Being a non technical person, how would one go about setting up AI to help
Great question — and super common too, @Frontlinesales !
You don’t need to be technical to start using AI in your dropshipping workflow. Here’s a simple way to approach it:
- Use Tools with AI Built-In: Instead of trying to “set up AI” from scratch, look for platforms that already embed AI features. These tools handle the complex backend — you just use the outputs (like product recommendations, supplier matching, or ad analysis).
For example, in Zopi you can use AI Writing for product descriptions to optimize SEO and speed things up, saving timeand focus for your operation - Start With One Task: Pick one area to improve. AI also can do the best when focus 1 things, instead of multi-tasking. For example:
- Struggling with finding products? → Use AI for product research
- Too many tabs open? → Use AI to summarize competitor data
- Let the AI Learn With You: Some AI tools get smarter as you use them. The more data you feed (like your niche, what products you like, how you price), the better they get at personalizing suggestions. Just simply talk and reply to them.
- Don’t Overthinking: You don’t need to “code” or “train models.” Start small, test things out, and build comfort. The best part about AI today? It’s made for everyday users — not just developers.
Let me know which area of your store you’re working on, and I can suggest some beginner-friendly AI use cases for it ![]()
Thank you for the answer. I should mention that I am not a true drop shipper at this point. I have had my site up and running for a year or so and just do not seem to getting any hits or sales. Trying to determine my next steps and maybe this set of questions is not where I should be?
I see. Thank you for providing that additional context, @Frontlinesales . No worries at all - that’s a common challenge. In that case, my previous suggestions around integrating AI may not be the best place to start.
Let’s take a step back and think about how we can support you get your online store onto the right track, even without the use of advanced AI tools. Here are a few suggestions I would offer:
- Audit your store: Review your product pages, navigation, and overall design to ensure it provides a smooth, user-friendly experience. Make sure your branding, messaging, and value proposition are clear and compelling.
- Optimize for search engine visibility: Conduct keyword research to identify the terms your target customers are searching for and optimize your site’s content, meta tags, and product descriptions for SEO.
- Enhance Marketing & Promotion: Develop a social media strategy to engage with potential customers. Experiment with paid advertising on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or Google. Or you can think about reaching out to relevant influencers or bloggers for partnership opportunities.
- Focus on building an email list: Offer discounts in exchange for email signups and use email marketing to nurture relationships and drive repeat business.
The key is to start with the basics and get that foundation solid before diving into more advanced tech like AI. Does this help give you a good starting point? I’m happy to provide more details on any of those areas - just let me know what you’d like to focus on first! ![]()