How can I convert website views into sales on my online store?

Topic summary

New Shopify store is getting ~1,500 Google Ads visits (mostly mobile) but no sales; owner seeks conversion advice and is open to changes.

Key issues flagged:

  • Homepage lacks a clear value proposition; Featured Products appear first. About link is broken. No delivery/shipping cost and timeframe info. Blog/content looks AI‑generated and includes off-site relevance (e.g., drone post) without matching products.
  • Sparse site content beyond product listings. Missing favicon (browser tab icon). No engaging hero/slideshow. Header is large and not sticky (navigation isn’t always accessible).
  • Homepage lacks collection overviews and testimonials. Product pages underemphasize key info (price clarity, variants with swatches, feature tags).

Recommended actions:

  • Add a top banner/value proposition and fix About link; publish clear shipping details.
  • Add favicon; implement hero/slideshow with strong CTAs (call-to-action); use sticky, smaller header.
  • Build content and social proof (testimonials), add collection list sections with CTAs; highlight core product attributes and variants.
  • Prepare promotions (discounts/gifts) and urgency (countdown timers), especially for holidays.

Owner updates:

  • Acknowledged advice, plans to implement; asked how to add top text and was told to insert an HTML section with a value statement. Reports only test/friends-and-family orders so far.

Status: Ongoing; no confirmed conversion improvements yet. Screenshots provided to illustrate suggestions.

Summarized with AI on January 13. AI used: gpt-5.

ok! ty so much for the recommendations! ill definetly be fixing them!