How do I start with dropshipping and attract buyers?

[Cepakas]

Hello guys, I would like to ask a few questions about dropshiping, cause im planning on starting it. Im a student so dont have loads of time, but will manage to be online a descent ammount of time, so..

• Whats the best way to start getting buyers?
• What are the best things to sell?
• Where could I share my store, just so more clients come?
• And maybe some tips that would help me in the future?

[Rio]

Hi, @Cepakas. 

Rio here from the Shopify Community team. 

I'd be happy to let you know how you can run your dropshipping business. 

- The best way to start getting buyers depends on the product you choose. If you marketing a product to a younger demographic (18-24) TikTok, and Instagram would be your best bet. But for an older audience, Facebook ads may do better. 

- The best thing to sell depends on as there are trends and brands. A trend is more when you're catching a hot-selling item for the moment. Whereas a brand is built more long-term around a niche. When you're just starting you can focus on 1 product store and choose from trending products. 

- You would want to share your store everywhere there is attention. Try Tiktok and Instagram first to see what type of content your audience engages with.

- For tips that will help you in the future I highly suggest our complete dropshipping guide.

We cover how to find trending products, build your brand, and start marketing your products to new customers.  

[Syncee_Team]

Hi @Cepakas,

The foundation of a successful dropshipping business is to find trending products to sell at an affordable price and to work with reliable suppliers with fast shipping. I suggest you check out Syncee - Global Dropshipping in the Shopify AppStore. With over 6 million dropshipping products on its Marketplace, you can easily find the ones you are planning to sell from pre-vetted suppliers. If you find products you would like to sell you can easily add them to your Shopify store, and Syncee will update the product data automatically every day, moreover, your orders will be automatically synchronized as well right to your supplier.

When it comes to sales and marketing, you need to keep in mind selling products your target audience actually demand.

A strong social media presence is also important and you might want to get a head start with influencer marketing. Consider running Facebook/Instagram ads, exploring the word of Google Shopping, sending promotional newsletters, making sure to set everything well for SEO, using catchy headlines, and making sure the quality of your product descriptions and images are right. Customers also love special offers so it’s worth considering offering discounts to them.

Check it out: https://apps.shopify.com/syncee-1 

[ajitam]

Hey, so if you’re thinking of starting a dropshipping business, here’s what you need to take care of:

1. To start getting buyers, set up your social media profiles, and post about your products. Running ads will give it a push. Use Facebook Ads or Google Ads to target your ideal customers. You can also invest in email marketing. Build an email list and send out promos to keep people interested.

2. To choose what to sell, look for what's trending on Google Trends or social media, and choose the niche you’re into and that has a dedicated audience. Finally, choose items that let you make a good profit, that is, items that have a higher margin.

3. Share your store on social media, online communities and relevant forums. You can also partner with influencers or brands to get the word out.

Finally, once things are rolling, keep optimizing. Tweak your pricing, improve your ads, and see what works best for your customers.

If you ever want to expand to international customers, you’ll need to think about translating your product info—especially images. That’s where ImageTranslate can come in handy. It can translate the text in images into different languages, saving you time and keeping your images looking good.

Check this post to know more:
https://www.imagetranslate.com/blog/how-to-earn-money-with-drop-shipping/?utm_source=shopify&utm_med...