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Cha-Ching! 7 New Shopify Sales!
It just happened again, Ladies and Gents!
Cha-Ching! 7 New Shopify Sales since Sunday!
I can’t believe it!
Why is it that whenever I stop paying attention to my Shopify store, all hell breaks loose!
Until two night ago night, it had been awhile since I had been regularly paying attention to my Shopify store. We’ve been so busy with our crowdfunding campaign, Instagram workshop, building websites, planning new workshops, etc., and other distractions I hardly could even think to check it.
Then, on Monday night I said to myself, “Let me log into my Shopify store, and….
“Wham-O!” It totally blind-sided me!
Believe me though, I’m not complaining.
Rarghhhh!! I really wish someone had been here to take a photo of me,with the look of shock on my face at the moment when I saw those 7 New Sales on my Shopify Store pop up on my view screen!
Did my face look like this?
When I took this screenshot, I see this started Friday afternoon when someone made a purchase from Florida, then another one on Saturday, then there were 4 new sales on Sunday alone, and one more on Monday early morning at 12:40am!
(even though Monday's shows as a refund, it was paid)
That night was pure serendipity.
Unlike the previous time when this happened 2 months ago, where I had just put a new ad out with fresh copy. I also added some cool and exciting pics for a new exciting product for kids on my store.
However, this time, I kept everything the same.
I’ve simply been way too busy to do anything.
Looking Forward to the Weekend
You all know I’ve been doing a great deal of work online with our crowdfunding campaign, attending several events, working on a few websites, all while still remaining active with WA.
When I’m not attending a seminar or a cultural event, my work is practically non-stop, and “squeezing” posts in here and there is quite a challenge.
Rest assured, I will continue to write all different types of posts, from online business, social media, to motivational blog posts, and even the odd personal story and some silly ones here and there once in a while!
But boy, I'm really am looking forward to the weekend.
Always Believe in Yourself
My friends, please keep this message clear in mind: everyone just needs to keep going.
Continue planting seeds and most of all keep believing in yourself!
Always Believe in Yourself.
Even when it feels to you like you are “running on a treadmill” and going nowhere, progress is STILL happening, my dear friends!
Lucky 7
Last night “Lucky 7” was proof on my Shopify store!
It could be your next sale, or our 7th that is already in the queue.
Wishing you all the BEST on your next 7 successful income-generating strategies!
Feel free to make any comments as all are welcome!
Cheers,
Kaju
I thought it was going to be a lot more exciting that 7 sales at your shopify store. I am rather disappointed now as I got all excited for NOTHING!! I thought you had got your part in your movie lol.
As I always say though, all joking aside, well done you and that is great news. I am very happy to hear your good news. I am wondering though what do you actually have in your shopify store? Is there anywhere to go and look at it? xxxxx
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I did notice lol and thought people will wonder what I was going on about. xxx
Two, if you do think I should have a Shopify store; what do I have to do in order to acquire it, do I have to pay anything to get the process going so I can sell video game products and tech?
Third, can you get a Shopify store selling anything in your niche and is it encouraged?
You can sell anything you want on your Shopify store. You can use your Shopify store to compliment your niche website. The video game products and tech products are actually a great idea.
Combining the two actually means you can make more money, because you'll have more options to acquire sales; Amazon and your own store.
Shopify actually handles almost everything for you. Your focus will really be the marketing side of things and they've got an app for that too. Shopify also has Oberlo which is a free app you can use to import products into your store (if you are drop shipping).
Eventually you can integrate your Shopify store with Amazon if you so desire. It can only get better!
As David suggested, you can get a 14-day trial to see how things go and take it from there.
Second, how do I combine Amazon with Shopify and how would I use Shopify to sell products or can I use Shopify to sell on my website or how would that work?
I have so many questions and I feel like not enough knowledge on how to approach any of them.
Just take it one step at at time; LOL.
For a basic Shopify store the cost is $29.00/month after the trial and 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction. So you want to consider the transaction fee when you are setting your price for your products (if you are doing drop shipping or selling your own product).
Shopify has an Amazon integration app so that's covered. But to do something like that, you also have to create an Amazon seller account if you want to sell directly on Amazon as well. They also have an app you can use to sell on Amazon, Etsy, Google, Ebay, etc.
If that's not something you are ready for, then just focus on making your Shopify store a success, then consider the integration further down the line.
You can also use one of the Shopify Spreadr App ($5.00/month) to import products from Amazon to your store. So you can do a combination of Amazon products and drop ship products if you so desire.
Shopify can also integrate with your existing website.
It all depends on what you want to do.
If you just want to add a simple store on your site with affiliate products from Amazon and others, then you can use a free woocommerce theme. Some themes are compatible for that.
But if you want to drop ship along with affiliate products, then Shopify is a great option.
If you have any other questions just let me know. I'll try my best to answer them.
Try the Shopify 14 day free trial first, after that there are 3 plans: Basic ($29 per month); Mid Plan ($79 per month); and the Advanced Plan ($299 per month). I use the Mid Plan. Add 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction. So far I am making money with it.
I agree with the comments made by David and Vanessa; Shopify is a great e-commerce platform for selling products in your video and gaming niche. It is also the EASIEST e-commerce platform to get started with IMO. BUT prepare yourself to not make money the first month.
Organic traffic is like anything else. If you know how to drive it to Shopify store, you will be better off. But also prepare yourself that you might occasionally need to do some Facebook or Instagram paid ads.
You really need to weigh out the cost benefits,as this is not a free solution. This is a big step.
This is aaamazing news! You are rocketing high up in the sky, to the moon and the stars.
Yes, I will succeed! Thank you for your neverending encouragements.
I am so busy working with my business now. Sorry I haven't left many comments lately. But please remember, I'm still out there, cruising along in the internet space, cheering you on.
In Admiration,
:-)
Awww, Thank You, grrrrreat to see YOU!!!:)
Seems like it has been forever:(
Sooo happy you are busy working your Business, P:)
Wonderful!!! And YES, you ARE Succeeding!!!
Soon we will see each other again past the the moon and up among the stars. P!!
Keep cruising, my dear friend:))
Having friends like you makes the internet cruising like a walk in a park. As blossoming and flourishing!
May Your Awesome Success continue forever and ever!
:-)
It always motivates me to see what’s possible down the road.
Wishing you continued success Kaju!
KyleAnn
Have a wonderful weekend, or better yet see you on the next post!
Congratulations on the Shopify sales! It was good not to look at it and find a nice surprise.
The weekend is coming up and we are sure you have a whole bunch of fun and useful things you are planning. Hope the weather is beautiful for you there in the Big Apple.
Colette and Philip
Thanks for the nice encouragement as usual, and I won't look at it again for a while! Let's hope this weekend's weather will be beautiful, wherever WE are!:)
I'm not sure if it is when you stop paying attention , but rather you start reap the rewards of your hard work when you give it a day or two to take hold and effect the sales.
Regardless it shouldn't make much difference it is making you money and that's the bottom line right? LOL
Great job,
Calvin
Regarding your 7 Shopify sales, I have also found the same phenomenon to be true when it comes to affiliate sales. The less I check in to see if I have a sale, the more easily the sales come! I believe the expression is, "a watched pot never boils."
Wishing you continued success, and thanks for all that you give here to the WA community.
--Laura
You are so right. If you continue to watch "a watched pot that never boils", you will be watching until your eyes fall out!
Next, I need to learn your secret technique on affiliate sales. I will be watching you, Laura!!
Best,
Kaju
Never give up!
Agnes
What you have sown helping others is Reaping a Harvest
Be Blessed
David
Stay Blessed,
Kaju
So nice to see the site is still making money on semi-autopilot.
Thank you for sharing your story.
Joe
