The Only Shopify Dropshipping Guide You Will Ever Need (FOR BEGINNERS)

Last updated: May 15, 2023

The video by Nathan Nazareth is a beginner's guide to dropshipping on Shopify, providing step-by-step instructions on how to set up a store and find products to sell.

The video is a beginner's guide to dropshipping on Shopify, a business model that has become popular in recent years.

The creator of the video, who has achieved financial freedom through dropshipping, aims to provide transparent and valuable information without pushing a paid course.

The video takes viewers through the steps of setting up a Shopify store, managing orders and products, and choosing a theme.

The video also covers important settings, such as changing the currency to USD, and finding the first product to sell.

The creator encourages viewers to take action and offers a weekly giveaway for a custom-built dropshipping store.

  • Dropshipping is a popular way to make money online.
  • This video provides an easy step-by-step guide for beginners.
  • The creator of the video has made financial freedom through dropshipping.
  • The video is transparent and doesn't push a paid course.
  • Setting up a Shopify store involves creating an account, choosing a store name, and completing steps to get the store up and running.
  • Shopify store features include orders, products, customers, analytics, marketing, and online store sales channel.
  • Finding a profitable niche involves researching products and suppliers, using tools like Google Trends and Facebook Audience Insights, and importing the product to your store.
  • Customizing the storefront involves selecting a pre-built theme or customizing an existing one, adding pages, and marketing and sales involve using social media platforms, running ads, offering discounts, and providing excellent customer service.
  • Customizing the homepage and building the product page are important steps in setting up a Shopify dropshipping store, and choosing the right price point is crucial for success.

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Introduction

  • Dropshipping is a popular way to make money online.
  • It can seem overwhelming, but this video provides an easy step-by-step guide.
  • The creator of the video has made financial freedom through dropshipping.
  • The video is transparent and doesn't push a paid course.
  • Viewers should grab a pen and paper to take notes and be prepared to take action.
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Setting Up Your Shopify Store

  • Go to Shopify.com and start a free trial.
  • Create a new email account for your business.
  • Choose a store name, but it can be changed later.
  • Skip the questions about experience and go straight to entering your country.
  • Your dashboard will prompt you to complete steps to get your store up and running.
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Shopify Store Features

  • The Orders tab tracks and manages orders.
  • The Products tab manages inventory.
  • The Customers tab controls customer-related information.
  • The Analytics tab shows important data like daily views and conversion rates.
  • The Marketing tab tracks different marketing channels.
  • The Online Store Sales Channel creates the website and navigation menus.
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Shopify Store Settings

  • Change the currency to USD in Store Details.
  • Fill out billing information and set up staff accounts and bank accounts.
  • Not much else needs to be done in the beginning.
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Finding Your First Product

  • Go to the Apps section to find product sourcing apps.
  • Research products and suppliers to find a profitable niche.
  • Use tools like Google Trends and Facebook Audience Insights to research your niche.
  • Choose a product and supplier and import the product to your store.
  • Set a price and start marketing your product.
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Installing Deezers App

  • Click on "Add Apps" in Shopify and go to the Shopify app store.
  • Search for Deezers and click on it.
  • Click on "Add App" and install it.
  • Create an account for yourself.
  • Select the basic free plan.
  • Link Deezers to AliExpress by clicking on the logo and authorizing it.
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Importing Products

  • Deezers is automatically integrated with AliExpress.
  • AliExpress is a wholesale platform where suppliers list products.
  • Deezers gives product recommendations of products that are currently selling well for other drop shippers.
  • Select a product and click "Add to Import List".
  • Click "Push to Shopify" and select the store to publish it to.
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Customizing Storefront

  • Go to the online store section and start customizing the storefront.
  • Select a pre-built theme or customize an existing one.
  • The default theme is basic with a product page, catalog, and contact page.
  • Customize the theme to make it unique and appealing to customers.
  • Add pages such as an About Us page and a FAQ page.
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Marketing and Sales

  • Use social media platforms to market the store and products.
  • Run Facebook and Instagram ads to target potential customers.
  • Offer discounts and promotions to attract customers.
  • Use email marketing to keep customers engaged and informed about new products and promotions.
  • Provide excellent customer service to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
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Customizing the Homepage

  • Select images that correspond with the sleepwear niche.
  • Use the Shopify free image library or other free websites such as Pixels or Aliexpress to get images.
  • Customize the initial image by playing around with the opacity, height of the banner, and different color schemes.
  • Build out simple benefit-driven text to describe the product.
  • Add a mission statement to the brand section.
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Building the Product Page

  • Compile all the information in a way that's appealing to the customer.
  • Show the customer clear benefits as to why they should buy the product and what they'll gain from it.
  • Do so in a very clean and minimalistic way.
  • Add a couple of punch lines in between some of the main photos.
  • Make sure that all the product photos are pretty good.
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Choosing the Price Point

  • Scroll down to the price point section.
  • Select the price that you want to sell the product at.
  • Given that the product is being sold for about $12 with a 3x markup, $39.99 is a good price point.
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Conclusion

  • Customizing the homepage and building the product page are important steps in setting up a Shopify dropshipping store.
  • Showing clear benefits and using punch lines can help drive customers to make a purchase.
  • Choosing the right price point is crucial for success.
  • Remember to keep the design clean and minimalistic.
  • Continuously test and optimize your store to improve conversions.
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Product Page Customization

  • Set the price point for each product variant.
  • Select a compare at price to run different types of offers.
  • Check how the product page looks on mobile view.
  • Save all progress before leaving the website editor.
  • Import reviews easily with one click using a review app.
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Importing Reviews

  • Choose a free review app like Reviews.
  • Paste the AliExpress product link into the app.
  • Select the parameters for the reviews to import.
  • Translate all comments to English.
  • Submit and wait for the reviews to show up on the product page.
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Menu Customization

  • Edit the main menu by removing unnecessary items.
  • Add a product page and a track my order page.
  • Create a new page for the track my order page.
  • Build up the track my order page with relevant information.
  • Save all progress before leaving the website editor.
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Branding and Management

  • Add a logo to the website.
  • Customize the footer to include important links.
  • Choose a theme that fits the brand and product.
  • Make sure the website is easy to navigate and user-friendly.
  • Test the website on different devices to ensure it looks good.
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Package Tracking

  • Allow up to 5-15 business days for package to arrive.
  • Use 17track website for package tracking.
  • Same shipping logistics lines as supplier.
  • Add track my order page to main menu and footer.
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Color Scheme and Logo

  • Go to theme settings and select colors.
  • Select solid button label and background colors.
  • Select accent colors for buttons.
  • Make text as dark as possible for better conversion.
  • Use white background for better conversion.
  • Use Canva for easy logo creation.
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Creating a Logo

  • Go to Canva and select a pre-made template.
  • Edit the template to change colors.
  • Download the logo as a PNG with transparent background.
  • Upload the logo to the header section of the store.
  • Crop the logo to fit the way you want it to.
  • Check how the logo looks on mobile view.
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Footer Menu

  • Add home, shop now, contact, and track my order pages to footer menu.
  • Check the different pages added like contact and track my order.
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Setting up your Shopify store

  • Customizing your store's appearance from beginner to advanced level
  • Starting with a simple design and reinvesting revenue to improve the website
  • Recommendation to check out a comprehensive guide for more advanced customization
  • Clicking save and exit after finishing customizations
  • Installing the essential app called reconvert
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Using reconvert for post-purchase upsells

  • Reconvert generates additional revenue for your store
  • Charges only when you make money
  • Building a post-purchase funnel to encourage customers to spend more money on your store
  • Offering upsells at a discounted rate to squeeze out as much revenue as possible from each client
  • Adding multiple upsells on multiple thank you pages
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Optimizing post-purchase upsells with reconvert

  • Showing customers another offer on the thank you page
  • Adding tons of different upsell products onto your store in the particular niche
  • Offering the same product at a discounted rate
  • Optimizing the post-purchase upsell flow to look exactly how you want
  • Not having a post-purchase upsell flow means missing out on extra revenue
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Conclusion and Additional Resources

  • Showing everything you need to do to get started on day one of building your own dropshipping store from scratch
  • Linking a comprehensive guide for more advanced customization and methods of paid traffic
  • Congratulating the winner of the custom-built dropshipping store giveaway
  • Asking for a thumbs up, insightful comment, and subscription for a chance to win a custom-built dropshipping store
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Conclusion and Call to Action

  • The video is a beginner's guide to dropshipping on Shopify.
  • It provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up a store and find products to sell.
  • The creator thanks the viewers for their support and encourages them to share the video with others.
  • He acknowledges that the video is not comprehensive but emphasizes the importance of taking the first few steps.
  • He invites viewers to connect with him on Instagram and looks forward to hearing their success stories.
  • The video ends with a message of good luck to those starting their dropshipping journey.

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