Have you just started your own dropshipping business? If so, it is well worth your while learning about dropshipping with AliExpress and this guide will teach you everything you need to know!
Why AliExpress?
To explain why it is beneficial to work with AliExpress, you need to understand just how vast and far-reaching this company really is.
AliExpress is a huge marketplace featuring upwards of 100 million (and growing!) products. The company is expected to see even more growth over the coming years and is definitely a force to be reckoned with.
The platform is owned by Alibaba, which is the world’s biggest e-commerce company, eclipsing the likes of even Amazon.
How can I start my dropshipping partnership with AliExpress?
Partnering up with AliExpress for your dropshipping is actually incredibly easy!
All you need to do is the following:
- Select the products from AliExpress you would like to sell and add them to your own store
- Determine the best selling price and add your markup
- Any orders that you receive, you will need to pay the AliExpress wholesale price
- AliExpress will ship the product/s on the order straight to your customer
It really is as easy as this!
What are some of the benefits of partnering with AliExpress?
Apart from the fact that, as mentioned above, AliExpress is the biggest e-commerce platform on the planet, there are many other benefits to working with them.
Dropshippers love that AliExpress do not charge any fees for selling their products, which means that you can start your dropshipping business with very little capital.
Setting up your own e-commerce store with AliExpress products is very convenient as you are allowed to use their product photos and descriptions.
Processing orders is also very simple because you purchase the item and then plug in your customer’s address. AliExpress takes care of the rest and you handle any queries, comments or follow-up.
How do I know what product I should sell?
This is a common question and we recommend selecting a product that you know is popular, needed and sells well.
A bit of market research is therefore a great idea but if you are still struggling to find the perfect product for your dropshipping business, you could always browse through the product categories in AliExpress.
Whenever something catches your eye, take a look at how well the item sells, the customer reviews and the attractiveness of the product. This should give you a clear understanding of whether or not the product would be a good fit for you.
Setting up your e-commerce store.
Once you have decided on what you want to sell, you can set up your store and this is where the fun starts!
Although you may use the product descriptions on AliExpress, it is better to write your own descriptions as unique content results in higher conversions and a more successful business at the end of the day.
Be sure to indicate the delivery time clearly to avoid disappointment and consider using a package tracking app to provide updates to your customers.
Remember that the majority of AliExpress suppliers are based in China so if you ship to other countries, the delivery time will naturally take a bit longer.
You might want to consider offering free shipping to remain competitive and to obtain more orders (remember that you can work the shipping cost into the product price and still make a healthy profit).
Research has shown that dropshipping businesses that have a strong focus on providing excellent customer service are much more likely to succeed. It is therefore very important to answer customer queries as soon as possible and to attend to complaints in a constructive way.
