My Dropshipping Journey with AliExpress

Thank you for such a fast response. Glad to hear ioncube and free plus shipping are supported.

I'm curious why you're not using free plus shipping yourself. I've heard many people recommend that model. Is there a drawback to that model when compared to the free shipping method you're using?

 

Now payment systems do not like to see such strategies on your sites and can suspend your account.

 

You have a list of questions. I will respond to one that particularly related to my experience.

1. Niche - I have some ideas, but I would like your opinions on how to determine the most profitable niche.

This was the primary question I asked the drop-ship team. The question was not answered, none the less I proceed to purchase the full package.
You may have to hire an independent niche researcher to conduct a search for you in order to obtain an unbiased honest feedback on the niche. Free consultations are not always what they seem.

A brief tip, avoid buying the whole package if you can. Purchase the basic package and buy additional options upon satisfactory outcome of one completion.
my experience - the process is too mechanical, what I mean is inflexible and may not always adjust to meet your need, especially if the niche does not fall within the limit of niche list that is offered.

Read carefully through feedback's on the “drop-ship plugin” forum section itself.
The positives or success stories can obscure a blind spot.

I purchased full package on the basis of reading ALL Yaro's response on this forum, other forums plus youtube, the one place I did not encounter was the alidropship /forums which is very significant.

 

Not sure if I can post a link but this page on AliDropShip may answer some of David's questions.
https://alidropship.com/category/blog/success-stories/

 

Ahh! That makes a lot of sense. I would guess the drop shippers use free plus shipping are not using Paypal but using credit card payments.

 

Am I correct in saying that if i built my store around the Aliexpress dropship plugin I would be restricted to a single supply source being Aliexpress?

 

Hi Yaros,
One last question.

Is it possible to configure the plugin to variations of an item in an Aliexpress listing as a seperate listing in the dropship store?

So for example: If the Aliexpress item XYZ comes in Red, Blue and Green. However in our dropship store it is listed as
Item 1: Red XYZ
Item 2: Blue XYZ
Item 3: Green XYZ

I realize the listing could be done manually in this way but when it comes to order fulfillment can the plugin be setup to automatically match the dropship store listing to the Aliexpress dropshiper's item variation?

 

Sounds good. I'm starting dropshipping business. Thanks for sharing!

 

No, you can use any other suppliers as well.

 

Yes, this feature is available. You can duplicate the item and remove variations. The system will continue update it and you can use all automation features.

 

Wow! That's amazing.

 

Thanks OP.

After reading your thread I had to register.

I'm new to the dropshipping business and want to learn as much as possible and create a successful dropshipping business.

 

Yaros, Like many others I have read this entire thread. I have purchased your plugin and set up an online store ( babyclothingusa.com ). You have said repeatedly you used(or still do) Paypal and Stripe. You are based in Russia with a business name registered in the Philippines. I understand that you can therefore create Paypal and Stripe accounts under its name but how do you withdraw money without a US bank account? My problem is that I am not based in the US either and Paypal isn't letting me accept payments because I don't have a US bank account. How do you use Paypal and Stripe internationally? Mostly, how do you withdraw the money.

I added you on skype if you prefer to respond there.

 

The solution is simple. You just register with Payoneer service where you can create a virtual US bank account and connect it to your Stripe account to withdraw funds.

 

Thanks! I didn't realize Payoneer gave you a bank account. I can use Paypal now!!

I tried purchasing socialrabbit today. I got an error message saying recurring payment failed. I added the support on Skype. Can you help?

 

I have also just purchased the plugin and would be interested if any could share any thoughts on whether to use the Standard version or the Woo Version.

Is there any special advantage of the Woo version other than you can use Woo themes?

BTW I don't currently own any Woo themes.

 

Hi Yaros,

I assume if we have an established WP blog, the Alidropship plugin can be installed without causing any problems to the established blog posts.

Or is there anything we should be aware of before installing Alidropship on an established blog?

 

is it aliexpress the same thing like alibaba.com? or both completely different websites?

 

Alibaba is for buying in bulk often direct from the factory whereas Aliexpress is for buying in small quantities or dropshipping single items.

 

15K monthly for 20 sites is not bad! Dropshipping does work if you decide to put effort on it!