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What is dropshipping?
Have you ever dreamed of running your own online store without the hassle of inventory? Welcome to the world of dropshipping!
It’s a popular business model where you sell products without touching them. How? By partnering with suppliers who ship directly to your customers.
This low-risk business model lets you focus on marketing and customer service while your dropshipping partner handles the rest.
What services do dropshipping companies provide?
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Product sourcing
Focus on marketing and selling products without worrying about inventory management.
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Order fulfillment
The dropshipping company will handle the fulfillment process, including packaging and shipping orders to your customers.
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Returns and refunds
Some suppliers offer to cover order reshipments or refunds if you submit a request on your customer’s behalf.
Check out our advice on how to set up your store’s Refund Policy.
Calculate your online dropshipping earnings
*The production cost includes the fulfillment price of one item with one print.
It doesn’t include shipping fees, taxes, and other possible storefront expenses.
How to start a dropshipping business
Find your dropshipping supplier
Here’s how you can find the best suppliers for your dropshipping business:
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Research the market
Look for suppliers with a strong track record in dropshipping and fulfillment centers close to your customers.
To save you some time, we’ve compared the best 15 eCommerce dropshipping suppliers in the industry.
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Evaluate products and services
Check for reviews and testimonials from customers and businesses they’ve partnered with to gain insights into their quality and reliability.
Consider placing sample orders to guarantee the product quality meets your expectations before listing them on your dropshipping store.
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Check shipping times
41% of global shoppers hope to receive their orders within 24 hours. Ensure you meet customer expectations by checking your supplier’s delivery estimates.
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Verify eCommerce compatibility
Make sure that your supplier can smoothly integrate with popular sales channels like Shopify, WooCommerce, or Etsy.
Source products
Now that you’ve researched dropshipping suppliers, you’ll need to decide what to sell to your customers.
Consider what products would appeal to your target audience and review our compilation of the best-selling print-on-demand products in 2024.
Set up an online store
To start a dropshipping business, you’ll have to create an online store to showcase and sell your products to your customers.
Pick the right sales channel for your dropshipping business by reviewing our comparison of the best sites to sell online.
If you start a print-on-demand business with Printify, you’ll access integrations with the most popular eCommerce sales channels, like Shopify, WooCommerce, Etsy, eBay, Walmart, and TikTok Shop.
Market your dropshipping store
Promote your dropshipping store to attract potential customers and increase sales.
Start by optimizing your store and product listings to rank higher on search engines like Google.
Use social media platforms to build brand awareness and grow your dropshipping business by engaging with your audience, showcasing products, and partnering with social media influencers.
Email marketing is still a highly effective marketing strategy for eCommerce store owners.
Check out our advice on creating a mailing list to drive customer engagement and generate sales.
Need a boost of inspiration? Check out marketing tips from our merchant Success Stories.
Why use the dropshipping business model?
The global dropshipping market is expected to reach $476.1 billion by 2026.
$476.1 billionWhether you’re a big or small business, this is your chance to capitalize on a growing market with minimal upfront investment and little to no overhead costs.
Partner with reliable suppliers to streamline essential dropshipping business operations and skip the hassle of running a retail store.
Open your eCommerce store and start selling
Printify makes it easy to sell custom merchandise through automated integrations with some of the most popular eCommerce platforms and marketplaces.
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Dropshipping FAQ
The profitability of dropshipping depends on various factors, such as market demand, product quality, your marketing budget, the effectiveness of your marketing methods, and the profit you set on each product in your store.
To start a successful business with dropshipping, you’ll first need to find a trustworthy product supplier who can produce and ship your customer orders.
Once you have a supplier, choose products from their offer, open an online store, and start promoting your business to attract customers to your storefront.
Start dropshipping with zero upfront costs in a few easy steps by partnering with Printify:
- Register an account for free to access all of our features and services.
- Choose products from our Catalog to customize with your unique designs.
- Connect an online sales channel with our integrations or open a Pop-Up Store.
- Promote your brand and start selling!
It should align with your target audience and business goals and be a good place to list the products you want to sell.
Check out our list of automated integrations with popular sales channels and consider multi-channel selling – sell in your online store and social media.
Dropshipping is legal as long as you comply with relevant laws and regulations in your state and country.
If you sell to customers in the US, you’ll most likely encounter sales taxes. Each state governs sales taxes individually – take a look at our blog on understanding sales tax to gain more insights.
Many eCommerce entrepreneurs running small businesses also apply for a business license to grow their businesses successfully. Check out our advice on how to get a business license.
Start dropshipping with Print on Demand today!
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