Part 1Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
Hey everyone! đ I’m Nguyá» n An, and I enjoy sharing some little tips and tricks about MMO (Make Money Online). Today, I want to take you through the steps of starting dropshipping.
Before you dream of riches, letâs get realistic. Dropshipping allows you to work from anywhere, anytime, without needing capital, inventory, or worrying about shipping. These are the advantages of this model. But before you dive in, let’s see if it’s truly the right fit for you, so read through the steps below!
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Step 1: Understand Dropshipping First
Before you jump in blindly, you need to understand what dropshipping is. Simply put, it’s selling products without holding inventory. Your customers place orders on your shop, you send the order to the supplier, and they ship directly to the customer. You focus on selling, while others take care of storage and shipping. Sounds great, right? But donât get too dreamy, because there’s a lot of hard work behind it!
Step 2: Choose the Right Products to Sell
This step is crucial! You need to find products that are both unique and easy to sell. I often browse TikTok, Instagram, or AliExpress to spot trends. For example, stress-relief toys, quirky accessories, or products that scream âI need that nowâ are great. A little tip: avoid over-saturated items like plain white t-shirts, because the competition is fierce, and you’ll get lost in the crowd. Test a few items to see which ones attract the most customers!
Step 3: Set Up a Sleek Online Store
You canât sell without a store, right? You can use Shopify (great for newbies, with fees starting at $39/month), WordPress + WooCommerce, or free platforms like Wix to create your website. Costs range from a few hundred thousand to a couple of million VND, depending on your budget. Don’t worry if you’re not tech-savvyâeverything these days comes with step-by-step guides. Just follow them, and you’re good to go.
Make sure your design looks clean and attractive, with great product imagesâcustomers will fall in love instantly! đ
Step 4: Find Reliable Suppliers
Your supplier is the âheartâ of dropshipping. Choose poorly, and your business will collapse. I recommend testing suppliers like AliExpress, Oberlo, or CJ Dropshippingâthese are easy to use and quite reliable. But donât trust them immediately; order a few items yourself to test their shipping speed and product quality. I once chose a supplier without thinking, and the shipping was so slow that customers were furious! That’s a lesson learned the hard way.
Step 5: Set Up Payment Systems
Youâll need payment gateways to make transactions smooth for your customers. In Vietnam, COD (Cash on Delivery), Momo, or ZaloPay work best. If you’re selling internationally, get PayPal or Stripeâthese are the go-to options. Donât forget to have a credit or debit card to pay your suppliers, as no one works for free. Always double-check transaction fees to avoid losing money when withdrawing your earnings!
Step 6: Run Ads to Boost Traffic
Without advertising, how will anyone find your shop? I usually run Facebook Ads or TikTok Ads to reach new customers. Create short videos, eye-catching images, and include catchy calls-to-action like âBuy now before itâs sold out!â Donât be afraid to try; I once ran an ad thinking it wouldn’t work, and suddenly, sales started flooding in. But be careful with your budgetâdonât overspend! đ
You can: Run 3-5 test ads to see which one performs best, then start with $5-$10/day. If youâre making a profit, gradually increase the budget.
For this step, it’s a good idea to use ad accounts with details matching the markets you’re targeting, whether in Asia, Europe, or Africa, depending on your strategy. You can also buy ad accounts from international sources, with the USA being a good target market as they prioritize product quality and shopping experience over just hunting for cheap prices.
Use antidetect software to fake your IP location to countries like the USA, UK, France, etc. These tools can help manage multiple accounts efficiently. I recommend Antidetect MoreLogin, which is currently offering a 50-profile, 14-day trial when you register using the code âdungthu.â
Step 7: Process Orders and Provide Customer Support
When an order comes in, send the details to your supplier, and theyâll take care of shipping. But donât just leave it at thatâtrack the orderâs progress and check in with your customer to see if they’re satisfied. If they complain (e.g., âWhy is it taking so long?â), just apologize politely and offer a discount or voucher to smooth things over. A little care can turn a customer into a loyal one!
Step 8: Be Patient and Keep Learning
Dropshipping isnât about making money overnight. Some days you might make a few hundred thousand VND, and other days, youâll feel like no oneâs buying anything. But donât give up! Keep testing new products, optimizing ads, and learning. I spent a whole month without any sales, but after finding the right hot product, my business changed overnight!
Final Words for Newbies
Dropshipping is like planting a tree: it takes some effort at the start, but if you nurture it well, youâll eventually reap the rewards. Thanks for reading! If you found this post helpful, feel free to leave feedbackâIâll keep bringing you more valuable content.
Now, take some time to think if this business model suits you. Still unsure? Stay tuned for my next post!
