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This article contains affiliate links that will allow us to earn commissions without any extra cost to you. Read our full disclosure here. You may already have some knowledge about dropshipping. It can be a lucrative undertaking, but how much do you really need to get started? The answer? As low as $0.  In this article, we will discuss the steps you can take to start a dropshipping business with no money. Related reading: The Ultimate Guide to Starting Your Ecommerce Business What Is Dropshipping? Dropshipping is a type of business model in which the seller, also known as the dropshipper, doesn't maintain any inventory of the products he sells. Instead, upon receiving an order, the dropshipper sends the order details to a third party supplier who then directly ships the product to the customer.  The seller earns by marking up the wholesale price of the goods purchased from the supplier. Success in dropshipping hinges on effective product research and marketing strategies.  Nonetheless, it is possible to earn a profit through dropshipping, especially if done correctly on platforms like Amazon. In fact, some members of EcomCrew have successfully transitioned into dropshipping after a period of recovery. How to Start a…

Disclaimer: This article contains our affiliate link to Kajabi. We get a small commission when you sign up through our link, at no extra cost to you. Read our full Affiliate Disclosure here. Running a digital content business can be overwhelming.  You need a tool that lets you manage your content, nurture your audience, and grow your brand all in one place.  For us here at EcomCrew, that tool is Kajabi, and in this article, we’ll break down Kajabi’s features, pricing structure, and pros and cons to help you decide if it’s the right fit for your business. What Is Kajabi? Kajabi is a platform that allows creators to sell digital content online. It caters to those who sell online courses, subscription memberships, and digital downloadables.  It also comes with native content and marketing tools. With Kajabi, you can create email marketing campaigns, landing pages, sales funnels, and also integrate payment solutions into your website.  Overall, it’s a solid choice if you want to focus on creating and selling digital products and you don’t want to worry too much (if at all) about technical stuff like web development, hosting, and payment processing. Try Kajabi for Free Today! All of Kajabi's…

Trip.com is the only website I use when booking a trip to China. However, it has increasingly also become a popular travel site for booking trips to the United States, Canada, and abroad. In this article, I'll review Trip.com, let you know whether it's good for travel in the United States, and give you some helpful hints for using it to save money. Is Trip.com Legit? Let's start with the first question: Is Trip.com legit? Yes, Trip.com is legitimate and completely safe to use (at least as safe as any other travel website like Expedia or Travelocity). I've used Trip.com and CTrip.com (its parent company) for over 10 years.  Trip.com is now owned by CTrip, one of the largest travel companies in China (it was acquired by CTrip in 2017). If you've used CTrip to book your flights, you'll notice most English speakers are now automatically directed to Trip.com while Chinese speakers are directed to CTrip.com. Is Trip.com a Chinese Company? Yes, Trip.com is owned and operated in China. Politics aside, this means that you'll often be dealing with Chinese customer support staff. In my experience, there are definitely some cultural and language issues you'll encounter if you need to…

If you're looking to start streaming on Twitch, you're in the right place. Twitch has become one of the most popular platforms for live streaming, with millions of active users every day. Whether you're interested in gaming, art, music, or just chatting with others, Twitch offers a platform for everyone.  In this step-by-step guide, we'll walk you through everything you need to know to get started with Twitch and everything you need to know to make money on Twitch.  Introduction to Twitch.tv Twitch is an online platform that allows users to stream live video games, music, and other creative content, founded by Justin Kan, Emmett Shear and a few others in 2007 as justin.tv. It quickly gained popularity and was acquired by Amazon after a branding change in 2014 for nearly $1 billion. Since then, Twitch has been a subsidiary of Amazon and is operated by its subsidiary company, Amazon Web Services (AWS). Twitch has revolutionized the gaming industry and has become a platform for gamers and entertainers to showcase their skills and engage with their audience .  Twitch has also given rise to a new breed of Internet celebrities, the Twitch streamers. These streamers have millions of followers in…

Which Platform Should You Use? Amazon, Shopify, and WooCommerce are three of the most popular platforms for launching and running an ecommerce business. But which one is right for you? There's no one-size-fits-all answer, but in general, Shopify is a good choice if you're starting from scratch with no experience in ecommerce. It's easy to use and has many features to help you get started quickly and grow your business. WooCommerce is a good choice if you're already familiar with WordPress and want more control over the look and feel of your site. It's also a good option if you're selling products that are not available on Amazon. Amazon fits you if you're looking to tap into its vast customer base and take advantage of its fulfillment services. It's also a good option if you're selling products that are already popular on the platform. No matter which platform you choose, there are seven key steps you need to take to get your business up and running. Step 1: Choose the Products You Want to Sell Online The first step is to choose the products you want to sell. If you're selling on Amazon, you'll need to find products that are…

As the ecommerce business is booming, also many Amazon FBA aggregator companies have emerged. In this article, we’ll examine what an Amazon FBA aggregator is (also known as an FBA rollup), what they are looking for and a list of all of the FBA acquirers out there. Related Listening: Episode 364: The Controversy Behind the FBA Rollup Strategy Related Reading: FBA Aggregators Remain Optimistic in 2022 Complete List of Amazon FBA Aggregators There are countless rollups out there but we’ve compiled a list of some of the most popular Amazon FBA Rollups in the table below: List of FBA Aggregators That Are Bankrupt or No Longer Acquiring  Numerous previous Amazon aggregator firms have either shifted focus from this business model or have been acquired or ceased operations altogether. The consolidation process among aggregator firms has already commenced and is expected to persist, with the following being a list of those affected. What’s an Amazon FBA Aggregator / Acquirer? Amazon FBA Aggregators or Acquirers are a group of investors that are interested in buying tons of Amazon FBA businesses and willing to both exploit economies of scale by bringing them all together and also capitalizing on low-selling multiples. Entrepreneurs have always…

British Columbia has determined that many forms of digital advertising, including Amazon advertising, are now subject to 7% PST. The decision to tax all advertising, regardless of location, is one of the most aggressive in North America. At first, charging PST on advertising may seem a nuanced decision with little implications for individual businesses affected by it, let alone the Provincial economy as a hold. However, as we outlined in a previous article regarding British Columbia's new Marketplace Facilitator Laws, this decision equates to roughly a 10% to 20% decrease in profits for most marketplace sellers and threatens the viability of other ancillary businesses such as digital marketing agencies.  Advertising and Pay-Per-Click Advertising is Exempt but Province Says Amazon is Different Advertising in British Columbia has historically been exempt from being charged PST. The Province also issued a bulletin re-iterating that Pay Per Click advertising (which constitutes the vast majority of Amazon advertising) is also exempt. According to the Bulletin from July 2022: “You are a marketplace seller located in B.C. and you advertise your goods through an online marketplace. You pay a service charge to the marketplace facilitator to have your listing higher in search results. The advertising service…

Nurturing leads and driving conversions effectively is essential in your ecommerce business. An ecommerce marketing automation tool like Drip can help you and your business achieve this.  In this article, we’ll give an in-depth review of the features and pricing of the Drip marketing platform, facilitating you to make an informed decision about whether it is a suitable option for your ecommerce business.  Related Reading: The Ultimate Guide to Email Marketing Related Listening: E483: All About Marketing with Rytis Lauris of OmniSend – from Push Notifications to Email Marketing What Is Drip? Drip is an ecommerce marketing automation platform that helps ecommerce businesses build better relationships with their customers by providing them with ways to send out targeted and relevant content through Personalized email campaigns Automated workflows Segmented audiences SMS, and Performance analysis. By using Drip, ecommerce business owners can focus on engaging customers through personalized campaigns, which is a great way to nurture relationships and build customer loyalty. Why Is Email Marketing Important And How Effective Is It? One of the main reasons is that the email addresses of your subscribers are yours to keep indefinitely (with exceptions). Another major benefit of email marketing is the potential for recurring…

Competition in the ecommerce space is intense, especially when you sell in a big marketplace like Amazon. While the competition keeps increasing on Amazon, the demand for online shopping also increases. Who are the top 100 third-party sellers taking the lion's share of the pie? We’ll break down a complete list of the top 100 third-party sellers on Amazon. Also, we'll look at their nationalities (including the percentage of Chinese and American sellers). Related Reading: [Seller Profiles] Top 25 Amazon Sellers of 2022 Top 100 Amazon Third-Party Sellers By 30-Day Feedback Data period: February 2023 Below is a list of the top 100 third-party sellers for the Amazon.com marketplace according to the number of positive reviews received during the last 30 days of the previous month. You can also sort the table by 90-day feedback, 12-month feedback and lifetime feedback. Third-Party Sellers By Country of Registration (Overall) Here are the top third-party sellers on the Amazon.com marketplace by country. Methodology and How We Collected the Data Data is collected on a monthly basis, typically in the second week of the month. Data is based on a combination of exclusive EcomCrew historical selling data as well as Brand Analytics and other…

Buyers are always searching for great deals online. If you don’t mind a few dents and scratches on your orders, then Amazon Warehouse Deals is a good place to start looking. In this article, we’ll examine the advantages and risks involved in buying from AWD as well as how it affects third-party sellers and their brands. What Are Amazon Warehouse Deals? Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) is a way for Amazon to offer discounted warehouse-damaged, returned, open-box, and pre-owned products on the platform. This means that whatever items that are either returned by customers or whose packaging is damaged by Amazon that it thinks is still good enough to sell make it to the Warehouse Deals. Based on the Buy Box, AWD is a seller in its own right, but it is part of Amazon.com and owned by Amazon. In general, products sold on Amazon Warehouse are cheaper than those sold new on Amazon.com, even if the latter is discounted. However, while this is the case, the availability of products on Amazon Warehouse Deals is not guaranteed, and customers get the items on a first come, first served basis. This is expected, of course, because Amazon does not control what customers…