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My Dropshipping Journey with AliExpress

Discussion in 'eCommerce' started by yaros, Jul 22, 2015.

  1. yaros

    yaros Well-Known Member

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    #501
    Exactly.

    There are 2 options earning with AliExpress.
    1. AliExpress affiliate program. You register with Portals Program and can build affiliate stores with the help of AliPlugin. For each purchase generated from your affiliate sites (it means a user visits your site, redirected to AliExpress via your affiliate link and completes purchase at AliExpress.com). You get min. of 8% commission on any purchase made by this user.

    2. AliExpress Dropshipping. I am using another plugin to create dropshipping websites to work with AliExpress. When a user buys from my site directly, I order the same item at AliExpress with the shipping details of my customer, keeping the difference between my and seller's price. AliExpress sends the item directly to my customer. So, it is another business model that does not deal with AliExpress affiliate program. However, since my dropshipping sites are using the platform of AliPlugin and AliExpress affiliate API, I can order necessary products on AliExpress (to send to my customers) using my affiliate links to get commission as an additional bonus to my dropshipping income.
     
    yaros, Jul 7, 2016 IP
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    gerard115 Peon

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    #502
    Ok perfect, but i have looked the aliplugin site and at my first impression you don' t understand very well that your gain comes from aliexpress affliate link.... If you would like a council you have to explain better this thing.
    When will be aviable i will be very interested to buy your dropshipping plugin, then keep us updated on developments ;)...
     
    gerard115, Jul 7, 2016 IP
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    roiseeker Peon

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    #503
    Hey Yaros! Thank you again for all the amazing information you are offering.

    I would like to open my own dropshipping website, but I stumbled over a problem. When I order a product from Aliexpress I have to pay 2 additional things: VAT and the customs tax (this tax varies from country to country). As the products come from China, the majority of customers are obliged to pay these taxes, so it will be pretty clear for them that said products are coming from China. Was this ever a problem for you? Also, will customers pay taxes for your price or for the original seller's price?

    Thank you very much for your time and help!!
     
    roiseeker, Jul 8, 2016 IP
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    VerdinaNET Greenhorn

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    #504
    As far as i see it's interesting info. Making money out of nothing :) If you want to make good money out of this you'll need a team for sure. Good luck :)
     
    VerdinaNET, Jul 10, 2016 IP
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    yaros Well-Known Member

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    #505
    I have never got any complaints about VAT and taxes, but I stated on my site: Different countries have different tax rule on the imported goods. Therefore, it will be better if you know your county’s custom policies before your order in case of some troubles.
     
    yaros, Jul 10, 2016 IP
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    Yul Greenhorn

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    #506
    Yaros, very impressive!

    Looking at STARTER and BASIC right now...

    Can you tell me how much customization i can add? My own description/text/pictures/etc?

    Thank you!
     
    Yul, Jul 11, 2016 IP
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    yaros Well-Known Member

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    #507
    Yes sure, you can edit titles, descriptions, images, even add your own products not from AliExpress.
     
    yaros, Jul 12, 2016 IP
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    mrforum Well-Known Member

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    #508
    Hi Yaros, you should be awesome to share all those valuable info publicly!

    I got one question, what do you think are the main reasons users will find your site instead of going to AliExpress ? Is it just the marketing ?

    Many thanks, and wish you great success!
     
    mrforum, Jul 12, 2016 IP
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    yaros Well-Known Member

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    #509
    Many people don't want to spend time on searching especially when dealing with not expensive products and they make purchases straight away.
     
    yaros, Jul 13, 2016 IP
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    mrforum Well-Known Member

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    #510
    That makes sense, thanks!
     
    mrforum, Jul 13, 2016 IP
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    mrforum Well-Known Member

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    #511
    Let's say, for one of my own weird policies, i have to make it transparent, i mean i will indicate in every product on my website that it's a drop shipping and item will be shipped from one of the suppliers from AliExpress.

    What do you think about this? Will this effect the buying decisions?
     
    mrforum, Jul 13, 2016 IP
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    yaros Well-Known Member

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    #512
    In this case I do not recommend that you start your dropshipping business.
     
    yaros, Jul 13, 2016 IP
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    Yul Greenhorn

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    #513
    maybe you can say that you work directly with suppliers in China (without actually saying aliexpress). and make the letters really small LOL
     
    Yul, Jul 13, 2016 IP
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    #514
    Hey there,

    I read complete blog about drop shipping and affiliate and I must say you done pretty awesome job. I saw you’re FAQ and I would like to ask few more thinks that probably all want to know.
    1. Did you open firm/company so you could start your drop shipping job? If yes did you open in EU, and how much that cost/month?
    2. Do you pay additional fee to supplier for preparing and shipping products? I saw on some blog that they charge this?
    3. I found somewhere that amazon don’t allow that you make mini shop for affiliate that look like amazon. You need to have blog, articles …. Is the same with Ali? It much easier to have just a store than to have blog and you must write all day articles.
     
    nemanjamax, Jul 13, 2016 IP
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    yaros Well-Known Member

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    #515
    1. I have an established company in Russia.
    2. No, I don't
    3. My sites are not affiliate ones.
     
    yaros, Jul 14, 2016 IP
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    yaros Well-Known Member

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    #516
    BETA-TESTERS NEEDED

    The development process is finally coming to the end, however there are still some things to be fixed and improved. And I would like to ask for your help. I need some beta-testers to test the Plugin and give a feedback.

    Main requirements:

    - You need to have a domain name and hosting. (The Plugin works with built-in themes only, so you need a blank domain).

    - Your hosting provider must support PHP 5.6 and Zend Loader.

    - You should have experience working with WordPress.

    What you get (FREE):

    - Plugin
    - Theme
    - Your personal license key (valid for one domain)
    - Help with installation and full support
    - Future Plugin updates

    If you are interested in beta-testing, please pm me!
     
    yaros, Jul 14, 2016 IP
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    Yul Greenhorn

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    #517
    I would love to try!
     
    Yul, Jul 15, 2016 IP
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    #518
    Sent you a PM, thanks Yaros.
     
    Clark16, Jul 15, 2016 IP
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    Jasth Greenhorn

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    #519
    Will this be bundled with the other alieplugin?Pm sent
     
    Jasth, Jul 15, 2016 IP
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    #520
    Send you PM, thank you for all yaros
     
    purbanp, Jul 18, 2016 IP