r/dropshipping

5k sessions 0 sales - Help!

5k sessions 0 sales - Help!

Hey everyone, I am 17 years old from Australia currently trying dropshipping, I’ve been running paid TikTok ads, they’re AI UGC ads, which could be abit untrustworthy. But I been quite successful with Clicks and Add to carts but have gotten zero sales. All payment methods are connected, and shipping is correctly set as far as I know. (the $5 order was myself making sure the checkout works.) does anyone have any advice without selling me a course thank you :) > store link https://lunararelief.shop/products/lunara

u/Few_Direction_6718 — 3 hours ago
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Hi I have a question

I need to start drop shipping or not because it too tough to run ads 😔 but if you know the right path can you guide me

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u/Divyansh-Build — 2 hours ago
How do you know what supplier is worth working with?

How do you know what supplier is worth working with?

I’m pretty new to ecom and currently setting up a TikTok Shop selling small items. To keep costs at a lower level, I’m finding suppliers from Alibaba with Accio Work. The info looks solid on the surface, but I know that doesn’t really mean much until start digging deeper. Stuff like communication and sample quality all matter more than just price. Any tips for figuring out which suppliers are actually worth working with? Also curious if anyone’s tried turning those into prompts to make the early filtering a bit easier.

u/RoaringMeowy — 3 hours ago

Can you run a good store with only fb ads, good website and a good product?

Does cold traffic actually convert if the ad is good,trust worthy website and good product? I always see people on tiktok saying you need a full brand identity, but i see alot of people doing the opposite.. sorry for the rookie question.. basically does cold traffic actually convert if everything is set up well? Thanks have a great monday 😊

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u/Zestyclose-Growth543 — 1 hour ago
Ecom Journey
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Ecom Journey

My first 330k a month breakdown and what I learned.

Three years ago I was standing there with just a school degree, no real direction and no big wins, just a lot of trial and error and honestly a lot of doubt too.

Today I have built something that once felt completely out of reach, and hitting 330k in a month taught me lessons I really wish I knew earlier.

The biggest shift for me was understanding that scaling is not just about spending more on ads, it is about really understanding your audience on a deeper level.

You need to know who you are selling to, what they feel, what they want and what problems they are trying to solve, and also what makes them hesitate before buying.

Only when you truly understand your target audience, you can put yourself in their position and create a product and a message that actually feels like it was made for them.

That is what creates real demand.

Scaling becomes much easier when your product speaks directly to the customer, instead of trying to convince everyone.

Another big lesson was that small improvements add up, your website, your offer, your creatives, your copy, everything matters more than you think.

I did not suddenly jump to big numbers, I improved step by step, fixing weak points and learning from every failure.

And trust me there were a lot of failures.

But that is part of the process.

If you are at the beginning right now, feeling stuck or like nothing is working, I have been there.

Believe in yourself even when it feels pointless.

Work hard every single day even when you do not see results yet.

Give everything you have into it.

And most important never quit.

Really never quit.

If you want help feel free to ask.

u/dercoolejunge1237 — 12 hours ago

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Hi! My name is Alfredo from the Philippines. Sharing a few observations from working in customer support for U.S.-based companies (AT&T and Uber) for 5 years, handling phone, email, and live chat in fast-paced and high-volume environments.

From experience, the way customer support and social media are handled can have a noticeable impact on customer satisfaction and retention, especially for eCommerce and service-based businesses.

A few things that tend to make a difference:

PROFESSIONAL CUSTOMER SUPPORT

(Results: faster resolution, higher customer satisfaction, fewer complaints)

  • Responding to inquiries across phone, email, and live chat with clear, professional, and customer-focused communication
  • Resolving issues quickly and accurately (order status, shipping delays, refunds/returns, cancellations, damaged and missing items, payment issues, complaints)
  • Following up to ensure full resolution and improved customer satisfaction
  • Keeping detailed and accurate records in CRM/ticketing systems for better tracking and efficiency

SOCIAL MEDIA SUPPORT

(Results: more engagement, better conversion, stronger brand trust)

  • Planning and scheduling content to keep the brand active and visible
  • Creating posts with clear messaging and benefits that encourage engagement and potential conversions
  • Encouraging reviews and organizing feedback to improve products/services
  • Identifying common questions and turning them into FAQs to reduce repetitive inquiries
  • Responding to comments and DMs promptly to maintain a consistent brand voice
  • Following up after purchases to improve retention and build long-term customer relationships

In many cases, small and consistent improvements in these areas can lead to better response times, fewer complaints, and stronger customer relationships over time.

Just putting this out there for discussion. Curious to hear what’s been working for others as well.

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u/ThePinkButiki — 1 hour ago

Is it fine to run ads for an empty site?

As in, would it be smart to run ads for a product without a proper site, just to see if it pulls in visitors?

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u/Gabeanms — 2 hours ago
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I don’t usually post stuff like this, but I feel like other sellers should know.

I tried using QuickSync ( www.quicksync.pro) for my store, and honestly, I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone right now.

The product itself feels buggy things don’t sync properly, and you don’t even realize it until it starts affecting orders or inventory. That’s where it gets dangerous, because you end up losing money without immediately knowing why.

What made it worse was the support. Slow responses, no real ownership, and most of the time it feels like you’re just going in circles instead of getting actual solutions.

They also push updates without any clear communication. Features change or break without notice, which is the last thing you want when your business depends on stability.

If you’re a seller relying on accurate data and smooth operations, this kind of unpredictability is a big risk.

Just sharing my experience so others can make a more informed decision.

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u/EmuEfficient8956 — 3 hours ago

Dropshipping and food/consumables

I was wondering for a while now, is there any suppliers that I could use in food market? Like I want to start selling some kind of food or consumables, but I’m not really sure how to find a right supplier. Please help.

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u/LEBEDETFU — 2 hours ago

Shopify Payments asking for “physical presence” proof – stuck as a dropshipper, what should I do?

Hey everyone,

I’m currently stuck trying to get Shopify Payments approved and could really use some advice.

I run an ecom store and operate through a Canadian corporation. My business is fully online and I handle everything from Canada (marketing, customer support, etc.), but I use third-party suppliers for fulfillment (basically dropshipping).

Shopify is now asking me to provide “physical presence” in Canada — like a warehouse, 3PL, or some kind of operational proof beyond just my residential address.

The issue is:

- I don’t hold inventory right now

- I’m using suppliers to ship orders

- I was planning to move to a warehouse/3PL only after scaling

So now I’m stuck between:

  1. Trying to prove physical presence somehow (not sure what actually works)

  2. Switching to holding inventory / 3PL earlier than planned

  3. Just using PayPal or another provider and dealing with higher fees for now

Has anyone here dealt with this before?

- What did you show Shopify to get approved?

- Is a fulfillment agreement enough?

- Do I actually need a warehouse/3PL at this stage?

Would really appreciate any real experiences or advice 🙏

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u/Professional-Bad9128 — 3 hours ago

Searching for reliable agent to ship from China to Europe

Hello, I’m currently in search for an agent in China who could ship personal medium sized (3-6kg) or sometimes bigger (6-9kg) parcels to Europe. Agent should be able to:

• contact the seller (if needed)

• order parcels on my behalf

• send me quality control photos

• consolidate packages

• ship them to Lithuania

I’m looking to send parcels from marketplaces such as Weidian and Taobao. If you’re an agent that could fulfil all of these requests feel free to comment or DM me!

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u/dudefrom2016 — 1 hour ago
A good reminder that scaling usually comes from creative velocity, not website tweaks

A good reminder that scaling usually comes from creative velocity, not website tweaks

So I've been working closely with a Belgian buddy of mine. He sells skincare products and also haircare products.

He was stuck at an approximate turnover of €1k every month for long time.

He was doing everything right on a theoretical level. The website looked fresh and clean, social proof was there, he had an AI chatbot to answer the most basic questions, the pictures looked professional, his ads were clean and branded, and he collaborated with a lot of different influencers.

But he just couldn’t really surpass that plateau I previously mentioned.

What actually changed everything was when he scaled his ad production volume and, more importantly, his testing volume.

Instead of having just 4–5 ads running on Meta and Google, he went hardcore and started testing like actual media buyers do: one variable at a time.

For example, he would keep the exact same audience, budget, landing page, offer, and CTA, and only change the hook / first 3 seconds.

Something like:

  • my hair stopped falling out in 2 weeks
  • I wasted €200 on products before this
  • the serum that fixed my dry scalp

Once he found a hook with a strong thumb-stop rate / hook rate, he moved to phase two and tested the body of the ad.

Same hook, but different middle sections:

  • product demo
  • before/after
  • UGC testimonial
  • ingredient explanation
  • founder story

After that came offer testing:

  • single product
  • bundle
  • discount framing
  • buy 2 get 1
  • free shipping threshold

This is what professionals actually do.

They don’t test randomly.

They isolate the exact lever that moves performance.

One metric he started watching closely was hook rate. For DTC brands, once a creative starts pushing above the 25–30% range, it’s usually a strong early signal.

Then he tracked hold rate to understand whether people stayed after the hook.

A lot of creatives had great hooks but poor hold rates, which meant the opening was strong but the rest of the ad wasn’t carrying intent.

One of the best performing formats ended up being what is called yapping.

Longer UGC style videos where someone just talks naturally in a natural setting (bathroom worked best for him), almost rambling, explaining the problem and how the product solved it.

Those outperformed the polished branded creatives by a mile.

The biggest lesson for me was this:

most brands don't test creatives enough when trying to scale.

Once he increased production volume and started testing systematically instead of randomly, he finally broke through that €1k plateau and started scaling.

With AI you can actually scale ads production at a much lower rate, and much higher speed. Use tools like Reloop or Creatify. We're in a an age where the cost of testing has never been so low, and the possibility of mass production has never been so high.

u/Silindira — 1 hour ago
I made 7-figures at 20. Ask me anything.
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I made 7-figures at 20. Ask me anything.

Last year, i made my first big breakthrough with making over 7-figures in revenue with branded ecommerce at only 20 years old. Since then, I've moved countries with my girlfriend and have been living pretty much however i want. I've felt the most freedom despite sometimes unknowingly working for 14-hours a day on my new brand. i get to spend without having to look at my wallet or my bank accounts, i work when i want, how i want, and where i please.

Before this, i was just another kid in high school who "dreamt too big", my friends parents and my teachers always asked me the same thing, "what do you want to do after you graduate?" and my response of not going to university and building my own business always seemed laughable to them but i never really paid any mind to it. I've worked regular side jobs like, delivering food, and making meat wraps at a restaurant, in order to make some extra cash for my businesses and mentorships. I tried multiple business models like, social media marketing, a creative agency, a clothing brand, reselling... but nothing ever really worked until i found out about branded dropshipping. it really seemed like a door opened in my mind and i decided to pour everything into it. I spent multiple 5 figures on mentorships and courses, spent countless days and nights lacking sleep to really fulfill what i had started. And it all worked out better than i could've expected in what now seems like a short period of time.

With the experience and knowledge i have, I've coached over 10 people over the last few months and even started to post content on instagram and youtube. But i started to really lean towards the "guru" lifestyle which just felt so foreign and wrong to who i really am. i want to be able to build a real community and make an impact on those i help. because as exciting as it is being able to make 5 figures in a day, its not as fulfilling as watching someone's life change because of you.

so to anyone who's needs help with their brand, or anyone who's serious about starting with branded dropshipping. Send me a message, and hopefully I'm able to give out some free value

u/Curious-Alps8809 — 2 days ago

Evolve 1.5k$/month program my thoughts

I love Evolve, I got it for $1.5k per month, and I learnt a lot of media buying and, most importantly, how to make high-performing creatives and do customer research properly. Now my team members are going through it. If you are interested, just msg me, I might just give you access to it so u don’t have to pay $1.5k per month for it.

Overall, my hit rate has improved, and I know how to make really good creatives, but the essential part was learning to do deep customer research properly and using their own words and phrases in my creatives, so it’s tailored to them. They released a bunch of new stuff not long ago (the new AI module, a 2h+ long avatar training on how to find good customer avatars and how to know them better than they know themselves…), and there are a lot of ppl inside doing $100k/days+. It’s really worth it, but if you can’t afford it, I would highly recommend watching their free content on YouTube. They share a lot of value compared to the classic dropshipping/ecom gurus.

And I might be able to share it if you are interested, just msg me, I might just give you access to it so u don’t have to pay the full price. It really covers everything.

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u/Deep_Design8635 — 2 hours ago

Stop losing sales to "Thinking Time" (Why your trust factor is zero at 2 AM).

Most dropshipping stores fail because they look like scams. When a random customer from an ad has a doubt about shipping or technical specs and can't get an answer right now, they leave.

I’ve been testing a few things to fix the low conversion on my organic traffic. What I found is that the biggest leak isn't the price - it's the Reasoning Gap.

Standard chatbots just repeat FAQ text, which doesn't build trust. I've switched to using autonomous sales logic instead. Basically, it’s a system that actually reasons through the buyer's doubts (like a real sales expert) 24/7. It handles the technical objections while I’m asleep, and the difference in "Add to Cart" completion is insane.

If you have traffic but no sales, stop tweaking your colors and start looking at how you handle pre-sale doubts.

Anyone else tired of dumb bots that just annoy customers? How are you guys handling technical questions from global customers in different time zones?

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u/No-Zone-5060 — 2 hours ago

Been on the grind

Been grinding away at trying to figure out drop shipping for around 2 months now, tbh loving the learning and journey , I spend all day on weekends and as soon as I get home from work till I go to bed trying to better the store, creatives and find niches to expand into

I got my first sale maybe 4 days into the journey and it felt unbelievable and since then my drive has been through the roof, watching YouTube videos every second of spare time trying to learn etc and since making the first sale I’ve had around 15 orders over all but I’m finding that the product just isn’t cutting it, sure it’s making sales here and there but my ad spend is through the roof and nowhere near profitable and in turn losing a shitload of money. I’ve been trying to test new angles and new products but nothing is sticking .

I have been using kalodata,pipiads, winninghunter,gethookd and idk if I just don’t have my fingers on the pulse of what people want or what but it seems like I’m too late to the product or something

Would love some feedback even by dm on ways I can do some research finding products, niches and what might work - appreciate any help

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u/Left-Price-2486 — 6 hours ago

Why is the supplier basically ignoring me

I have contacted a few chinese suppliers on aliexpress selling a certain technology product, I have asked them about product branding and asked for a sample, but all they say is OK to all my requests and ignore me, I have tried to be professional about it but its not getting anywhere, is this even possible with these people?

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u/Major-Description914 — 9 hours ago

What tools are you using for customer support as your store grows?

From what I’ve seen, email and Shopify Inbox work at first, but once inquiries pile up (returns, refunds, exchange, delays, etc.) it gets harder to stay organized. Curious what systems or tools people are using long-term.

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u/Strict-Leg-883 — 16 hours ago
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u/0niwa — 4 hours ago
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