Building a Shopify dropshipping store that makes $5K/day is possible, but it requires a combination of product research, branding, conversion optimization, and marketing. Here's a step-by-step guide based on strategies used by successful dropshippers:

🛠 Step 1: Choose a Winning Product
Tools for Product Research:
TikTok: Search for "TikTok made me buy it"

AliExpress Dropshipping Center

Minea / AdSpy / Dropispy: Track ads from other dropshippers

Amazon Best Sellers: Look for trending, high-demand products

Product Criteria:
Solves a clear problem

Emotional appeal or "wow" factor

Lightweight and easy to ship

2–5x markup potential (e.g. buy at $5, sell for $20+)

Not easily found in retail stores

🛒 Step 2: Set Up Your Shopify Store
Essentials:
Sign up at Shopify (start with 3-day free trial)

Choose a clean, conversion-focused theme (e.g. "Refresh" or "Impulse")

Install Key Apps:
DSers or Zendrop (for order fulfillment)

PageFly (for custom landing pages)

Vitals or LOOX (product reviews + upsells)

ReConvert (post-purchase upsells)

🎨 Step 3: Build Your Brand & Store
Store Type:
One-product store: Best for scaling a viral item

Niche store: Gives flexibility in similar products

General store: Best for testing but harder to brand

Branding Tips:
Unique logo (use Canva or Looka)

Consistent color palette and typography

High-quality product images and mockups

Write compelling product descriptions:

Focus on benefits, not just features

Use GIFs, emojis, and social proof

📦 Step 4: Connect with a Supplier
Use AliExpress, CJ Dropshipping, or Zendrop to fulfill orders.

Tips:

Contact suppliers for faster shipping (aim for <10 days)

Order a sample to test quality and shoot custom content

🎯 Step 5: Launch Ads (Paid Traffic)
Platform: TikTok Ads or Meta (Facebook/Instagram)
TikTok Strategy:
UGC (User Generated Content)-style videos

Hook → Problem → Solution → CTA

Launch 3 creatives with 3 variations each (9 ads total)

Facebook Strategy:
Test with interest-based targeting

Use carousel and video ads

Optimize with CBO (Campaign Budget Optimization)

💡 Tip: Track using Triple Whale or Uptime

🔁 Step 6: Analyze & Scale
Metrics to Watch:
CTR > 2%

CPM <$15 (TikTok), <$30 (FB)

ATC rate >5%

ROAS >2.0

Scaling Techniques:
Duplicate winning ad sets with higher budget

Expand to lookalike audiences or broad targeting

Launch new creatives every 3–5 days

✅ Pro Tips That Got Me to $5K/Day
Focus on Creatives: The best product can fail without strong video content

Retargeting: Use abandoned cart email + SMS flows (Klaviyo or SMSBump)

Optimize your checkout: Remove unnecessary steps, show trust badges

Customer service: Use Zendesk or Gorgias to streamline support