How can you make the most of drop shipping on AliExpress?
Whether you are new to e-commerce and have never heard of “drop shipping” or you are a veteran online seller, AliExpress can offer you the perfect virtual space to sell a large variety of products. Through AliExpress’ comprehensive services which utilize the drop shipping method, you are able to try your hand at online sales without going into debt. AliExpress offers competitive prices while requiring no financial contributions. Read on to learn how to use drop shipping with AliExpress.
Getting started
If you are interested in diving into e-commerce but don’t have product storage then the drop shipping method used with AliExpress is a great option for you. This, of course, is dependent on the fact that you take steps to set up your business correctly. Your success in acquiring customers will be predicated on your customer service skills which are of the utmost importance and your ability to utilize marketing strategies to find end customers.
Selecting your product
Don’t panic, while sourcing products may sound daunting, all that’s required of you is the ability to sift through categories of products to find those that are appealing to you and have selling potential. Here are five simple rules for choosing products
- Never select trademarked products, fake products or imitations
- Use epacket shipment which is free for you and for the end customer
- Select high quality products based on good ratings (4/5)
- Select commonly sold items (300 times or more) as these items will appear most appealing to potential customers and have higher selling potential
- Select inexpensive products with your profit margin in mind that are pictured in good quality, clear photos without trademarks
Setting up shop
This step is the most important for ensuring your success as an online seller and there are many things you must keep in mind. By now you have found your products and your supplier and it is finally time to post the products online. Firstly, you should always remember to clearly state the shipping time on your page. While this may sound trivial, it can help avoid misunderstandings later on and lead to great customer service reviews down the line. Secondly, you should take time to rewrite a clear and enticing product description, discarding any former description the supplier may have written. It is highly advised to hire a professional translation company to provide an accurate translation of the product description as the supplier’s provided translation may contain errors which will appear unprofessional. Thirdly, describe and label products precisely as this can make or break the success of your venture.
It is difficult for potential customers to buy your products if your online shop is complex and confusing so be sure to design it in a user-friendly way. Many applications that can help you manage orders and provide quality customer service are at your disposal so take advantage of them. After much time, effort and thought, you are finally ready to use AliExpress’ drop shipping function which is easy and hassle-free. This aspect is one of the greatest benefits to you and your customers. Place or redirect all orders to your suppliers and sit back while your products are shipped to your satisfied customers!
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