Bring your Shopify store to the next level by connecting with the world’s leading online retail marketplace for source products in all business categories. Learn how to link AliExpress to Shopify in a few simple steps with our guide.
If you are going to start a dropshipping business on Shopify, AliExpress is the best platform for you. After this quick guide, you can easily link AliExpress to Shopify.
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Here is the guide.
Step 1: Install The AutoDS Helper Chrome Extension
The first step is to install the AutoDS Chrome extension on your Chrome browser, or you can install it directly from the Shopify app store: this will also add the extension to your Chrome browser.
To install the AutoDS extension, follow the steps:
- Visit the Google Chrome web store by searching the term “chrome web store” in Google.
- Click on the first link, and the Chrome web store will be open.
- Now search “auto ds” in the search bar on the page you landed.
- Click on the app with the title “AutoDS: Dropshipping Helper.”
- Now click on “Add to Chrome.”
- Your Chrome browser will successfully add the AutoDS extension.
After installing the extension, you can restart your browser. Now let’s move to the second step of adding products to your Shopify store.
Note: You can see installed extensions in the left Chrome search bar; if not, click on the extensions icon (a puzzle outline icon) and pin AutoDS.
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Step 2: Export the Products From Your AliExpress Suppliers Page
Now you can easily export the products with the AutoDS extension. Follow the steps below:
- Visit Aliexpress and find the products page you want to import.
- Click on the AutoDS circle in the bottom right corner of your screen.
- Click on “Extract”, A list will open with all the product IDs on the page.
- Click on “Export as CSV” to download all product IDs.
Step 3: Import the Products to Your Store via CSV
You have exported all the product IDs list now, upload them using AutoDS bulk uploader. You can configure settings, whether you can upload them immediately or schedule them for later.
The AutoDs app saves you the time and effort of uploading products one by one from AliExpress. You can also use AutoDS’ automation features to streamline the order fulfillment process; the time you save here you can use in growing your business.
All three steps done, you have successfully linked AliExpress to your Shopify store, and uploaded the product without much effort.
Benefits of Link AliExpress to Shopify
By linking AliExpress to Shopify you open so many opportunities for business success. If you are a dropshipper then AliExpress is the best platform for you because it has following benefits:
1. Access to A Vast Product Catalog
AliExpress has more than 100 million products in 30+ main categories, so you have options to choose winning products from a vast products catalog. AliExpress has verified suppliers, best prices, and quality products, so you don’t need to worry about product quality and profits.
2. Easy Product Import and Updates
After linking AliExpress to your Shopify store, you can easily import products in bulk with apps like AutoDS as we discussed above. These apps automate the product import, product price, and stock availability.
3. Automated Order Fulfillment
AliExpress allows Shopify stores to automatically fulfill orders using apps. So when you receive an order on Shopify, it is automatically forwarded to AliExpress suppliers for fulfillment, saving you time and efforts
4. Lower Inventory Risk
You don’t need to purchase products and hold inventory when your Shopify store link to the AliExpress suppliers will ship products to your customers, so you have lower inventory risk.
5. Global Shipping Options
AliExpress ships products globally, so you can sell goods anywhere in the world and make your Shopify business a global brand.
6. Affordable Pricing and Supplier Competition
Hundreds of suppliers sell the same products, often lowering their prices to complete the transaction. So you'll get the products at an affordable price and earn high profit margins.
7. Seamless Shopify App Integration
You can easily integrate Shopify apps like DSers, AutoDS, and CJ Dropshipping into the AliExpress platform and automate the complete store from product inventory, order fulfillment, and shipping.
8. Custom Branding and Packaging
Some suppliers on AliExpress offer custom branding options, so you can build a brand with customized packaging options and provide a professional experience to your customers.
9. Ability to Scale Quickly
You can scale your Shopify business by adding new trending products whenever you want because you don’t need to worry about production; suppliers will handle all this.
10. Reduced Operational Cost
Since you link with AliExpress, your suppliers will ship all your orders, so you don’t need warehouse and inventory management. This will reduce operational costs. You can spend more on marketing and growing your business.
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