How to Get Started with Dropshipping in 2024

Overview

• Ready to start your dropshipping journey but feeling lost?
• Thousands of resources available but still two main questions remain: Should I start? and How do I start?
• Short answer: Yes, you should. Online sales growth = endless opportunities.

Lecture Goals

• Step-by-step tutorial for beginners on starting dropshipping in 2024.
• How to avoid wasting time, money, and energy on unproven systems.

Incentives

• Once the video reaches 2,000 likes, a list of 20 winning validated products will be provided.
• Opportunity to win a free one-on-one consulting call by liking and commenting on the video.

Steps to Get Started

Creating Your Store

• First step: Create your store using Shopify.
• Go to the Shopify link in the description for a free trial and three months for $1 each, no credit card needed.
• Complete startup questions to access the Shopify dashboard.

Adding a Fulfillment App

• Need a fulfillment app to connect your store to suppliers.
• Recommended app: AutoDS.
• AutoDS is a fulfillment and product research app.
• Steps to connect AutoDS:
  1. Create an account on AutoDS using the link in the description.
  2. Add your Shopify store through AutoDS.
  3. Install the AutoDS app from the Shopify App Store.

Product Research

• Three main sections in AutoDS for product research: Marketplace, Winning Products, and TikTok Spy.
• Key features of each section: Filtering by categories, shipping options, trending products, and TikTok insights.
• Critical considerations for choosing a product:
  1. Align with trends/seasons (use Google Trends).
  2. Problem-solving products.
  3. Products consumers see value in.
  4. Ensure the product is making sales today.
• Example product: Heated body massager (fits with winter trend).
• Verify demand using Google and Similar Web extension.

Adding Products to Your Store

• Use AutoDS to import products to your store.
• Edit product details such as name, variants, images, and selling price before finalizing import.
• Pricing strategy: Sell for at least 2.5 times the cost of goods.
• Example: Heated massager costing $21.95 should be sold for at least $54.88.

Store Design

General Store Concept

• Create a general store to test different products across various niches.
• Choose a general domain name using a domain generator tool.
• Purchase the domain through Shopify settings.

Themes and Customization

• Choose and install a theme (free or paid) from the Shopify theme store.
• Customize the homepage: Use three colors max (black, white, one accent color).
• Key sections on the homepage: Announcement bar, navigation bar, welcoming statement, featured product, testimonial, newsletter sign-up.
• Use tools like Pexels for free high-quality images and Canva for logo creation.

Product Page Design

• Focus on problem-solving aspects, features, benefits, and include images and GIFs.
• Use competitor analysis to refine your copy and design.
• Compare price to highlight discounts.
• Ensure accurate theme template settings for each product.

Setting Up for Advertising

Warming Up Facebook Account

• Use an active Facebook account aged at least 6 months for advertising.
• Profile details (name and clear photo) should match official documents.
• Interact on Facebook to warm up the account and avoid restrictions.

Creating Business Manager and Ad Account

• Create a business account on Facebook Business Manager.
• Connect the business manager and ad account to your Shopify store through the Facebook sales channel in Shopify.
• Ensure successful connection of data sharing preferences, pixels, and account settings.

Next Steps

• Once everything is set, consider running ads on Facebook.
• Additional videos and resources for advanced steps and improving conversion rates.

Conclusion

• The opportunity in dropshipping is enormous.
• Follow the step-by-step guide to start your journey in 2024.
• Join the free success Discord for additional support and motivation.

Reminder

• Stay committed and make use of all available resources to achieve success in dropshipping.