If you are reading this, you are interested in finding the best dropshipping product to sell. In this product research module, I will guide you through the crucial process of finding your winning dropshipping product.
Product research plays a significant role in your dropshipping journey; your chances of success are slim without a winning product for your store.
In this module, I’ll share my free methods to consistently discover profitable products.
Let’s start by discussing the important criteria for evaluating potential products for the dropshipping stores.
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Multiple Product cost by 4.5 *
First and foremost, you should drop ship products with a 4.5 multiple.
If the product costs $10 on Aliexpress or any other platform, you must price it in your store for around $45.99 to cover the marketing expenses and ensure profitability.
This cost margin is essential, especially when running dropshipping advertising on platforms like Facebook and TikTok, where high costs per acquisition can affect our profits and lead to store closure.
Avoid Confusing products
Product simplicity is another vital consideration; you must ensure products are precise. Products should be simple and easy to understand, with apparent problems they solve or offer solutions to.
If a product is simple to understand, it will be easy to manage effectively.
Besides clear product information, ensure you choose products with high image quality, videos showcasing the product details, features, and real-time use with real people.
Let’s start this product research module by sharing the process of finding products.
eBay Watch Counter At Watchcount.com
When you log into watch count, it tracks the number of people ‘ watching’ items on eBay; this indicates demand. Watchers also mean users’ wishlists or favorite items.
By filtering the search results by region or category on watch count, you can quickly identify potential products or products in demand.
I recommend you set your timer on watch count and list at least ten products you find interesting; after identifying the product of your interest, you can search a dropshipping marketplace like Aliexpress to determine if it’s available.
If you are using Aliexpress as your dropshipping supplier, there is a quicker method of finding the products you just listed from Watchount by searching it using the image.
You must install Aliexpress image chrome extensions, which search products using their main or variant images on Aliepxress.
The Aliexpress Image search leads you straight to Hooseeks, a partner company of Aliexpress that lists the product results by image; on this page, you can filter the results or click on the one that interests you in ratings and orders.
When you click on the image results, it takes you straight to the Aliexpress product page, which, in return, you can import the product straight to your shopify store using any dropshipping app available at your disposal.
Even if you are still looking for the exact product match on Aliexpress, finding a similar product that serves the same function can be just as valuable, so don’t stress too much.
When searching for products on eBay Watch, at least choose products with nearly 2000 watches and above, which indicates demand.
Once you have identified a product, the next step is to validate it before selling it in your store.
Therefore, ensure the product you are importing to your store, which you found using an Aliexpress image search, has at least 300 orders, 4.5-star ratings, and 90% positive reviews; skim through the reviews before you decide to import.
Pinterest Trends
Pinterest Trends is another essential and powerful tool covered in this product research module.
To use Pinterest trends, go to the signup page and create an account; then click on the performance section and select Explore current trends filtered by your target market.
Using the method above, you can find trending products based on trends on Pinterest and quickly search for them on Aliexpress.
Like Google Trends, Pinterest trends show the products with the most pins, shares, and comments, indicating the product is in demand and can do well if found on Aliexpress.
Pinterest trends method is powerful and effective in finding dropshipping products that align with ongoing trends.
Aliexpress Business
There is a difference between the Aliexpress dropshipping center and the Aliexpress business. To access the Aliexpress business, you must sign up as a business rather than a customer. This gives you insights into top-selling products, specifically for dropshipping.
When you access Aliexpress business, the platform treats you as a business owner who wants to do bulk sourcing for your store or dropshipping business.
The Pinterest trends feature the best and top-selling products with substantial order volumes, making it easier to identify proven winners.
TikTok Shop Seller Center
Finalizing this product research module, TikTok Shop Seller Center is another hidden gem and a good resource for finding unique dropshipping products for your shopify store, and it’s even more helpful if your target customers are in the US, UK, or other regions.
You then need to filter products with high sales volume and filter by sales day, e.g., last 30 days, like counts and other metrics.
If you land on any products that catch your attention, finding it on Aliexpress by doing an image reverse search remains the same.
Other Tiktok product research modules can be applied by spying on hot-selling products by following popular dropshipping hashtags, e.g., #Tiktokmademebuy it or #Amazonfinds.
Bonus! Etsy
Etsy is another good platform to source your dropshipping business. You can filter through the best sellers and top products on the platform.
If you come across the product you want to dropship, you can find it on Aliexpress. You can check it on their dashboard or request sourcing using a private supplier like Zendrop.
The methods above in this product research module will assist you in your dropshipping product research and help you find hot-selling if not potential, products for your store.
Before you start your product research, you must ensure that all the dropshipping checklists are completed and that you have an active Shopify store.
You can set up a shopify store for only $1 for the first month and enjoy all-in-one ecommerce solutions.
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