2 Ways Of Dropshipping That eCommerce Works
Let's skim through the drop-shipping processes, beginning with how to sell a single product. Assume you chose fidget spinners as the product for your drop-shipping venture. You choose a business model that you believe is on-trend. You then build a simple web page that includes a picture, a summary, some basic details, and a link to purchase.
When someone purchases something from your website, they pay you immediately. You then order the product from the supplier's website, paying with the money the customer has already paid you before mailing it straight to your customer's address instead of having it delivered to your address.
When someone purchases something from your website, they pay you immediately. You then order the product from the supplier's website, paying with the money the customer has already paid you before mailing it straight to your customer's address instead of having it delivered to your address.
How does it work?
It's similar to purchasing a gift on a platform like Amazon. You pay for the items, but the customer receives them directly from you.
You might be thinking of many questions right now, and rest assured that we will address the majority of them shortly. Just bear in mind that the whole process is straightforward and simple.
The first question you're probably asking is, "Why not just order the items directly from Amazon?"
This is simply not the way to build your brand.
When it comes to dropshipping, most businesses will not place their materials or logos on or in the packaging, and some may even pack your promotional materials for you if you ask!
For instance, I purchased coder stickers from a well-known programmer online, and while he is upfront about sourcing the stickers from a drop-shipper in China, each sticker package arrived with his branding and logo on the box! I would have had no idea it was a package dropped shipped from China.
This what you’ll want to achieve with drop-shipping. You are selling goods as if they came straight from you, although you never have to worry about shipping or tracking shipments. You simply accept payment, place an order for the object, and wait for it to arrive.
Delivery is handled by your supplier as well.
Are you beginning to see why many are getting into drop-shipping?
You might be thinking of many questions right now, and rest assured that we will address the majority of them shortly. Just bear in mind that the whole process is straightforward and simple.
The first question you're probably asking is, "Why not just order the items directly from Amazon?"
There are (2) two SIGNIFICANT issues to consider with that.
- The initial issue is that you will never make a profit doing so. Since products on Amazon are sold at or near retail prices, making a profit is extremely difficult unless you can find a niche market with a high level of demand in which you can charge a higher fee and still have customers.
- Second, Amazon includes promotional content for each product being delivered. While you may receive some orders from a handful of customers, they may opt to visit the site directly once they discover the goods were purchased on Amazon. The Amazon product may be significantly cheaper and customers may never order from you again.
This is simply not the way to build your brand.
When it comes to dropshipping, most businesses will not place their materials or logos on or in the packaging, and some may even pack your promotional materials for you if you ask!
For instance, I purchased coder stickers from a well-known programmer online, and while he is upfront about sourcing the stickers from a drop-shipper in China, each sticker package arrived with his branding and logo on the box! I would have had no idea it was a package dropped shipped from China.
This what you’ll want to achieve with drop-shipping. You are selling goods as if they came straight from you, although you never have to worry about shipping or tracking shipments. You simply accept payment, place an order for the object, and wait for it to arrive.
Delivery is handled by your supplier as well.
Are you beginning to see why many are getting into drop-shipping?
Getting started
- Chapter #1: How Does It Work?
- Chapter #2: Best E-Commerce Platforms
- Chapter #3: Choosing A Suitable Niche
- Chapter #4: Generating Traffic and Promote Your Shop
- Chapter #5: Searching A Dropshippers
- Chapter #6: Conclusion