Starting a dropshipping ecommerce business can be a great way to get started in the world of online sales without having to worry about inventory or fulfillment. And with a platform like Shopify or BigCommerce, it's easier than ever to set up and manage your store.
But before we dive into the specifics of using Shopify for BigCommerce for dropshipping, let's first define what dropshipping is.
In a traditional ecommerce model, a business will purchase products in bulk and then store them in a warehouse. When a customer places an order, the business will package and ship the product to the customer. This can be a time-consuming and costly process, as the business needs to purchase and store inventory, and also handle fulfillment.
Dropshipping is a different model. In dropshipping, the business does not actually hold any inventory. Instead, when a customer places an order, the business will forward the order to the manufacturer or wholesaler, who will then ship the product directly to the customer. The business acts as a middleman, connecting customers with the product they want without having to worry about inventory or fulfillment.
So how does Shopify fit into this model? Shopify is a powerful ecommerce platform that allows you to set up and manage an online store. It provides all the tools you need to create a professional-looking website, accept payments, and track orders.
To get started with dropshipping, you'll first need to sign up for a Shopify or BigCommerce account and choose a plan that meets your needs. BigCommerce is offering a 15 day FREE TRIAL to get started. Once you have your account set up, you can start adding products to your store.
To find products to sell, you can use a tool like Oberlo, which is a Shopify app that helps you find and import products from AliExpress, a popular wholesale marketplace. Simply browse through AliExpress and find products that you'd like to sell, and then use Oberlo to import them into your Shopify or BigCommerce store.
Once you have your products added to your store, you'll need to set up your payment and shipping options. Shopify and BigCommerce provides a range of payment gateways, so you can choose the one that best fits your needs. You'll also need to set up your shipping rates and options, so that your customers know what to expect when they place an order.
Finally, you'll want to promote your store and drive traffic to it. Shopify and BigCommerce provides a range of marketing tools to help you do this, including email marketing, social media integration, and SEO optimization. You can also consider using paid advertising, such as Google AdWords, to drive traffic to your store.
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To learn how to get your dropshipping business started, check out our course that gives you a step-by-step guide on creating and running your business.