Store Feedback

Store Feedback

Topic summary

New Shopify second-hand bookstore launched using the Dawn theme, seeking feedback on layout, categories, navigation, product listings, and SEO (search engine optimization). The owner is trialing Booster SEO, plans to add a blog soon, has linked an Instagram Shop, and shared the store URL; traffic is currently zero.

Practical suggestions provided: use ISBNExpress: Books Importer to auto-import book details via ISBN. Try Boxi: Box Bundle Builder so customers can create their own bundles instead of fixed bundles.

Community and learning resources: participate in the “Booksellers Using Shopify” and “Booksellers Mentors” Facebook groups. Review inventory organization tips from the ISBNExpress blog to improve navigation and discoverability.

Outcomes and status: the owner will evaluate the recommended apps and is already active in the two Facebook groups. No design changes or SEO results reported yet; the request for broader store design and navigation feedback remains open and ongoing.

Summarized with AI on December 25. AI used: gpt-5.
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Greetings All,

I have recently launched my shopify online second hand bookstore. I am pretty new to Shopify, and have built the first iteration of my store using the Dawn theme. I am now working on SEO, have just started trialling Booster SEO, and will adjust this over the coming weeks.

I am keen to get some feedback on the basic layout and design, categories, navigation, product listings and anything else that you think might be helpful so that I can begin to optimise the store.

I will be building a blog in the coming weeks as well.

At this stage, I have not had any traffic, so am keen to build my brand and start generating organic traffic. I have also linked my shop to my Instagram account and have an Instagram stop.

My store site is https://missholleyemmasbookroom.com/

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Have a great evening.

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Hello @missholleyemma !

Congratulations on launching your online second hand bookstore!

I have a couple of tips that might help you get your store set up faster:

  • To import book details, you can install the ISBNExpress: Books Importer;
  • You can join two great groups on Facebook (Booksellers Using Shopify and Booksellers Mentors) and ask questions about running a bookstore in Shopify;
  • I’ve noticed that you offer fixed bundles to your customers. If you want your customers to choose for themselves, you can try our free app - Boxi: Box Bundle Builder.
  • Here are some tips and suggestions for organizing your inventory to make it easier for your customers to navigate your bookstore.

Good luck on your new journey!

Cristina.

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Thanks very much Christina, muchly appreciated. I will check out the apps you mention. I am already a member of the groups you noted, and monitor those religiously for tips and hints.
thanks for taking the time to respond to my query :blush:

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