{"id":389,"date":"2019-07-09T04:54:10","date_gmt":"2019-07-09T04:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.shopbase.com\/?p=389"},"modified":"2021-11-19T04:49:53","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T04:49:53","slug":"dropshipping-suppliers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shopbase.com\/blog\/en\/dropshipping-suppliers.html","title":{"rendered":"The Complete Guide to Choose the Right Dropshipping Suppliers for Your Store"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\">mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;} #mc_embed_signup .mc-field-group{padding-bottom:10px;}<\/style>\n<div id=\"mc_embed_signup\">\n<form id=\"mc-embedded-subscribe-form\" class=\"validate\" action=\"https:\/\/shopbase.us20.list-manage.com\/subscribe\/post?u=8db3dd1a6babd4449d33d116d&amp;id=e9408e4b70\" method=\"post\" name=\"mc-embedded-subscribe-form\" novalidate=\"\" target=\"_blank\">\n<div id=\"mc_embed_signup_scroll\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_55 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Menu:<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-680ca5927ad20\"><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-680ca5927ad20\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shopbase.com\/blog\/en\/dropshipping-suppliers.html\/#Subscribe_to_ShopBase_Newsletter\" title=\"Subscribe to ShopBase Newsletter\">Subscribe to ShopBase Newsletter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shopbase.com\/blog\/en\/dropshipping-suppliers.html\/#Criteria_of_a_good_dropshipping_supplier\" title=\"Criteria of a good dropshipping supplier\u00a0\">Criteria of a good dropshipping supplier\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shopbase.com\/blog\/en\/dropshipping-suppliers.html\/#How_to_find_dropshipping_suppliers_on_dropshipping_platforms\" title=\"How to find dropshipping suppliers on dropshipping platforms\u00a0\">How to find dropshipping suppliers on dropshipping platforms\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shopbase.com\/blog\/en\/dropshipping-suppliers.html\/#1_Sort_the_product_search_results\" title=\"1. Sort the product search results\">1. Sort the product search results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shopbase.com\/blog\/en\/dropshipping-suppliers.html\/#2_Explore_the_seller_stats\" title=\"2. Explore the seller stats\">2. Explore the seller stats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shopbase.com\/blog\/en\/dropshipping-suppliers.html\/#3_Examine_the_product_reviews\" title=\"3. Examine the product reviews\">3. Examine the product reviews<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shopbase.com\/blog\/en\/dropshipping-suppliers.html\/#4_Consider_the_shipping_time\" title=\"4. Consider the shipping time\">4. 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This is one of the major reasons <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.shopbase.com\/dropshipping-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">why most of dropshipping businesses fail<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, is there any way to choose the best suppliers? Of course, YES!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article will walk you through two effective methods to identify the right dropshipping suppliers for your store. There is NO shortcut to perform this task. You need to spend enough time doing research and take everything into consideration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Note<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The words \u201csuppliers\u201d and \u201cwholesalers\u201d are used interchangeably. For the sake of this blog, they have the same meaning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Criteria_of_a_good_dropshipping_supplier\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Criteria of a good dropshipping supplier\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following is the criteria you can use to search for a great dropshipping supplier. Pay much attention to them to make sure your chosen supplier strongly fits your business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basically, an ideal dropshipping supplier should offer:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>True supplier, not middleman<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They aren\u2019t an aggregator or a distributor of dropshipped products. Therefore, you can get the best possible profit margin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Low minimum order quantities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Hence, you don\u2019t have to purchase inventory upfront. When it comes to dropshipping, there should generally be no need to have products in stock.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>High-quality products<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Your customers love this, and you should too. Good products can help you build brand trust and bring customer satisfaction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Fast and reliable shipping<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Customers don\u2019t want to wait too long for their orders to arrive. If they can get the product in a short period of time, they\u2019re more likely to come back to you again.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Great customer service<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Your dropshipping supplier should answer your emails and keep you informed about the status of products.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Return policy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s important that your chosen supplier has created a return policy. Be sure you know what their return policy is and how they handle returns.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Product samples<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The supplier should be willing to provide you with sample products. You may have to pay for the samples, but it\u2019s good to see the products in person.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the remaining parts of this blog, we\u2019ll cover the two most common approaches for finding a dropshipping supplier. They are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using dropshipping platforms like AliExpress.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Searching for suppliers outside dropshipping platforms.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now is the time to dive in each of these techniques.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_find_dropshipping_suppliers_on_dropshipping_platforms\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to find dropshipping suppliers on dropshipping platforms\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a lot of dropshipping platforms that you can use to find your ideal supplier. Some of them are AliExpress, Alibaba, Amazon, and Walmart. You\u2019re free to choose any platform you want to work with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s say your choice is AliExpress. Then, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">take the next steps<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find out which suppliers best suit you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Sort_the_product_search_results\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Sort the product search results<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AliExpress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and type your chosen product into the Search box. Tick the \u201c4 stars &amp; Up\u201d box to show high-quality items.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides, if you sort the results by orders, you\u2019ll see the most frequently bought items at the top of the product list. Take a look at the screenshot below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-390\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.shopbase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dropshipping-supplier-1.png\" alt=\"Sort the product search results\" width=\"700\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shopbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dropshipping-supplier-1.png 886w, https:\/\/www.shopbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dropshipping-supplier-1-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/www.shopbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dropshipping-supplier-1-768x479.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By doing so, you won\u2019t waste your time on poor quality items. Instead, you\u2019ll only focus on worthy offers that have already been purchased and approved by other buyers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Explore_the_seller_stats\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Explore the seller stats<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s highly recommended that you go with AliExpress suppliers who gain more than <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chinabrands.com\/dropshipping\/article-how-do-i-find-the-best-aliexpress-dropshipping-suppliers-198.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">97% positive feedback<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This ensures that your chosen wholesaler has built customer trust and credibility.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click a product to access its page on AliExpress. Then, hover the mouse over store name to view the stats on this seller\u2019s activity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-391 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shopbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dropshipping-supplier-2.png\" alt=\"Explore the seller stats\" width=\"645\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shopbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dropshipping-supplier-2.png 645w, https:\/\/www.shopbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dropshipping-supplier-2-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, this supplier has 98.5% positive feedback, which is above the 95% range. Added to that, all three seller ratings are green, meaning the customers are mostly satisfied with the product they bought.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Tip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: It\u2019s a good sign if the seller has a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sale.aliexpress.com\/__pc\/topbrand.htm?dp=f1bcf58dc31e192754902f55d3923fb2&amp;af=254293&amp;cv=47843&amp;afref=&amp;mall_affr=pr3&amp;dp=f1bcf58dc31e192754902f55d3923fb2&amp;af=254293&amp;cv=47843&amp;afref=&amp;mall_affr=pr3&amp;aff_platform=aaf&amp;cpt=1553510827573&amp;sk=VnYZvQVf&amp;aff_trace_key=20bc2141493f44b3bd4568ebfa5ec7b2-1553510827573-02251-VnYZvQVf&amp;terminal_id=424ab5b77f2546ecb05726e877351d14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top brand<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> badge. This indicates that they provide the highest quality products, deliver the best<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> customer service, and earn a good reputation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Examine_the_product_reviews\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Examine the product reviews<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This step will tell you what is good and bad in the seller\u2019s activity. Within the selected seller\u2019s store, pick 8 &#8211; 10 items that have the highest number of orders. Then, go to their product pages &gt; Feedback tab, and read <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.shopbase.com\/user-generated-content-strategies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">customer reviews<\/a> carefully.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-392\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.shopbase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dropshipping-supplier-3.png\" alt=\"Examine the product reviews\" width=\"700\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shopbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dropshipping-supplier-3.png 704w, https:\/\/www.shopbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dropshipping-supplier-3-300x156.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take notice of the reviews that include pictures. They\u2019re useful to evaluate the quality of the product and clarify whether the customers\u2019 claims are fair.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people complain about small details that aren\u2019t really relevant. But oftentimes, many customers point out the same problems they had during the buying process. That\u2019s exactly the thing you need to zero in on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Consider_the_shipping_time\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Consider the shipping time<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the product page, look at the shipping section to see whether the seller can ship your order to the country you want.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-393 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shopbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dropshipping-supplier-4.png\" alt=\"Consider the shipping time\" width=\"455\" height=\"216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shopbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dropshipping-supplier-4.png 455w, https:\/\/www.shopbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dropshipping-supplier-4-300x142.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 455px) 100vw, 455px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the tiny arrow to change the country of delivery and explore supported <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.shopbase.com\/shorten-shipping-time-from-china-to-the-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shipping methods<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-394 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.shopbase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dropshipping-supplier-5.png\" alt=\"Choose the Right Dropshipping Suppliers\" width=\"554\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shopbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dropshipping-supplier-5.png 554w, https:\/\/www.shopbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dropshipping-supplier-5-300x179.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some things you need to bear in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t always select the free shipping method or the option with the cheapest fee.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus more on the shipping method which has tracking information available. This facility allows your customers to know the status of delivery and why their package didn\u2019t arrive yet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the one which is the fastest with the best price. Regarding the above example, ePacket is a smart choice. It has good pricing and free shipping.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salehoo.com\/blog\/what-is-epacket-shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dropshippers mostly go with ePacket<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if it is available. This is the best method for delivery to most large countries like the United States.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Check_the_seller_guarantees\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Check the seller guarantees<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With most sellers, the on-time delivery is set on 60 days, but in some cases, this duration can be shorter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-395\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.shopbase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dropshipping-supplier-6.png\" alt=\"Check the seller guarantees\" width=\"700\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shopbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dropshipping-supplier-6.png 722w, https:\/\/www.shopbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dropshipping-supplier-6-300x113.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the item isn\u2019t shipped to your customers within 60 days, and you can\u2019t reach an agreement with your supplier, you can open a dispute.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Contact_the_supplier_and_order_a_sample\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Contact the supplier and order a sample<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Send a message to your potential supplier to check how active they are. For example, you can ask:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhich type of products can I dropship?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cHow long does it take for you to ship a product to my customer in the US?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cDo I get a discount when I\u2019m getting consistent sales?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, remember to order the same product from 3 &#8211; 5 different suppliers and then make a comparison. You can compare their answers to your questions, time for response, and the product quality to choose the best supplier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another good tip is you can take a product and order its different sizes\/colors. This way, you can check if the quality is the same for all items.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_find_dropshipping_suppliers_outside_dropshipping_platforms\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to find dropshipping suppliers outside dropshipping platforms\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salehoo.com\/wholesale\">wholesaler directories<\/a>, working with search engines, or following dropshipping blogs is also a good way to look for suppliers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Use_supplier_directories\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Use supplier directories<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a word, a supplier directory contains profiles for hundreds or thousands of dropshipping suppliers categorized by industry, niche, or product. For-profit companies manage these databases, and you have to pay a fee for access to them.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplier directories are handy to quickly find and\/or browse many suppliers in one place. They\u2019re of use when you want to brainstorm <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dropshipping product niche ideas<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to enter as well. Whether your niche is furniture or gear, you can search for it in those directories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many different supplier directories, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldwidebrands.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>Worldwide Brands<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This is one of the oldest and most popular supplier directories, which claims that it only includes legitimate and reputable suppliers.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salehoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>SaleHoo<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This provides over 8,000 dropshipping wholesalers and caters heavily to merchants on eBay and Amazon.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doba.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><b>Doba<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This only has 165 suppliers but allows you to place orders with multiple warehouses using its centralized interface.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Use_search_engines\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Use search engines\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s common to use search engines to find high-quality dropshipping suppliers. You can enter \u201c[product type name] suppliers [location]\u201d to the search box. For example, if you want to find clothing dropshipping suppliers in China, type \u201cphone case dropshipping suppliers China\u201d<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep these in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Do an extensive search<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Wholesalers often don\u2019t focus on marketing and promotion. Most of the time they aren\u2019t going to top the search results for \u201cdropshipping suppliers for product X\u201d. This means you\u2019ll have to dig through a variety of search results to find the supplier\u2019s website listed way down at #20.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Don\u2019t judge by the website<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Wholesalers notoriously have poorly designed websites and don\u2019t keep up with modern search engine optimization tactics. This leads to the fact that for the first time, you won&#8217;t find them on the first or second page of Google. However, don\u2019t let the poor design scare you off. Sometimes, you have to dive into page 10+ before finding something relevant.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Use various modifiers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Again, wholesalers aren\u2019t doing extensive SEO. That\u2019s why you need to try a variety of terms like \u201cdropshipping wholesalers\u201d, \u201cdropshipping product suppliers\u201d, dropshipping resellers\u201d, etc. Don\u2019t stop at just \u201cdropshipping supplier\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, remember to use targeted keywords to find suppliers that are directly connected with your product idea. For example, try \u201cclothing dropshipping supplier\u201d or \u201cyoga mat dropshipping supplier\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Follow_dropshipping_blogs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Follow dropshipping blogs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When finding a dropshipping supplier, you shouldn\u2019t ignore dropshipping blogs. They provide you not only with useful information about the market, trending products, tips and tricks but also with top and emerging dropshipping suppliers. Follow them, and you\u2019ll find out many good suppliers you can\u2019t find anywhere else.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the best dropshipping blogs are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/boostflow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>BoostFlow<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopbase.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>ShopBase<\/strong><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropshiplifestyle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dropshiplifestyle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can subscribe them to get the latest list of top dropshipping suppliers sent straight to your inbox.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from these ways, you can attend a trade show to connect with manufacturers and sellers in a given niche. It\u2019s a great way to build relationships with suppliers and discover their products all in one spot. However, this only works well if you\u2019ve already selected your niche and\/or product.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap_up\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrap up<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suppliers are your business partners. They can make or break your dropshipping business, so you should pick them carefully.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to use the methods above to choose the right dropshipping supplier you want. 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