When starting to source products, particularly from China, you will often hear the names Alibaba and AliExpress. Beginners often get confused about which one to use and when to use it. Some people even think the two platforms are the same. During one of my visits to the Canton Fair, I met new sellers who
In 2026, dropshipping is dead in its traditional AliExpress-to-Shopify arbitrage form. The business model, which depended on low-cost advertising, slow delivery, and non-customized items, has become obsolete. It was considered a quick business trick among newbies between 2016 and 2022. Set up some Shopify stores, import from AliExpress via DSers, pay for Facebook ads, then
Temu's Big Pivot in the U.S. Market: What It Means for Importers and Sourcing Businesses Subtitle: A Wake-Up Call for Global E-commerce and Cross-Border Sourcing Strategies TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) Temu has abruptly ended direct shipping from China to the U.S., shifting entirely to local fulfillment. This marks a major turning point due to
Having a strong Instagram presence is a powerful advantage. And one way to get that advantage is by growing your Instagram following. There are currently over 8 million Instagram Business profiles and over a hundred million active Instagram users posting every day. Without the right strategy, it can almost feel like your Instagram post is
