The perfect combo for your business
AliExpress, Docshipper and dropshipping are the perfect match for your business because:
- On AliExpress you can find millions of products and references available
- Most suppliers offer good quality products at very attractive prices, allowing you to apply a larger margin and earn more
- There is no intermediary and therefore you are in direct contact with wholesalers, most of which are located in China
- On your site, you can reuse the quality images that suppliers use on AliExpress to illustrate their products
- You take no risk because you don't have to make any initial investment, which means you pay your supplier once your customer has paid for the product. Without having to worry about logistics management and order delivery, as the products are stored by the supplier.
How to choose a good supplier
How can you save time searching for a qualified supplier?
To save time in the search for a qualified supplier, you need to use filters, putting the keyword and choosing the criteria you are looking for in a product to eliminate those that do not interest you.
To begin the elimination process, first, you must choose to view only the products that have a rating higher than 4 stars.
Then you have to choose the criteria that interest you about the product, such as product prices, shipping costs (preferably free) and the number of orders you want to make.
This process will help you reduce the amount of products on AliExpress, helping you find the right supplier for you and your business quickly and easily.
How can reviews help me find a good supplier
Product reviews are very helpful in determining which supplier to choose to build and improve your own business. Normally it is one of the things that are looked at before buying a product and / or service but usually certain information is not analyzed in detail.
Important information to find in the reviews
In the reviews it is important to analyze various aspects such as:
- Since when did the shop open? This information is important because based on how long the shop is open, you understand the quality of it and its products, we advise you to choose shops that have been open for more than a year.
- Statute of best brands, AliExpress makes a scrupulous choice before giving a supplier the best brand status because they must comply with specific rules and it is important that you check because having the best brand status would mean that they are a trusted supplier.
- Opinion score, which is important to check because based on the comments and votes of the people who have used the supplier's products and service, you can get an idea about the supplier, making you understand information such as, for example, if the item matches the description, the supplier communication skills and delivery times.
Tool available to find a good supplier for your business
Another way to make sure you find a good provider is to use the AliTools Chrome extension.
What is AliTools?
AliTools is an extension for the Chrome browser but also for Opera or Yandex and allows you to improve and facilitate your search on AliExpress.
How can AliTools help your business growth
AliTools can help you grow your business because it monitors the price dynamics of AliExpress and allows you to avoid high prices, check the reliability of the seller and even provide reviews of the products that interest you.
AliTools, along with reviews about the store, allow you to find a supplier that fits your needs to grow your business .
What is Chrome Oberlo Extension?
The Oberlo Chrome extension is an AliExpress product importer on Shopify and allows you to have additional shipping information about products on aliexpress.com and is very useful for dropshipping.
How to find a good supplier using Chrome Oberlo?
It is very easy to find a good supplier thanks to the use of Chrome Oberlo, because it automatically puts you in order the products according to the shipping option you have chosen, shows you the order preparation times in advance and makes you see if shipping is free or not. Update: Since Oberlo shut down, you can use this Oberlo Alternative.
This extension allows you to save time searching because it immediately gives you all the information you need to make a choice.
Is communication with suppliers important?
How do you communicate with the supplier to get a great deal
Once the supplier has answered you on AliExpress, it is better to switch to another platform such as Whatsapp, Skype, Wechat because it is easier and more comfortable to communicate and make yourself understood. it is very important especially if you will talk to each other daily.
In communicating with the supplier it is important to ask all the questions you can to avoid being left with doubts. Never make assumptions, ask them everything to avoid misunderstandings.
In case the supplier you contacted doesn't reply to you within 24 hours on AliExpress, don't waste time and continue your search.
What’s the impact of communication with the supplier?
Communication is one of the skills that a supplier must have and without it, it's impossible to build a long-term and trusted business relationship. Because every time you have to place an order, you have to contact him and youre sure that he is professional and trustworthy, avoiding creating problems with your customers.
Way to try out the supplier’s products and services before choosing one
Another very effective way to make sure you choose a good supplier is to put them to the test by asking them for samples of the products that interest you.
Steps to take to test the supplier’s products and service
To request samples from a supplier, there are several simple steps to take that we will explain to you.
Search for a product on AliExpress
For this first step, if you already know what product you want to try, you have to manually type the product name in the search bar on AliExpress. Or, if you don't have any ideas, you can consult and choose from the categories that the site makes available to you.
How to proceed with a quick analysis on the chosen product
Once you have found the product, you need to do a quick analysis to find the supplier. Using the advice we have given you, you need to rank and select only the suppliers that really interest you.
Request for samples
After selecting the suppliers that interest you most, order the samples and we advise you to request them from different suppliers in order to compare the quality of the products and choose the best and Docshipper can accompany you in the procurement service, offering you different samples.
Details to consider when the sample is sent to you
When you receive the samples, after a wait between 10 and 20 days, you will be able to personally check the quality of the supplier's products and service. This makes it easier to think about whether or not to collaborate with the supplier in question.
How to ensure customer protection and satisfaction
To ensure the protection and satisfaction of customers, you must give them a money-back guarantee that allows the customer to have a refund in case he or she thinks the product doesn’t match the description on your site or if your site doesn’t receive the order from part of your client.
