Dropshipping

Oberlo- Dropshipping App is the the default dropshipping App on the Shopify. However, there are lots of other apps also available on the Shopify App Store from which you can choose:

• Dsers- AliExpress Dropshipping
• Automizely Dropshipping App
• Spocket - US & EU Dropshipping

Check More: Best Dropshipping Apps for Shopify Store

Any business which is done online is known as an eCommerce Business. ECommerce businesses are usually consumer-centric, wherein stores market and sell their products.  

Dropshipping, on the other hand, is also a type of eCommerce business. Here, the store owner solely focuses on the marketing of products. He/she doesn’t need to worry about manufacturing, inventory, or shipping of the products; a third-party supplier handles all these activities.

Starting a dropshipping business is easy.  

• Do your research and find your niche- the product that you wish to sell.

• While starting, research your competitors and what techniques they are using and what can be leveraged by you.
• Find a reliable supplier of your product, whom you can trust in quality, timely delivery, etc.
• Build a Shopify store with attractive theme and designs and put all the relevant information
• Market your product and store using appropriate SEO techniques, suitable social media platforms, content marketing, email marketing, etc.
• Analyze and improve your store.

And your dropshipping business is ready!

Yes, Dropshipping is a profitable business if you know how to run it. Dropshipping is a relatively low-cost business since store owners are not responsible for the manufacturing and shipping of the products. Thus, it opens up an array of opportunities to earn high profits.  But, to make it profitable, before starting with the dropshipping business, you must do proper research and should have adequate knowledge of:  

• Target Audience
• The product that you want to dropship  
• Supplier
• Marketing tactics  
• Competitors  

These areas will help you in identifying your niche and develop strategies for your dropshipping business.

Dropshipping is a retail fulfillment business wherein the store doesn’t keep any inventory that it sells; instead, it works with a third-party supplier responsible for manufacturing and shipping the products to the customers.

Finding a suitable product for your dropshipping business is very essential. Do your research, check out what products other stores are selling and find your niche. Once you have decided your niche, you can find suppliers for your products on platforms like Alibaba, BrandsGateway, AliDropship, Doba, Kompass, Oberlo, Salehoo, etc.

There are various ways using which you can sell through Social Platforms:

• Integrate chatbots to engage with customers
• Create automated bot checkouts
• Integrate your social media platform with your store
• Use Live streaming on Facebook, Instagram to sell online
• Build your store on Facebook via Facebook Shop to sell products
• Sell via WhatsApp Business  
• Link products for CTA on Instagram posts on your Instagram Business Account
• Use promoted pins and link them to products for CTA to sell via Pinterest commerce

Suppliers play a vital role in a business-like dropshipping where inventory, logistics, and shipping are all handled by them. Mentioned below are some of the key traits that you should lookout for while finalizing a supplier for your dropshipping business:

• Best suppliers have a team of dedicated sales representatives.
• These suppliers have deep knowledge about the industry and trained staff.
• These suppliers stay updated and invests in technology
• A reliable supplier can take orders via e-mail as well.
• These suppliers are usually centrally- located so that they can quickly ship to anywhere in the country.
• Last but not least, these suppliers are organized and efficient.

You can also run some test orders to check these traits before finalizing any supplier.

There are many dropshippers who are successfully running their dropshipping business, driving tons of traffic and earning lots of profits. Let’s take a look at some of the successful dropshippers and learn from them.

• Inspire Uplift: Inspire Uplift is one of the most successful dropshipping business. They sell products in a number of categories - beauty, kitchen, apparel. They use the best social media marketing tactics and drive 900k+ traffic every month on their store.
• Meowingtons: This store is an excellent example of successful dropshipping business in a particular niche. As the name of the store sounds, this store deals in pet products, specifically cat related products. Here, you find cat merch like face masks, furniture, personalized products and other merch for humans having cat prints and designs.    
• Bluecrate: Started as a general store, Bluecrate now focuses more on personalized gift items and is one of the most successful dropshipper. They drive tons of traffic to their store by extensively promoting their business on Facebook and through Facebook Ads.

Start dropshipping on Amazon by following the given steps:

Step 1: Visit sellercentral.amazon.com and open your individual or professional seller account.

Step 2: Select your product niche

Step 3: Find your product’s supplier, check sites like AliExpress, Salehoo, etc

Step 4: Create an Amazon Product listing – visit your seller account -> Inventory -> Add a Product -> Click on “Create a new product listing”-> Add product information -> Set prices (Add a margin for amazon fee)

Step 5: Once you are done, click on “Publish”

Your dropshipping account is ready.