u/GoldStandardSpeed

Hey everyone,

Just launched a shop selling what I think is a cool and unique product. I’m stuck in the classic cold-start loop with only 2 sales and low visibility.

I sent 100+ targeted affiliate invites to micro-creators (5k–50k followers) in my niche, but haven't gotten a response yet.

Two quick questions for experienced sellers:

Is this normal for a new shop? Do creators auto-ignore invites if you lack enough sales?

How did you get your first 5–10 sales & reviews? GMV Max ads, direct DMs, or something else?

Appreciate any advice!