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E-commerce & Seller Platforms: what users complain about

Each page is a problem many people hit with a product they already use — a pain point, not a startup idea on its own. Ranked by score; pages that are ideas carry their own label.

1Pain pointVietnamE-commerce & Seller Platforms

E-commerce: Missing Notifications and Delayed Updates

Users are experiencing significant issues with notifications in various applications, including missing alerts for messages and orders, as well as persistent error messages and slow loading times. This lack of reliable notification functionality is causing frustration and dissatisfaction among users.

Index score
49.40.4%7d
Rising
Demand30
Pain39
Momentum68
Competition26
24 signals · medium evidence
2Pain pointVietnamE-commerce & Seller Platforms

E-commerce: Update Issues Causing Errors and Inconvenience

Users are experiencing significant issues with system updates, including persistent errors, loss of data, and degraded user experience. Despite updates being implemented, many features are malfunctioning or missing, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction among users.

Index score
48.24.3%7d
Stable
Demand16
Pain51
Momentum52
Competition25
18 signals · medium evidence
3Pain pointVietnamE-commerce & Seller Platforms

E-commerce: Non-refundable Payment Errors and Delays

E-commerce platforms are facing significant issues with their payment systems, leading to frequent transaction failures, delayed refunds, and poor customer service. These problems result in customer frustration, lost sales opportunities, and a lack of trust in the platforms.

Index score
47.118.2%7d
Rising
Demand1
Pain53
Momentum61
Competition25
17 signals · medium evidence
4Pain pointVietnamE-commerce & Seller Platforms

E-commerce: Poor and Ineffective Customer Support

Customers are experiencing a lack of support services, with slow and ineffective responses from staff, resulting in a negative experience. Many have complained about the absence of multi-platform support and the reliance on AI that fails to meet their actual needs.

Index score
46.30.0%7d
Rising
Demand22
Pain39
Momentum80
Competition44
21 signals · medium evidence
5Pain pointVietnamE-commerce & Seller Platforms

E-commerce: Slow Delivery and Lack of Order Information

Customers experience significant delays in delivery and lack of order information, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction. Issues include orders being automatically canceled without reason, incorrect items being delivered, and poor customer support from the platform.

Index score
45.52.6%7d
Stable
Demand25
Pain39
Momentum52
Competition35
38 signals · medium evidence
6Pain pointVietnamE-commerce & Seller Platforms

Customer Message Display Issue

The problem is that messages from customers are not displaying properly in the Shopee Seller Center, leading to delays in response and support. Sellers are experiencing issues such as notifications not showing new messages, missing chat features, and inability to send icons, which hampers effective communication with customers.

Index score
43.8
Stable
Demand7
Pain36
Momentum54
Competition23
8 signals · low evidence
7Pain pointVietnamE-commerce & Seller Platforms

Shopee Seller Center app lag and errors

The shared underlying problem is that the Shopee Seller Center app is plagued by numerous technical issues, including lag, frequent errors, and a lack of essential functions, making it frustrating for sellers to use. Despite being required to transition to this new app, sellers are dissatisfied with its performance and the overall user experience.

Index score
43.00.8%7d
Declining
Demand34
Pain48
Momentum17
Competition40
70 signals · medium evidence
8Pain pointVietnamE-commerce & Seller Platforms

Ecommerce: Difficult Interface and Numerous Errors

Ecommerce platforms are facing significant usability issues, including slow product search, unclear layouts, and frequent technical errors that hinder the shopping experience. Users express frustration over the lack of essential information and functionality, leading to dissatisfaction with the overall interface.

Index score
41.8
Stable
Demand0
Pain41
Momentum51
Competition25
10 signals · low evidence
9Pain pointE-commerce & Seller Platforms

Displaying Products on Facebook

The shared underlying problem is that users are experiencing difficulties in displaying their products correctly on Facebook, as they are only seeing links or missing images instead of the intended product visuals. Additionally, there is confusion regarding how to track purchases made through these links.

Index score
28.00.0%7d
Stable
Demand0
Pain0
Momentum43
Competition26
7 signals · low evidence
10Pain pointVietnamE-commerce & Seller Platforms

E-commerce: Login & Authentication Failures

Users are experiencing significant issues with login and authentication processes across various e-commerce platforms, leading to frustration and inefficiency. Common problems include failure to receive verification emails, persistent login errors, and server issues that require repeated attempts to access accounts.

Index score
27.113.3%7d
Declining
Demand0
Pain0
Momentum32
Competition25
13 signals · medium evidence
11Pain pointVietnamE-commerce & Seller Platforms

Low-Quality E-Commerce App

The app suffers from severe functionality issues, rendering it largely useless for users. Frequent complaints highlight problems such as lag, crashes, and a lack of useful features, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction with the platform.

Index score
26.80.3%7d
Stable
Demand0
Pain0
Momentum43
Competition35
13 signals · medium evidence
12Pain pointVietnamE-commerce & Seller Platforms

Tiki Seller Poor Quality Application

Tiki Seller faces significant usability issues, including difficulties in account creation and product listing, which waste users' time. The application is criticized for being slow, error-prone, and lacking intelligent features, leading to a negative overall experience for sellers.

Index score
25.70.0%7d
Stable
Demand0
Pain0
Momentum43
Competition37
8 signals · low evidence
13Pain pointE-commerce & Seller Platforms

Improved features for creators and sellers

Creators and sellers on Redbubble face significant limitations due to missing website features and inadequate app functionality. This results in frustration, as they are unable to easily access their sales history or upload artwork directly from the app, forcing them to rely on a problematic browser experience.

Index score
24.4
Stable
Demand0
Pain0
Momentum43
Competition41
6 signals · low evidence
14Pain pointE-commerce & Seller Platforms

Poor customer service and order delays

Customers are experiencing significant dissatisfaction due to poor organization and communication from Redbubble, leading to delayed orders and inadequate customer service. This has resulted in a negative perception of the brand and frustration among users.

Index score
23.2
Stable
Demand0
Pain0
Momentum43
Competition47
5 signals · low evidence
15Pain pointE-commerce & Seller Platforms

Poorly Designed Redbubble App Experience

The app and website for Redbubble provide a poor user experience, making it difficult for users to search for artists or view their collections. Despite having beautiful products, the app's performance issues render it largely ineffective and frustrating for customers.

Index score
21.7
Dead
Demand0
Pain0
Momentum29
Competition43
5 signals · low evidence
16Pain pointE-commerce & Seller Platforms

App crashes during shopping experience

The app is experiencing significant functionality issues, as it crashes when users attempt to access their cart. This has led to frustration among users who are unable to complete their purchases.

Index score
21.0
Dead
Demand0
Pain0
Momentum29
Competition49
13 signals · medium evidence

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Top score in this category: 49.4.