Drop shipping

[TRUEDrew]

How do I drop ship exactly. I’m completely new to this world and honestly need a detailed step by step explanation to fully grasp it but once I got it I got it

[Yuparkoti]

@TRUEDrew

One of the great things about dropshipping is that you can sell products online without actually having any inventory.

This is how it works: a customer buys something from your e-commerce store, then you send that order to a supplier who ships the product directly to them.

Your job is to find cheap products (say for $5), mark them up (let’s say $15-$20), and advertise/market those products.
To get started, here are some simple steps outlined for you:
— Step 1: Pick a Niche
Find something in demand that also has good margins. You can use Google Trends to help with this research– some ideas might be eco-friendly gear or pet accessories.
— Step 2: Find Suppliers
Look for cheap suppliers on AliExpress, but if you want faster shipping within the US and EU regions then consider Spocket or CJ Dropshipping instead. Make sure to order a few samples first so you can check their quality!
— Step 3: Set Up a Store
Sign up for Shopify’s one-month trial starting at $1 per month; add five products with SEO-optimized descriptions plus prices; create Home/About/Contact/FAQ pages.
— Step 4: Market
Post videos on TikTok using hashtags related to what you’re selling– there are lots of ways! You could also spend $5-10 each day running ads targeted at people interested in your niche.
— Step 5: Manage Orders
If someone orders something from your store, you’ll need DSers app so that when they place an order all their details go straight through to supplier without any hassle or confusion on either side (which may happen otherwise). Also responding quickly-- within 24hrs-- when buyers contact you regarding any queries.
— Step 6: Optimize
Track sales performance using Shopify Analytics; if things aren’t going well, change what you’re doing.
— Step 7: Legal/Financial
Don’t forget about opening business bank accounts and learning local tax laws.
Tips are small & patient start-up with testing suppliers first before going all out plus here are some free tools- Canva graphics creation software or DSers product buying application automation service offered by Alibaba Group.
Next —
— Validate Niche using Google trends.
— Sign Up for Shopify List 5 Products
— Test TikTok Posts & Sample Order
Hope this will works well.

[Channelwill]

Hi @TRUEDrew ,

Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to help you understand how dropshipping works and how to get started on Shopify:

Step-by-Step Guide to Dropshipping on Shopify:

1. Understand what Dropshipping is
You sell products on your store, but you don’t keep inventory. Instead, when someone places an order, it’s forwarded to a supplier who ships the product directly to your customer.

Check this article: https://www.channelwill.com/blogs/how-to-start-a-dropshipping-business-with-no-money/

2. Set up your Shopify store

• Sign up at shopify.com

• Choose a plan (there’s a free trial to start)

• Pick a theme and customize your storefront

• Add legal pages (like Shipping, Refund Policy)

3. Find a dropshipping supplier
Install an app like:

• DSers (for AliExpress)

• Zendrop, Spocket, or Dropshipman
  These help you find products and connect with suppliers.

4. Import products to your store
Using the app, you can browse and import products (with photos, descriptions, prices) directly into your Shopify store.

5. Set pricing & policies

• Mark up prices to make a profit

• Set clear shipping times & return policies (be transparent, especially if items ship from overseas)

6. Test your store & set up payments

• Enable a payment gateway like Shopify Payments or PayPal

• Do a test checkout to make sure everything runs smoothly

7. Launch and promote

• Start with friends/family or organic social media

• Later on, consider paid ads (like Meta or TikTok) to drive traffic

8. Process orders
Once you get an order, use your app to pay the supplier. They handle the shipping for you.
You’ll get a tracking number you can share with your customer (apps like ParcelPanel Order Tracking can help automate this).

9. Customer service
Since you’re the face of the store, customers will reach out to you with questions, even if you’re not the one shipping. Respond kindly and quickly.

It sounds like a lot, but once you’ve done it once or twice, it gets easier! If you’d like help picking a supplier or installing an app, happy to guide you.

And if this helped, please mark it as a solution so others can find it too!

[JoesIdeas]

I’d take a weekend to watch a bunch of YouTube videos or take a course. You’ll come out of that knowing exactly what to do + some recommendations.

Plenty of great info out there. The easy part is setting up a dropshipping store and vendors. The hard part is getting unique vendors, and building a good brand, and marketing. YouTube videos will have all kinds of info for each of the areas.

Recommended plan of attack:

1. Learn how it works (YouTube is great for this) and the different areas you need to either master or hire for

2. Build a priority list of those areas, then take them down 1 by 1

3. Continue learning, experimenting, and growing

Consider going in with a partner and dividing the tasks. If you can find someone with marketing experience that will give you a huge advantage if they’re good.

Good luck