Coconote
AI notes
AI voice & video notes
Export note
Try for free
Kickstart Your Dropshipping Journey in 2024
Aug 8, 2024
Dropshipping Journey: Getting Started in 2024
Introduction
Feeling lost about starting dropshipping due to overwhelming information.
Key questions: Should I get started? How do I get started?
Answer
: Yes, you should start due to consistent growth in online sales.
Aim of the lecture: Provide a beginner-friendly step-by-step tutorial to start dropshipping in 2024.
Step 1: Creating Your Store
Creating your store is essential and shouldn't be overwhelming.
Use the Shopify link for a free trial and initial low-cost options:
Free trial available.
First three months at $1 each, no credit card required.
Steps to open the store:
Enter email and start free trial.
Answer startup questions (not set in stone).
Access Shopify dashboard.
Step 2: Connecting a Fulfillment App
A fulfillment app is necessary for the dropshipping process:
Ads run for a product.
Customers order from your store.
Orders fulfilled through suppliers via the app.
Recommended App
: Autods
Offers fulfillment, supplier sourcing, and product research.
30-day free trial available.
Steps to install Autods:
Create an account on Autods.
Install the app from the Shopify App Store.
Connect the app to your store.
Step 3: Finding Winning Products
Use Autods to research products:
Research Sections
:
Marketplace: All available products, filter by categories.
Winning Product: New trending products added hourly.
TikTok Spy: Products performing well on TikTok.
Criteria for selecting products
:
Align with current trends (use Google Trends).
Be a problem-solving product.
Show consumer value and quality.
Verify sales demand.
Step 4: Adding the Product to Your Store
Once a product is selected:
Import the product to drafts in Autods.
Edit product details (name, price, images).
Pricing strategy: Sell for at least 2.5 times the cost of goods.
Example product: Heated body massager, seasonal alignment with winter.
Step 5: Building Your Store
Create a
General Store
to test different products.
Purchase a domain that reflects your store's general nature:
Use ChatGPT for domain name ideas.
Download a theme (free or paid) from Shopify:
Use a clean, professional theme for better customer navigation.
Step 6: Designing Your Homepage
Focus on professional and welcoming layout.
Essential sections on the homepage:
Announcement bar for promotions.
Navigation bar with essential pages (e.g., shipping policy).
Welcoming statement and seasonal images.
Mission statement and featured products.
Customer testimonials for legitimacy.
Newsletter sign-up for engagement.
Step 7: Creating a Product Page
Optimize product pages to sell effectively:
Highlight the problem-solving aspect and product benefits.
Use images and GIFs to appeal to visual buyers.
Analyze competitors' product pages for inspiration.
Set compare prices to highlight discounts.
Step 8: Running Ads
Prepare to run ads by warming up your Facebook account:
Active for 6 months or more.
Ensure account details match official documents.
Create a Business Manager account and ad account:
Connect to your Shopify store for ad running capabilities.
Conclusion
Summary of steps to start dropshipping successfully in 2024:
Build a store, find products, set prices, and run ads.
Encourage joining a support community for motivation.
Reminder: Take action and capitalize on e-commerce growth.
Call to Action
Like the video for more resources and a chance to win a consultation call.
Join the free success Discord for ongoing support and motivation.
📄
Full transcript