{"id":24480,"date":"2018-10-05T06:30:06","date_gmt":"2018-10-05T10:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/?p=24480"},"modified":"2026-02-03T00:20:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T05:20:11","slug":"how-to-start-a-dropshipping-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/how-to-start-a-dropshipping-business","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a Dropshipping Business and Market It Like a Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"new-blog-post-content\">\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Start_a_Dropshipping_Business_and_Market_It_Like_a_Pro\"><\/span>How to Start a Dropshipping Business and Market It Like a Pro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dba3533872e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dba3533872e\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/how-to-start-a-dropshipping-business\/#How_to_Start_a_Dropshipping_Business_and_Market_It_Like_a_Pro\" title=\"How to Start a Dropshipping Business and Market It Like a Pro\">How to Start a Dropshipping Business and Market It Like a Pro<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/how-to-start-a-dropshipping-business\/#What_is_Dropshipping\" title=\"What is Dropshipping?\">What is Dropshipping?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/how-to-start-a-dropshipping-business\/#Why_Run_a_Dropshipping_Business\" title=\"Why Run a Dropshipping Business? \">Why Run a Dropshipping Business? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/how-to-start-a-dropshipping-business\/#Determine_your_Business_Structure\" title=\"Determine your Business Structure\">Determine your Business Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/how-to-start-a-dropshipping-business\/#How_to_Find_a_Wholesale_DistributorSupplier\" title=\"How to Find a Wholesale Distributor\/Supplier\">How to Find a Wholesale Distributor\/Supplier<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/how-to-start-a-dropshipping-business\/#Quality-check_the_Suppliers\" title=\"Quality-check the Suppliers\">Quality-check the Suppliers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/how-to-start-a-dropshipping-business\/#Open_your_Storefront\" title=\"Open your Storefront\">Open your Storefront<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/how-to-start-a-dropshipping-business\/#Market_your_Dropshipping_Business\" title=\"Market your Dropshipping Business\">Market your Dropshipping Business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/how-to-start-a-dropshipping-business\/#Ready_to_Start_your_Dropshipping_Business\" title=\"Ready to Start your Dropshipping Business?\">Ready to Start your Dropshipping Business?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Who hasn\u2019t heard about <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@onyxeasyentrepreneur\/how-this-man-became-a-millionaire-in-8-months-32f840c26a12\" data-abc=\"true\">Irwin Dominguez who within 8 months made $1,000,000 in profit<\/a> as a drop shipper? Or <a href=\"https:\/\/dropship.club\/success-stories\/this-is-how-kate-runs-a-drop-shipping-store-that-generates-32000-per-month\/\" data-abc=\"true\">Kate who makes $32,000+ monthly revenue<\/a> from her dropshipping business? They are an inspiration for anyone who wants to start a dropshipping business. Perhaps, you too want to follow in their footsteps? If you do then you\u2019re on the right track and place. In this <a href=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/ecommerce-marketing-guide\" data-abc=\"true\">blog<\/a>, we will go through the nitty-gritty of a profitable dropshipping business right from how to start a dropshipping business, how to decide which products to sell, and finding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salehoo.com\/wholesale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-abc=\"true\">wholesale suppliers<\/a> to marketing, promotion and so much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">For those who aren\u2019t sure what we\u2019re talking about let\u2019s go through the fundamentals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Dropshipping\"><\/span><strong>What is Dropshipping?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Dropshipping is an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.com\/blog\/order-fulfillment\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-abc=\"true\">order fulfillment method<\/a> wherein you sell products that are stocked at a wholesale supplier\u2019s facilities. When a customer buys a product from your website, the wholesaler ships it directly to them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Run_a_Dropshipping_Business\"><\/span><strong>Why Run a Dropshipping Business? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>1) You can start anywhere<\/strong>: Dropshipping is a brilliant online business opportunity for people who want to earn money sitting at home or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spacer.com\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-passive-income\" data-abc=\"true\">as a side hustle<\/a>. A room, a laptop, and an internet connection &#8211; that\u2019s all you need to manage everything online.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>2) It requires minimum capital investment<\/strong>: You don\u2019t need a warehouse or invest thousands of dollars to stock inventory. This also means low overhead expenses and minimum financial risk.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>3) It saves your time<\/strong>: Since you aren\u2019t doing the box-packing or shipping, you will have a lot of time in hand to do other important things such as improving your inventory or managing issues that you didn\u2019t think dropshipping can result in!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Seems too good to be true? You\u2019re right. Little as you might expect, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dsers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dropshipping<\/a> business can be a nightmare if you don\u2019t weigh in the cons. More about it in the next section.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Determine_your_Business_Structure\"><\/span><strong>Determine your Business Structure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Is it a sole proprietorship, LLC, or Corporation? If you want some direction, read <a href=\"https:\/\/mywifequitherjob.com\/the-ultimate-small-business-startup-guide\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-abc=\"true\">Steve Chou<\/a>\u2019s blog. You will definitely gain clarity about which way to go. If you&#8217;re leaning toward an LLC but aren&#8217;t sure where to begin, you can start by reading this guide on how to <a href=\"https:\/\/persuasion-nation.com\/how-to-start-an-llc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">start a limited liability company<\/a>, which covers everything you need to know, and several services offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.creditdonkey.com\/cheapest-llc-filing-service.html\">affordable LLC filing options<\/a>, helping you get started without breaking the bank. Additionally, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.llcuniversity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-abc=\"true\">LLC University<\/a> can guide you in forming an LLC in Florida, Texas, or all 50 states in the USA. Completing your <a href=\"https:\/\/anna.money\/blog\/guides\/register-a-business\/\">business registration<\/a> is a critical first step that establishes your legal entity and protects your personal assets<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Next, get your \u201cEmployer Identification Number\u201d to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/article\/small-business\/what-you-need-to-open-a-business-bank-account\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-abc=\"true\">open a business bank account<\/a> as well as file your taxes. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-abc=\"true\">apply online<\/a>. The process is super easy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Finally, get your sales tax ID. This is what you provide to the wholesale distributor. Anyone who says they don\u2019t need it is seriously dodging an important step while signing a business deal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Find_a_Wholesale_DistributorSupplier\"><\/span><strong>How to Find a Wholesale Distributor\/Supplier<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">The next big thing to address is finding a distributor. Let\u2019s see how you can do that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>1) Google search<\/strong>: The easiest thing to do, right? Wrong. It will be tad-bit testing because not every wholesale distributor has a shiny website. In fact, they lack top-notch marketing or SEO skills. Your task is literally that of an archaeologist because you will have to dig them from under 100s of SERPs. After that, you might feel haunted by their nauseating and outdated designs. But, DO NOT JUDGE THEM for it!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>2) Contact manufacturers<\/strong>: Ask them for a list of distributors they work with. The next step is to call them instead of sending emails because who knows if they are internet savvy?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>3) Use third-party websites<\/strong>: For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.importgenius.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-abc=\"true\">ImportGenius<\/a> can help you evaluate potential suppliers and monitor your competitors. You can easily know where your competitors are sourcing their products from. The database is so strong that they also reveal product volumes, and industry trends for US importers, and distribution companies.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>4) Supplier\u2019s directory<\/strong>: Check out directories like Doba, Salehoo, <a href=\"http:\/\/wholesalecentral.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-abc=\"true\">WholesaleCentral<\/a>, or Megagoods. They have a database of suppliers organized by market, niche, and product. Some of them are subscription-based so don\u2019t say we didn&#8217;t tell you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>5) Attend local trade shows<\/strong>: At trade shows, you can interact and get to know them better. You can see the products and make a preliminary evaluation of them. If you have time then do check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wholesalecentral.com\/trade-shows\/trade-show-calendar.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-abc=\"true\">Wholesale Central<\/a>. They have a list of all the trade shows in the US. Select your niche\/category and you will find an event to attend.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>6) Explore Alibaba and other online marketplaces<\/strong>: Check out this video by Shopify where the prime focus is on how you can look for suppliers on Alibaba.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>7) Talk to someone who already runs a dropshipping business<\/strong>: Nothing like reaching out to friends and family who are already running a successful business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Once you finalize the suppliers, open a reseller account with them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quality-check_the_Suppliers\"><\/span><strong>Quality-check the Suppliers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">One of the worst nightmares of running a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spocket.co\/blogs\/wordpress-dropshipping-website\">dropshipping business<\/a> is partnering with untrustworthy suppliers. They can easily ruin your business. So don\u2019t be in a rush to sign a deal. Take your time and consider the following points.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>1) Stability:<\/strong> How long has the supplier been in the business? It is wise to <a href=\"https:\/\/whop.com\/blog\/find-dropshipping-suppliers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">go for the experienced distributors<\/a> because had they not been reliable or doing their job, they would have exited long ago. Though, it\u2019s important to know that the newbies too can surprise you. However, since you\u2019re just starting out it\u2019s better to spread out your safety net.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>2) Location<\/strong>: If your supplier is located overseas then make sure there is no communication gap because of language or technology. If you finalize an overseas supplier based out of China then we recommend you watch this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=AKB8OK_xP18\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-abc=\"true\">video<\/a> for a few dos and don\u2019ts.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>3) Talk to their sales representative<\/strong>: Do this to understand their company culture and work ethics. Are they receptive to your queries? How long do they take to fulfill an order? How do they handle damaged and returned products?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>4) Check supplier ratings<\/strong>: Do thorough research. Before choosing a supplier on AliExpress. Start by visiting the supplier rating page and carefully reading all the reviews. Pay close attention to the number of orders they\u2019ve fulfilled and their average ratings. To make your research more efficient, consider using the <a href=\"https:\/\/zuplo.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/02\/aliexpress-api-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AliExpress API<\/a> to access detailed supplier and product data at scale. This allows you to analyze performance metrics, track order volumes, and identify top-rated sellers. Leveraging the AliExpress API can help you make smarter, data-driven decisions before doing business with any supplier.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>5) Shipping methods: <\/strong>The distributor should be able to ship products using fast shipping methods with online trackings such as DHL, UPS, or FedEx.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Open_your_Storefront\"><\/span><strong>Open your Storefront<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">With the two major hurdles crossed, we will now focus on getting your eCommerce website ready. You have two options. Either hire someone to build a custom website or choose an eCommerce platform such as <a href=\"https:\/\/templatemela.com\/blog\/how-does-shopify-work\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-abc=\"true\">Shopify<\/a>, BigCommerce, Magento, or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spendflo.com\/blog\/procure-to-pay-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">P2P software<\/a> solution. Since you are just starting out, we recommend the second option.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Advantages of using eCommerce platforms<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">1) You don\u2019t need to have any technical background.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">2) The eCommerce platforms are affordable. You don\u2019t have to spend $$$ on website maintenance.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">3) They take care of your <a href=\"https:\/\/cyberpanel.net\/blog\/web-hosting-security\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">web hosting security<\/a> and server requirements. You just pick up a plan that suits you.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">4) You can <a href=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/integrate-outgrow-apps\" data-abc=\"true\">integrate apps<\/a> and software that will help you <a href=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/latest-ecommerce-trends\" data-abc=\"true\">increase sales<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">5) Most major platforms have <a href=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/customer-acquisition-strategies-ecommerce\" data-abc=\"true\">excellent customer service<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market_your_Dropshipping_Business\"><\/span>Market your Dropshipping Business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">We do already know that you are a newbie and may not have a huge marketing budget. But that\u2019s hardly a thing to be worried about. Because in this section, we discuss some fantastic ways in which you can market your business as a beginner.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">E-commerce Recommendation Quizzes<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">E-commerce <a href=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/ecommerce-recommendations\/\" data-abc=\"true\">recommendation quizzes<\/a> as the name suggests, are a <a href=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/interactive-content-types\" data-abc=\"true\">type of interactive content<\/a> that recommend products to quiz-takers. So suppose as part of the dropshipping business you sell makeup sets and items, a recommendation quiz <a href=\"https:\/\/premade.outgrow.us\/Which-makeup-set-suits-your-face-the-best\" data-abc=\"true\">like this<\/a> can be a great addition to your product page &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40673 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/A.jpg\" alt=\"outgrow ecommerce recommendation for how to start a dropshipping business\" width=\"1367\" height=\"658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/A.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/A-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/A-1024x493.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/A-768x370.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1367px) 100vw, 1367px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Once you collect responses on these, you can provide customized deals to your regular shoppers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In fact, you can also consider adding such <a href=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/quiz-maker\/\" data-abc=\"true\">quizzes<\/a> to your <a href=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/ecommerce-email-marketing\" data-abc=\"true\">email newsletters<\/a>, encouraging your email list to take the quiz to have recommendations sent straight to their inbox.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Surveys and Forms<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/outgrow-forms-surveys\/\" data-abc=\"true\">Surveys and forms<\/a> can be used to get customer insights and feedback. Adding these to your newsletters or occasionally lining them to your social media stories can help you gain valuable information on your prospects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To get you started, we have built this <a href=\"https:\/\/premade.outgrow.us\/premadeShopper-Insights-Survey-Template\" data-abc=\"true\">shopper insights survey<\/a> template.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Giveaway<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Other marketing efforts to promote your dropshipping business can include occasional giveaways. <a href=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/outgrow-contests-giveaways\/\" data-abc=\"true\">Giveaways<\/a> have the inherent ability to go viral. Even if the price is not significantly huge, because, well, who doesn\u2019t like free gifts! Set up a giveaway and promote it across channels, on social media, newsletters, and other platforms, and see the benefits for yourself!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">At this opportune time, host a <a href=\"https:\/\/premade.outgrow.us\/coupon\" data-abc=\"true\">festive giveaway<\/a> to attract audience attention!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40674\" src=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/B.jpg\" alt=\"outgrow giveaway\" width=\"1345\" height=\"587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/B.jpg 1345w, https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/B-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/B-1024x447.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/B-768x335.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1345px) 100vw, 1345px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Polls<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How many times have you seen influencers with a huge following, <a href=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/polls\/\" data-abc=\"true\">conduct polls<\/a> on their Instagram, Facebook, or Snapchat stories?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Polls are simple tools that can be super engaging! <a href=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/create-a-poll\" data-abc=\"true\">Conducting polls<\/a> around your product also helps you gather prospect insights and give you a sense of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudways.com\/blog\/trending-products-to-sell\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-abc=\"true\">what kinds of products to sell<\/a> or what your prospects would want to see more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Based on audience responses, you can consider adding new items to your product line or bringing in new offers, discounts, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40675 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/C.jpg\" alt=\"Polls\" width=\"202\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/C.jpg 202w, https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/C-145x300.jpg 145w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_to_Start_your_Dropshipping_Business\"><\/span><strong>Ready to Start your Dropshipping Business?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Of course, you are!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Remember, your fears are real but you can conquer them by prepping yourself. There\u2019s nothing like a trained warrior! Do your own research and make calculated decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">See you on the other side?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you&#8217;d like to read more about eCommerce Marketing first, then check out our blog below!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.outgrow.co\/signup\" data-abc=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45028 \" src=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Template-CTA-for-Blog-2.png\" alt=\"Sign up for Outgrow's free trial\" width=\"668\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Template-CTA-for-Blog-2.png 375w, https:\/\/outgrow.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Template-CTA-for-Blog-2-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Start a Dropshipping Business and Market It Like a Pro Who hasn\u2019t heard about Irwin Dominguez who within 8 months made $1,000,000 in profit as a drop shipper? 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