I don’t know where to start. Thoroughly disgusted with Shopify after 6 years while friends and family have great success on Etsy and eBay??? 0 sales after 6 years of social media, paid ads, drop shipping and POD. My store is currently closed and will probably remain that way until I finally close it for good. This is not the best platform for sales despite what many think . It is simply not as easy as you say. When are you going to quit gaslighting people into thinking and believing this is easy and a sure thing. Post after post there are scammers trying to make money off the back of Shopify while taking $1,000s from people. This bubble is bound to pop. The platform is now congested with scammers and false hope. I still believe in it or I would have closed shop but am tired of seeing these gaslighting ads. All you’re doing is watering down the platform with people that are not serious. After 6 years I would say I’m serious but also bout done with this platform.
Topic summary
A frustrated store owner expresses deep dissatisfaction after six years on Shopify with zero sales, despite investing in social media, paid advertising, dropshipping, and print-on-demand (POD). Their store is currently closed and may shut down permanently.
Key grievances:
- Questions Shopify’s effectiveness compared to platforms like Etsy and eBay, where acquaintances have found success
- Criticizes misleading marketing that portrays e-commerce as easy and guaranteed
- Highlights platform saturation with scammers exploiting aspiring sellers for thousands of dollars
Current status:
- Store remains closed with uncertain future
- Despite continued belief in the platform’s potential, the owner feels exhausted by false promises and predatory actors targeting newcomers
The post reflects broader concerns about platform quality degradation and unrealistic expectations set by promotional content.