Episode
The Shopify Trap: Why Authors Keep Losing Money
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- Novel Marketing
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- Nov 5, 2025
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- 1709
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Summary
Lately, I’ve been getting swamped with emails from authors asking about Shopify. Many are losing money and wondering what went wrong and how to fix it. Here’s the truth most authors don’t want to hear: Shopify is usually a bad deal for most authors. In this week’s episode, you’ll learn ✅ Why Shopify sounds so good but often backfires ✅ The math behind why most authors lose money by using it ✅ Better alternatives that save time, stress, and money Shopify is lauded as an attractive option ...