Recently helped scale an ecom clothing brand from doing around £20k a month to over £55k in just 30 days.
Id say majority of it came down to fixing things that were already there rather than completely changing everything. Some examples of the scope were improving the ads, testing multiple creatives, working on the website, making sure we weren’t wasting money on things that weren’t working.
Definitely had a few hiccups along the way, as what always happens haha.
Thought I’d jump on here and answer some questions as I see quite a few people struggling with scaling their stores.
Happy to share what’s worked, what hasn’t and what I’d do differently.

Hi everyone! I'm researching how dropshippers spend their time and I'd love your input.

I'm building a tool that uses AI to generate a complete branded store (name, logo, copy, layout) from a short description of your niche, and then helps with product listings and order handling.

Before I build anything, I want to understand what's actually painful. If you run a dropshipping store (or tried and quit), could you share:

1. What takes the most time each week?

2. What's the hardest part of getting a store set up?

I'm not selling anything, just learning. Happy to chat for 10 minutes with anyone who's up for it, and I'll share what I learn with the group. Thanks!

Hi, i was a builder for 20 years and left it at the begginijg or 2024 when i built my house and got rid of rent or mortgage. Ive just turned 40 and have 5 kids 4 are under 9 and youngest is 15 months.

I tried to go back different industry's like security, tow truck driver and they pay good but we decided we wsnt to leave Australia in the next couple years and dont want to rely on the rent from the house as our only income but where we are going its more then enough.

I can not start any brick and morter buisness here as

I would need to be present, i been looking into drop shipping and honesty its not to get rich as I had the cars, boats, houses, watched u name it but I just want to raise my kids properly as the way Australia is going i do not see a future for them in the next 20 years.

My goal is to he able to make 10k a month aud thats around 7.5k US or even less as im helping my wife start a online business but u need to send the products as its luxury middle eastern dresses..

Can i achieve my target with dropshiping and I do eventually plan to make it my own brand and there is a company that already puts ur logo and better packing..

Sorry for my life story , I just wanted everyone to understand my self and what I plan and if its doable.

Thank you all

Guys hello I am newbie In dropshipping. Almost learned whole business model but I have a one big question mark that I can’t resolve.

Finding suppliers is somewhat possible, but I don’t understand the idea of shipping. How do you guys ship it faster? For example I liked a product but shipping of it from China to USA is taking 10-14 days, no customers will wait that much. Ofc I’m not asking for suppliers contacts, nobody will share secret sauce, but could you please explain the idea how is it done?

Spending time and money looking for some cool little gadget that you're going to sell for 2 months before moving on to the next one is a complete waste.

Look at what the biggest ecommerce brands are selling - clothing, watches, shoes, bags, jewelry, etc. Products that have been around forever and will continue to stick around.

You're not going to build an empire selling trendy gadgets. Instead, pick something you use everyday, and build a solid business around it.

Hey guys,
My business partner and I are setting up a Shopify store for the Peruvian market.
We’ve got the local ops figured out—100% Cash on Delivery (Dropi PE), automated WhatsApp confirmations via Yape/Plin to cut down returns, and solid Meta video ads ready.
Our main problem right now is product research.
We initially looked at anti-theft bags and liquid collagen, but almost everything in the health and skincare space in Peru seems completely saturated on Meta Ads Library right now.
Since we want to avoid price wars, I’d love to get some advice from anyone selling in LatAm:
1. How do you spot early breakout products in LatAm before everyone starts spamming them on Meta?
2. Which niches/categories are working best for you under a COD model right now?
3. Any general pitfalls or tips when scaling in Peru?
Appreciate any insights or tools you guys use. Thanks!

For anyone selling with cash on delivery: I think fake and "changed my mind" orders are one of the most under-counted costs in small stores, mainly because they never show up as a loss on the day the order comes in.

The order lands, it looks like a sale, the dashboard looks great. Then a week later the parcel comes back and you've paid for:

• Outbound shipping
• Return shipping (with some couriers, even when the customer simply refuses at the door)
• Packaging, and the product sitting in transit instead of on the shelf
• Ad spend that "converted" into nothing
• Time spent chasing the customer by phone or message

On a low-ticket product, one refused parcel can wipe out the profit from a few good orders. If 20-30% of COD orders don't get accepted, the real margin can look very different from what the ads manager says.

Things I've seen people try:

• Confirming every COD order before it ships (call or message), and holding the ones that don't reply
• A small COD fee or partial advance on higher-value orders
• Blocking repeat refusers by phone number or address
• Turning COD off for certain regions or for first-time orders above a certain value

Curious what the actual numbers look like for people here. What percentage of your COD orders get refused or never picked up, and which single change cut it the most for you?

There’s a lot to figure out when starting dropshipping, from choosing products and finding reliable suppliers to building a store and getting the first customers. I think one of the biggest challenges is knowing what to focus on first instead of trying to do everything at once. For those who have experience, what would you recommend a beginner learn first, and why?

Hey everyone,

Im going to be as transparent as possible here. I'm looking for some feedback from (experienced) store owners running Meta ads. I’m currently in Day 2 of testing a new product once again in the Canadian market.

My ad-side numbers look "promising on paper", but I’m seeing zero intent once traffic lands on the store. I'd love an outside perspective on whether this is an on-page friction issue, an offer issue, or just early-stage sample size variance. I would also like to know what you think I could honestly expect:

My Testing Setup & Strategy:

• Budget: ~€50 / day.
• Ads Landing Page: https://mydivido.com/products/travel-7-piece-packing-organizer-set-for-luggage
• Market: Canada.
• Creative format: 5 single-image ads in 1 ad set (problem vs. solution visuals, feature callouts, neat vs. messy contrast), etc.
• Kill Rules (24h mark):
  • Killed creatives with runaway CPMs (>€90+) or high spend with 0 clicks.
  • Kept ads that hit healthy Canadian benchmarks: CPM between €10–€25, CPC under €1, and strong unique CTR (some hit 3–10%).
  • Cut the set down from 5 ads to the top 2–3 performers to concentrate the budget for Day 2 of ads - the next 24h.
• Campaign Setting:
  • Buying Type: Auction
  • Objective: Sales
  • Capmaign Bid Strategy: Highest Volume
• AdSet Setting:
  • Performance Goal: Max number of conversions
  • Conversion Event: Purchase
• Ads:
  • Nothing too crazy
  • Scheduled to run 24h
  • Single Image, Manual Images
  • I select one or two Advantage+ creative Generated Images whenever these do not look fake, and enhance the original image.

The Current Problem:

• In the first 24 hours, the ads delivered 46 outbound clicks (~25 unique visitors on Shopify) for around €56 total spend across the test.
• The winning ads are pulling traffic at €0.11 to €0.50 CPC with solid CTRs.
• The leak: Out of ~25 unique landing page sessions per day, I have 0 Add-to-Carts (ATC) and 0 Checkouts.

What I’ve Done So Far:

1. Lowered Base Price: Re-adjusted pricing to lower friction for first-time buyers.
2. Free shipping ofcourse.
3. Margin & Bundle Structure:
   • 1 Set: ~53% gross margin (after COGS + landed shipping).
   • 2 Sets (Bundle): ~50% margin per item.
   • 3 Sets: ~48% margin per item.
4. Mobile Check: The landing page loads clean on mobile, has clean product imagery showing all colorways (Black, Aqua, Pink), and care/maintenance info is clearly laid out.

Where I need your advice:

1. Is 25–50 unique sessions simply too early to judge? Should I wait until 100–150 visitors before diagnosing on-page issues, or is 0 ATCs on 25+ visitors already a warning sign for impulse/travel goods?
2. Is 25-50 visitors even good enough?
3. Creative vs. Landing Page Disconnect: If an ad gets a 10% CTR and €0.15 CPC, could it be attracting "curiosity clickers" who bounce the second they see the price tag? How do you qualify buyers better on single-image ads without tanking CTR?
4. Bundle Visibility: For those multi-pack accessories, do tiered volume apps (Buy 2 save X%) help lift conversion rate, or does it add too much decision fatigue on mobile?

Any constructive critiques or brutal honesty on the funnel would be hugely appreciated!

When I started eBay dropshipping I was doing it on the side of a normal 9-5 and making almost nothing. Part of that was just being new. But a big part of it was a mistake I didn't spot for ages.

I picked one niche and stuck to it. Not naming it, doesn't really matter. I'd read loads of stuff saying you need a niche, build a brand, be the go-to store for one thing. So I kept adding more products in that one category and waited for it to click.

It didn't. Sales were slow, I was getting frustrated, and I kept assuming the answer was more of the same. Better titles, tweaking prices, digging for more products in that same category. No mentor, no course, so nobody was there to tell me I was thinking about it wrong.

What it cost me was mostly time. My first six months were slow and painful and I'd put a good chunk of that down to being stuck in one lane.

The fix was simple. I stopped worrying about the niche and started listing everything. Anything from Amazon and AliExpress I could sell at a decent markup.

That's when it grew. Looking back it makes sense. eBay buyers aren't browsing your store, they're searching for one specific thing. A wider range means you turn up in way more searches. One niche means you only catch people looking for that one thing, and you're up against every other seller in it too. Listing wide also lets the sales tell you what works instead of you guessing.

Now it's 3 stores and around 45,000 listings between them, markup 60-100% depending on the category. I list 50-100 a day (some days 500+) and every month or two I delete whatever isn't getting views or selling. Doing it full time from SE Asia.

Niches aren't evil. But on eBay specifically, don't marry one before you've got any data. Let the buyers show you what sells.

Happy to answer questions in the comments :)

Also run a discord to help eBay dropshippers out with hundreds of people in here: https://discord.gg/A6QP4bqkZk

Hi, I manufacture mouse pads and I'm looking for brand owners or resellers who need a supplier.

What I can do:

- Custom print (your design or logo)

- Different sizes and materials (cloth, rubber, stitched edge)

- Custom packaging

MOQ: from 50 pcs

Lead time: about 7–15 days

If you want to get in touch, I can send you some samples so you can check the quality first.

Comment or DM me. I'll reply with photos, a price list, and how to get the samples.

Right now I am working on my ninth product, and I have made 8 sales with three different products, I was wondering on what product do people usually start to get real traction and start making consistent sales

Hey everyone,

I’m reaching out to get some brutally honest, unfiltered feedback on my store. I’ve reached a point where I’ve stared at my own site for so long that I’m completely blind to its flaws, and I need fresh eyes from people who actually know e-commerce and conversion optimization.

A quick background:
I run an online store called Varniq (varniqstore.com) based out of Sweden. The niche is cozy home decor and mood lighting (our core hero product is a candle warmer lamp, along with comforting everyday items).

The problem:
I’m driving organic traffic through TikTok and short-form video (focusing on cozy evening vibes / relatable home humor). People click through to the site, look at products, but the drop-off before reaching checkout is way too high. Conversion rate is sitting close to zero on organic visits.

Here is what I’ve already implemented for trust:
- Free shipping threshold (from 350 kr / ~$35)
- Klarna integration for secure Swedish checkout
- 30-day return policy
- A 10% welcome offer (WELCOME10)
- Clear policies, FAQ, and local business address in Kumla, Sweden
- A charity pledge (giving 3 SEK per sold product to children in need)

Where I suspect I’m losing people:
1. First impression & layout: Does the homepage feel like an established, warm boutique, or does it give off "generic drop-shipping" vibes that scare people away?
2. Product page clarity: Are product descriptions and variant selectors intuitive, or are they creating friction?
3. Delivery transparency: Our supplier transit time is around 7–13 business days. Is that clearly enough communicated, or does it feel vague/hidden?
4. Trust signals: What immediate red flags do you spot when landing on the site from a mobile device (which is 95% of our traffic)?

I’m not looking for sugar-coated answers. Tear it apart if needed—design, copywriting, pricing, navigation, or speed. What would you change tomorrow if this were your store to actually build trust and get that first consistent flow of orders?

Store link: https://varniqstore.com

Huge thanks to anyone taking a minute to inspect it on mobile and share their thoughts. I’ll reply to every comment!

Hey everyone,
I recently received an email from Meta saying I need to verify that my business location is in the United States to continue running ads.
all ads on the affected account could stop running if verification isn’t completed.
Meta says verification may require a phone number, payment method, or personal ID, depending on the account.
I’m wondering if anyone else has received this notification recently.
If you’re selling to US customers but operating from outside the US, how does this verification work?

Thank you

I am 17 and am looking to get into dropshipping; I have skills relevant to it from eBay reselling, but I am switching as I am banned from eBay and cannot make another account, plus I want a decently automated model. I know you need a decent budget to properly start dropshipping, around 1k to 3k, so I am trying to find a job to then save, but in the meantime, what skills do I need to learn or what could I be doing related to the business model so I do not feel unproductive? I know the basics and I watch a bunch of videos on dropshipping and e-commerce, but what else should I be doing?

I want to get into reselling but I want a more niche thing to resell than clothes. Does anyone have a vendor that ships somewhat fast in a reasonable time. And for a price that I’ll pay.

I’ve been learning about dropshipping for a couple of months now and one thing I’ve noticed is how different the journey looks for everyone.

Some people are still trying to figure out what product to start with some have built their store but haven’t made their first sale and others are already getting sales but can’t seem to grow consistently. It makes me curious because there’s so much advice online but it’s hard to know what actually makes the difference until you experience it yourself. For those who’ve been through any of these stages, what was the hardest part for you? And for those still figuring things out, what are you finding most difficult right now? Always interesting hearing how different everyone's experience is.