to the brand.
Execution
Execution: how the work unfolded
Good marketing takes time to set up. Results followed the effort.
Months 1 and 2: Foundations
Product pages, tracking, catalogue quality and creative direction were organised.
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Month 3: Ads and content
Paid campaigns and a content calendar began, with regular testing.
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Months 4 to 8: Scale what works
Budget moved toward winning products and audiences.
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Months 9 to 12: Compound
SEO, AEO and GEO work, repeat customers and marketplaces added momentum.
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Results
The results
Figures are from the Krivi Digital work portfolio 2025 to 2026. Individual results vary by brand and market.
Rs 1 Cr+Revenue in 12 months
1st pageOn Google in 2 months
4.2 to 5.8xROAS
Highlights
Rs 60 L+ e-commerce revenue across Amazon, Meesho, Flipkart and own siteMeta conversion 3.8% and Google conversion 4.1%Cost per acquisition 10 to 15% below category average8+ product pages optimised, 10+ SEO blog articles, AI search presence built
What worked
Why it worked
Three principles behind the result.
Connected channels
Search, social and ads together
Each channel supported the others. Search content built trust, and ads brought people back to products they had already seen.
Product pages
Pages that answer questions
Better product pages reduced doubt and improved conversion across traffic sources.
Patience
Compounding results
The first months were about setup and learning. Results grew as data and content accumulated.
Learn the method
Learn this method at Krivi Digital Academy
What you practise in class.
E-commerce growth is a full-funnel problem. In class we teach how ads, SEO, content and marketplace operations fit together, and how to read the numbers that matter. See SEO, AEO and GEO and performance marketing.
Brief
Understand the business.
Plan
Build the strategy.
Execute
Create and launch.
Report
Measure and improve.
Lessons
Growth lessons from this project
What any business can apply.
Lesson 1
Foundations first
Before scaling, make sure the website, product pages, tracking and offer are ready. Scaling a weak foundation wastes money. A solid base makes every channel work harder.
Lesson 2
Let channels support each other
Search, content, ads and social are not rivals. Content earns trust, search captures intent, ads reach new audiences and social keeps people engaged. Together they are stronger.
Lesson 3
Compound over time
Content, links, reviews and customer data build up. Teams that stay consistent see growth accelerate in the second half of a year.
Questions
Questions about growth projects
Straight answers.
Search
Does SEO still work?
Yes, and it now includes AEO and GEO, which help you appear in answers from AI assistants as well as in search results. See our GEO guide.
Ads
Are ads necessary?
Ads speed up learning and reach. Organic work builds long-term assets. Most businesses benefit from both.
Start
Where should a small business start?
Start with a clear offer, a good website and Google Business Profile. Add content and then ads. Our free resources can help.
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Read the case studyQuestions
Common questions about AM Chikankari, answered in depth
Longer answers for people who like to understand before they decide.
Do I need any prior experience?
No. Our programmes start from the basics and move step by step. If you already work in marketing, a short assessment helps us place you in the right level so you do not repeat what you know.
How much time do I need each week?
Plan for your class hours plus a few hours of practice and project work. Learners who practise a little every day progress faster than those who practise only before a deadline.
Will I get a job after this?
We do not promise jobs, because hiring decisions belong to companies. What we do is teach job-ready skills, build your portfolio, prepare you for interviews, list openings on our jobs page and recommend you when roles match.
Can I learn while studying or working?
Yes. Many learners join while in college or in a job. Online and hybrid modes and recorded support make it practical to balance both.
How is this different from watching free videos?
Free videos teach concepts. They rarely give you a live brief, a reviewer, a deadline or a portfolio. Our programmes add all four, so concepts turn into skills you can show.
Portfolio
Turn learning into proof of work
A portfolio is the fastest way to be taken seriously.
Pick projects
Choose three to five pieces of work that show range.
Write the story
Goal, steps, tools and result, in plain words.
Show the numbers
Use real numbers only, and label any simulation.
Publish it
A simple page or profile that anyone can open.
For AM Chikankari, employers and clients prefer a small set of honest, well-explained projects over a long list of tools. Our mentors review each project with you, help you fix gaps and show you how to talk about the work in an interview.
Read our guide on building a digital marketing portfolio and practise with interview preparation.
Beyond a job
Freelancing, consulting and your own business
Digital skills open more than one door.
Freelancing
Work with clients
Many learners start with one or two small clients while they study. A clear offer, a simple proposal and consistent reporting are enough to begin.
We show you how to price your time, set expectations and avoid scope creep, so freelancing stays sustainable.
Consulting
Guide a business
Small businesses often need guidance more than they need a large team. If you understand AM Chikankari, you can help an owner choose where to start and what to measure.
Consulting builds on strong fundamentals and a record of results you can explain.
Entrepreneurship
Grow your own venture
If you run a shop, a coaching class, a clinic or an online brand, these skills let you grow without depending on an agency for every task.
Many of our learners are owners who want to understand the work before they hire.
Compare
Self-learning, a typical course and our approach
An honest comparison to help you choose.
| Self-learning | Typical classroom course | Krivi Digital Academy | |
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| Live projects | Rarely | Sometimes extra | Included, from a working agency |
| Mentor feedback | None | Limited | Regular, specific reviews |
| AI in the syllabus | Scattered | Often missing | Inside every module |
| Portfolio | You build alone | Optional | Built with mentor guidance |
| Job support | None | Promises | Job listings, job-ready test, interview prep |
| Cost | Free to low | Varies | Published fees |
Self-learning is a fine start. Our free resources can help. When you want feedback, live projects and a clear path to work, a guided programme saves months.
Progress
How we measure your progress
Clear checkpoints, so you always know where you stand.
WeeklyMentor feedback on your work
Every moduleEnds with a live task
CapstoneOne integrated campaign
Final reviewBefore you are certified
We check progress through small tasks, project reviews and a final capstone. For AM Chikankari, that means you can show a campaign plan, a working setup and a short report, not only a certificate.
If you fall behind, we tell you early and help you catch up. If you are ahead, we give you harder briefs.
Avoid
Mistakes beginners make with AM Chikankari
Learn them from us, not from your own budget.
Doing too much at once
Trying every channel in the first month spreads attention thin. Start with one and learn it well.
Ignoring tracking
If tracking is wrong, every decision is a guess. Set it up first and test it.
Quitting early
Most channels need weeks of steady work before patterns appear. Patience plus review wins.
Mentors help you avoid these by reviewing your plan before you launch, and your results after.
After the course
Support does not end with the last class
What you can still use once the programme is over.
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Doubt support
Ask questions about your projects even after the course ends. Details are shared at counselling.
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Portfolio review
Come back with a new project and get feedback.
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Interview help
Practise with mentors before important interviews. See interview prep.
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Job openings
Browse the jobs we list and apply with a stronger profile.
Parents and students
A short checklist before you decide
Use it for any institute, including ours.
Mentors
Ask who teaches and what they have built.
Syllabus
Ask to see what you will learn and how.
Projects
Ask for examples of live project briefs.
Fees
Ask for the total in writing, with no surprises.
Certificate
Ask how it can be verified.
Promises
Be careful with job or salary guarantees.
Our 12-point checklist goes deeper. We are happy for you to compare us with anyone.
Our method
How we teach AM Chikankari: the agency method
The same three-step loop our team uses for client work.
Step 1
Plan before you act
Every task starts with a short brief: who is the audience, what is the goal, what is the budget and how will we measure success. Learners practise writing this brief for AM Chikankari, because a clear brief prevents most wasted effort later.
We keep plans simple and honest. A good plan fits on one page, names one main metric and lists the first three actions.
Step 2
Practise on live work
Plans become real when they meet a live brief. Our learners work on projects from our agency, Krivi Digital, so deadlines, approvals and numbers behave the way they do at work.
Mentors review the output, not just the effort. You hear what worked, what did not and what to try next.
Step 3
Review and improve
Marketing is a loop. After every project you review results, write down what you learned and change one thing. Over a few weeks this habit does more for your skill than any single lecture.
The review notes also go into your portfolio, where employers and clients can see how you think.
This is how every module on AM Chikankari is taught, whether you join online, offline or hybrid.
Quality bar
What good work on AM Chikankari looks like
Four signs that a learner is ready for real projects.
A clear goal and a single metric
Good work starts with a goal that a stranger could understand in one sentence. If the goal is "get more leads", the metric is cost per lead or number of qualified leads, not a vague feeling of progress.
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Evidence for each decision
Every choice, from audience to creative to budget, has a reason that is written down. Reasons make reviews easier and help you repeat what worked.
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Clean, simple execution
Pages load quickly, creatives are clear, tracking is set up and naming is consistent. Simple, tidy work is easier to scale than clever work that nobody can maintain.
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Honest reporting
Reports show results as they are, with what went well, what did not and what you will do next. Honest reporting builds the trust that keeps clients and employers.
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions about AM Chikankari
Clear answers to what students and parents ask us most.
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Can I see the exact strategy?
We share the method in class, but each brand's detailed plan stays confidential.
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Can I work on projects like this?
Yes. Live projects in our Advanced programme come from our working agency.
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Will you help me get a job?
Yes. We stay with you until you are placed. We guide your portfolio and interview preparation, share openings on our jobs page on priority and recommend you when roles match. We do this because we provide every step of the journey ourselves. Hiring is the company's decision, so we focus on making you ready and keeping you supported.
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Is there a Krivi Digital Academy app?
Yes. The app is available for Android and brings live classes, recordings, notes and progress into one place. Your student ID works on both the app and the website. An iOS version is not available yet, and we will announce it when it is ready.
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Is digital marketing a good career in 2026?
Yes, for people who build real skills. Every company needs customers, so marketing stays in demand, and AI is changing the tools rather than the need. Pay and growth depend on your skills, portfolio, city and experience, and no institute can promise a job or a salary.
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What is the difference between Foundation and Advanced?
Foundation (30 classes, 2 months) gives you a clear overview of every channel with a mini project. Advanced (50 classes, 4 months) goes much deeper, with live projects in every module, a capstone, a job-ready test and mentor support after the course.
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Do I need my own laptop?
A laptop or desktop makes practice easier, because you will use tools for analytics, ads and content. If you attend offline in Lucknow, we can discuss lab access at counselling.
Ready to start?
Book a free counselling call. A mentor replies within one hour on working days, Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 7 PM.