Once your Shopify store is set up, the next most important step is selecting win ning products and reliable suppliers. The products you sell and the suppliers you use can make or break your business.

Let’s go through multiple expert-approved methods to discover high-potential items and trustworthy suppliers.

AliExpress hosts thousands of suppliers, each featuring their own product collection page.

Step-by-Step:

1.     Search for a product (e.g., “men’s jackets”).

2.     Sort by "Orders" to find bestsellers.

3.     Click on the supplier’s name under the product title.

4.     You'll be redirected to that supplier’s dedicated store page on AliExpress.

5.     Browse their entire product collection.

Tip: If a supplier consistently has high-selling, well-reviewed products, consider making them one of your primary suppliers.

Example: Men's Fashion Niche

Let’s say you searched for “men’s jackets” and found a jacket that’s been ordered over 5,000 times.

•       Visit the supplier’s page.

•       You see additional popular products like shirts, hoodies, and pants.

•       This is a good sign that this supplier is reliable, and ideal if you’re building a men’s fashion dropshipping store.

 What to Look for in a Supplier:

•       4.5+ star ratings

•       Thousands of completed orders

•       Good customer reviews with photos

•       Fast shipping options (e.g., AliExpress Standard or ePacket)

 Expert Advice: Follow Your Passion

There are millions of product categories on AliExpress, including:

•       Jewelry

•       Watches

•       Pet accessories

•       Fitness gear

•       Home decor

•       Boho clothing

It can be overwhelming. A powerful strategy is to build a store around a niche you're genuinely passionate about, whether it’s fashion, pets, or tech gadgets. Passion leads to better branding, more consistent effort, and stronger marketing.

 Method 2: Analyze Other Dropshipping Stores for Inspiration

 How to Do It:

1.     Go to Google and search:

dropshippingstore examples

2.     Click on a few websites that list successful stores.

3.     Analyze product types, design, and pricing strategy.

 Examples:

Store 1: Home Improvement Niche

•       Sells stylish items like face planters for $38.

•       Found on AliExpress for just $13.

•       Profit margin: ~$25 per sale.

 Store 2: Bohemian Women's Fashion

•       Highly focused niche (Boho dresses, accessories).

•       Product listed for $46, available on AliExpress for $15.

•       Very profitable and easy to brand.

 Why These Stores Succeed:

•       They focus on targeted customer segments.

•       Their design and product selection match the audience's aesthetic.

•       Niche stores tend to convert better due to personalization and trust.

 Step-by-Step: Adding Products to Shopify Using DSers

Now that you’ve found products and suppliers, it’s time to import them into your Shopify store using DSers — a top-rated Shopify app that connects your store with AliExpress.

 Step 1: Install DSers App

1.     In your Shopify dashboard, click “Apps” (bottom left).

2.     Search for "DSers AliExpress Dropshipping".

3.     Click on the app and hit “Install”.

4.     Click Create Account → Select the Free Plan (it’s enough to start).

 Step 2: Connect DSers to AliExpress

1.     Click the AliExpress logo in DSers.

2.     If you already have an AliExpress account, log in.

3.     If not, click Register, choose your country, and create an account.

4.     After login, scroll down and click “Authorize”.

You’ve successfully linked your DSers app with AliExpress.

 Step 3: Install DSers Chrome Extension

To streamline importing products directly from AliExpress:

1.     Go to Google and search:

DSers Chrome Extension

2.     Click on the official link and hit “Add to Chrome”.

3.     Once added, the extension will let you import products in one click.

Step 4: Set Pricing Rules in DSers

1.     Go back to the DSers dashboard.

2.     Click “Settings” → then Sales Channel Settings.

3.     Click Pricing Rule and activate Pricing Template.

 Example Pricing Formula:

•       Product Cost: $10

•       Multiply By: 2.5

•       Final Price on Store: $25

 You can also add fixed profit margins or apply different rules for different price ranges.

 Final Thoughts: Build with Strategy, Not Just Products

You now know:

•       How to find reliable suppliers on AliExpress

•       How to discover trending product ideas from real stores

•       How to connect AliExpress to Shopify using DSers

•       How to automate product imports and set pricing

This system allows you to build a scalable dropshipping store with minimal manual work, letting you focus on branding, design, and marketing.

 Next Step: Design Your Store & Start Importing Products

Would you like me to continue writing the next part of the tutorial? It would cover:

•       Theme customization

•       Homepage layout

•       Collection setup

•       Logo, colors, and trust-building sections