How To Fulfill Orders With AliExpress | Shopify Dropshipping 2023

Congratulations! If you're watching this video because you just got your first sale on Shopify, you're probably wondering how to ship that product to your customer. If you haven't got your first sale yet but want to be prepared for when you do, you're still welcome here.

Welcome to my channel! My name is Baird, and this is Baird Business. In today's video, I'm going to show you exactly how you can fulfill your first order on Shopify and get it delivered to your customer. This is going to be a quick how-to guide for beginners, so if you already know how to ship out your orders, keep an eye out on my channel because I'll be posting a new video in the next couple of days.

What You'll Need

To get started, you're going to need three things:

The DSers app installed on your Shopify store
An AliExpress account
The DSers Google Chrome extension installed

Having these three things makes the entire process much easier. If you don't have an AliExpress account, or haven't installed DSers onto your Shopify store or installed the Google Chrome extension, pause this video quickly, open a new tab, do that, and then come back to this video. If you already have that setup, we’re good to go.

DSers is the app we're going to use to connect our Shopify Store to our AliExpress account to ship our customers their products. This process is very simple and easy to follow. If you have any questions whatsoever, please comment down below and I'll be responding to every single comment and question.

Syncing Products with DSers

If you added your product to your Shopify store through the DSers app, this process will be much easier. If you added the product manually through the Shopify product tab, then we'll just need to sync the product to the DSers app. Here's a step-by-step on how to do it:

Open your Shopify store and navigate to the "Products" tab.
If you have your product added manually, we'll need to sync it to the DSers app.
Go to the DSers app, click on the “My Products” tab.
Click “import Shopify products” to sync your Shopify products to DSers.
Select the product (e.g., Spine Deck) and click on “import.”

Connecting to AliExpress

To connect the product to AliExpress:

Copy the URL of the product from AliExpress.
Go back to DSers and click on the "Variants Mapping" button.
Select "Marketplaces" and choose "Standard" for multiple variants.
Paste the AliExpress URL, map the variants correctly (e.g., blue and purple), and save.

Placing and Paying for Orders

Now, to place an order for fulfillment:

Go to the "Open Orders" tab in DSers, and select the shipping method (e.g., AliExpress Standard Shipping).
Click on "Order," then "Order via API" or use the DSers Google Chrome extension.
Confirm the order; if using the extension, it will take you to AliExpress to place and pay for the order.
Once on AliExpress, verify and add payment details to complete the order.

After processing, the order will move through different stages from "awaiting payment" to "fulfillment." You will receive a tracking number which you can then provide to your customer.

Recommended Next Steps

While AliExpress is useful for initial orders, I strongly recommend you switch to a sourcing agent for faster shipping, better pricing, and improved quality control once you're receiving steady orders. I recommend using services like dropshipagent.com for better logistics and savings.

Keywords

Shopify
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AliExpress
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Google Chrome extension

FAQ

Q: What are the three necessary tools required for fulfilling orders on Shopify using AliExpress? A: You will need the DSers app installed on your Shopify store, an AliExpress account, and the DSers Google Chrome extension.

Q: How do I sync my Shopify product with DSers if it was added manually? A: Go to the DSers app, click on the "My Products" tab, select "import Shopify products," choose your product, and click "import."

Q: How do I map product variants in DSers? A: Click on the "Variants Mapping" button, select "Marketplaces," choose "Standard," paste the AliExpress URL, map the correct variants, and save.

Q: What shipping method should I choose in DSers for AliExpress? A: AliExpress Standard Shipping is recommended for cost-efficiency.

Q: How do I process payment for an AliExpress order? A: Once the order is placed either via DSers app or DSers Google Chrome extension, go to AliExpress to pay for the order using your preferred payment method.

Q: Why should I switch to a sourcing agent after initial orders? A: A sourcing agent can offer faster shipping times (7 to 14 days), lower costs, better quality control, and branding options.