Shopify Store Mistakes | Violet Olds

Offering too many sales and not pricing your goods accordingly. We are here to make a profit, right?
You didn’t proofread your copy. Nothing screams unprofessional more than bad grammar and spelling.
Using stock photos instead of actual photos of your products. This is especially true for dropshippers. Create your own content that’s on brand.
Relying on standard product descriptions and not writing your own. Don’t rely on the basic descriptions from suppliers—especially if you’re a dropshipper. Stand out from the competition and speak in your unique voice.
Being nonchalant about shipping times. Ship it when you sell it—or as soon as realistically possible.
Ignoring privacy and privacy policies, especially if you’re in the EU. Don’t put your business at risk of being sued or getting in trouble with the government.
Lacking the things that make your shop credible. Add an About Us page, a contact page, and essentials such as a shipping policy.
Having a design and code that aren’t accessible to tools such as screen readers. Accessibility is not optional. An inaccessible site excludes customers and can create legal risk.

Original author note

Hailing from the swamps of Florida and, at the time, living in NYC, Violet Olds is a person who does things. Sometimes she writes. Sometimes she naps. Occasionally, she works doing web stuff. When Violet isn’t working and writing, she’s living it up at the beach, baking crazy things, doing cool things with her son, and cuddling with her kitten. Violet can be found on the interwebz but doesn’t actually use social media much, aside from enjoying memes.

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A Few Mistakes You May Be Making With Your Shopify Store