Category: Dropshipping Guides

This guide breaks down how to create a solid dropshipping agreement that protects your business, sets clear expectations, and keeps things professional. Whether you’re working with a print-on-demand provider or a traditional dropshipping partner, these principles apply. Let’s walk through everything you need to include, avoid, and negotiate in your agreement.

Tariffs. They’re one of those hidden costs that can quietly wreck your dropshipping margins and leave you wondering why your store’s profits suddenly dropped. You’re not alone. Whether you’re running a general dropshipping store or selling custom products through a print-on-demand platform, tariffs could be costing you more than you think. So what are dropshipping…

When I first started my dropshipping store, I thought picking a domain would be the easiest part. It turns out, it’s one of the most important steps that can make or break how people see your brand. If your domain looks cheap or sketchy, people won’t trust your store. That means fewer clicks, less traffic,…

Running a dropshipping or print-on-demand business is risky when you’re relying on just one supplier. One supplier delays an order or runs out of stock during the holiday season, and suddenly you’re flooded with angry emails, refund requests, and chargebacks. It’s stressful and it’s expensive. That’s why having a backup dropshipping supplier isn’t optional. It’s…

When I first started dropshipping, one of the things I didn’t expect to matter so much was how I pay for products. I figured I’d just use a card or PayPal and be done with it. But as my store grew, and especially when I started mixing in print-on-demand orders, things got more complicated. Fees…

AliExpress, one of the most widely used product sourcing platforms for dropshipping and print-on-demand businesses, supports a variety of payment methods. Whether you’re fulfilling ten orders a week or hundreds per day, choosing the right payment method isn’t just about convenience—it can affect your margins, refunds, automation, and cash flow. In this guide, I’ll walk…

I used to dropship cheap gadgets with awful margins and slow shipping. Then I found private label skincare — and everything changed. It’s profitable, brandable, and people actually want the products. You don’t need a lab, inventory, or a massive budget to get started. In this guide, I’ll show you exactly how to launch, what…

Starting a dropshipping business sounds simple. But the truth is, missing even one step can lead to wasted money, slow shipping, customer complaints, or even account shutdowns. I’ve built this dropshipping checklist from the ground up—based on what actually matters, what you can’t skip, and what people often forget. This guide is for you if…

If you’re just getting into dropshipping, you’ve probably asked yourself this question more times than you care to admit: “What the heck should I sell?” I get it. When I first started, I went through the same rabbit hole. There were thousands of products to choose from and so many people saying different things —…

Seasonal dropshipping is one of the best ways to generate high cash flow in short bursts — if you time it right. Over the years, I’ve learned that it’s not just about jumping on trends. It’s about preparing in advance, understanding your product cycles, and building systems to rinse and repeat profitable quarters. Whether you’re…

Pricing your dropshipping products isn’t just about picking numbers that look good. It’s about balancing costs, profit margins, customer expectations, perceived value, and market positioning — all while staying competitive. If you price too low, you lose profit. Price too high? You scare off buyers. The key is to find that sweet spot where your…