Guides

Step-by-step guide to create your first Shopify store and set it up for dropshipping with AliExpress using Build the Drop.

Learn how to connect your AliExpress supplier account to your Shopify store using Build the Drop and start automating your dropshipping business.

In-depth comparison of the top dropshipping automation tools in 2026. Price, features, connectors, and a clear recommendation for every type of seller.

Learn what each Build the Drop plan includes, how billing works, and what to expect when you upgrade, downgrade, or cancel.

See how the Build the Drop product score works, what each scoring dimension means, and how to use the score to find better products faster.

Learn how to create pricing rules, use formula tokens, choose margin settings, apply rounding, and override prices for individual products.

Understand how automatic stock sync works in Build the Drop, how often it runs on each plan, and what happens when supplier stock changes.

Learn what a space is, how to use multiple spaces for different brands or markets, and how team roles and store connections work.

Use Build the Drop as your AliExpress importer: search by keyword or URL, filter, auto-tag and apply price rules, then push products to Shopify in seconds.

Learn how to use AI to automatically generate optimized product names and descriptions from your import list, saving time before publishing to your store.

Understand every chart and metric on your space dashboard: sales trends, margin health, top products, and how to use the data to grow your dropshipping business.

Everything you need to know to start dropshipping in 2026: niche selection, reliable suppliers, online store setup and automation with Build the Drop.

Learn how to do dropshipping on TikTok Shop in 2026: how to open your seller account, connect suppliers automatically and create viral content that sells.

Complete tutorial to connect your Shopify store with AliExpress in 2026: finding suppliers, importing products and automating prices and order fulfillment.

Discover the most profitable dropshipping products for summer 2026: gadgets, home, beauty and how to add them to your store in bulk with Build the Drop.

The best dropshipping micro-niches for 2026: low competition, high margins and how to validate demand before investing time in building the store.

Complete 2026 guide to dropshipping suppliers in Europe with fast shipping: top suppliers by category, AliExpress EU warehouses and automated tracking.

Technical and pricing comparison between AutoDS and Build the Drop: ease of use, import speed, integrations and final verdict for each type of dropshipper.

Analyze the best alternatives to DSers in 2026: Build the Drop, Zendrop, Spocket and other options. What features they add and how to migrate without losing your connected products.

Step-by-step guide to joining the affiliate program, setting up your Stripe account, sharing your referral link, tracking your commissions, and understanding the tier system that lets you earn up to 30%.

Understand exactly how Build the Drop calculates your commission on every referral payment, how the money reaches your bank account, and what each commission status means — no technical knowledge required.

A step-by-step guide to all the information Stripe asks for when you set up your affiliate payout account — and what happens after you submit it.

What it means when a Space is deactivated, what happens to your data, and how to bring it back online.

Step-by-step: upgrade your plan, enable Auto-place orders in space settings, link PayPal on AliExpress, and refresh the status to start auto-paying new orders.

Step-by-step walkthrough of what happens between a customer placing an order in your Shopify store and AliExpress shipping it out — including the role of auto-place, manual placement, and the order status timeline.

How long does AliExpress shipping take? Shipping methods, typical delivery times by region and how to set customer expectations in dropshipping.

Dropshipping suppliers by country in 2026: what to look for in Spain, Italy, Germany and France, local shipping, VAT/OSS, EU returns and AliExpress EU stock.

Best dropshipping products for Christmas and Q4 2026: a Black Friday to January timeline, shipping cut-offs, top gift categories and how to validate them.

How to find winning dropshipping products in 2026: criteria checklist, where to find ideas, step-by-step validation, margin formula and a scoring table.

Can you dropship Shein products on Shopify? An honest 2026 guide: Shein's position, realistic options, fashion pitfalls and a step-by-step store setup.

PrestaShop dropshipping in 2026: pros and cons vs Shopify, hosting, supplier imports, stock sync, order forwarding, EU VAT and a step-by-step launch checklist.