Learn how to start a successful dropshipping store in 2025 with this complete beginner-friendly guide. Build your store using WordPress, Hostinger, and CJ Dropshipping in just a few easy steps.
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Introduction: What You’ll Learn
Welcome! I’m John, and in this updated 2025 tutorial, I’ll
show you how to build a fully functional and profitable dropshipping store step
by step. This guide is designed for beginners, whether you're on a tight budget
or have no prior experience.
By the end, you’ll have your own store up and running with
trending products, automated order processing, and ready to start generating
online sales.
What Is Dropshipping?
Dropshipping is an online business model that allows you to
sell products without keeping them in stock. Here's how it works:
• A customer
places an order on your store.
• You
forward the order to your supplier.
• The
supplier ships the product directly to the customer.
• You keep
the profit (selling price - cost price).
You don’t handle packaging or inventory everything is
automated.
The Supplier We’ll Use: CJ Dropshipping
In this tutorial, we’ll use CJ Dropshipping, a powerful
alternative to AliExpress:
• Faster
shipping (3–7 days in the US)
• Warehouses
in multiple countries
• High-quality
products
• Free
product videos for marketing
Startup Costs Breakdown
Starting your dropshipping store is budget-friendly. You
only need:
• WordPress
Hosting – $32/year (via Hostinger with discount)
• Marketing
Budget – $50–$100 to promote your products
Types of Dropshipping Stores
1. General
Store – Sells products across various categories (e.g., home, tech, beauty).
2. Niche
(Branded) Store – Focuses on one product type (e.g., pet products, fitness
gear).
In this tutorial, we’ll build a general store, which is
perfect for testing trending products.
Step-by-Step: Build Your Store
Step 1: Choose a Domain Name
• Visit
leandomainsearch.com
• Search for
a keyword like "trending"
• Pick a
brandable name like TrendingDisplay.com
Step 2: Sign Up for Hosting (With Free Domain)
• Go to
prodigitalhub.net/hosting
• Select the
Premium Plan on Hostinger
• Choose a 12, 24, or 48-month term (longer = more discount)
• Register
your account and complete payment
• Claim your
free domain and install WordPress
Step 3: Install WordPress and Configure Settings
1. Go to
Hostinger > Websites > WordPress Admin.
2. Clean up
default plugins:
o Go to
Plugins > Installed Plugins
o Deactivate
and delete all
3. Update
basic settings:
o Site
title: "Trending Display"
o Tagline:
“Hot Trends, Unbeatable Prices”
o Timezone:
Set yours
o Permalinks:
Select "Post name"
4. Clean your
dashboard by clicking Screen Options and unchecking everything.
Step 4: Install a Ready-Made Theme
1. Go to
Plugins > Add New
2. Search
for: Starter Templates
3. Install
& activate the plugin
4. Choose
Elementor as the page builder
5. Select the
Brandstore theme (or search it)
6. Complete
import steps and view your new site
Step 5: Configure WooCommerce
• Go to
WooCommerce > Settings
• Enter
store details (use home address if needed)
• Set
currency to USD
• Save
changes'
Step 6: Clean Dummy Content
• Go to
Products > All Products
• Select all
> Move to Trash > Delete Permanently
• Go to
Product Categories > Delete all
• Go to
Attributes > Delete all
Step 7: Connect with CJ Dropshipping
1. Go to
CJdropshipping.com
2. Click
Register
3. Enter your
email, password, and basic info
4. Choose a
username (like your store name)
5. Skip
optional steps and verify your email
6. Explore CJ
dashboard
Your Store is Now Ready for Products!
You now have:
• A live
dropshipping store
• A clean
WooCommerce backend
• CJ
Dropshipping account ready to import products
Next Steps: Add Products & Promote Your Store
In the next phase of the tutorial:
• Import
products from CJ
• Customize
store pages (Home, About, Contact)
• Run
Facebook and TikTok Ads
• Start
making sales!
Final Thoughts
Dropshipping in 2025 is more beginner-friendly than ever.
With tools like WordPress, CJ Dropshipping, and Hostinger, you can launch a
professional store in under a day—even with no experience.
No hidden costs. No paid courses. Just follow this free
guide and start your ecommerce journey today.
