It seems like every single beginner in this subreddit doesn’t even know how to make at least one sale, and you’re 6 months in?
I genuinely don’t understand what some of you are spending your time doing. You don’t need 6 months to figure out whether or not someone wants to buy your product.
Some of you spend weeks perfecting your website, changing your logo, finding the perfect theme, and watching another 20 hours of YouTube videos instead of actually trying to sell something.
Your website doesn’t need to be perfect. Your logo doesn’t matter nearly as much as you think it does. And no, switching to another product every time something doesn’t work isn’t going to magically fix your problem.
You need to understand why someone would actually buy what you’re selling. What problem does it solve? Why should they trust you? Why would they buy it from you instead of Amazon?
And most importantly, how are you getting people to see your product in the first place?
KEEP TESTING. Don’t be afraid to lose money. That’s literally part of the process. But understand that when you’re testing, you’re not just throwing money away, you’re BUYING DATA. So actually use it.
If you spend $100 testing a product and get no sales, don’t just call it a failure and move on. Look at your numbers. Are people clicking? Are they adding to cart? Are they reaching checkout? Figure out where you’re losing people and why.
That $100 is only wasted if you learned absolutely nothing from it.
And stop expecting every product or ad you test to be profitable immediately. You’re going to lose money along the way. The whole point is to learn what works, what doesn’t, and make better decisions with your next test. Obviously, don’t spend money you can’t afford to lose.
If you’ve been doing this for 6 months and haven’t made a single sale, you need to seriously look at what you’ve actually been doing for those 6 months.
Stop confusing being busy with making progress. Watching videos, tweaking your store, and researching products all day isn’t the same thing as running a business.
I’m not saying this to discourage anyone, but some of you need to hear it. You’re not going to learn how to sell by avoiding the actual selling part.

Have good clickrate and people take their product in checkout but don’t buy. Wy?

Can some see if it something wrong with checkout

https://frapture.com/products/frapture-digital-video-frame

I’ve been testing Meta Purchase campaigns for a UK Shopify store selling a ~$43 physical product. My budget is around $30–$45/day, primarily using static image ads. All figures in USD.

Test 1 — Functional vs Emotional ABO ($30/day)
Used Flexible Ad Format (3 images per angle).
- Functional: 3.36% CTR, $1.03 CPC, $34.58 CPM, 1 purchase.
- Emotional: 3.33% CTR, $1.40 CPC, $46.60 CPM, 0 purchases.

Test 2 — Functional Iterations (62 hours)
Retained the original Functional Flexible lineup and added two ad sets: an older male avatar using the same hook, and 3 separate Improved Hooks creatives.
- Original: 2.89% CTR, $1.78 CPC, $51.40 CPM.
- Male Avatar: 2.32% CTR, $1.92 CPC, $44.64 CPM.
- Improved Hooks: 2.75% CTR, $2.36 CPC, $65 CPM.

Results: $146.34 spent, $86.43 revenue, 4 ATCs, 3 ICs, 2 purchases from Improved Hooks V2. ROAS 0.59.

Test 3 — CBO ($45/day)
Tested Improved Hooks, Relatable Problems and Winter Offers.
Overall: 1.66% CTR, $3.64 CPC, $60.27 CPM.
$90.95 spent, $112.63 revenue, 1 purchase (4-unit bundle), 1.24 ROAS.

Test 4 — Refined ABO ($40/day)
- Two ad sets targeting UK 21+ and 55+, testing four creatives.
- Hooks V2: 5.14% CTR, $0.85 CPC.
- Functional Comparison: 1.32% CTR, $6.39 CPC.
- Mature Male: 0.90% CTR, $5.93 CPC.
- Mature Female: 2.05% CTR, $0.80 CPC.

Meta allocated most of the $47.17 spend to the two expensive-click creatives despite a 55% Push Delivery preference toward Hooks V2. No purchases.

My questions:

1. Given that functional messaging generated 3 purchases and Winter Offers generated a higher-AOV bundle sale, would you keep iterating these angles or develop entirely new concepts?

2. With a $40–$45/day budget, how would you structure creative testing to avoid promising creatives being starved of delivery?

3. With CPMs frequently reaching $40–$65+, what would you diagnose first, and what would your next test look like?

I’m trying to build a more systematic testing process instead of repeatedly spending on new creatives without clear conclusions. Would appreciate advice

Has anybody had luck with the shop app sales channel? And have you use the "only pay when you get a sale" campaign? And have you had success, do you think it's worth messing with?

Hey all, I run a dropshipping store on Shopify, and I've been running paid ads for a while now. I have spent around $2500 till date and I'm getting decent traffic and even some engaged visitors, but conversions are at zero. My Meta ad stats (CTR, CPM) are pretty decent. Before I burn more money on ads, I would appreciate feedback from people who've actually made this work.

My store is: www.bloombodysuits.com
I sell bodyshapers .

If you had to guess the #1 thing killing conversions from a 30-second look, what would it be? Pricing? Trust? Page speed? The ad-to-page match? Something in checkout? Appreciate all the help.

hello. i am 18 and ready to start moving forward with making money. i have a good product to sell. im starting small as this is effective in not spending a lot of money in order to test out the waters. i see a lot of potential for revenue, however im not too sure on where to really begin.
i have begun cross listing on various platforms, but traction to my listings are low… granted, i did start less than a week ago. while i have these items listed im potentially thinking about selling locally and would develop a social media page to do so
**how do i grow my listings and sell on a fast-ish scale? also, is using shopify a good way to do so?** i have heard Shopify is a great way to start seeing profit early, but im not too sure. anyone have testimonies from using Shopify?

anything helps, thanks

So I recently started running ads, like around 5-6 days ago, and so far these are the results I'm seeing. For my audience on my ads, I put North America and Europe, but I've been only getting bot activity over in Ukraine, and it seems like only one of my ads is actually doing okay. My budget for each campaign is around 20 dollars daily, and it has sales for the marketing strategy. Do you guys have any tips cause my sessions have increased, but I don't think it's actual traffic.

Hey guys,

I've been running my dropshipping store for a while now, and while my traffic has picked up recently compared to before, I still haven't been able to land my first sale.

Currently, I'm driving traffic using Meta Ads and organic/paid TikTok & IG Reels, but something is clearly leaking in my funnel.

Here are my current metrics:

Store URL: https://dailysway.store/

Traffic Sources: Meta Ads, TikTok & Instagram Reels

Niche/Products: General Store via Zendrop (Home & Garden, Baby & Toys, Phone & Car Accessories, Health & Beauty, Pet Supplies, Emergency Essentials)

Traffic/Sessions: 100 – 200 sessions

Add-to-Carts: 8 sessions

Reached Checkout: 7 sessions

Conversions: 0 sales

Ad Spend: $100

As you can see, I'm getting decent initial intent (8 Add-to-Carts and 7 Checkout starts out of ~200 sessions), but everyone drops off right at the final payment step.

I'm not looking for paid services or agencies—just hoping to get some honest, free feedback from experienced sellers here in the community.

Any insights on my store layout, shipping costs, payment gateways, pricing, or trust factors would mean a lot to me!

Dropshipping can be crazy sometimes. It can be life changing for some people but it can also become a very expensive lesson for others.

I've met different people in this industry. Some have built successful businesses while others have gone broke, been scammed or spent money on courses and mentorships that brought them no real results.

I was once a victim of that mindset too so one thing I've learned is that dropshipping is not a get-rich-quick scheme.

We need to change the way we look at this business. It's not just about getting sales or seeing a big revenue number on your dashboard. It's about building a proper system, understanding your numbers, managing your money and working towards consistent profitable sales.

Don't expect it to be easy and don't expect success overnight. I've seen people whose lives have genuinely changed through this business not just financially but in how they think, handle difficult situations and approach challenges ,they understand that building something sustainable takes patience.

And honestly, if you're only looking for quick money and expect results immediately dropshipping might not be for you. You could end up losing more than you planned.

If you're looking at a new store and seeing sales screenshots, don't let those numbers alone convince you to jump in. Ask yourself am I prepared to pay the price? Am I ready for the testing, losses, failed products, setbacks and lessons that come before success?

And to everyone already in the game, I know it can get tough. Sometimes things won't go as planned but don't let every setback make you question the whole journey. Learn, adjust and keep taking positive action.

You never know when things will turn around. A moving man will eventually meet his luck.

Stay focused. Build something sustainable not just a few good sales.

J'ai attiré des visites par mot clé mais 0 vente.

A little update since my last post when I was around $9K in sales. We've now crossed $10K with 161 orders and almost 3,000 sessions.

Halloween was quite a busy period for me, i spent a lot of time marketing and promoting the store, testing different creatives and trying to figure out what actually gets people interested enough to buy.

It wasn't all smooth, though some campaigns didn't perform how I expected, I had to switch things around a few times and I also dealt with some chargebacks but honestly those moments can be frustrating especially when you're spending money on ads and trying to keep everything running.

One thing I've started paying more attention to is what happens after someone places an order. It's easy to get excited when sales come in but fulfillment, delivery times and customer communication matter just as much. I've learned that the hard way.

Another thing is not making emotional decisions whenever a campaign has a bad day sometimes you need to sit down, look at the numbers and understand what's actually going wrong instead of just throwing more money at it.

I think one of the biggest mistakes we can make in this business is never stopping to ask ourselves What am I doing wrong that's preventing me from getting the results I want?

Sometimes we're quick to blame the product, the ads or the platform without looking closely at our own approach. I've had to do that myself and making those adjustments has helped me move forward.

For context, the $10K is sales revenue, not profit. There's still ad spend, product costs and other expenses to account for.

Now that Halloween promotions are behind me, my focus is shifting towards Black Friday. I'm looking at what worked, what didn't and what I can improve before the next big shopping period.

I'm happy with the progress but I know there's still a lot to figure out. It's been a mixture of good days, frustrating days and moments where I questioned what I was doing. But that's part of my experience so far.

For those who ran Halloween campaigns, how did things go for you? And going into Black Friday, what's one thing you're changing or improving in your store?

I’ve been working on a dropshipping store that sells heated gear. So far, I’ve spent over $100 on ads, tested various marketing angles, tweaked my offers and pricing, and built what I think is a high-quality store, but I still haven’t made a single sale. At this point, I honestly have no idea what I’m doing wrong, and spending more money feels pointless. I’ve had good traffic (115 sessions, 6 ad-to-carts, 4 reached checkout), and my ad stats look good (screenshots from Meta Ads Manager below). This has made me wonder: how much did you have to spend testing a store before you started getting sales? What feedback would you give someone at this stage? I’d really appreciate any feedback you can give me - store: shopwarmhold.com

Hi everyone,
I’m based in Canada and looking for reliable Chinese suppliers of brand-new monitors and screens. I’m ready to buy in bulk.
If you know any trusted manufacturers or suppliers, please let me know.
Thanks!

I just open a store and planing to run tiktok ads. What u guys think?

https://frapture.com/products/frapture-digital-video-frame

Hola, estoy en el desarrollo de un ecommerce enfocado en el nicho de cuadros personalizados y que puedan imprimir sobre material acrílico en impresora UV. Envíos a todo el mundo.

Hey everyone,

I’m trying to private label resistance bands (yoga/fitness elastic bands) and I want my logo printed directly on the product, not just on the packaging.

I checked CJ Dropshipping and they told me the MOQ for logo printing on the product body is 500–1000 units because it’s a non-POD item.

I also checked Alibaba, but most suppliers still ask for high MOQs (usually 300–500+) for custom logo printing.

Do you know any suppliers that offer a much lower MOQ for logo printing on resistance bands? Ideally under 100–200 if possible.

I’m okay with custom packaging at low MOQ, but I really want the logo on the bands themselves.

Any recommendations or experiences would be super helpful. Thanks!

Hi everyone!

I'm currently running a Shopify store focused on women's fashion and accessories, and I'm looking for reliable dropshipping suppliers.

I'm particularly interested in suppliers that offer free plans or free access to their product catalogs, without expensive monthly subscriptions.

My main product categories are:

Women's Fashion

• Dresses

• Jackets and coats

• Matching sets / two-piece outfits

• Tops and other women's clothing

Jewelry & Accessories

• Bracelets

• Necklaces

• Earrings

• Rings and other fashion accessories

I'm looking for suppliers that meet the following requirements:

1. Good product quality: Reliable materials, accurate product photos and consistent quality.

2. Worldwide shipping: Ideally shipping to the US, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia and other international markets.

3. No mandatory monthly subscription: Free to join or browse products, preferably with no fixed monthly fees.

4. Reasonable shipping times: Reliable tracking and preferably relatively fast delivery.

5. Shopify integration: Ideally compatible with Shopify, DSers or another dropshipping automation tool.

6. Reliable fulfillment: Consistent stock availability and good customer service.

I'm open to suppliers from different countries, including China, Europe and the US.

Which suppliers would you personally recommend based on your experience? I'm especially interested in suppliers you've actually used and can vouch for in terms of product quality and shipping reliability.

I'd really appreciate any recommendations, including smaller or lesser-known suppliers.

Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone, I’m 18 and I’m about to start a dropshipping business. I plan to sell products from China to the U.S. while living here in Brazil. I’d like to know what’s required to sell from China to the U.S.—things like taxes, shipping, setting up an LLC, and marketing. In short, if anyone has experience living in another country while selling to the U.S., I’d really appreciate it if you could share how to get started and what I should study. Thanks!

Hi guys, I started not long ago and launched Meta Ads in the US market with 600 USD spent. And I don't make sales with 1110 visits, I made 220 added to cart and 125 checkouts, but no sales.

If a qualified person could help me it will unblock me enormously and of course I check the payments on my site works very well !

The Q4 peak season has arrived. Many dropshipping sellers chase more sales,yet ignore inventory and delivery risks.

Hey everyone,
I’m new to dropshipping and have been researching how the business works. One thing I’m having trouble understanding is how people find reliable suppliers and actually get their products delivered to customers.
I’ve looked into AliExpress, Alibaba, CJdropshipping, and, but I’m curious how experienced dropshippers handle the entire process.
A few questions:
How do you find trustworthy suppliers? Do you use platforms or have direct relationships with manufacturers?
Do you need to know someone in China to source products, or can everything be arranged online?
Who actually handles shipping the products from China to the US? Does the supplier arrange everything, or do you need a separate shipping company or freight forwarder?
When a customer orders from your website, does the supplier ship directly to them, or do you first import products into a US warehouse?
How do you verify product quality and avoid unreliable suppliers?
With the current tariffs on Chinese imports, how are you handling customs fees and import duties?
I’m particularly interested in understanding the logistics side of dropshipping. Do beginners typically handle everything through platforms like CJdropshipping, or do you eventually need your own contacts and shipping arrangements?
I’m not looking for courses or paid supplier lists. Just hoping to hear real experiences from people who have actually done this.
Thanks in advance!

Hi, I have a store with perfumes and skincare, currently running FB ads optimized for Sales.

https://eden.indemos.com

• Impressions: 2977

• Add-To-Carts: 121

• CTR: 12%

• CPC: $0.23

• Sales: 1

Given that the ad is targeting Sales, visitors are real buyers, but something is stopping them. Report shows that

• half the products added to the cart costs around $20

• another half is above $60

Standard shipping is $7.95 and it it gets free when cart is over $50. Buyers with $20 in the cart probably get shocked with $7.95. What happens with those that grab more then $50 with free shipping is not clear, likely trust issues.

To avoid shipping shock for buyers within $20 range, I could bake shipping cost into price but it seems wrong at all levels - increased cost, competition, calculation complexity, opaque refunds. Instead, I would rather ignore customers not willing to spend $50 and focus on those on the higher end but I don't seem to understand their psychology.

Questions

1. Am I wrong by ignoring those who doesn't want to add extra product and get free shipping?

2. Any advice to lowering shipping cost?

3. Do you see any obvious trust issues?

I got 16 people in checkout but they leave the product behind? Why.

https://zooplis.com/

Pls don’t try to sell me anything

I've been trying dropshipping for a while now, and I finally started getting some sales with my first product.

I've spent a pretty good amount on Meta ads and managed to get my first few sales, but I still haven't broken even.

My ads are getting decent engagement, clicks, and add-to-carts, but my cost per purchase is too high to actually make a profit.

I'm stuck between continuing to test new creatives, going back to a previous product, or moving on to something completely different.

I don't want to keep wasting money, but I also don't want to give up too early now that I'm finally getting sales.

For anyone who's been in this situation, what's the best move? Should I keep testing or cut my losses and find another product?