Problems worth solving
Ranked by Pain Signal Score, our 0 to 100 measure of how acute, frequent, and recent each problem is. Every claim links back to the real discussion it came from (our Receipts Rule).
- 01
Seller protection issues
92/10092/100·Strong signalEcommerce sellers facing disputes with buyers and lacking adequate support for protection. They often feel vulnerable in transaction mishaps.
Evidence from Reddit
- r/EtsyInappropriate Messages From A Seller
- r/EtsyScammed by buyer
- r/EtsyNo Due Process, No Explanation, No Seller Protection
- r/EtsyShop is closed, refunded by etsy purchase protection, seller messaged after a week wants items back
- r/EtsyEtsy sided with me on a “not as described” dispute but instead of sending me a prepaid shipping label, the seller shipped me another item which will cost hundreds of dollars to return
- r/EtsySeller requested to send item to different address
- 02
Revenue decline concerns
85/10085/100·Strong signalEcommerce sellers who previously thrived now facing significant revenue drops and increased competition pressures.
Evidence from Reddit
- r/FulfillmentByAmazonMy brand used to do 8-figures with healthy profits. Sold it to an aggregator and steadily went downhill the next few years until it lost 70% revenue and was bleeding money. Bought it back two years ago and after much sweat and effort, revenue is up 200% with 20% margins again. Here's my playbook.
- r/FulfillmentByAmazonWe used to do $2.5M on Amazon. Now we’re barely profitable
- r/FulfillmentByAmazoncompetitor dropped prices by 20% overnight
- r/FulfillmentByAmazonJealous of you Amazon sellers? Try being the supplier getting squeezed to death while you flex your 7-figure 'empires
- 03
Amazon fees and profitability
82/10082/100·Strong signalEcommerce sellers using Amazon experiencing increased fees and profitability challenges, leading to frustration and contemplation of leaving the platform.
Evidence from Reddit
- r/FulfillmentByAmazonAmazon FBA changes for the worse.....
- r/FulfillmentByAmazonFees going up, ads going up… honestly thinking about leaving Amazon
- r/FulfillmentByAmazonAmazon’s “temporary” 3.5% FBA surcharge? yeah… no shot it’s going away
- r/FulfillmentByAmazonAmazon Fees Crushing the account.
- r/FulfillmentByAmazonSerious Question: Why are you still doing it?
- r/FulfillmentByAmazonAre you worried ai shopping agents are now deciding what gets bought on Amazon?
- 04
Shipping label complications
82/10082/100·Strong signalEcommerce sellers dealing with shipping logistics and label issues, causing operational delays and frustrations.
Evidence from Reddit
- 05
Shopify listing challenges
75/10075/100·Strong signalShopify store owners encountering difficulties in product listing and seeking effective solutions and tools.
Evidence from Reddit
- r/dropshipShopify store owners: What’s the hardest part of listing products on Shopify, and how long does it usually take you?
- r/dropshipMost useful apps in Shopify for 2026? Looking for order editing and chatbot solutions
- r/dropshipShopify DS uk pet niche urgent
- r/dropshipSuppliers and supplier pricing
- 06
Fraudulent transactions on Shopify
73/10073/100·Moderate signalShopify store owners dealing with significant financial losses due to fraud, seeking community support and solutions.
Evidence from Reddit
- 07
Dropshipping strategy questions
72/10072/100·Moderate signalEcommerce sellers considering dropshipping faced with strategic decisions and best practices for future operations.
Evidence from Reddit
- 08
Scam concerns in ecommerce
72/10072/100·Moderate signalEcommerce sellers feeling insecure and questioning the trustworthiness of transactions and buyers in their marketplace.
Evidence from Reddit
- 09
Sales downturn issues
68/10068/100·Moderate signalEcommerce sellers experiencing unusual sales declines and looking for insights on navigating economic challenges.
Evidence from Reddit
- 10
International shipping challenges
67/10067/100·Moderate signalEcommerce sellers facing issues with international shipping logistics, affecting their global sales capabilities.
Evidence from Reddit
- 11
Etsy operational issues
67/10067/100·Moderate signalSellers on Etsy facing unexpected operational challenges affecting their business functionality and transactions.
Evidence from Reddit
- 12
Returns fraud issues
67/10067/100·Moderate signalEcommerce sellers dealing with fraudulent return practices from customers that negatively impact profits.
Evidence from Reddit
- 13
DTC retail strategies
67/10067/100·Moderate signalEcommerce sellers transitioning to direct-to-consumer models seeking effective strategies and tools for communication.
Evidence from Reddit
- 14
Chargeback disputes
64/10064/100·Moderate signalEcommerce sellers feeling victimized by chargeback processes that appear unfair and biased against them.
Evidence from Reddit
- 15
Shipping process inquiries
63/10063/100·Moderate signalEcommerce sellers seeking clarity on shipping taxes and logistics integrations with ecommerce platforms.
Evidence from Reddit
- 16
Payment processing advice
62/10062/100·Moderate signalEcommerce sellers looking for effective payment processing solutions to minimize transaction issues and fraud.
Evidence from Reddit
- 17
Subscription frustrations
61/10061/100·Moderate signalEcommerce entrepreneurs frustrated by multiple subscription models associated with Shopify, feeling overwhelmed by costs.
Evidence from Reddit
- 18
Ecommerce platform alternatives
60/10060/100·Moderate signalIndividuals exploring ecommerce platforms aside from Shopify, often feeling overwhelmed by options and learning curves.
Evidence from Reddit
- 19
Etsy artist visibility
60/10060/100·Moderate signalEtsy artists seeking better visibility for their products and others facing limitations with platform tools.
Evidence from Reddit
- 20
Website error frustrations
60/10060/100·Moderate signalSellers encountering technical issues on their online stores that disrupt user experience and functionality.
Evidence from Reddit
- 21
Shopify UI/UX annoyances
60/10060/100·Moderate signalShopify users frustrated by frequent UI/UX changes making processes less efficient and more tedious.
Evidence from Reddit
- 22
Shopify platform comparison
60/10060/100·Moderate signalEcommerce businesses contemplating whether to switch away from Shopify for better solutions and opportunities.
Evidence from Reddit
- 23
Supplier communication tactics
60/10060/100·Moderate signalEcommerce sellers focused on improving dialogues and relationships with suppliers for better operations.
Evidence from Reddit
- 24
Amazon ad policies
60/10060/100·Moderate signalSellers using Amazon facing frustrations with policy changes impacting their marketing and revenue strategy.
Evidence from Reddit
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What are the biggest problems to solve for ecommerce-sellers?
The most common recurring problems we found were: Seller protection issues, Revenue decline concerns, Amazon fees and profitability. Each one on this page is backed by links to the real discussions it came from.
How were these problems found?
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