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Why Most Ecommerce Stores Struggles

There was a time I honestly felt like my e-commerce store just wasn’t working. I kept adding more products, trying new ads, posting more… doing more of everything, but not seeing better results.

I spoke to a strategist, and that convo really changed how I see ecom.

They told me e-commerce isn’t just about putting products online. It’s about solving a clear problem for a specific group of people and making it easy for them to buy. I realized I was trying to sell to everyone… so I wasn’t really connecting with anyone.

They also pointed out my product choices were all over the place. I was chasing trends instead of focusing on products that made sense for one type of customer. Once I niched down, things felt way more aligned.

Then we looked at my store from a customer’s view. Some things weren’t clear, and it didn’t build as much trust as I thought. Improving my photos, descriptions, and layout made a bigger difference than I expected.

Another big lesson is that traffic and sales are two different problems. I was focused on getting visitors, but not enough on what made them actually buy. Once I improved my product pages and offers, conversions got better, without needing way more traffic.

And finally, I learned that the first sale isn’t the end. Emails, follow-ups, and giving customers a good experience so they come back again, that’s where real growth happens.

That advice helped me stop moving randomly and start treating my store like a real business.

Have you ever gotten advice that changed how you run your business? Or if you’ve got questions about ecom, drop them below

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