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Straightforward Answers to the Questions New Readers Ask First.

Wondering what sets Start Dropshipping apart, who authors our niche playbooks, or whether the free guides are truly enough to take you from zero to your first sale? This FAQ section addresses the most-common concerns we hear.
What makes Start Dropshipping different from every other “how-to” blog?
We publish fully free, A-to-Z playbooks for every major niche – over 300 guides updated quarterly. Each covers product research, supplier vetting, store build, marketing, scaling and compliance, so you never have to patch info from multiple sites.
Who writes your guides – bloggers or proven operators?
All lead authors are ex-operators of 6-figure Shopify stores (collective GMV $30 M+). They’re quoted in Shopify Masters, Meta for Business and speak at Affiliate World & White Label Expo.
How current is your information?
A 90-day "content audit sprint" is used to update screenshots, fees, policy changes, and supplier data. Emergency updates, such as those related to TikTok Shop or USPS rate changes, go live within 48 to 72 hours.
Are all those guides really free?
Yes – roadmaps, templates and calculators remain free for life. Optional premium services and SaaS tools are clearly labelled, never pay-walled behind “secret steps.”
Do the free guides take me from zero to first sale?
They follow a 7-step launch framework (niche → suppliers → store → branding → banking → legal → marketing) with checklists and videos. 73% of users report first sales in 30-90 days.
How do I pick a profitable niche if I have zero experience?
Our free Niche-Finder Matrix evaluates over 50 segments based on demand, margin, and competition. It is based on Start Dropshipping's 7-step process.
Is dropshipping still viable in 2025 or is it saturated?
Google Trends shows a 23% year-on-year rise in “dropshipping” queries, and over 60% of Shopify’s top 1,000 stores use this business model. We update viability statistics quarterly.
How deep do you go on supplier selection?
Each niche playbook links to a 'Niche Supplier Guide', which grades vendors based on their legitimacy, shipping speed, refund handling, and minimum order quantity (MOQ). Only suppliers scoring 85/100 or above make the list.
Are there hidden upsells or forced tool bundles?
No. Premium items are optional. Free content is fully actionable without extra spend.