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My Shopify site has led to a 50% drop in sales. I need an expert to troubleshoot technical issues and optimize costs. Key Requirements: - Resolve technical problems - Reduce overall costs (transaction fees, subscription, app/plugin costs) - Maintain ease of use Ideal Skills and Experience: - Shopify expertise - Cost management experience - Problem-solving skills - Background in e-commerce and UX Please provide a strategy to address these issues and help restore my sales.
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Hi, I hope you're doing well! A 50% drop in sales is serious, and I'm confident we can turn this around. Here's my approach: Technical audit: Find and fix any bugs, broken flows, or checkout issues hurting conversions. Cost review: Identify overpriced apps, redundant subscriptions, and unnecessary transaction fees. UX check: Ensure the store is smooth, fast, and easy to use on all devices. A few questions to better understand your situation: 1. When did the drop begin — did it follow a theme update, app install, or Shopify plan change? 2. Are you noticing abandoned carts, low traffic, or both? 3. Which apps are you currently paying for, and do you know your monthly Shopify costs breakdown? Let's get your store back on track! Azeem Amin
$50 USD in 7 days
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Hi there, We understand that a 50 drop in sales is alarming and requires immediate attention to technical issues and cost optimization on your Shopify site. With our expertise in Shopify development, e-commerce, and UX, we've successfully optimized stores for clients like the British online store specializing in baking and cake decorating supplies, where we integrated Shopify with an ERP system. Our team can troubleshoot technical problems, reduce transaction fees, and optimize app/plugin costs while maintaining ease of use. We'll deliver a fully optimized Shopify site with improved performance and reduced costs. Can you tell us more about the specific technical issues you've noticed since the sales drop? Feel free to message us to discuss the details! — Webbook Studio
$30 USD in 40 days
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Dear , We carefully studied the description of your project and we can confirm that we understand your needs and are also interested in your project. Our team has the necessary resources to start your project as soon as possible and complete it in a very short time. We are 25 years in this business and our technical specialists have strong experience in PHP, Website Design, eCommerce, Shopify Templates, Shopify, Web Development, Shopify Development, Website Optimization and other technologies relevant to your project. Please, review our profile https://www.freelancer.com/u/tangramua where you can find detailed information about our company, our portfolio, and the client's recent reviews. Please contact us via Freelancer Chat to discuss your project in details. Best regards, Sales department Tangram Canada Inc.
$30 USD in 5 days
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Hi — Elias here from Miami. I see you're facing a significant drop in sales on your Shopify site. That can be really frustrating, especially when it feels like everything should be working smoothly. The real challenge here is identifying the technical issues that are causing this decline and then implementing effective solutions. Common problems I’ve seen in similar situations include slow page loading times and checkout errors, both of which can discourage customers from completing their purchases. My approach would be to first analyze your site’s performance and functionality, looking for any glaring issues that might affect user experience. Then, I’d prioritize fixes based on their potential impact to get you back on track. To help me understand your situation better, could you share what specific changes, if any, were made before the drop in sales? Also, have you noticed any patterns in user behavior or site analytics that could point to the root cause? Looking forward to discussing this further.
$50 USD in 7 days
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Hey, I will audit your Shopify store to pinpoint what caused the 50% sales drop, fix the technical issues, and map out exactly which apps or plan changes will cut your monthly costs without losing functionality. On a similar store audit, replacing three overlapping apps with one lighter alternative recovered page speed and reduced monthly spend noticeably. Questions: 1) When did the sales drop start, and did it coincide with a theme update or new app install? 2) How many paid apps are you running right now? Share your store URL and I will send a prioritized list of fixes today. Looking forward to talking through the details. Kamran
$34 USD in 40 days
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Hi there, I understand you're facing a significant drop in sales on your Shopify site and need help troubleshooting technical issues while optimizing costs. I will conduct a thorough analysis of your Shopify setup to identify and resolve any technical problems affecting your sales. This includes reviewing your current apps and plugins to eliminate unnecessary costs and optimize your transaction fees. Additionally, I will ensure that your site remains user-friendly while implementing these changes, focusing on enhancing the overall user experience to drive sales back up. Ready to get started!
$40 USD in 40 days
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As your Shopify site specialist, I understand the urgency of restoring your sales and am more than prepared to meet those demands. Your job description aligns flawlessly with my years of e-commerce experience encompassing UX, web development, and most importantly my solid background with Shopify. In order to resolve the technical issues behind your drop in sales, I will conduct a thorough diagnosis of your site to identify performance-impeding bugs succinctly. Secondly, to optimize cost for you, I will scrutinize transaction fees, subscriptions and app/plugin costs exposing all areas with potential for cost reduction without diminishing any crucial functionalities. Lastly, seeing that you require ease-of-use maintained during this process, I assure you that all changes made on your Shopify site will ensure the uninterrupted smooth user experience. Emitting no ambiguity in communication or in approach towards my tasks is one of my strong suits and so I would make sure to keep you updated at every stage of the project. All these strategies hinge on my extensive expertise maintaining budgets as well as creating efficient easy-to-use digital spaces saved through my work on various platforms like Walmart Inc and BlueLifts Automotive Parts Distribution Ltd. I look forward to discussing this project further and aiding in revitalizing your Shopify success!
$38 USD in 40 days
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I have optimized Shopify stores by resolving technical issues, improving conversion rates, reducing unnecessary app and subscription costs, and streamlining checkout without affecting usability. I'll perform a complete audit covering theme performance, apps, checkout, analytics, and customer journey, then implement practical improvements to help recover sales while lowering ongoing costs. Did the sales drop happen after a recent theme, app, or Shopify update?
$25 USD in 40 days
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I can identify the issues affecting your Shopify store and implement the right fixes to help restore performance and improve conversions. I’ll review the entire store for technical problems, optimize the user experience, reduce unnecessary app and subscription costs, and streamline your setup without affecting functionality. I’ll also recommend practical improvements to increase sales, enhance site speed, and ensure your store remains easy to manage as your business grows. Let's discuss in chat as I have some queries to ask regarding the project to proceed further.
$25 USD in 40 days
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Hello, With 5 years of experience in Shopify, eCommerce, Web Development, and Website Design, I am well-equipped to assist with your project. I understand your requirement for troubleshooting technical issues and optimizing costs on your Shopify site to address the significant drop in sales. I am a passionate digital creator specializing in immersive experiences across website design, ensuring user-friendly interfaces and cost-effective solutions. I take pride in delivering high-quality, creative solutions tailored to your specific needs. My Services: - Website Development: Creating clean, responsive, and cost-effective websites. - Shopify Expertise: Resolving technical issues and optimizing costs. - UX Optimization: Enhancing user experience to boost sales. You can view my portfolio here: https://www.freelancer.com/u/ASRADesigning/Web-Development Let's discuss your project further. Please start the chat. Thanks
$50 USD in 40 days
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Hi I understand you are looking for a hands-on expert to troubleshoot Shopify issues, cut costs, and restore sales through practical fixes, cost-conscious optimization, and a smoother UX. I’m a Shopify-focused developer with experience in e-commerce, cost management, and UX-driven improvements. I translate technical debugging into repeatable, outcome-focused actions, ensuring solutions are affordable, maintainable, and aligned with your business goals. For your project, I would start with a targeted diagnostic to identify revenue-impacting issues, then map quick wins (cost reductions, app audits, checkout optimizations) alongside longer-term UX tweaks. I’d structure the work into concrete phases: discovery and issue replication, prioritized remediation and cost-cutting plan, implementation with lightweight testing, and post-deploy monitoring to confirm sales stabilization. The goal is a clear action plan with measurable outcomes and minimal friction for you and your customers. I can also provide concise reference materials and a maintenance checklist to help you avoid recurrence, plus a template for ongoing cost reviews and UX tweaks to sustain performance. Best, Justin
$60 USD in 40 days
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Hi I can help identify what is causing the sales drop and fix the technical and cost issues affecting your Shopify store. I will review your store performance, apps, checkout flow, user experience, and hidden costs to find the main problems impacting conversions. My approach is to remove unnecessary expenses, optimize store speed and usability, and improve the customer journey without making the store difficult to manage. I have experience with Shopify troubleshooting, e-commerce optimization, and improving conversion performance through practical fixes. I can first audit the current setup and share a clear action plan to recover sales and reduce ongoing costs. Best Regards, Fizza Nadeem K
$30 USD in 40 days
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6.0

Greetings, I see that your Shopify site has experienced a significant drop in sales, and it’s essential to get to the root of the issue quickly. This could be due to technical glitches affecting user experience or possibly high transaction fees and app costs that are eating into your profits. To tackle this, I would start with a thorough audit of your site to identify any technical problems, ensuring it runs smoothly for your customers. Next, I would evaluate your current apps and plugins to eliminate any unnecessary costs while maintaining functionality. Finally, I would provide recommendations on reducing transaction fees and optimizing your subscription plans, allowing you to keep operations lean and effective. With a focus on clean code and a seamless user experience, I’m confident we can restore your sales.
$25 USD in 3 days
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Your 50% sales drop likely stems from checkout friction or page load times exceeding 3 seconds - both kill conversions instantly. Quick questions - are you seeing cart abandonment spikes in analytics? And which payment gateway are you using that might be adding unnecessary transaction fees? Here is the architectural approach: - SHOPIFY OPTIMIZATION: Audit checkout flow, compress assets, and eliminate render-blocking scripts to restore sub-2s load times. - COST REDUCTION: Replace redundant apps with native Shopify features and negotiate lower transaction fees by switching to Shopify Payments if you're on third-party gateways. - UX TROUBLESHOOTING: Analyze heatmaps and session recordings to identify where users drop off, then fix mobile responsiveness issues that account for 60%+ of e-commerce traffic. I've recovered conversion rates for 4 Shopify stores that faced similar drops after app bloat or theme conflicts. Let's schedule a 20-minute diagnostic call to pinpoint your exact bottlenecks before you lose more revenue.
$34 USD in 30 days
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A 50% sales drop is serious, that’s usually checkout friction, site speed, or something broken in the theme after an update. I’d start by auditing your app list since half of those subscriptions are probably eating margin without adding value, then check page speed and the checkout flow for anything blocking conversions. I’ve seen stores lose sales just from one bloated app slowing product pages, it’s an easy fix once you find it. Mind if I ask what changed on the site right before sales started dropping?
$25 USD in 40 days
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Hey, that 50% sales drop often stems from hidden checkout friction or slow script loading rather than just the store design itself. I’ll start by auditing your app stack to prune redundant subscriptions and identify any broken conversion paths. The real challenge is balancing cost cuts without stripping away the features that actually drive your revenue. Which specific apps are currently taking up the largest chunk of your monthly overhead?
$30 USD in 40 days
5.8
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I understand that you're experiencing a significant drop in sales on your Shopify site, and I'm here to help you turn that around. My strategy involves a thorough troubleshooting process to identify and resolve the technical issues affecting your site. I will meticulously analyze your current setup, pinpointing inefficiencies that may be affecting customer experience and sales performance. Furthermore, cost optimization will be a priority. I will review your transaction fees, subscriptions, and plugin costs to implement necessary changes. The goal is to not only reduce expenses but also ensure the site remains user-friendly and easy to navigate, maintaining a positive experience for your customers. Throughout this process, I am committed to keeping an open dialogue to ensure the solutions align perfectly with your expectations. What specific technical issues have you identified that might be affecting your sales? Let's collaborate to restore your sales and enhance your Shopify store's performance! Best regards, Talha
$25 USD in 24 days
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Hey, We will audit your Shopify store for the technical issues causing the sales drop, then cut unnecessary costs across apps, fees, and your subscription tier. First step: we will review your theme speed, checkout flow, and installed apps. Redundant plugins often conflict and slow page loads, which kills conversions. A couple of quick things to confirm: 1) When did the 50% drop begin, and did it follow any theme or app change? 2) How many paid apps are currently installed on your store? The number quoted here is a starting estimate. The exact cost and timeline will be confirmed after we go through the full scope together. Send me a message and we can go over the details. Best regards, Faizan
$34 USD in 40 days
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Hi, just wrapped up a very similar case last week , a Shopify store that lost half its conversions because a recently installed app was slowing page load and breaking the checkout button on mobile. Traced it to a JS conflict sitting in theme.liquid. For your store I'd start the same way: a full audit first , theme code, installed apps, and a speed test , to find exactly what's dragging sales down before touching anything live. Once I know the cause, I'll fix the broken/conflicting code, strip out unused app scripts eating load time, and tighten up image and asset sizes so pages load fast again. Last step is testing the whole flow , browsing, cart, checkout , on both desktop and mobile before handing it back, so you're not left guessing whether it actually holds up. Given the scope this is a 2-3 day job, not a rushed same-day patch. Quick question , did the drop happen right after installing a new app or theme update, or has it been more gradual over weeks? That tells me where to look first. Regards, Imtiaz, SecureTechs
$30 USD in 5 days
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I’ve rebuilt and optimized Shopify stores under heavy traffic before—last project cut app spend 30% by replacing redundant subscriptions and tuning checkout scripts—so this is familiar ground. First, I’ll audit the store via Shopify’s API to map app dependencies, subscription tiers, and custom PHP snippets, then isolate bottlenecks in liquid templates or third-party integrations causing latency. Next, I’ll replace high-cost apps with lightweight alternatives or native Shopify features, adjust transaction fee tiers by reviewing payment provider configs, and compress assets via Liquid/CDN to reduce bandwidth spikes that throttle conversions. After, I’ll validate changes with split A/B tests on staging before pushing to production, monitoring Core Web Vitals and checkout drop-off rates to confirm sales recovery. I’ll provide a deployment checklist and cleanup notes only if you request them. I can start today.
$37.50 USD in 40 days
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