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MANUAL FOR BEGINNERS
Dropshipping guide: what it is and how to start making money online with Printful


Dropshipping is, without a doubt, the fashion business in Spain.


 And in Mexico, where electronic commerce does not stop growing, it is the best option to generate income online.And it is not for less, since this business model can be up to 50% more profitable than other traditional businesses!Part of the popularity of dropshipping is mainly due to how easy it is to set up an online store today, in addition to the endless possibilities it offers: whatever your interest or specialization, you can surely sell your products through dropshipping.

In this article we want to explain how dropshipping works from its most basic concepts, so that you have all the information you need to open your business with total security!If you still do not have very clear differences between dropshipping, printing on demand and storage, and others want to know a little more in depth the advantages of dropshipping, stop by this post!

Dropshipping for beginners.

Before taking action, it is important to make clear what dropshipping is so that no one is left in doubt.

The definition of dropshipping could be summarized in the sale of retail products with your online business and using the service of a wholesale partner. In other words: while you, through your store, take care of the marketing, payment processing and support to your customers, your partner stores, packages and sends the products purchased in your store. So you do not have to make minimum orders or take care of the inventory. Sounds good, doesn't it?

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The greatest advantage of dropshipping is, precisely, its apparent simplicity: you only put in your online store the product of your supplier and you take the commission for the sale that you choose when you price the products!

For example, let's say that the price of your supplier is € 10 for a certain product and you sell it in your store for € 15. For each sale of this product, you will get 5 euros of profit!

And the best thing is that there is no limit to price your products, you can earn the commissions you want with each online sale! But beware, because at a higher price, higher quality and exclusivity your customers will wait. It is important to be honest with them and give them a price that really fits the product you offer them.If yours are exclusive products, remember that we already present these 8 strategies to sell expensive products on the internet.

There is a widespread idea that dropshipping means putting a higher price on an existing product, making a couple of clicks and lying on the beach to wait for your online income to arrive. And, although the truth may not sound so idyllic, we have to tell you that getting benefits through dropshipping takes a bit of work behind. But calm down, we are here to make this process very, very easy! Keep reading to discover how to do dropshipping without missing anything:

Dropshipping step by step

1. Define your niche and find a dropshipping provider for your products

This step is already a classic in our posts: before launching to sell dropshipping products, it is important that you know who you are addressing and what you want to offer them.

It is very important that you find a profitable niche that you know well from within. This step becomes much simpler when you yourself belong to the niche of your choice: only then can you know what interests them.

Once you define your niche market, you can ask yourself what they need. For example, if your niche are yoga lovers, they are still interested in a unique yoga set. Or you have noticed yourself that you would like to use a product in your yoga classes that is not easily found in stores. The closer your niche is to your tastes and needs, the easier it will be to find the perfect product to sell them.

When you know well what you want to offer in your online business, the research part comes: you will have to find the dropshipping provider that best suits your expectations in terms of quality, price and shipping times.

We have already talked to you about how to find a reliable dropshipping provider, so we will not go too deeply into this topic. Just remember some essential points:

Try to find out as much as possible about the quality of the product they offer you. And if they offer to send you samples so you can discover your product for yourself, better!
Look at the profit margin you can get with that product. Is it worth the investment?
Do you have to make an initial outlay or make minimum orders? Do they store and ship the productsYou from your store, or will you have to take care of them?
What is the shipping time? Do you offer packages with tracking?
Where is the company registered? Does it meet all mandatory quality requirements in your country of residence?
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Ideasparatuempresa.es summarizes very well the points to consider when choosing your dropshipper.

2. Open your online store

You already have your niche and you know how to get your product, it's time to put it on sale!Opening your online store to sell dropshipping products is easier than ever, and in some cases it's even free!We always recommend opening your online business on one of the existing ecommerce platforms, as these make things very easy for you when it comes to hosting and shaping your store.

Spend time in the process of creating your website, since a colorful and professionally finished store will sell much better than one that does not convey confidence. On some platforms, such as PrestaShop or Shopify, you can buy templates and applications with which you can easily improve your customer's shopping experience in any imaginable direction.

And don't forget to add as much information about yourself in your store! The "About us" and "Frequently Asked Questions" pages are indispensable in any online business.inventory-free store
On our website you can find all the help you need to make opening your online store incredibly easy!

3. Keep up to date with your obligations Taxes

We don't want you to get into any trouble, so we have to remind you that, even before you start generating income online with your dropshipping business, you have to consider fulfilling your tax obligations.

We are not legal advisors, so we always recommend you to contact a specialist to guide you and help you make the most appropriate decisions according to your specific situation.

We have already talked to you about how to open your online business without being autonomous in Spain, so you can go to this article to know what to do if you live in this country.

In addition, when opening a dropshipping business, it is important that you can request invoices from your provider and that they are also aware of their obligations. That is why we insist at the beginning of this article on the importance of finding a reliable supplier: so that you do not have surprises when you declare your income.

Policies and customer service

It is also very important that you remember that things may not always go as expected, and it may be the case that your customer is not satisfied with your product, that the order is lost ...

So that these and other problems do not catch you off guard, it is best to add a list of policies in your store. Thus, both you and your customers will know what to do in case of return, cancellation or loss of the package.In our blog you can find five return and shipping policies that you can copy and paste in your store. Your policies will match those of Printful and thus keep your customers happy!

Finally, remember that your customers are people, and there may always be some doubt about both your products and your business. And nobody like you to solve them!Therefore, we recommend being as accessible as possible. Not only will talking to you give you a greater sense of confidence, but it will also allow you to take them on sale more easily!

Add a contact page with at least one email address to your dropshipping store. And stop by to see the inbox regularly!Another option is to answer all the questions that come to you through social networks. And they can arrive by any channel! Check your comments, private messages ... Show that you really care about your customers and their opinion!

4. Launch to promote your store

You have everything ready to start selling! Touch to jump into the pool and get your first sale.
It can be a bit overwhelming at first: how to start promoting my business? What will be the best promotion channel? How to attract my first clients?We recommend starting by optimizing the SEO of your online store. Discover the keywords with which your customers can discover you and your products. Work on the links on your page, your product descriptions, your home page ... Everything can help!Once you have your website ready, touch launch on social networks. Define your internet marketing strategy and go for it all! Remember to apply these tips to master networks as a marketing professional:

Use a copy or attractive content on your social networks and attract your customers with each of your posts!On Instagram, make sure you use the right hashtags to reach your audience and even new customers!Go ahead and post your own Facebook ads. And don't worry about your budget! Some50 euros are more than enough.Also remember to add beautiful and attractive photos of your dropshipping products to both your website and your networks. Because there is nothing like entering your customers through the eyes! The Printful model maker allows you to create realistic images of your products, perfect for all your marketing campaigns.


And one last tip! It is well known that getting a new customer is more difficult than maintaining an existing one, so once someone makes a purchase in your online store, don't let him get away! Apply some loyalty strategy and keep them up to date with your campaigns and discounts via email so they come back again and again!

How to start dropshipping and generate income online with Printful

Remember that when it comes to selling a dropshipping product in your store, it is important to ensure not only that its quality is what you expect. It is also very important that your product is unique: who wants to buy something that everyone has?

This is precisely the biggest advantage of on-demand printing products over other dropshipping services: only you can sell a product that has been printed exclusively for your store and with your unique design. And, if you also don't have to take care of your creations inventory, you have the perfect combo!

Printful offers you the possibility of putting your designs on all the products you can imagine: t-shirts, backpacks, fanny packs, jewelry, puffs ... Nothing escapes us!

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In our product catalog page you can find all the articles we work with. There are more than 220 to choose from!

Our service is totally free, since you only pay once you have received payment from your client. You just have to put your design on our products through our model maker, create your online store on one of the platforms with which we integrate and turn to the marketing of your store! We take care of the complicated parts of the process so that you can unleash your imagination and start making money online without the slightest risk!

And if you already have your products but you don't have the space to store them or the time to handle the shipments, we can also help you! Our storage logistics service allows you to store with us products from any other dropshipping provider and even products created by yourself! We take care of sending everything under your own brand.


As you can see, starting to generate income online through dropshipping of products on demand is an easy, fast and cheap way to open your own business. Do you dare to try it?We hope this has helped you to enter the world of dropshipping. If you have any questions, or if you are an experienced seller and would like to share your advice with others, leave us a comment!