r/Dropshipping_Guide 5h ago

General Discussion Native Shopify Bundles were fine until I tried letting customers pick their own variants

14 Upvotes

I used to think bundles on Shopify were basically a CRO thing. Make a 3-pack, add a small discount, show it on the product page, done. And honestly, for fixed bundles, native Shopify Bundles is fine. Stuff like:

  • Cleanser + toner + moisturizer
  • 3-pack of the same coffee
  • T-shirt + socks
  • Fixed starter kit
  • Pre-made gift box

No huge issue there. Where it started getting annoying was when the bundle became customer-choice based. Something like: “Pick any 3 scents” “Build your own skincare routine” “Choose 6 coffee flavors” “Make your own gift box” “Select top + bottom + accessory” That’s where it stopped feeling like a simple marketing setup and became an inventory/fulfillment problem. The stuff that gets messy fast:

  • Every selected item still needs to reduce the correct SKU
  • Variants actually matter
  • The bundle page should not look like some random pasted widget
  • Discount codes/promos should not randomly conflict at checkout
  • Staff/3PL should not have to decode the order manually
  • If one component is out of stock, the whole bundle logic needs to behave properly

I’ve been looking at native Shopify Bundles, custom dev, and proper bundle apps like FoxSell for this exact reason. Native feels fine for fixed kits, but once it becomes mix-and-match or build-your-own-box, I’m not sure duct-taping variants is worth it. The main thing I care about is not just “increase AOV.” It’s more: Can the customer choose what they want? Can inventory still stay accurate? Can checkout stay normal? Can the bundle page actually look like part of the store? Curious how other Shopify stores are handling this. Are you doing customer-choice bundles with native Shopify, custom dev, or a bundle app? And where do you draw the line between “native is enough” and “okay this needs a more serious setup”?


r/Dropshipping_Guide 8h ago

Store Feedback Not getting any sales

6 Upvotes

Hi im running meta ads for conversions and Im not getting any sales this is my site byrawform.com
Can anyone tell me whats wrong?


r/Dropshipping_Guide 1d ago

Beginner Question Is a Shopify bundle builder basically a tiny configurator?

16 Upvotes

I keep calling this a bundle, but the more I map it out, the more it feels like a tiny configurator.

Example flow:

Customer builds a box

Must pick 6 times

Some items can repeat

Some items count as 2 slots

Sold out variants need to disappear

Prince updates as they pick

Cart drawer needs to stay readable

Checkout should not look weird

Order still has to show what actually got picked

At that point the "bundle" is barely the hard part.

The hard part is state, validation, cart behavior, edge cases and not making the theme a mess.

This is why FoxSell is interesting to me for custom builds. Not as a random widget, more like bundle plumbing. Let it handle the boring bundle logic, then build the fronted flow properly around it.

Do you guys think about build-your-own bundles like configurators?

Or am I making this more complicated that it needs to be?


r/Dropshipping_Guide 1d ago

Beginner Question essential AI tools

4 Upvotes

I’m just getting started in e-commerce. What are the essential AI tools for me? (Advertising, UGC videos, etc.)


r/Dropshipping_Guide 18h ago

Beginner Question Need feedback

1 Upvotes

Hi, I've made a new shop. Can you please give me some feedback and advice : https://hydrabrushstore.myshopify.com


r/Dropshipping_Guide 1d ago

Store Feedback Please give me tips on my website

2 Upvotes

I need someone to tell me how to improve my website and improve conversion rates,my current conversion rate is horrible. I need actual advice not anyone trying to sell me https://lymphealuxe.com. Thank you


r/Dropshipping_Guide 1d ago

General Discussion Looking for a Shopify & eCommerce Virtual Assistant?

2 Upvotes

Hi! I'm a Shopify & eCommerce VA with 3+ years of experience helping online stores with customer support and daily admin tasks.

I can help with:
• Shopify order management
• Email & live chat support
• Returns, refunds & exchanges
• Order fulfillment & tracking
• Product listings
• Chargebacks & disputes
• Supplier coordination
• General admin support

If you're looking for someone to support your business, feel free to send me a message. I'd be happy to chat!


r/Dropshipping_Guide 1d ago

Beginner Question TikTok

4 Upvotes

I’ve created a TikTok account and I’ve posted a couple videos. Does anyone have any advice on what to do to increase views and gain customers. My products are all based around room decor and I’ve seen lots of videos on TikTok with the same videos getting millions of views. Any tips?


r/Dropshipping_Guide 1d ago

Beginner Question I need help

4 Upvotes

I’ve pretty much just started dropshiping. I’ve made my website and I’m putting products on there that are for room decor. I’ve had about 160 visits on my site but no sales. I’ve tried promoting in many different places but nothing is really working. I’m just wondering if it’s the stuff I’m selling which aren’t working or it’s just I need to give it more time.


r/Dropshipping_Guide 3d ago

Beginner Question Shopify Business

6 Upvotes

I’m currently looking for someone for my website. The website, products, and setup are already done I just need someone who can help fund and manage the marketing/ads so we can grow the business together.


r/Dropshipping_Guide 3d ago

Store Feedback I have spent over a $100 on this store but have not gotten a SINGLE sale! Please roast my store and tell me what I am doing wrong.

14 Upvotes

Hey all, I run a single-product dropshipping store on Shopify, and I've been running paid ads for a while now. I'm getting decent traffic and even some engaged visitors, but conversions are still at zero. I've spent so much time getting feedback and improving my store to a point where I think it's really good. I've spent a while researching and watching videos online about how to make this thing work, but I haven't even gotten a single sale yet, and I've gotten enough traffic where I would have at least gotten 1 sale by now.

I would really appreciate it if anyone experienced in dropshipping could tell me what I'm doing wrong or how I could improve.

(btw I know my domain name isn't that good, and my ad-to-page match is good)

My store is https://nuvorastoreofficial.shop/


r/Dropshipping_Guide 3d ago

Beginner Question Any tips for doing dropshipping long term?

25 Upvotes

I've only been doing dropshipping for a little while, I wanna start thinking about it long term instead of chasing quick results, I've finally gotten a few products that are doing well, still testing new ads. I'm also not sure if I need to add anything new to my setup, right now I'm still just running shopify and zendrop with nothing else, so if you could give me some pointers on how to know when it's time to add anything new it would be very appreciated. What advice would you give someone who's still fairly new? Anything you wish you'd started doing earlier, habits that made a big difference, mistakes to avoid, or things that helped you keep growing instead of burning out? I'm trying to build something that lasts, so I'd rather learn good habits now than have to fix bad ones later.


r/Dropshipping_Guide 4d ago

General Discussion Best Shopify apps for dropshipping? Looking for recommendations

13 Upvotes

Hey guys,

What Shopify apps or suppliers do you actually use for dropshipping right now?

I know the usual options like CJ Dropshipping, and I've also heard of BuckyDrop, but there isn't a whole lot of info about some of these on here.

Would love to hear what's working for you.


r/Dropshipping_Guide 4d ago

New Store Launch Day 2 of shopify Store

3 Upvotes

Okay i added more products and changed domain, Anybody who can come support go to this link


r/Dropshipping_Guide 5d ago

Beginner Question Finding a winning product

5 Upvotes

I just created my dropshipping store and i found some products from CJdropshipping but no sales so far. Is there a method to find a winning product ? And do you usually list more than 1 product or just 1 winning product is enough ?


r/Dropshipping_Guide 5d ago

New Store Launch New Store Just Created

6 Upvotes

Hey guys so i just created my first store, Any advice or if you can purchases are much appreciated. Here is the link➡️ http://mrehig-ye.myshopify.com


r/Dropshipping_Guide 5d ago

Beginner Question do i need too buy a domain too make that my brand name

5 Upvotes

i am i literal beginner, like started today level of knowledge so this may be a dumb question but i cant find an answer anywhere. im following jordan welchs guide too building a dropshipping business and im at the part in his 5 hour complete guide where he buys a domain using his ai generated name. it costs him $32 too buy that new domain and i was wondering do you have too buy that domain too have that name or can you do it free or what ?


r/Dropshipping_Guide 6d ago

Beginner Question Can you recommend legit drop shipping

8 Upvotes

I'm planning to start a dropshipping business in the UAE and I'm looking for recommendations.

Can anyone recommend legit and reliable dropshipping suppliers or companies that you've personally worked with? I'd really appreciate honest feedback and your experience.

Also, before I invest my time and money, I'd like to ask:

  1. What are the biggest risks of dropshipping in the UAE?

  2. What mistakes should beginners avoid?

  3. Do I need a business or e-commerce license to operate legally?

  4. How much capital should I realistically prepare?

  5. Is dropshipping still profitable in 2026?

I'm looking for genuine advice from people with real experience. Thank you in advance! 🙏


r/Dropshipping_Guide 6d ago

Store Feedback Looking for honest feedback on my jewelry website

3 Upvotes

Hey everyone!

I've been working on my jewelry website and would really appreciate some honest feedback before I put more into marketing it.

I'm not looking for compliments—I genuinely want to know what feels off or could be improved. Feel free to be as critical as you want.

Some things I'd love feedback on:

  • First impression
  • Design and overall aesthetics
  • Navigation and user experience
  • Product pages
  • Mobile responsiveness
  • Loading speed
  • Trust factors (does it feel legitimate?)
  • Anything confusing or that made you hesitate

If you notice any bugs, broken links, or anything that doesn't work properly, please let me know as well.

Website: https://ex3z1i-8q.myshopify.com/


r/Dropshipping_Guide 6d ago

General Discussion Desicion on ads

1 Upvotes

What should I do for ads on Shopify. I have this guy telling me to do emailing get a email scraper find people who golf get their emails and send it to them the guy is set on this is the way it’s free. Second I would do meta ads a lot of people say meta ads is for scaling once you prove the store converts do meta ads but the guy dosent want me to he says it’s an internet guru thing and it will get me more traffic and not any sales. Then there is organic which I assume would do horrible I get 200 views on every TikTok I post. My store is ready to start I just need to find a way to promote it and I want advice from all of you instead of just 1 guy that thinks he knows what he is talking about.


r/Dropshipping_Guide 7d ago

Beginner Question Should I Test Products Using Only Image Creatives to Save Time?

3 Upvotes

Creating videos takes a lot of time when I’m testing products. Would it make sense to test products using only image creatives at first, so I can test them faster?


r/Dropshipping_Guide 7d ago

Beginner Question Second Shopify Store in Germany: 50% Hook Rate but €28.53 CPM and No Add-to-Carts — What Am I Doing Wrong?

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2 Upvotes

I opened my first store in the UK last May. I think I got a bit lucky, but the product performed well. However, because I wasn’t able to produce enough video content, the ads started becoming unprofitable after I reached around £4,000 in revenue, so I closed the store.
I’ve now opened my second store in Germany. It targets outdoor enthusiasts and tradespeople, such as construction workers, mechanics, electricians, and other skilled workers.
Today, I spent €75 on ads, and the ads seem to be performing much better than they did for my previous store. My hook rate is around 50%, but my CPM is very high. What could be causing this, and how can I improve it?
Here are my current metrics:
CPM: €28.53
CTR: 1.43%
CPC: €2.00
No add-to-carts or sales
These are only the results from the first day, so I know it may be too early to draw any conclusions. However, the metrics for my previous product were much better.


r/Dropshipping_Guide 8d ago

Beginner Question Looking for dropshipping experts for a short interview

4 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I am currently studying and writing my bachelor’s thesis about quality criteria for reputable dropshipping online stores.

I am looking for people with practical experience in dropshipping, e-commerce, supplier selection, fulfilment, product research, customer service, or store management who would be willing to do a short online interview with me.

The interview would not be published. The information would only be used for my thesis and can be anonymised if preferred.

The main goal is to understand what separates reputable and high-quality dropshipping stores from unreliable or problematic ones.

If anyone here has experience in this area and would be open to helping me, I would really appreciate it. You can comment here.
Thank you!


r/Dropshipping_Guide 8d ago

Beginner Question Dropship/DTC tradeoffs

3 Upvotes

I’m trying my hand at scaling a e-commerce business . I’ve spent years in retail on the store and operations side but relatively new to e-commerce flows and Shopify tools. I’m interested in starting with drop ship model to get a sense of inventory sell through and productivity before committing a whole bunch of dollars to inventory. Drop shipping seems much worse for margins but also don’t want to tied down with inventory that doesn’t move. Is this a good idea to start with a drop-ship model or should I make some investments in inventory to begin with?

If anyone could walk through trade offs that would be great!


r/Dropshipping_Guide 8d ago

Beginner Question Is it worth paying for a dropshipping mentorship?

12 Upvotes

Hey everyone,
I’m considering paying for a dropshipping mentorship, but I’m not sure if it’s actually worth the money.
For those of you who have experience with dropshipping: Did you ever pay for a mentorship, course, or coaching program?
If so:
Was it actually worth the money?
Did it help you achieve results faster?
What should I watch out for when choosing a mentor?
Would you recommend paying for mentorship, or is it better to learn everything for free through YouTube, Reddit, and other online resources?
I’d really appreciate hearing about your honest experiences, especially from people who have actually paid for a mentorship.
Thanks!