In ecommerce and dropshipping the success of your business lies in the quality of the customer service. Otherwise, how will you deal with dissatisfied customers – who can tarnish your brand reputation and plummet sales? One problem is that today consumers interact with businesses on an average of almost six touch-points, while nearly 50% regularly use more than four. This means heavier duty for the customer service team than ever.  How can we solve this and keep customers happy, while increasing sales on all channels? Keep reading and you will find 5 ecommerce omnichannel customer service ..read more

Dreaming of starting a dropshipping business? You’re not alone. The competition is fierce as the allure of setting up shop online, with no need to handle inventory or large upfront costs, is quite big.  But the million-dollar question (perhaps quite literally!) remains: what can you actually expect to earn from a dropshipping website?  Below we’ll explain the complexities of dropshipping income and set some realistic expectations. Understanding the world of dropshipping Dropshipping is often seen as a golden ticket to financial freedom. The concept is simple: you set up an online sto ..read more

You were required to buy products upfront to start a store in the past. The dropshipping model changed everything. You no longer have to keep inventory or fill your store upfront. Statistics show there are about 26.5 million online stores in the world. Most of them are dropshipping stores. Due to this, you need to look for uncommon and better ways to stand out.  One of the ways is to use Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) tools. These technologies gather a lot of data online. They use it to find patterns, automate tasks, and optimize dropshipping. You can use them to p ..read more

If you are thinking of dropshipping seasonal products and wondering if this is a good idea, then this article is for you. Read on until the end to learn about some great seasonal products you can dropship in 2024. Now, you’ve probably heard people telling you not to do this, seasonal products are hard to sell, you are going to waste your time, etc. There are also a lot of so-called dropshipping experts telling people to avoid selling these types of products. But we are going to show you how you can actually take advantage of dropshipping seasonal products and then use them in your favor ..read more

Stepping into the complex world of dropshipping can often feel like you’re going into the wild unknown, filled with thrilling highs and sometimes nerve-wracking lows. It’s exhilarating, yes, but it’s also filled with challenges that can test you at every turn.  Time moves fast, and the pressure is on when dropshipping. Every decision you make is critical, and every challenge is a call to action. The secret to success? Staying ahead by staying calm. Today, we dive into mastering stress and how to turn huge obstacles into remarkable achievements. How do you manage stress and overcome obstac ..read more

As the world of online retail continues to evolve in 2024, these two popular business models have emerged as frontrunners: dropshipping and traditional ecommerce. While both methods offer opportunities for entrepreneurs to succeed in the digital marketplace, there are a few key differences that set them apart. In this next ultimate comparison, we will delve into the intricacies of dropshipping versus ecommerce, exploring the unique advantages and challenges of each. From supply chain management to customer service, we will take all these one by one and explain how these two models operate ..read more

Yes, you read it right. Over 90% of dropshipping businesses fail during the first few months. There are many reasons why that happens, and these mostly have to do with the idea that dropshipping will make people millionaires overnight. This is not true,  dropshipping is not a get-rich overnight type of business. Another reason most dropshippers fail is that they don’t have any experience with ecommerce and most think dropshipping is about buying cheap products from China and selling them in the USA at a very expensive price. Well, that’s really old news, and successful dropshipping is abo ..read more

Many “experts” out there will tell you that it’s possible to start a dropshipping business for less than $100 or even for free. And let’s say it’s possible, but is this enough to have a fully functional online store? And would this budget bring you any orders and actual sales? Well, no, you won’t be able to have either a competitive store or get too many sales. If you want to stand a chance in this highly competitive ecommerce world, then you need to be ready to invest more than that. Of course, the investment part comes on top of a lot of hard work, patience, and finding new ways to reac ..read more

Ready to start your dropshipping journey, but wondering how long does it take to see the cash flow and the sales roll in? Well, you landed on the right article. And right from the start we need to make one thing clear: dropshipping will not get you rich overnight, that’s just a myth.  If you want to learn what it really takes to see those dollars roll in, and maybe how to speed things up a bit, then read on as we explore the real timeline from setup to profit in dropshipping. Is all about the right strategy for your dropshipping store  As you might know already, dropshipping isn’t yo ..read more

This is a step-by-step guide on how to start a dropshipping business, one that many of you have been asking us to write. As this is one of the longest articles we have ever written on this blog, we hope you can make it to the end because believe us, it’s worth it. So, let’s start with the most basic questions about dropshipping. What is dropshipping? Dropshipping is a business model where a store owner or retailer can sell products without having an inventory of their own or a distribution center to store and ship the items.  The products they sell come from a supplier or a manufacturer ..read more