$0-$16k per day with Shopify Dropshipping | How To Do Product Research

Last updated: Jul 30, 2023

This video is about the speaker's exact product research strategy for Shopify dropshipping, including what to look for in a product and how to find profitable products that have enabled them to make over $16,000 in one day.

This video by Alex Gelfand was published on Jul 30, 2023.
Video length: 10:50.

This YouTube video is about the speaker's strategy for product research in Shopify dropshipping.

The speaker shares their criteria for finding winning products, including the need for eye-catching images, instant recognition of the product, perceived value, enough margin for profit, and product seasonality. They also discuss the types of products they look for and how to find them on AliExpress.

The speaker claims to have achieved over $16,000 in sales in one day using these strategies.

  • The product should be eye-catching and have an image that stands out.
  • Instant recognition is important, where viewers can immediately understand what the product is.
  • Perceived value is crucial, where the product can be priced reasonably and competitively.
  • Having enough margin is necessary to make a profit.
  • Consider product seasonality, whether it is evergreen or in the right season for maximum sales.
  • Look at any niche and any product, except for liability products and patented or trademarked products.
  • Use the categories on the left side of the AliExpress page to explore different product options.

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Product Research Criteria

  • The product should be eye-catching and have an image that stands out.
  • Instant recognition is important, where viewers can immediately understand what the product is.
  • Perceived value is crucial, where the product can be priced reasonably and competitively.
  • Having enough margin is necessary to make a profit.
  • Consider product seasonality, whether it is evergreen or in the right season for maximum sales.
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Types of Products to Look For

  • Look at any niche and any product, except for liability products and patented or trademarked products.
  • Avoid liability products that may result in lawsuits, such as candle holders that can cause fires.
  • Avoid patented or trademarked products to avoid legal issues with the original product owner.
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Finding Profitable Products on AliExpress

  • Use the categories on the left side of the AliExpress page to explore different product options.
  • Utilize the search bar to directly search for specific products or niches.
  • Scroll through the home page and click on products that catch your attention.
  • Clicking on products is crucial for effective product research, rather than just scrolling endlessly.
  • Think of your mouse as a shovel and click on products to dig deeper into AliExpress.
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Product Research Strategy

  • Scroll through AliExpress and click on products in different categories, even if they're not perfect or products you want to test.
  • Click on recommended products that appear when scrolling down.
  • Open multiple products in new tabs and continue scrolling to find more options.
  • Use a product research sheet to quickly save links and product names for later review.
  • Focus on finding as many products as possible without interrupting your flow.
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Reviewing Products

  • Go back to the products you saved and review them one by one.
  • Consider the image quality, price point, and potential selling price.
  • Pass on products with low-quality images or unclear product descriptions.
  • Choose products with high-quality images and reasonable prices that can be sold at a higher price point.
  • Remove products that you no longer want to test and keep the ones you want to add to your store.
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Examples of Products

  • Kitchen utensils: A 12-piece set with a great image and a low price that can be sold for a higher price.
  • iPhone case: High-quality image, reasonable price, and potential for selling at a higher price.
  • Phone case: Low-quality image, not suitable for testing.
  • USB item: Unclear image and description, not suitable for testing.
  • Headlamp: Requires a video demonstration, not suitable for testing based on image alone.
  • Shoes: Great price point, can be sold at a higher price.
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Conclusion

  • Click on products instead of just scrolling to find winning products.
  • There are no limits to the number of categories and products you can explore.
  • Join the Discord community called "the yard" for product reviews and feedback.
  • Like and subscribe to the YouTube channel for more content.

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