My 24 Hours in the Real World Trying Shopify Dropshipping

Nov 26, 2024 | Dropshipping | 0 comments

I recently decided to dive into the world of dropshipping by trying out Shopify for 24 hours. As someone who has always been intrigued by online businesses and entrepreneurship, I was eager to see if I could make a profit in just a day.

For those who may not be familiar, dropshipping is a retail fulfillment method where a store doesn’t keep the products it sells in stock. Instead, when a store sells a product, it purchases the item from a third party and has it shipped directly to the customer. This means that the seller never actually sees or handles the product they are selling.

I started by setting up my Shopify store and choosing a niche that I thought would be popular – fitness accessories. I then spent time researching and selecting products to add to my store. With the help of Oberlo, an app that allows you to easily import products from AliExpress, I quickly populated my store with a variety of fitness products.

After customizing my store to my liking, I launched it and began promoting it on social media channels like Instagram and Facebook. I also ran a few Facebook ads to drive traffic to my site.

Throughout the day, I received a few orders and was excited to see my first sales coming in. However, I quickly realized the challenges of dropshipping. Dealing with shipping times, customer service inquiries, and potential returns was more time-consuming than I had anticipated.

Despite the challenges, I was able to make a decent profit in just 24 hours. While I won’t be quitting my day job anytime soon, it was a great learning experience and a glimpse into the world of e-commerce.

Overall, my 24-hour Shopify dropshipping experiment was a success. It gave me a taste of what it takes to run an online business and the potential for profit that it holds. I would definitely recommend giving dropshipping a try for anyone interested in starting an online store. Just be prepared for the challenges that come with it and be ready to put in the time and effort required to make it successful.