Why do most dropshipping stores fail in the first 30 days?
Starting dropshipping in the first stage is very easy, but executing it and reaching sustainable growth is difficult.
- February 24, 2026
- 4 minutes read
The reason why many dropshipping stores fail at the beginning is that they only see the high income and how easy dropshipping seems, but they do not see the strategies and difficulties they will face along the way, and they become disappointed.
Dropshipping, like other jobs, requires continuous effort, patience, and continuous learning.
Most new dropshipping businesses become disappointed in the very first month because they thought dropshipping was an easy way to make money, and when they face difficulties such as marketing and other things, they become disappointed.
Many beginners launch a website within 1–3 days.
They immediately run paid ads and expect instant sales.
And after the advertising budget is finished, they become disappointed and quit.
They choose products without analysis and strategy and only by guessing.
- They find one product
- They copy from big stores
- And they launch their website
In 2026, advertising competition is more intense. When 10,000 stores sell a similar product.
My suggested method: choosing a product based on solving a specific customer problem.
Instead of a medical necklace,
Introduce the product like this:
A medical necklace for office workers suitable for long hours of sitting behind a computer.
A product that solves a specific problem for specific people has less competition and also builds more trust.
They build general stores without any special advantage, so customers do not trust them.
- Default theme
- They do not build a brand
- Without real product photos
- The website and product page are not optimized and do not create trust
- Without good user experience
The focus should be on increasing customer trust for faster growth.
Build a brand, even a simple but trustworthy brand.
Before spending money on advertising and marketing, build trust on your product page and website.
- Real images of the product
- Simple description
- Shipping transparency
- Product video
- Complete and accurate product descriptions
- About us and contact us page
- Fast shipping
- Provide free pre-purchase support
- Frequently asked questions
- Clearly explain the advantages and disadvantages of the product
These create trust.
Misunderstanding paid advertising:
You must spend at least 2 weeks learning the correct advertising method and setting up campaigns.
Setting up a proper advertising campaign requires skill and learning.
Of course, the initial campaigns are not very profitable.
Customer psychology is the most important part of marketing.
Example:
Bad product introduction:
Glasses case
Good product introduction:
Shockproof and waterproof glasses case suitable for travel.
Customers are very eager to buy products that truly solve their problems.
Proper structure for product pages on a website:
- Mention the user’s problem and its solution
- Write detailed descriptions about the product
- Add a complete product introduction video
Explain the benefits and problem-solving results after using the product.
At the beginning of dropshipping, use free marketing methods.
Method 1: Social media and product introduction (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts)
Advantages:
- Free
- High trust
- Long-term
- Possibility of higher income
Disadvantages:
- Takes time
- Requires consistency
Method 3: Website SEO
Advantages:
- Permanent stable traffic without cost
- Higher conversion rate
Disadvantages:
Takes 2–6 months
Requires writing
Analysis must be done.
Which post on social media had more views and engagement and why?
And which advertising campaign had better results?
Why do customers see the product but do not buy?
What was the fastest reason for growth before?
Do not lose hope and continue.
This job, like all other jobs, requires patience and continuous effort to reach success, and fast growth without effort does not happen.
A few days ago, I called one of my friends who had become very successful in dropshipping.
He said that for the first 5 months, I was only learning and making continuous efforts and failing, and for me, failures became experience until I reached income and profitability.
So prepare your mind and if you do not reach income in the first few months, do not lose hope. Building a business is not a short-term success.
You must fail and gain experience to succeed. Do not be afraid of failure.
How not to fail in the first 30 days and continue:
Week 1:
Find 3 problem-based products and research the product.
Analyze competitors and learn their strategies.
Write descriptions focused on product benefits, not features.
Week 2: Optimize the user experience of the product page and website.
Week 3: Analysis and review.
Test ads or organic content to see which performs better.
Week 4: Optimization
Remove bad ads
Improve winning ads
Add reviews
Improve checkout
These mistakes cause beginners to fail:
- They choose products blindly without analysis and review.
- They copy big stores.
- They expect instant profit.
- They misunderstand advertising.
- They ignore psychology.
- They quit too early.
What is this training useful for?
This guide helps you:
- Avoid beginner mistakes
- Save money
- Build smarter
- Choose better products
- Understand the real reasons for failure
- Create realistic expectations
They copy trends instead of solving problems.
They rush instead of researching.
They spend instead of testing.
They quit instead of learning.
Success in dropshipping is not luck; it requires continuous learning and continuous effort.
Every day learn new tips and use artificial intelligence such as (chatgpt, gemini, claude ai, perplexity) to help find good ideas for growth.
FAQ:
Question 1: Is dropshipping saturated in 2026?
No, if you choose a good product that solves a customer problem and follow these tips, you will grow.
Question 2: How much money should I start with?
Between $300 and $700 is enough to start.
At the beginning, focus on building a brand, optimizing the website, and growing on social media.
Question 3: How long does it take to become profitable?
Most successful stores reach stability within 40 to 100 days.
Of course, this requires experience.
Question 4: Can I do dropshipping without spending money on advertising?
Yes. Social media + SEO both work, but they require patience.
Question 5: What is the number one reason for failure?
Wrong expectations. People expect instant growth and instant income instead of learning skills.
Mohammad Hossein
SEO expert and online business consultant
My name is Mohammad Hossein. I am an SEO specialist and an online business consultant, and here I share my experiences with you.
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