Here's a step-by-step guide on:
How to Start Dropshipping in 2025 + Free Shopify Course Resources

🚀 1️⃣ Why Dropshipping Still Works in 2025
✅ No inventory costs
✅ Test products fast
✅ AI tools make product research & ads easier
✅ Shopify + automation apps = faster store setup

🛠� 2️⃣ How to Start — Step-by-Step
Step 1: Pick a Niche
Choose products with:
✅ High perceived value
✅ Low shipping cost
✅ Solve a problem or tap into a passion
Tip: Use TikTok/Instagram trends + PipiAds/PPSpy to spot viral products.

Step 2: Set Up Shopify Store (Free Trial)
Go to Shopify.com

Start 3-day free trial

Choose a free theme (ex: Dawn)

Add logo (Canva) + About/Contact pages

Step 3: Import Products
Use:
✅ DSers (AliExpress import tool, free plan)
✅ Zendrop or CJ Dropshipping (faster shipping)

Step 4: Build Winning Product Pages
✅ Add benefit-driven titles
✅ Use clear product photos/videos
✅ Add urgency & social proof

Step 5: Launch Traffic (Free & Paid)
Free:

Organic TikTok videos

Instagram Reels & Stories

Paid:

Meta (Facebook/Instagram) ads

TikTok Ads

Start small: $10–$20/day test budget.

🎓 3️⃣ Free Shopify Dropshipping Courses
Here are best free resources (2025 updated):

Platform   Free Course Link
Shopify Learn   Shopify Dropshipping 101
Oberlo (YouTube)   Oberlo YouTube Free Dropshipping Playlist
Wholesale Ted   Free YouTube Playlist
AC Hampton   AC Hampton Free Dropshipping Course (YouTube)
Rito (Free Udemy)   Rito's Free Shopify Dropshipping Course

✅ Summary Roadmap
Day   Action
1–2   Pick niche + product
3–4   Set up Shopify store
5–7   Import products + create pages
8–10   Start content or test ads
10+   Optimize winning products → scale!

🧭 Final Tips
Use AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini) to write product copy

Test 3–5 products at first

TikTok + UGC videos perform best in 2025

Focus on simple, emotional offers that resonate fast