How to get my first sale? Lots of add-to-cart but no purchases
Hi! I launched my Shopify store about 2 months ago, and I’m still struggling to get my first sale. I’m getting:
- people adding to cart
- visitors reaching checkout
- some adding multiple items
…but they never complete the purchase.
I’m not sure if it’s my:
- checkout settings
- payment options
- product pricing
- lack of reviews
- or overall trust issue
I really want to improve because I’m building this business with the long-term goal of retiring my parents early and giving them a better life. So I truly want honest feedback — harsh or not, I can take it.
Here is my store: https://theexcorner.myshopify.com/
My main questions:
- What is stopping people from finishing their purchase?
- Is my store giving a “dropship” vibe?
- Do I need more trust elements or reviews?
- Should I change my product titles or descriptions?
- Is my niche too saturated?
Any suggestions to help me get my first sale would mean a lot. Thank you in advance!
Posted Feb 26, 2026, 7:55 AM UTC
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