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
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
When Temu stops China-to-U.S. shipping, it is not simply a Temu story. It is a market signal. There will be a forced transformation of a model that relied on very cheap, low-volume parcels. This move is linked to changes at US Customs at the start of May 2025 that affected the flow of low-value shipments
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
