The Ultimate 2025 Guide: Build a Profitable Dropshipping Business with CJ & WordPress

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Learn how to create a successful dropshipping store in 2025 using WordPress, Hostinger, and CJ Dropshipping. Follow this updated, step-by-step guide to launch and grow your online business without holding inventory.

The Ultimate 2025 Guide: Build a Profitable Dropshipping Business with CJ & WordPress


How to Build a Profitable Dropshipping Store in 2025 

 I’ll walk you through building a successful dropshipping store from scratch using WordPress and CJ Dropshipping. Whether you’re new to eCommerce or working with a tight budget, this tutorial is designed to help you launch your online business without inventory or technical experience.


 What is Dropshipping

Dropshipping is an online business model that lets you sell products without handling inventory or shipping logistics.. Here’s how it works:

1.           A customer buys a product from your store.

2.           You purchase that product from a dropshipping supplier (like CJ Dropshipping).

3.           The supplier handles shipping and sends the product straight to the customer.

4.           You keep the profit (the difference between the selling price and product cost).


Why Start Dropshipping in 2025?

            Low Startup Cost: No inventory needed.

            Work from Anywhere  Just a laptop is all it takes.

            Beginner-Friendly: No experience required.

            Fully Automated: Order fulfillment is handled by suppliers.


Key Tools for This Tutorial

            WordPress – The most cost-effective platform for building your online store.

            Hostinger – Affordable and dependable web hosting at $32/year, including a free domain.

            CJ Dropshipping – Fast shipping, global warehouses, and SEO-ready product listings.

            Elementor – Drag-and-drop builder for designing your store with ease.


Step-by-Step: Build Your Dropshipping Store


Step 1: Choose a Store Name & Buy Hosting

1.           Visit LeanDomainSearch.com to find a catchy store name.

2.           Go to Hostinger and get hosting with a free domain.

3.           Select the Premium Plan (12-48 months) for the best value.



Step 2: Install WordPress and link it to your free domain

2.           Select: “I want to create a website” → Choose WordPress.

3.           Set a strong password and continue.

4.           Claim your domain (e.g., trendingdisplay.com).

5.           Choose a server location (preferably US or UK).


Step 3: Clean Up Your WordPress Dashboard

1.           Go to Plugins > Installed Plugins → Deactivate and delete all.

2.           Go to Settings > General → Enter your site name and tagline.

3.           Go to Permalinks → Select “Post name” and save changes.

4.           Clean the dashboard using “Screen Options”.


Step 4: Install a Ready-Made Theme

1.           Install plugin: Starter Templates.

2.           Choose page builder: Elementor.

3.           Select the Brand Store theme.

4.           Follow the prompts and launch the pre-designed layout.


Step 5: Set Up WooCommerce

1.           Navigate to WooCommerce > Settings.

2.           Enter your store/business address.

3.           Set currency to USD.

4.           Save changes.


Step 6: Delete Dummy Products

1.           Go to Products > All Products.

2.           Select all → Move to Trash → Empty Trash.

3.           Go to Categories → Delete all pre-made ones.

4.           Go to Attributes → Delete unused entries.


 Add Products from CJ Dropshipping

Step 7: Create & Connect CJ Account

1.           Go to CJ Dropshipping → Register.

2.           Verify your email and complete your profile.

3.           In WordPress, install plugin: CJ Dropshipping.

4.           Connect your store using your domain (e.g., trendingdisplay.com).


Step 8: Explore Products

            Use “Find Products” on CJ.

            Filter by Warehouse Location (US, UK, China, etc.).

            Check shipping times and costs based on destination.


Step 9: Set Up Product Categories

1.           Go to Products > Categories in WordPress.

2.           Add categories like:

o            Home & Kitchen

o            Pet Supplies

o            Fashion Accessories

o            Gadgets & Tech

o            Fitness & Wellness

o            And more


Step 10: Import Products from CJ

1.           Click “List” on a CJ product.

2.           Choose your store and assign the correct category.

3.           Set your retail price (e.g., $28.95).

4.           Keep default images and descriptions (or customize).

5.           Go to Reviews tab → Only send 4- and 5-star reviews.

6.           Click List – product will be sent to your store!

To update or edit the product, simply navigate to WordPress > Products at any time.

 

 


Why CJ Dropshipping?

            Warehouses in US, UK, China, Canada (fast delivery)

            Product videos provided (great for TikTok/Facebook ads)

            Free product sourcing

            Dedicated section for trending/winning products


What’s Next

Once your store is live with a few products, the next step is marketing.

In the upcoming section (or part two of the tutorial), we’ll cover:

            How to run TikTok & Facebook ads

            Creating viral content

            Scaling your store for consistent profit


 Final Words

By following this guide, you now have a fully functional dropshipping store ready to sell in 2025. With the right products, fast shipping, and solid marketing  you’re set for success.

Stay tuned for the next part where we’ll scale the business using powerful advertising strategies.

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