๐ผ 1. Understand How Dropshipping Works
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Customer places an order on your online store.
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You buy the item from a supplier (at wholesale price).
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The supplier ships it directly to the customer.
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You keep the profit (your sale price – supplier cost).
✅ You never handle the product or deal with warehousing.
๐️ 2. Choose a Niche
Pick a niche that’s:
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In demand (solves a problem or trend-based)
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Not oversaturated
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Passion-driven (e.g., pet products, fitness gear)
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Priced between $15–$75 for decent profit margins
๐ฏ Use Google Trends, TikTok, or keyword tools (like Ubersuggest) to spot trends.
๐ 3. Find Winning Products
Use tools like:
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AliExpress Dropshipping Center
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DSers, Zendrop, Spocket (dropshipping platforms)
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TikTok Creative Center (find viral products)
๐ง Look for products with good reviews, fast shipping options, and stable availability.
๐ช 4. Create Your Online Store
Popular platforms:
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Shopify (most recommended — beginner-friendly)
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WooCommerce (WordPress plugin — more control)
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BigCommerce, Wix, or Ecwid
You’ll need:
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A good store name and domain
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A clean, mobile-friendly theme
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Key pages: Home, About, Contact, FAQ, Shipping Policy
๐ ️ Shopify + DSers makes product import and fulfillment easy.
๐ 5. Set Product Prices for Profit
Formula Example:
Product Cost: $10
Shipping: $2
Your Price: $29.99
→ Profit = $17.99
๐ก Aim for at least 2–3x markup on each product.
๐ 6. Market Your Store
Main traffic sources:
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Facebook Ads / Instagram Ads
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TikTok Organic & Ads
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Google Shopping Ads
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Influencer marketing (micro-influencers work great for beginners)
๐ฑ TikTok is huge for viral products with organic reach.
๐ค 7. Process Orders Automatically
When someone buys:
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Use DSers, Oberlo (for AliExpress), or Spocket to automatically send the order to the supplier
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The supplier ships it → you receive tracking info → you send it to your customer
๐ Use suppliers with ePacket or local shipping (US, EU) for faster delivery.
๐ฌ 8. Provide Good Customer Service
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Be clear on shipping times (7–20 days common)
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Respond to emails/DMs quickly
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Use email tools like Klaviyo to update order status and market more products
๐ Good support = more repeat customers & fewer refunds.
๐ฐ 9. Track Performance & Scale
Use:
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Shopify analytics
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Facebook Ads Manager
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Google Analytics
Scale by:
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Increasing ad budget for winners
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Testing upsells, bundles, and new audiences
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Adding new products or variations
๐ต Example Profit Estimate
Product: LED Dog Collar
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Cost from supplier: $6
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Your price: $24.99
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Shipping: $2
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Ad cost per sale: $5
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Profit: ~$12 per order
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Sell 10/day = $3,600/month
๐ง Common Mistakes to Avoid
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Choosing saturated products
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Selling without testing shipping times
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Not investing in product images/descriptions
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Poor customer support
✅ Final Tips
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Focus on 1–2 products at first (one product store or niche store)
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Create great video ads (TikTok-style product demos)
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Use real customer reviews from the supplier to build trust