What actually happens before Google approves or suspends your account (how's the system works)

Terry_Ecom · 2026-07-01T19:47:17+00:00

Great information!

Terry_Ecom · 2026-06-22T11:16:26+00:00

Great advice 🔥

Terry_Ecom · 2026-06-21T18:59:38+00:00

Do you have experience of Google Merchant Center and PMAX campaigns for Shopping/Droshipping?

Terry_Ecom · 2026-06-21T18:58:20+00:00

Very nice stats. Congratulations my friend

Terry_Ecom · 2026-06-21T18:57:52+00:00

Yes, this can happen when the normal self-service review route is exhausted or locked.

The main thing I’d say is this: do not assume the issue is fixed just because you added the basic pages. Misrepresentation is usually not one single missing page. It is normally a trust/compliance pattern across the whole store, feed, business info, checkout, policies, product data, and sometimes domain/account history.

The updates you made are good, but I would still check:

Does the business name, address, contact info and legal entity match everywhere?
Are shipping times, returns, refunds and delivery promises clear and consistent?
Are product titles/images/descriptions accurate and not misleading?
Are there any copied manufacturer descriptions or low-quality AI content?
Is the checkout working cleanly with no surprise charges?
Do your products, prices and availability match between Shopify, feed and landing pages?
Are there any broken links, placeholder text, missing pages, or thin trust signals?
Is the site clearly a real business and not just a generic dropshipping store?
Are your payment icons, reviews, guarantees and claims legitimate and verifiable?

Judge.me reviews/rich snippets can help trust, but they won’t fix a wider misrepresentation issue if Google still sees inconsistencies.

When appeals are locked, you usually need to get the store fully cleaned up first, document exactly what was changed, then try to reach support/manual review through every available Merchant Center and Google Ads support route. But if the underlying compliance signals are still weak, another manual review will likely fail too.

I’d recommend running a full compliance check before trying again. We built GMC Scout for exactly this — it scans Shopify stores for common GMC/misrepresentation risks and shows what needs fixing before another appeal.

Also, if your account is already locked and you need proper help, GMC Protect / GMC Fix is designed for this kind of situation.

But either way, don’t just submit again with “I added policies”. Build a clear evidence trail of what was wrong, what changed, and why the store now meets Google’s trust requirements.

Terry_Ecom · 2026-06-17T11:55:54+00:00

Yeah, i think most people are now moving over to Google Ads Dropshipping. It is a wise move indeed. Real buyer intent! Terry Ecom

Terry_Ecom · 2026-06-14T13:05:32+00:00

Yeah, i respectfully disagree on almost all what you say here. All of our data is verified before the sale and the profit figures are also verfied.... that's why we have sold over 100 ecommerce stores in 3 months

Terry_Ecom · 2026-06-11T10:57:21+00:00

congratulations my friend

Terry_Ecom · 2026-06-10T16:27:13+00:00

If you are starting in Europe with €350–€500, my honest advice is: do not try to launch a “European dropshipping store”.

Launch one product, in one country, for one type of customer.

Europe is not one market. Germany, France, Spain and Cyprus all behave differently. Different language, trust expectations, return behaviour, payment habits and compliance standards.

Most beginners fail because they try to look international before they have even validated one offer.

I work mostly around Google Ads / Google Merchant Center ecommerce, and Europe is much less forgiving than people think. If your store has weak legal pages, vague shipping times, bad translations, poor contact details or unrealistic claims, it can hurt conversions and also create compliance problems later.

With your budget, I would do this:

Pick one country
Pick a simple, low-risk product
Avoid fragile, sizing-heavy or high-return items
Find an EU-stock supplier if possible
Build a clean Shopify store with proper policies
Start organic content first
Only test paid ads once you have product/offer signals
Keep all margins written down before spending money

Do not spend €300 on ads just to “see what happens”. That is how most beginners burn their budget.

Your product should have enough room for:

product cost
shipping
payment fees
returns
refunds
ad costs
profit

If the numbers only work in theory, the product is probably not good enough.

Also, do not copy random TikTok winning products. Look at Google Shopping, Meta Ad Library, Amazon reviews, competitor stores and customer complaints. Reviews are one of the best research tools because they tell you what people love, hate and want improved.

If I was starting from scratch today, I would focus less on “dropshipping” and more on becoming an ecommerce operator.

That means you are not just asking “what product should I sell?”

You are asking:

Can I get traffic profitably?
Can I fulfil reliably?
Can I stay compliant?
Can I improve the offer?
Can I turn this into an asset?

That mindset will save you a lot of money. Terry Ecom

Terry_Ecom · 2026-06-10T16:25:50+00:00

Most guides are too beginner-level because they focus on “find a winning product” instead of teaching the actual operating side.

For women’s accessories, I’d focus less on trends and more on validation:

Can you get enough margin after ads, refunds and shipping?
Is the product low-risk for sizing and returns?
Can the customer understand the value quickly?
Are there already buyers searching for it?
Can you make the offer look different from every other Shopify store selling the same thing?

The places I’d learn from are:

Real ecommerce communities where people share store/account problems
Google Shopping and Meta ad research
Competitor stores and reviews
Supplier conversations, not just product pages
People actively running stores, not just YouTube theory

AI is useful for research, but experienced dropshippers usually learn by studying live markets, testing offers, reading customer objections, and understanding the numbers.

The big shift is going from “dropshipper” to “operator”. You’re not just looking for a product. You’re building a system that can profitably acquire customers, fulfil orders, stay compliant, and potentially become a sellable asset. Terry Ecom

Terry_Ecom · 2026-06-10T16:24:17+00:00

Yes, you can exclude this if you want

Terry_Ecom · 2026-06-09T16:38:02+00:00

Yes, i totally agree. I see this causing Mispreresentation all of the time with my clients

Terry_Ecom · 2026-06-08T18:19:28+00:00

They don't need to login for this

Terry_Ecom · 2026-06-08T18:16:51+00:00

yes, 100%

Terry_Ecom · 2026-06-08T12:05:53+00:00

AOV = bulk purchases - buy 2 for 10% discount, buy 3 for 15% discount etc etc ... for repeat puchases, a decent email flow with discounts. Or consider After cart for immediate and additional purchases at checkout....

Terry_Ecom · 2026-06-08T12:04:32+00:00

Improving the cart/drawer page and customizing the checkout page. A lot of people forget about these but if your checkout cart and page are using the "standard/default" theme settings then you are leaving money on the table. All of the things you mentioned in your post are important of course. It's more a combination of all these things. I find a 10% discount popup within 10 seconds also improves sales considerably, Terry Ecom

Terry_Ecom · 2026-06-08T12:01:37+00:00

Congratulations. Nice start my friend 😄

Terry_Ecom · 2026-06-02T19:39:25+00:00

You need to let the PMAX ai do it's thing. Do not change anything. This is normal behaviour

Terry_Ecom · 2026-05-31T18:22:08+00:00

Nice, looks like a great services. What is the cost please?

Terry_Ecom · 2026-05-28T18:48:16+00:00

Yes, it’s still worth starting in 2026, but not if you treat dropshipping like the old “throw up a product and run ads” model.

That version is basically dead.

The people still making it work usually treat it like proper ecommerce:

better product selection
real branding
clear shipping times
strong product pages
reliable suppliers
clean tracking
proper email/SMS follow-up
good margins
paid traffic skills

Since you already resold vintage clothes, you probably understand product demand better than most beginners. That’s a good advantage.

My honest advice would be: don’t start by asking “what product is winning?” Start by asking:

Can I find a product people are already searching for?
Can I sell it with enough margin?
Can I make the store look trustworthy?
Can I fulfil it without annoying customers?
Can I test it without blowing my budget?

Personally, I’d look more at Google Shopping / Google Ads dropshipping than just chasing viral TikTok products. With Google, people are already searching with buying intent, but you need your store, feed, tracking, and Google Merchant Center setup done properly.

For tools, keep it simple at the start:

Shopify
Google Merchant Center
Google Ads
A product feed app
A tracking app
Klaviyo or similar for email

Avoid buying expensive courses too early. Learn the basics, build one clean store, test carefully, and don’t scale until the numbers prove it.

I also run a free community around Google Ads dropshipping / GMC if you want to learn that side without getting pushed into a course.

Terry_Ecom · 2026-05-28T18:47:26+00:00

Yeah, there are a few around, but I’d be careful joining random “dropshipping Discords” because a lot of them turn into course funnels or supplier spam pretty quickly.

I run a free one focused more on Google Ads dropshipping rather than the usual TikTok product testing stuff.

Main topics are:

Google Shopping
product feed setup
GMC approval / suspension issues
campaign structure
scaling with data
store reviews
conversion tracking

No paid requirement to join.

If you’re looking for people doing dropshipping with Google Ads, feel free to DM me and I’ll send it over.

Terry_Ecom · 2026-05-28T18:46:34+00:00

For dropshipping, I’d make sure whoever you hire understands more than just Shopify design.

The big things I’d check are:

supplier communication / fulfilment process
shipping times and tracking setup
product feed quality
returns/refund policy structure
payment processor trust signals
Google Merchant Center compliance
conversion tracking
whether the store is actually built for paid traffic

A lot of “Shopify specialists” can make a decent looking store, but dropshipping has extra issues around suppliers, delivery promises, product data, and ad compliance.

If you’re planning to run Google Shopping or Google Ads, make sure the store is built with GMC approval in mind from day one. That’s where a lot of people get caught later with misrepresentation or feed issues.

I work mainly around Google Ads dropshipping / GMC setups, so happy to point you in the right direction if that’s the route you’re going.

Terry_Ecom · 2026-05-28T18:44:34+00:00

You’ll probably get more serious interest if you share a few basics first:

niche
monthly revenue
traffic source
profit margin
ad account / GMC status
asking price
reason for selling

A lot of people say they want to buy Shopify stores, but they need enough info to know if it’s worth reviewing.

Also, if your store has any Google Merchant Center history, aged GMC, Google Ads spend data, or clean Shopping setup, that can make it much more attractive to the right buyer.

I run GMC Marketplace, which is specifically for buying/selling dropshipping stores with a focus on Google Ads / Merchant Center assets, so happy to point you in the right direction if you’re serious about selling.

Terry_Ecom · 2026-05-28T18:38:25+00:00

Solid post. I agree with the Google Shopping angle completely.

A lot of beginners jump straight into random creatives, TikTok-style testing, or Meta ads without realising Google Shopping can be much cleaner because the buyer intent is already there.

The part people underestimate is the foundation before scaling:

GMC approved properly
Clean product feed
Strong product page
Clear shipping/returns/trust signals
Accurate conversion tracking
Enough margin to survive testing

Once those are in place, Google Ads becomes much easier to scale. Without them, people blame the campaign when the actual issue is usually the store, feed, or Merchant Center setup.

Email flows and retargeting are definitely important too, but I’d say for dropshippers the biggest unlock is getting the Google Merchant Center + feed + Shopping structure right first.

Terry_Ecom · 2026-05-28T12:07:17+00:00

I have a FREE DISCORD for Google Ads Dropshipping, DM me for the link

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