Lesson 1: Picking the Right Niche is Everything

When I started, I made the rookie mistake of choosing a random product just because it looked cool. Big mistake. My first store flopped because I didn’t research on demand and competition.

What Works?

• Solving a problem: Products that fix an issue or make someone’s life easier sell best.
• Passion-driven niches: If you understand the audience, it’s easier to market.
• Evergreen or trending? A mix of both works best—stable sales with potential viral products.

Example:

One of my best-selling products was a posture corrector. It was a pain-solving product, it had a broad audience, and it wasn’t easily available in local stores.

Lesson 2: Winning Products Are Found, Not Created

A common myth is that you need a “unique” product. The truth?  No, Successful dropshipping is about finding winning products, not inventing them.

How to Find Winning Products?

• TikTok Trends: Search “TikTok Made Me Buy It” and see what’s going viral.
• Facebook Ads Library: Spy on competitors’ ads and see what’s performing well.
• AliExpress & CJ Dropshipping Sales Data: Look for products with consistent sales growth.

Example:

I once found a mini projector trending on  instagram for dropshipping. I tested it with a simple 5000rs ad budget and within two weeks, it generated 5,00000 in sales.

Lesson 3: Marketing is King (Especially Paid Ads)

Having the best product means nothing if no one sees it. Early on, I wasted thousands on Facebook ads without knowing what I was doing this is the major problem of dropshipping.

What Worked for Me?

• Facebook & Instagram Ads: Still my #1 choice. Start with video ads and test multiple creatives.
• TikTok Ads: Explosive results if your product is visually engaging.
• UGC (User-Generated Content): Real people using the product = higher conversions.
• Influencer Marketing: Pay micro-influencers for honest reviews—they convert better than polished ads.

Pro Tip:

Start small with a 2000rs/day ad budget, analyze performance, and scale only what’s working. 

Lesson 4: Customer Service Can Make you or Break You

In my Journey of second year of dropshipping, I had a store making 50,000/month, but I ignored customer services. Refund requests piled up, deliveries were delayed, annoyed customers, and my PayPal account got limited.

What I Learned:

• Fast Responses = Happy Customers. Use chatbots that help customers and virtual assistants for quick replies.
• Clear Shipping Times. Be honest with your customer regarding delivery windows to avoid chargebacks.
• Offer Hassle-Free Refunds. A smooth refund process builds trust and repeat customers.

Example:

Once, a customer complained about a defective product.Then Instead of arguing, I refunded them immediately. They left a positive review, and their friend later placed 3000 orders!

Lesson 5: Not Every Product is a Winner (But Testing is Key)

Dropshipping is a numbers game. Out of 10 products I test, only 2 or 3 turn into real winners.

How I Test Products:

1. Run 5000 in Ads: If I don’t get sales, I move on.
2. Analyze Metrics: If there are High clicks but no purchases? Then the product might not be so good.
3. Optimize & Scale: If a product gets traction, I increase the budget and refine targeting.

Pro Tip:

Don’t get emotionally attached with your product. If it’s not selling, kill it fast and move to the next one.

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