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How to create a dropshipping store Mega-Thread!
In this thread, I will be going over every step of creating a dropshipping store from start to finish.
The idea behind this is that it allows people to understand the process and that it isn't as easy as they think.
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In this thread, I will be going over every step of creating a dropshipping store from start to finish.
The idea behind this is that it allows people to understand the process and that it isn't as easy as they think.
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Step 1 - Product Finding
By using programs like SellTheTrend you are able to see current trending products. Each product should fit these points:
- Wow factor
- Solves a problem
- Can't get it from any old store
- 500-2000 orders on AliExpress
- Ships from USA 5-7 delivery
By using programs like SellTheTrend you are able to see current trending products. Each product should fit these points:
- Wow factor
- Solves a problem
- Can't get it from any old store
- 500-2000 orders on AliExpress
- Ships from USA 5-7 delivery
If you need more help finding a product I created a video showing you how to do this using a program called SellTheTrend
Step 2 - Domain
The next step is to purchase a domain that is associated only with your product, for example, if you are selling a Jade Roller, your domain should ideally be http://jaderoller.com this builds trust with the customer.
I recommend GoDaddy for domains.
The next step is to purchase a domain that is associated only with your product, for example, if you are selling a Jade Roller, your domain should ideally be http://jaderoller.com this builds trust with the customer.
I recommend GoDaddy for domains.
Step 3 - Shopify Free Trial
Shopify offers a 14-day free trial, use this to your advantage and make sure you can test the product within this time in order to save yourself $29.99.
Once created fill in as many details as possible and create the legal pages, payment and shipping
Shopify offers a 14-day free trial, use this to your advantage and make sure you can test the product within this time in order to save yourself $29.99.
Once created fill in as many details as possible and create the legal pages, payment and shipping
Step 4 - Adding Your Product
Install Oberlo to your Shopify and go to the import list section, copy and paste the link to your product into the import list section and import your product to your store.
You can edit the price, title and description at this point.
Install Oberlo to your Shopify and go to the import list section, copy and paste the link to your product into the import list section and import your product to your store.
You can edit the price, title and description at this point.
Step 5 - Customising your Online Store
Head over to the online store section and click customise, you can also add additional themes at this point.
Make your store as simple as possible. Product on the home page and plenty of info.
I use the motion theme.
Head over to the online store section and click customise, you can also add additional themes at this point.
Make your store as simple as possible. Product on the home page and plenty of info.
I use the motion theme.
Step 6 - Pages
On your store, I would recommend having the following pages in the navigation.
- Home
- (Product name) takes you directly to the product
- About us
- FAQ
Use other websites to get inspiration for these pages if you need help coming up with ideas.
On your store, I would recommend having the following pages in the navigation.
- Home
- (Product name) takes you directly to the product
- About us
- FAQ
Use other websites to get inspiration for these pages if you need help coming up with ideas.
Step 7 - Video ad
In order to get people on to your store, we will need to use ads at some point, while creating the store and making sure it is perfect I recommend getting someone on Fiverr to create a video ad of your product.
Don't spend any more than $30 on this.
In order to get people on to your store, we will need to use ads at some point, while creating the store and making sure it is perfect I recommend getting someone on Fiverr to create a video ad of your product.
Don't spend any more than $30 on this.
Step 8 - Social Pages
Create a
- Facebook page
- Instagram page
- TikTok
- Twitter
For the best results. I usually only create a Facebook page when testing a product and once I know it works I will create the others.
Make sure you post some content and add pictures.
Create a
- Facebook page
- Instagram page
- TikTok
For the best results. I usually only create a Facebook page when testing a product and once I know it works I will create the others.
Make sure you post some content and add pictures.
Step 9 - Powered by Shopify
Removing the Powered by Shopify mark is easy but here's a video I made showing you how to do it.
Removing the Powered by Shopify mark is easy but here's a video I made showing you how to do it.
Step 10 - Picking a plan and Launching
Make sure once you have everything working correctly you pick a Shopify plan that works for you and remove the password from the store.
Once completed making sure you reread and test your website completely.
Make sure once you have everything working correctly you pick a Shopify plan that works for you and remove the password from the store.
Once completed making sure you reread and test your website completely.
Step 11 - Facebook Ads
Facebook ads are how I like to advertise my Dropshipping stores, it is not the easiest platform to understand but here are a few tips on launching the ads.
Use conversion ads to create your campaign, make sure you connect your Facebook pixel
Facebook ads are how I like to advertise my Dropshipping stores, it is not the easiest platform to understand but here are a few tips on launching the ads.
Use conversion ads to create your campaign, make sure you connect your Facebook pixel
Once you have done this create your first adset and direct each asset to only 1 interest within your chosen niche.
Things to make sure:
- Daily budget set
- Location correct
- Exclude dropshipping and AliExpress
- 1 interest per adset
- $20 per day per adset
- Launch at midnigh
Things to make sure:
- Daily budget set
- Location correct
- Exclude dropshipping and AliExpress
- 1 interest per adset
- $20 per day per adset
- Launch at midnigh
Step 12 - Apps
While you are waiting for the ads to launch add these apps in order to increase conversion.
- Klaviyo Email Marketing
- SMS Bump
- Fera Product Reviews
- Lucky Orange
While you are waiting for the ads to launch add these apps in order to increase conversion.
- Klaviyo Email Marketing
- SMS Bump
- Fera Product Reviews
- Lucky Orange
I have created a video with a free cheat sheet on how to setup the email marketing side of things with Klaviyo
This is the very basics of creating a Dropshipping store, I hope this helps more people understand what goes into creating a dropshipping store.
I wouldn't recommend just using this thread to start dropshipping but it is a good checklist to use for when you do.
I wouldn't recommend just using this thread to start dropshipping but it is a good checklist to use for when you do.
If you are still unsure I will link my Dropshipping course, The Dropshipping Experience down below. https://gumroad.com/l/ssrgI
