website traffic

[CatherineTawk]

I think there is something wrong because I am not getting enough traffic to my website

[Zopi]

Hi @CatherineTawk,

I totally get how frustrating that can feel. Generally, traffic issues are pretty common when starting out, but they can be fixed with a few tweaks. First, think about your target audience. Sometimes the problem is just not having the right messaging or marketing strategy in place.

In addition, consider focusing on social media marketing, like Google, Instagram, TikTok, or even Facebook ads, depending on where your audience hangs out. Organic traffic from SEO (search engine optimization) is huge too. Make sure your website is optimized for search engines, with relevant keywords and engaging content that speaks to what your customers are looking for.

Another thing to check is whether your website's design is user-friendly. A slow site or confusing navigation can drive people away. Please remember that traffic growth takes time, so don’t get discouraged. I wish you all the success on your journey 😊

[Bundler-Manuel]

Hello Catherine @CatherineTawk  what marketing mediums do you currently use?

Do you optimize the following

- E-mail marketing with the help of tools such as Klaviyo and Shopify mail

- SEO marketing by producing top content on your store and blog site

- Social media marketing with paid ads on Instagram and Tik Tok

[Promer]

Hi @CatherineTawk 

Traffic issues can be due to many reasons. Are you marketing, search engine optimization optimizing, or using social media? If note, start by examining ur GA and Shopify  built-in reports to see where ur visitors (or none) are coming from. If organic traffic is slow, focus on SEO: make product names, description, and alt text keyword-optimized. And if ur paid adversing is not converting, experiment with different audiences and creatives. Also, consider utilizing email marketing, influencer partnership (if u can) or social media engagement to attract more visitors.

But anyway, can you share more detailed context about your store?

[sitelane]

Hi @CatherineTawk - Sounds like a lot of websites have this issue. 
Especially at first, starting out or with low quality and low count pages. 

How are you attracting visitors? what are your mediums to reach your potential customers (google organic search, paid ads, social media) ?
I hope that helps with understanding your concern. Feel free to reach out with any questions directly. 

[BenoitDomingue]

It sounds like you're dealing with a common challenge many store owners face when starting out. Low website traffic can happen for various reasons, so it's important to pinpoint potential areas for improvement. Have you optimized your SEO to ensure that your site ranks well on search engines? Tools like Google Analytics can help identify sources of traffic and highlight areas where your site might not be performing well. Also, consider whether you're leveraging social media platforms, email marketing, or paid advertising campaigns to drive traffic to your store. If you're still having trouble, I'd be happy to provide some additional suggestions based on your specific efforts so far!

[Yuparkoti]

@CatherineTawk 

If you're not getting enough website traffic, there might be an issue worth investigating.

Low visitor numbers could stem from poor SEO optimization, lackluster content, insufficient marketing efforts, or even website performance problems slowing things down.

Pinpointing the cause could help boost your traffic.

[masoomi-saxena]

How did you identify that something was wrong? If it’s based on the fact that your website is getting a low number of visitors, that’s a good first sign you should look deeper into. 

Check if your website is indexed properly on Google. If all pages aren’t indexed, use the URL inspection tool to submit all those pages that are yet to be indexed. 

Additionally, also check the bounce rate, session time, and click paths. For this, you can also use tools like Google analytics, Hotjar, etc., to analyze where users drop off from your website or lose interest. Sometimes, traffic drops aren’t related to SEO or ads but to how visitors engage with your content once they land. Track which pages are being viewed or visited the most and which are getting a low number of visitors. Filling in those gaps can also help. 

Hope this helps. 

[SEOAnt-Sylvia]

Hi, @CatherineTawk 

If you’re talking about organic traffic, it’s important to know that it takes time to build. Organic traffic doesn’t happen overnight—it’s a long-term process. For a new website, you should give it at least a few months after doing everything you can for SEO.

For example, focus on your keywords for specific pages, using long-tail keywords with specific situations to encourage people to add products to their cart. Also, make sure your meta titles and descriptions are optimized.

You should also track your site’s bounce rate and engagement rate. In the beginning, try to hold onto the current views by optimizing your site’s loading speed and ensuring it’s mobile-friendly.

If you feel like the traffic is still not enough, consider analyzing it further or even running some paid ads to boost visibility.

Hope this helps!

[Rivdree]

I added a blog to my store and started posting regularly on topics related to my products, then shared those posts in niche forums and groups—traffic started picking up after a few weeks.

[FannyBunny]

I had the same issue getting steady traffic, especially from organic search. What really helped was focusing on SEO for my specific niche. I found this guide super useful: https://networthprosper.com/a-guide-to-enterprise-seo-strategy-for-saas-brands/. Even though it’s for SaaS, the overall strategy around content planning and technical SEO gave me a clearer path to long-term improvements. Small changes added up over time.

[FannyBunny]

I had the same issue with low traffic despite trying all the basic stuff. What actually helped me was focusing on building links from relevant blogs and tracking if that effort paid off. This guide — https://www.invastor.com/blog/165042-How-to-Calculate-Link-Building-ROI-and-Justify-Your-SEO-Investm... — breaks down how to figure out if your link-building is really working or just wasting time. I used the method there to tweak my strategy.