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Free Dropshipping Course EP9 | Create articles using Gemini and Canva | The 1 Million$ Challenge

Introduction

Welcome back to Episode 9 of our Free Dropshipping Course! Apologies for my brief disappearance after the previous episode, but I've been focusing on my other businesses. However, I’m back to share valuable insights about dropshipping, e-commerce, and other important aspects that drive traffic and increase sales. For exclusive live videos with deeper dives into these topics, make sure to subscribe to my channel, as they’re available only for members.

In this episode, I'll walk you through how to create engaging articles using Google's free Gemini AI tool and how to design eye-catching banners with Canva. This course is all about leveraging low-cost tools to grow your dropshipping business. Articles are a pivotal element as they help generate free, evergreen traffic. Given the rising costs of paid advertising, it's crucial to employ strategies that yield the best results without breaking the bank.

Creating Your Blog Post

To get started, navigate to your online store's blog section. Since this is our first article, we'll create a new blog post.

  1. Title Your Post: Begin by brainstorming a title that accurately reflects your article's content. For example, you might write “The Impact of Quotes on T-Shirts,” which directly links to the products on your website.

  2. Generate Content with Gemini: Utilize the Gemini tool to generate an article related to your title. Simply prompt it with: “Write an article of 500 words about the impact of quotes on T-shirts.”

  3. Edit and Optimize for SEO: Once you copy the generated article, paste it into Shopify to remove any unwanted formatting. Next, ensure your headings are optimized for SEO by adding H2 tags appropriately.

  4. Shorten Your URL: A concise link is crucial for SEO. It’s essential to shorten your URL before saving your article.

  5. Incorporate Images: Add relevant images to your blog post, linking them directly to your products. This approach encourages readers to click through to your product pages.

  6. Preview Your Work: Always preview your article to check how it's formatted and to ensure that all links and images function correctly.

Designing an Attractive Banner

Next, let's create a banner using Canva, which is vital for promoting your articles on social media platforms like Pinterest.

  1. Choose a Design: Login to Canva and select a design template that appeals to you.

  2. Customize the Banner: You can easily remove backgrounds, add imagery, and input text that reflects the article's theme.

  3. Save and Optimize: Save your final design, ensuring that the banner name includes relevant keywords for SEO.

  4. Upload and Add Alt Text: Once you've uploaded your banner to Shopify, don't forget to add alt text that describes the image using keywords.

Review and Publish

After finishing your article and banner, review all elements to ensure everything is correctly linked and optimized. Publish your article, and don’t forget to promote it to get the maximum reach.

Conclusion

By using free tools like Gemini and Canva, we can create compelling content and stunning visuals without significant upfront costs. This gives us the opportunity to drive traffic organically and potentially increase sales.

Feel free to leave any questions below, and I look forward to seeing you in the next episode, where we will discuss how to hire affiliates for free!

Keyword

  • Dropshipping
  • E-commerce
  • SEO
  • Keywords
  • Google Gemini
  • Canva
  • Blog Post
  • Traffic Generation
  • Organic Growth
  • Affiliate Marketing

FAQ

Q1: What is Gemini? A1: Gemini is a free AI tool from Google that helps generate content for your articles.

Q2: Why are articles important for dropshipping? A2: Articles help generate free, evergreen traffic, which can lead to potential customers without the high costs of paid advertising.

Q3: How can I optimize my blog post for SEO? A3: Use headings, shorten your URLs, and include relevant keywords in your content and image alt texts.

Q4: Why is Canva recommended for creating banners? A4: Canva provides user-friendly design tools that allow you to create attractive banners quickly, helping to promote your articles effectively.

Q5: How do I add affiliate marketers to my dropshipping business? A5: In the next episode, I will cover effective strategies to hire affiliates for free. Stay tuned!

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