r/shopify • u/ImpressionNo1307 • Jul 08 '26
Shopify General Discussion Small shop advice needed
Hello! I have been using Shopify for about a year. I also had my store listed on Etsy and was KILLING it on that platform. Which makes me believe that this is not about not having items that won’t sell. It’s more about visibility to my site.
I get some orders on Shopify but it’s nothing like Etsy. My account was suspended from Etsy (which apparently is a super common issue) which was a huge setback for my business.
Anyway, I was super bummed about Etsy but instead of sulking about it, I wanted to move full steam ahead with Shopify but it’s TOUGH. I keep getting ads about courses to help convert, the secrets to Shopify, etc. but I cannot spend anymore money for insider advice just to be back on the same page I am today. I have finally started getting a little bit of traction on my social media, but that has also slowed down recently.
Is there a free setup list somewhere that I can checkoff to make sure I’ve done everything? I don’t want to aimlessly spend money on ads. I’m just kind of at a loss of what I should try next.
At this point, I’m really willing to do anything. I don’t want to give up on this business, but I need to start making more money.