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Shopify store owner looking at retargeting ad dashboard, happy with upward trend in conversions and screen showing Meta ad performance.

#6: Retargeting on Shopify: The Ad Strategy That Tripled My ...

What if your best customers are the ones who almost bought? That’s the magic of retargeting ads. Instead of chasing cold traffic, I turned my bounce rate into a gold mine—and this post shows exactly how I set up high-converting retargeting for Teka Originals.

 

Shopify store owner building an email list on laptop before launch, with inbox icons, Shopify logo, and growth arrows above screen.

#5 The Secret Shopify Power Move: Start Email Before You Launch

The biggest overlooked Shopify growth hack? Building an email list before your store even launches. If you wait until after you go live, you're already behind. In this post, I’ll show you how I built a list before launch and how it paid off big when traffic slowed.

“Frustrated Shopify store owner sitting at laptop with downward red arrow, Shopify bag logo, and sad face icon—representing post-launch business struggles.”

#4 Why Most Shopify Stores Fail After Launch —

The truth nobody tells Shopify beginners: the real danger starts after you launch. Traffic slows. Ads stop converting. Panic sets in. Most stores collapse within 3 months—not because the idea was bad, but because growth wasn’t planned. This post breaks down why stores fail after launch and what I did to keep Teka Originals growing against the odds.


 

A warning trap image – red tape over Shopify dashboard with magnifying glass icon, highlighting a hidden SEO mistake before launch

#3 The Hidden SEO Trap Shopify Store Owners Need to Fix Befo...

Most Shopify beginners don’t realize their store is hiding a massive SEO mistake that silently kills their launch. Before you run ads or start sharing links, you need to fix this one hidden trap—or risk wasting money, time, and momentum. In this guide, we expose the trap, show you how to fix it, and explain why structured data is your best friend.

“A wooden plaque with bold white text that says ‘Optimize Before You Advertise,’ hanging on a rustic wall—symbolizing the importance of SEO before paid ads.”

#2 Optimize Before You Advertise: Why SEO First Saves You Th...

Launching your Shopify store without optimization is like opening a shop in the desert—nobody finds you, and nothing sells. In this blog, we break down why skipping SEO is the most expensive mistake beginners make and how proper optimization—before advertising—can save you thousands. Real talk, proven strategies, and zero fluff.

Illustration showing a Shopify store funneling traffic poorly—symbolizing optimization mistakes beginners often make in eCommerce setup.

#1 Mistake Shopify Beginners Make

Are you new to Shopify and struggling to get your store off the ground? You’re not alone. The #1 mistake Shopify beginners make can quietly sabotage your entire business before it even starts. In this post, we’ll reveal this critical misstep, why it happens, and how you can avoid it—so your store not only survives but thrives. If you want to save time, avoid costly errors, and boost your sales, keep reading.