Hello Please is the platform back up? I mean shopify

Hey guys, I’ve been having a lot of conversations with some beginners I'm guiding on how to launch their Dropshipping brand and scaleup lately, and I’m seeing a common pattern, a lot of people jump straight into selling whatever shows up on “Top 10 Trending Products This Week” lists. Don’t get me wrong, trending lists can be a starting point, but relying on them alone… that’s where things get messy. Here’s what I’ve noticed: Most trending lists don’t match the actual audience you’re trying to attract. A product “trending globally” doesn’t mean it’s trending among your potential buyers. And even worse: people pick the product, build a store around it, and only after launching realize their audience doesn’t care. Then they start tweaking everything except the validation process, which was the root problem from day one. Honestly, I feel like a lot of beginners skip the boring but important steps, checking search intent, validating with data, studying what current sellers are doing, analyzing scroll-stopping creatives, checking pricing gaps, etc. What do y'all think? Is relying on trending lists actually holding new store owners back from discovering products that would’ve worked better for their audience?

A few months ago, I started my dropshipping business with a clear focus on finding the right niche and products that solve real problems or meet trending demands. I took time to research winning products, set up a clean and optimized online store. Here's my dropshipping store, you can check it out https://casagear.com/collections/decorative-accessories, and partnered with reliable professional. Marketing played a key role in my growth, through paid ads (especially on platforms like Facebook, TikTok, or Instagram), I was able to target the right audience and convert interest into sales. I tested different creatives, analyzed performance, By staying consistent, learning from customer feedback, and optimizing both my product offerings and ad strategy, I managed to grow my store's revenue to over $20k in a relatively short time, and I continue building on that success.

Hey everyone 👋 I’ve been noticing a pattern in my store lately. I’m getting quite a good number of visitors adding products to their carts, but they never actually complete the purchase. I’ve been thinking of testing a few follow-up strategies, but I wanted to get some feedback from other experienced store owners here. Here’s what I had in mind: Send a reminder email or message the next day after they add to cart, just to remind them their product is still waiting. On the second day, offer a small incentive, maybe a discount or free shipping to encourage checkout. If they still don’t complete the purchase, I was thinking of sending a weekend discount (20–30%) to make it more appealing. Do you think this is too much follow-up or just enough to nudge them? And what’s been working best for you all in recovering abandoned carts? Would love to hear how others handle this.

Hi everyone 🤗. I’m Vivienne, a stay-at-home mom of two. While most of my day is filled with mom duties, I’ve been quietly building something of my own through e-commerce. It’s been my little “secret project” that keeps me learning, growing, and excited about what’s possible outside of the usual 9–5. I joined this community to connect with others who are also on this journey, and to soak up as much knowledge as I can about building strong brands. Looking forward to sharing, learning, and growing together with you all