How to start dropshipping with $0 | STEP-BY-STEP | NO ADS (FREE COURSE!)

Last updated: Jul 30, 2023

This video is a step-by-step guide on how to start dropshipping with no money, including setting up a Shopify store, using the AutoDS tool to find winning products, and conducting research to ensure product success.

This video by ENERGI was published on Mar 28, 2023.
Video length: 20:00.

This YouTube video titled 'How to start dropshipping with $0 | STEP-BY-STEP | NO ADS (FREE COURSE!)' is a tutorial on how to start a dropshipping business with no upfront investment.

The video provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up a Shopify store, connect it to the AutoDS app, and find profitable products to sell. The video also discusses the importance of choosing a niche and finding products that meet certain criteria for success.

The goal of the video is to teach viewers how to start earning a full-time income through dropshipping without needing much money or prior experience.

  • Dropshipping is a profitable side hustle that requires little investment and no prior experience.
  • Dropshipping involves selling products online without having to hold inventory or ship products yourself.
  • The video will teach viewers how to find products that sell, set up a Shopify store, and market products without spending money.
  • Sign up for Shopify to open your store, using the link provided in the video description for a free trial and discounted monthly fee.
  • Connecting your Shopify store to AutoDS, an all-in-one dropshipping tool, will make managing your store easier.
  • Decide on a niche for your store, such as beauty, extreme sports, home entertainment, or pets and babies.
  • Use AutoDS's marketplace and winning product section to find hot products that meet your requirements.
  • Use the Tick Tock ad library to see what products other people are running ads for.
  • Download the AutoDS Chrome extension to import products from your supplier's site.

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Section 1: Introduction to Dropshipping

  • Dropshipping is a profitable side hustle that requires little investment and no prior experience.
  • Dropshipping involves selling products online without having to hold inventory or ship products yourself.
  • The basic concept of dropshipping is illustrated through a story about buying and selling a pin online.
  • Anyone can use dropshipping to make a significant income.
  • The video will teach viewers how to find products that sell, set up a Shopify store, and market products without spending money.
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Section 2: Setting Up Your Shopify Store

  • Sign up for Shopify to open your store, using the link provided in the video description for a free trial and discounted monthly fee.
  • Follow the prompts to name your store, enter your email, create a password, and create your Shopify ID.
  • Connecting your Shopify store to AutoDS, an all-in-one dropshipping tool, will make managing your store easier.
  • AutoDS allows you to connect your store to different suppliers, find winning products, and automate order fulfillment and tracking.
  • Add your store to AutoDS by clicking on "Add Store" and following the instructions.
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Section 3: Choosing a Niche and Finding Products

  • Decide on a niche for your store, such as beauty, extreme sports, home entertainment, or pets and babies.
  • Choosing a niche makes it easier to research your target customers and create a tailored shopping experience.
  • Research the top niches for 2023 or choose your own niche.
  • When selecting products, look for ones that fulfill a need or passion, can be sold for a profit, have a wow factor, and appeal to a broad market.
  • Use AutoDS's marketplace and winning product section to find hot products that meet your requirements.
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Section 4: Conducting Product Research with AutoDS

  • AutoDS's marketplace shows hot products, which can be filtered by niche, shipping location, price, and supplier.
  • Review the list of products AutoDS brings up and see if any meet your requirements.
  • Utilize AutoDS's winning product section to let the tool find products that meet your criteria.
  • Take advantage of AutoDS's 30-day free trial to access these features.
  • By conducting research with AutoDS, you can find profitable products to sell in your dropshipping store.
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Researching Winning Products

  • Use the Tick Tock ad library to see what products other people are running ads for.
  • Search ads by category, objective, date, etc. to get ideas for products to sell.
  • Use AliExpress, CJ Drop Shipping, or H gate for further research on potential products.
  • Look for products with over 1,000 good reviews on the first page to ensure quality.
  • Check the market price on Google to determine a competitive selling price.
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Importing Products to Your Store

  • Download the AutoDS Chrome extension to import products from your supplier's site.
  • Hover over an image and click the import button to add the product to your drafts in AutoDS.
  • Copy the product URL and paste it in AutoDS to import the product.
  • Import products from the AutoDS marketplace if you find them there.
  • Imported products will show in the drafts section of your AutoDS account.
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Editing and Pricing Products

  • Click on the arrow next to a product in the drafts section to start editing it.
  • Give your product a catchy name that is memorable for customers.
  • Price your product at least double the cost of goods if running ads, or 2.5 to 3 times if using organic marketing.
  • Use the variance tab to set different prices for product variants.
  • Click "import to your store" to finalize the product import.
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Building Your Store and Product Page

  • Focus 80% of your energy on the product page, as this is where customers will land and make a purchase.
  • Use real data and examples from winning stores to build a converting page.
  • Search for your product on Google and open websites of people selling the same product.
  • Use the SimilarWeb Chrome extension to check if the store is getting a lot of traffic.
  • Base your store off of popular stores with high traffic, but avoid stores with insufficient data.
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Finding Winning Products

  • Research negative reviews on Amazon or AliExpress to understand customer concerns.
  • Use this information to address and calm those concerns in your product description.
  • Include examples from other sellers and customer feedback to show that your product is superior.
  • Use non-copyrighted images from competitor sites, but mix and match from multiple sources to make your product page unique.
  • Create a strong and convincing product page with a mix of headers, text, and images.
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Building Your Store

  • Choose a Shopify theme from the free options provided.
  • Edit your store by adding your logo and choosing a domain name.
  • Use a website like Name Lix to generate business name ideas.
  • Check the availability of your chosen name as a domain on GoDaddy.
  • Select a logo that stands out and customize it with your own name.
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Setting Up Your Home Page

  • Make your home page clean and inviting, focusing on your niche.
  • Use non-copyrighted images from sites like Pixels to create a visually appealing home page.
  • Import your chosen image to your image banner on Shopify.
  • Add a mission statement and your product to your home page.
  • Keep the home page simple and don't spend too much time on it.
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Order Fulfillment and Selling Without Ads

  • When a customer places an order, purchase the product from your supplier and input the customer's information.
  • Use the AutoDS tool to find winning products and sell them on marketplaces like eBay and Amazon.
  • Optimize your product listings with keywords and compelling descriptions.
  • Utilize social media platforms and influencers to promote your products for free.
  • Focus on providing excellent customer service to generate positive reviews and word-of-mouth referrals.
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Section 1: Using AutoDS for Order Fulfillment

  • The AutoDS tool allows for automated order fulfillment in dropshipping.
  • To use the fulfilled by AutoDS service, go to settings, then orders, and check the fulfilled by AutoDS and automatic orders options.
  • You need to add credits to your AutoDS account to cover the cost of each order.
  • Your balance in AutoDS will be used to pay your supplier when someone orders from your store.
  • AutoDS will handle the order process, including notifying you when tracking information is available and handling returns.
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Section 2: Using TikTok for Organic Marketing

  • TikTok is a platform for organic marketing that can help save money and increase profits.
  • Create content on TikTok that grabs people's interest and encourages them to buy.
  • Research your products thoroughly to avoid buying something that won't sell.
  • Products priced between $10 and $15 are recommended for beginners to keep startup costs low.
  • Scroll through keywords related to your product on TikTok to find popular content ideas.
  • Look at the TikTok ad library to see what ads are converting well and use those strategies in your own content.

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