No traffic to store

Hello, i have a shopify store which i have invested some time and money on. I am getting little to no traffic. I have mainly indian stuff imported directly from india. My store is shahadah.co

Any feedback will be highly appreciated. Thank you very much.

First. The “same day deliver” is misleading because you aren’t specifying that it’s local delivery.

Second. The top announcement bar, 5% discount code. Get rid of that. If you want to give a discount, then do that, and make it automatic. No sense in making me enter a code for a measly 5%. 5% isn’t even worth the effort. Make it something like 25% off on all first time customers or over $50 purchase, and have it automatic.

Next, you don’t have a referral program, or a valued customer points system. Better to get something that is attractive and enticing. Many apps in the app store.

Finally, hand out flyers, mail some postcards, etc. You have a physical presence. Use it to advertise your online store. You can put a special one-time discount code on a thank you card and include it with every purchase. Make people want to come back.

Hi @indianstyles

Your store looks great! Here are focused recommendations for improving the homepage so you can consider:

1. Adding Hover Image for Products

  • Enhance user experience by displaying an alternate “hover image” when customers mouse over each product. This usually shows another angle, lifestyle image, or close-up, helping shoppers better understand the product.

2. Add More Call-to-Action (CTA) Buttons for Each Product

  • Current state: Only “View Product” or similar buttons may be visible, or CTAs are limited to feature collections.
  • Improve by adding:
    • “Add to Cart” directly on product cards for quick shopping.
    • “Quick View” buttons for customers to see more product details in a popup.
    • “Shop Now,” “See More,” or “Buy Now” buttons under each item to encourage exploration or faster checkout.
  • Tip: Use distinct styling and concise text for CTAs. On mobile, ensure buttons are accessible and not crowded.

3. Typo Issue

  • Observed typo: “New Arrrivals” should be corrected to “New Arrivals.”
  • Action: Audit all headings, product descriptions, and CTA buttons for English and formatting consistency. This can be done manually or with a browser spell-checker.

4. Add a Shoppable Instagram Feed

  • Why: Embedding a shoppable Instagram feed increases social proof, shows your products in real-life contexts, and can boost sales.
  • How to add:
    • Use a Shopify app like VIBE Shoppable Instagram Feed to display a grid of your latest Instagram posts.
    • Ensure shoppable tags are active, letting users click an Instagram image and be taken directly to the matching product page.
    • Place the feed near the bottom of the homepage or above the footer, labeled as “Shop Our Instagram” or “Inspiration from Our Community.”

Summary Table

Issue/Improvement Action Needed
Hover Image Enable/add alternate hover image for each product
More CTA Buttons per Product Add “Add to Cart,” “Quick View,” & “Shop Now” on cards
Typo Issue Correct all typos (e.g., “Arrrivals” → “Arrivals”)
Shoppable Instagram Feed Add a shoppable Instagram grid with product links

Happy sellings from TailorKit AI Product Personalizer! :blush:

Hey @indianstyles

I just took a look at your store, and I can see you’ve put real effort into curating authentic Indian products. The inventory itself has potential, but you’re right to be concerned about traffic because there are some fundamental issues holding you back.

Let me be direct about the biggest problem: your SEO is practically nonexistent right now. When potential customers search for the exact products you’re selling, your store isn’t showing up anywhere near the first few pages of Google. You need to get serious about this immediately. Start with your product titles and descriptions.

They should include the specific terms people actually search for when looking for Indian apparel and accessories. Don’t just write “Beautiful Kurta” when someone’s searching for “women’s cotton kurta set” or “ethnic Indian dress for festivals.” Every product page needs unique, detailed descriptions with natural keyword placement.

Your meta titles and descriptions are equally critical because that’s what shows up in search results. Also, your site speed matters for SEO, so check if you’ve got any heavy images that need compressing or apps that are slowing things down.

Now about your cart, this is a massive missed opportunity. Right now when someone adds a kurta to their cart, you’re just showing them that one item sitting there. That’s leaving money on the table. Indian ethnic wear is all about coordination and styling.

If someone’s buying a kurta, they’re probably thinking about dupattas, palazzo pants, jhumkas, or bangles to complete the look. Your slider cart drawer is good, but it’s basically empty real estate right now. You should be showing complementary products right there in the cart. When someone adds a saree, instantly show them matching blouses or jewelry. This isn’t pushy selling, it’s genuinely helpful because your customers want to create complete outfits.

Adding a progress bar is another simple change that’ll boost your average order value. Show customers they’re just a few hundred rupees away from free shipping or a discount. People will absolutely add another item to hit that threshold. It’s psychology that works, and you’re not using it.

Here’s something else to consider: bundling. Create ready-made outfit sets at a discounted price. A kurta with matching pants and dupatta as one purchase option. Festival special sets. Wedding guest ensembles.

This makes shopping easier for customers who might feel overwhelmed trying to coordinate pieces themselves, and it increases your transaction value. Plus, it’s how Indian clothing is often sold in physical stores anyway, so it feels natural.

One last piece of advice that’ll save you headaches and money down the road. I’ve seen too many merchants install five different apps to handle cart features, upsells, progress bars, and recommendations.

Each app costs money every month, and they often conflict with each other or slow down your site. Look into all-in-one cart customization solutions like iCart that handle everything in one place. Yes, it might seem like a bigger investment upfront, but you’ll save on multiple subscriptions and your cart will actually work smoothly instead of having different apps fighting each other.

Hii, @indianstyles

It’s great to hear that you’re working hard to build your store. I understand the frustration of getting little to no traffic after investing time and money into it. You can do the few things like:

SEO Optimization

It’s crucial to target the right keywords for your products. Try to use Google Keyword Planner or similar tools to find keywords that are high in demand but not too competitive.
Ensure that your product pages are optimized with clear, keyword-rich titles and descriptions. That helps your store rank better in search results.

Speed & Performance

Your store’s mobile performance can directly affect your SEO and conversion rates. And I also checked your performance result. Based on your performance result, it seems like there’s room for improvement. One major area to focus on is image optimization to make sure your product images are compressed without losing quality. (Website Speedy App) helps with image optimization and speeding up your site without sacrificing quality.

Lazy loading can be a game-changer for improving page speed, especially for images. It loads images only when they’re about to be viewed on the screen, making the site faster.

Product Pages

A compelling product description can make all the difference. Make sure you highlight the benefits, unique selling points, and details that appeal to your target audience. Customer reviews are also very important for building trust consider adding a reviews app to display product reviews on your store.

Improve User Experience
Many visitors may be browsing your store from mobile devices. Ensure that your store looks great and functions well on mobile this includes optimizing your layout and ensuring it loads quickly on all devices.
Track Traffic Use Google Analytics to see how users are interacting with your site. Identify any problem areas and work on improving those pages to keep visitors engaged longer.
If you ever need help optimizing your store or improving your performance score, Website Speedy App is here to help boost your website’s speed and performance.

Hi @indianstyles

I’ve checked out your store and here’s what I thought:

Hero Banner

I think you can add 2 - 3 more images here, and it automatically slides to the next one. The banners show other collections of yours or the campaigns you’re running.

Font
Maybe you can try changing your font. This current font is kinda giving basic and doesn’t highlight your branding.

Deal
I see you are suggesting “Frequently Bought Together”, which is really good!

But you can make it look more appealing! I suggest using Pareto: Quantity Breaks & Discounts to create automatic bundles like yours, quantity breaks, discounts with a stunning visual, like this:

Targeting / Localisation mismatch
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The store shows USD pricing. But if you’re targeting e.g. India or some region, you may not be localised for currency, region, or languages.

*Hope these tweaks work for your store! Wishing you a great day!

Harvey from Pareto: Quantity Breaks & Discounts
Set your Shopify store apart with flexible discounts and essential order controls.*

One of the most effective ways to get free, long-term traffic to your Shopify store is by running a blog, as it improves SEO and helps attract targeted visitors who are already interested in your products. However, since Shopify’s default blog is quite limited, using a more advanced option like Magefan’s Blog App (with features such as social sharing buttons, for example) can take your store’s visibility to the next level.

Hi @indianstyles! Your products are unique — that’s a strength — but the challenge isn’t the store itself, it’s traffic + product discovery.

A few quick, high-impact suggestions:

  1. Clarity in messaging
    Right now, it’s not instantly clear what makes your products special. Add a short headline on the homepage that explains your value in one sentence:
    → “Hand-selected Indian fashion & accessories — ethically sourced, shipped from [your location].”

  2. More lifestyle photos
    The product is interesting, but most photos look like catalog shots. Lifestyle images (someone wearing/using the item) convert much better.

  3. Boost discoverability
    Since your niche is cultural/heritage products, leverage:

    • TikTok & Reels: short videos of unboxing, “hidden gems from India,” outfit ideas

    • Pinterest: it’s huge for fashion + accessories, and it drives free traffic over time

  4. Focus on one traffic source first
    Right now, spreading effort across too many platforms = no traction. Choose one and commit 30 days.

  5. SEO quick win
    Many product titles are too generic. Add keywords people search for (ex: “Indian silver jhumka earrings,” “Jaipuri handcrafted tote bag”).

You’ve already done the hard part — getting the store live. Now it’s about visibility and clarity. If this helps, please Like or Mark as Solution! Good day. :blush:

Hi @indianstyles

Your store offers a neat layout that benefits from clearer brand storytelling – why your products matter and what makes them special. Incorporate lifestyle images to display products being used, optimize product titles and descriptions for search, and think about using targeted social media ads and/or influencer marketing to attract traffic from outside of organic search.

Hi @indianstyles ,

You have a great-looking website and strong branding — so you’ve already nailed the foundation.

If you’re not seeing much traffic yet, I’d recommend taking a step back and reviewing the actions you’ve taken across each marketing channel. This will help identify what’s working, what’s underperforming, and where small pivots could make a big difference.

1. SEO / Paid Ads

  • Check whether you’re targeting keywords with sufficient search volume.

  • See if you’re ranking for those keywords at all (even in the top 50 results).

  • For paid ads, review your keyword competitiveness and bid levels — if your budget is too low compared to the average cost per click, your ads might not even be showing. If possible, test increasing the spend slightly and track the outcome.

2. Influencers and Content Creators

  • Review the reach and engagement of the posts they created for your brand.

  • Sometimes, a visually appealing post underperforms simply because the influencer’s audience isn’t a strong match. If the reach is low, consider collaborating with creators who have smaller but more engaged audiences.

3. Social Media

  • Check the engagement rates (likes, comments, shares, saves).

  • If engagement is low, look at what kind of content your target audience interacts with on similar pages — you might find that tutorials, lifestyle shots, or before/after content perform better than product-only posts.

Once you’ve completed this quick audit, you’ll have a clearer picture of which channels to focus on and which to adjust or pause.

Hope this helps!

– Rahul

Hey there @indianstyles I’ve had a look at your store and it’s pretty good both in design and in terms of having the essentials on there. My advice would be to add a few videos in the product gallery to help make the clothes look even more attractive.
I genuinely think the traffic issue might come down more to your marketing rather than the store itself. What marketing strategies and efforts are you currently employing? Are you currently running paid ads on Instagram and Tik Tok? Do you have a functional mail list you currently send updates and offers to? And lastly, how are your SEO arrangements like? These three factors when answered in the positive would definitely bring in a lot more traffic to your store.

I agree with the suggestions above about adding more hero photos and lifestyle shots, that’s usually the fastest win. Most new stores struggle because the visuals feel a bit “stock” or inconsistent, and buyers don’t build trust from the first scroll.

One thing that helps a lot is making sure all your images look like they came from a professional photoshoot: consistent lighting style, same background tone, same framing. A unified visual style immediately makes the store feel more premium and credible.

If you don’t have the resources to do new shoots, AI is pretty great to generate consistent lifestyle images or improve existing product photos. Lensia (a Shopify app) does this pretty well. You can create matching photoshoot-style images, banners and heros, creative lifestyle scenes so everything looks cohesive.

Clean visuals = more trust = more add-to-carts. Small change, big lift.

Hi @indianstyles,

There are plenty of great responses, here’s what I can add:

  • Paid Advertising: If you’re running paid ads but not getting visitors, consider refining your target audience. Precisely targeting the right audience can make a significant difference.
  • Social Media: Posting on social media is good, but it’s not enough. Consider running paid ads on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to reach a wider audience. Building a substantial following takes time, so paid ads can be more effective initially.
  • Email Marketing: While Mailchimp for pop-ups and email is a good choice, it’s essential to grow your email list first. Use either the default Shopify email bar or third-party apps that offer this functionality. BolideAI also offers Pop-ups and Email Collection Bar features you might want to explore once you’ve increased your traffic through ads.

Hope this helps!

Hi there,

You’ve clearly put effort into the store, the products are interesting and niche :+1:
A few quick, high-impact points from a Shopify + conversion perspective:

  1. Traffic issue
    Low traffic is usually not the store itself but acquisition. You’ll need at least one focused channel (Google Shopping, Meta ads, or SEO around “Indian Islamic clothing / accessories”). Right now, there’s no strong entry funnel.

  2. Popup friction (important)
    You already have a 25% off subscribe popup, which is good — but asking customers to check email to get the code adds friction and can kill buying momentum.
    Better approach: use a 2-step popup where:

  • Step 1: customer enters email

  • Step 2: discount code is shown instantly so they can apply it right away

This alone can noticeably improve conversion.

  1. Increase AOV with bundles
    Since your products are imported and likely have good margins, bundles can help:
  • “Complete set” bundles

  • Buy 2–3 items, get a small discount or free item
    This works especially well for cultural / gift-style products and first-time visitors.

  1. Trust & clarity
    Add clearer messaging above the fold:
  • Shipping time from India

  • Quality guarantee

  • Who the products are for (very clearly)

I’m happy to walk you through popups, bundles, or quick conversion tweaks that fit your store specifically — just let me know.

Hi,

I had a quick look at shahadah.co and wanted to share a few thoughts that might help.

Homepage

  • If your product range isn’t very large yet, it may be worth showing more (or all) products directly on the homepage instead of pushing users into multiple sections or extra clicks.

  • The reviews section would feel stronger if it showed which product was purchased, or included customer photos. I’d also suggest moving it a bit higher to build trust earlier.

  • The “Shop” menu currently sends users through an extra step. Linking directly to a page where products are immediately visible could make browsing feel smoother.

  • Adding more real-life visuals (model shots, lifestyle images, or a short video) would help customers better imagine wearing the pieces.

Product pages

  • Organizing products by color can make it harder to switch between options. If someone likes a product and wants a different color, having to search again creates friction.

  • Using color variants on the same product page and organizing collections by product type (tops, sets, outerwear, etc.) would make things feel more intuitive.

For a second opinion or more detailed feedback, I’ve been using a custom GPT called “Ecommerce Store Visual & CRO Feedback” that reviews specific pages and points out visual and UX improvements based on Baymard best practices. It’s been pretty helpful for quick audits.

Hope this is useful :slightly_smiling_face:

Honestly, I might be wrong, but I really like your store, it’s clean and well-organized.
Just a few suggestions:

  • Some pictures have different backgrounds (pink, white). Why not stick to just one consistent background on the homepage?

  • The homepage has a lot of information and movement at the same time. Consider simplifying it to make it easier to follow.

  • The zoom effect when hovering over images feels a bit slow and unusual.

  • You have two testimonial sections: ‘Customer Stories’ and ‘What Our Clients Are Saying About Us.’ It might be clearer to combine them into one.

  • The Instagram section is placed in the middle of the page. Maybe consider repositioning it for better flow.

Overall, it’s a great start. The website has a lot of potential. The photos look nice, but the ‘Discover Our Collections’ section could be cleaner