Shopify Dropshipping Store Tutorial for Beginners

Introduction

• Tutorial on creating a Shopify dropshipping store
• Updated for 2024
• Dropshipping: a business model to sell online without inventory
• Build a women's fashion store example

What is Dropshipping?

• Selling products without stocking them
• Customer purchases product -> Forward order to supplier -> Ships directly to customer
• Automated process
• Main supplier: AliExpress

Costs of Dropshipping

1. Shopify Registration
   • $32/month, special deal: $1/month for 3 months
2. Shopify Apps
   • Currency conversion and sales boost apps ($30/month)
3. Marketing Costs
   • Organic marketing (free)
   • Paid marketing ($100 to start)

Types of Dropshipping Stores

• Branded Store
  • Products with a common characteristic (jewelry, clothing)
• General Store
  • Sell across multiple categories (e.g. Walmart)
  • Focus on winning products

Setting Up Shopify Store

• Register on Shopify with special offer
• Choose store currency based on target market
• Confirm account and choose a Shopify plan

Choosing Your Niche

• Use AliExpress for product ideas
• Search and sort by most ordered
• Get inspiration from other dropshipping stores

Adding Products from AliExpress

• Use DSURS app to automate import and fulfillment
• Install DSURS app and Chrome extension
• Set pricing rules
• Import and edit product details
• Importance of winning products

Store Design and Branding

• Choose store name using leandomainsearch.com
• Create a logo using Canva
• Select Shopify theme and customize

Building the Store

• Use Shopify editor to build pages
• Announce free shipping in header
• Add logo and customize homepage sections
• Add product collections

Domain and Email Setup

• Buy domain through Shopify
• Set up professional email forwarding

Legal and General Pages

• Generate policies using Shopify templates
• Create About Us page

Navigation and Menus

• Set up header and footer navigation
• Add collections and important pages

Shipping and Payment Settings

• Free shipping for all countries
• Set up payment methods, prioritize Shopify Payments and PayPal

Checkout Settings

• Customize checkout page
• Require email, name, and phone number

Apps for Enhancing Store

• Currency Converter App: Best Currency Converter
• Reviews App: Looks for product reviews

Opening the Store

• Remove password protection to make the store live

Order Fulfillment

• Test order process using DSURS
• Automate order placement with AliExpress

Marketing Strategy

• Organic Marketing: Build brand awareness
• Paid Marketing: Start after 3 months
• Create Facebook page for engagement

Conclusion

• Store setup complete
• Focus on continuous marketing and engagement