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Hey Everyone,
Welcome back to another edition of Winning Product Friday! We’re back with our 310th feature and if you’ve been with us on this journey, you know we don’t mess around when it comes to finding winners. If you’re new here—every Friday, we highlight one product that’s making waves so you can get ahead of the trend and start dropshipping a winner.
This week’s star? The Clean Easy: Hose Attachment Dryer Vent Kit:
Let’s dig into why this product is getting so much buzz right now.
Here’s what makes it a winning product:
Handpicked by our ecommerce experts, this simple yet genius solution is solving a real problem for households. With an estimated monthly revenue of $25,749, and a juicy profit margin of $14.58 per sale, it’s got all the makings of a best-seller. Priced at just $5.41 and sold at $19.99, this product hits the sweet spot of affordability and value.
Why it’s catching fire:
This product is the kind of no-brainer purchase that makes customers go “I didn’t even know I needed that!” It attaches to a regular vacuum or dryer hose to deep-clean dryer vents, reducing fire risks and improving appliance efficiency. It’s one of those rare finds that combines impulse-buy appeal with real utility—plus it’s dead simple to demo in short-form video content.
Why You Should Dropship the Clean Easy Hose Attachment
First, it’s a universal problem-solver. Every home with a dryer needs vent cleaning, and very few people enjoy—or remember to do—it. That makes this product both necessary and urgent. Second, it practically markets itself. The visual of a clogged vent getting cleared in seconds is instant TikTok gold. It fits perfectly into content that’s satisfying to watch and sells without hard pitching.
And with its low cost and high margin, you’ll have plenty of room for promotions or paid traffic strategies.
How to Start Dropshipping This Product
Ready to add this winner to your store? Use Sell The Trend’s Supplier Finder to quickly locate the best supplier. Then, with one click, use our Push To Store feature to add it directly to your shop.
Still setting up your store? No worries. With SellShop, you can launch a beautifully designed dropshipping store in minutes. No tech skills needed—just pick your niche, choose your products, and you’re off to the races.
Effective Promotion
Once your store is live, it’s time to promote. We recommend starting with TikTok and Facebook ads. Visuals of this product in action are magnetic—and we’ve got the ad tools to help you create scroll-stopping videos. Not sure how? Check out our in-depth ad strategy training in the Success Academy.
That’s a wrap for this week’s winning product. Don’t miss your chance to jump on this trend before it goes mainstream. See you next Friday!
Happy Dropshipping!
Hey Everyone,
Welcome to another exciting edition of Winning Product Friday! This is episode 309, and we’ve got something really special for you today. If you’re one of our regulars, you know this is where we drop the hottest product finds that are crushing it on social media and raking in serious sales. And if you’re new here—get ready to meet your next best-seller.
Let’s take a look at this week’s star: the Glow Master Face Brush:
This beauty gadget isn’t just trending—it’s turning heads and emptying wallets.
Here’s what makes it a must-have:
The Glow Master Face Brush has been handpicked by our ecommerce experts, and for good reason. It boasts an impressive estimated monthly revenue of $56,799. With a cost of just $3.56 and a selling price of $34.99, that’s a staggering $31.43 profit margin. This is exactly the kind of high-profit, high-demand product dropshippers dream about.
Not only does it stand out visually (that sleek, spa-like design screams “premium”), but it also ticks every box for a winning product:
✔ Wow / Unique
✔ Big Target Audience
✔ Engaged Audience
Let’s be honest—skincare is one of the most evergreen niches out there, and tools like this one are fueling the beauty content boom on TikTok and Instagram. Whether your audience is made up of beauty enthusiasts, self-care advocates, or people just looking to upgrade their daily routine, this brush delivers instant appeal.
Still deciding? Here’s why it’s a smart move:
Glow Master Face Brush isn’t just a pretty face. It’s backed by real data. With performance like this, it’s clear the market is ready and waiting. Plus, thanks to the unique design and viral potential, this product lends itself perfectly to eye-catching video content that drives conversions.
How to Start Dropshipping the Glow Master Face Brush
Getting started is simple. With Sell The Trend’s Supplier Finder, you can connect with trusted suppliers offering this product at the best price and shipping speed. Once you’ve picked your supplier, just hit the Add to Store button to import the product straight into your shop.
No online store yet? No worries.
Use SellShop to launch your ecommerce business in minutes. It’s the fastest and easiest way to start selling, especially with ready-to-go store templates and built-in automation.
Want to maximize your profits? Promote smart.
Tap into our Facebook and TikTok ads courses to learn how to create campaigns that actually convert. And with our Video Ads Creator and AI Brand Builder tools, you’ll have everything you need to craft compelling marketing content in just a few clicks.
This is your sign to jump on a trending, high-margin product with viral potential. Don’t miss out.
Until next week—happy dropshipping!
Managing a store on eBay can feel like quite a hurdle, with shifting demand, rising competition, and the ever-fleeting attention span of e-commerce shoppers. But there is a place where clarity emerges from the chaos: the eBay Seller Hub.
It’s a powerful dashboard designed to help sellers manage, measure, and move their business forward. For dropshippers, it’s more than just a dashboard; it’s a control tower. And when paired with automation platforms like Sell The Trend, it transforms from helpful to heroic.
And it’s not just the native tools that make it all work—it’s how seamlessly you can link the hub with external apps and services. When connected with Sell The Trend, your store doesn’t just react to demand, it anticipates it. You can spot viral trends, automatically source products from reliable suppliers, and upload listings via file, ready to go in minutes.
The seller hub is eBay’s command center for sellers. Once activated, it displays everything you need: listings, orders, customer messages, marketing campaigns, and sales performance. No more bouncing between tabs. Everything lives in one, elegant interface.
To start using it, simply go to ebay.com/sh, sign in, and click the prompt to activate. Once it’s live, your eBay experience becomes far more dynamic.
What makes it truly useful for dropshippers is the ability to manage large catalogs and customer activity from a single place, especially when that place connects seamlessly with Sell The Trend.
Here are some of the most common and important features of the eBay Seller Hub:
Time is the most precious asset in dropshipping. Uploading products one by one? Not ideal. The seller hub allows for bulk listing edits and uploads through file imports, making it much easier to scale your store.
You can update hundreds of items in minutes, adjust prices, modify descriptions, or even schedule markdowns. The best part? Platforms like Sell The Trend help you generate these files in seconds, complete with product data, descriptions, and supplier info ready to roll.
This integration saves you from the dreaded busywork and lets you focus on strategy, marketing, and customer care.
A few well-designed tools can change the way you sell. Inside the seller hub, you’ll find a host of features designed to give you control and flexibility.
You can monitor shipping statuses, issue refunds, run promotional offers, and track customer behavior, all from the same place. Want to experiment with coupon codes or volume discounts? The hub’s promotional tools make it simple.
And when you connect your supplier workflow through a platform like Sell The Trend, those tools become even more powerful. You gain access to real-time product trends and can push listings directly into your eBay store, saving you both time and mental bandwidth.
In the dropshipping world, a clean and functional link between systems is everything. Seller Hub gives you the ability to link your store with external services, APIs, and data feeds. You can even link performance metrics to inventory tools or feedback insights.
When you use Sell The Trend, that link becomes a lifeline. It connects your eBay store with top suppliers, trend analytics, and automatic order fulfillment. Instead of juggling data, you can let the systems speak to one another while you steer the brand toward growth.
There’s something magnetic about the seller hub. Once sellers get a taste of its streamlined workflow, insightful analytics, and centralized control, they rarely look elsewhere. It’s not just a tool; it becomes a rhythm, a daily habit, a reliable business companion that shapes smarter decisions.
You’re no longer just listing items; you’re understanding patterns, refining offers, and building a sustainable business. Subscribers to tools like Sell The Trend are often those who’ve realized that success is not just about selling, it’s about seeing ahead.
Here are some more reasons why sellers love the tool:
Not all eBay sellers are the same, and eBay knows it. That’s why it uses Seller Levels to measure and reward performance. These levels are based on how well you meet customer expectations, how quickly you ship, and how often buyers open disputes.
Here’s a quick overview of what each level means:
You can check your seller level anytime inside the seller hub under the “Performance” tab. eBay updates your status monthly based on a rolling evaluation of your past transactions.
Improving your level not only boosts trust with buyers but also unlocks more features and better placement in search results. And with Sell The Trend supporting your backend, from product sourcing to fulfillment, you can stay focused on delivering the kind of service that keeps your seller level soaring.
It’s a centralized dashboard that lets eBay sellers manage listings, track orders, access analytics, and control marketing efforts. It unifies key functions under one roof, making it easier to operate efficiently.
Visit ebay.com/sh, log into your seller account, and activate the hub. After activation, you’ll see your custom dashboard each time you log in.
Yes, it is free for all eBay sellers. While certain features might require an eBay Store subscription, the core functionality of the seller hub is available at no cost.
Features include listing and order management, shipping updates, analytics, customer communication, marketing tools, and the ability to upload inventory through file imports.
Absolutely. It’s designed with usability in mind. Even first-time sellers can learn the system quickly, especially when supported by automation platforms like Sell The Trend.
Mastering the seller hub will certainly give you an edge in your e-commerce venture. It doesn’t just show you where you are, it reveals where you’re going and what’s working along the way. When linked to a system like Sell The Trend, the experience becomes smoother, smarter, and far more scalable.
If you’re ready to turn your eBay store into a real business, complete with automation, analytics, and efficient fulfilment, it’s time to plug into your tools, polish your listings, and let your store flourish.
Ready for a test drive? Sign up for a no-obligation 14-day trial.
If you’ve tried running TikTok ads before and walked away thinking, Why am I just burning through my budget?—You’re not alone.
It’s one of the most common pain points we hear from beginner and intermediate dropshippers inside the Sell The Trend community.
But here’s the thing: TikTok is STILL one of the best platforms to grow a dropshipping store—if you know how to play the game in 2025.
The algorithm has changed. Ad costs are higher. And a lot of the “gurus” are still pushing outdated tactics from 2021.
So today, we’re going to cut through the noise.
In this guide, you’ll learn the simple, scalable TikTok ad strategy we use—and how you can model it step by step.
And yes, this is based on our free TikTok Ads course, so feel free to follow along.
But first…
Let’s start here: no ad strategy in the world will save a bad product.
Before you even open up TikTok Business Manager, you need to validate that you have something people want to buy.
And no, you don’t need to spend days scrolling through AliExpress hoping to stumble on a winner.
Instead, we recommend using tools that are built for this exact job:
Sell The Trend offers a 14-day free trial where you can test-drive its entire product research suite.
Inside Sell The Trend, you’ll find tools like:
You can grab your free trial right here.
For this guide, we chose to use a product from the Handpicked Products section because these are already pre-validated and often doing well in the market.
Let’s say your store focuses on beauty and wellness.
You head into Sell The Trend, filter by niche, and find a Youthful Glow Necklift Tape.
Looks promising.
Next, you click Product Research and instantly see:
This saves HOURS of prep work.
You can even download the product video and use it in your TikTok ads (or edit it into multiple versions, which we’ll cover later).
Before we dive into building your campaign, let’s talk about why TikTok is still such a goldmine for e-commerce marketers.
1. Huge reach
TikTok now has over 1 billion monthly active users—and it’s still growing.
Compare that to Meta platform,s where a lot of the audience is already saturated or fatigued by ads.
2, Smart targeting
TikTok’s AI-driven algorithm is unmatched.
It learns FAST.
Even with broad targeting, TikTok is capable of delivering your ads to users who are highly likely to engage and convert.
We’ve consistently seen TikTok outperform Meta in both cost per acquisition (CPA) and return on ad spend (ROAS) across multiple campaigns.
3. Highly engaged audience
The average TikTok user spends 90 minutes per day on the app.
That gives you a lot of opportunities to capture attention with the right creative.
4. Short-form video = perfect for dropshipping
Impulse buys are driven by short, punchy videos—and that’s what TikTok was made for.
If you’re selling physical products, especially visual ones that look good on video, this is the ideal platform.
5. Better ROI than Facebook ads (for dropshippers)
While Facebook ads are still viable for some brands, TikTok ads are producing stronger results for many of our users in the dropshipping space.
The key difference: TikTok favors creative testing and rapid iteration—something beginner and intermediate sellers can do well with the right tools and mindset.
One quick tip before we move forward:
Your TikTok ads should ideally be:
If your video waits too long to showcase the product, most users will scroll away before they even know what you’re selling.
Keep it short. Keep it snappy.
Now that you understand why TikTok is such a powerful platform—and you’ve found a winning product—let’s move on to setting up your first campaign.
If you’ve never run a TikTok ad before, don’t worry.
It’s more straightforward than you think, especially if you follow this flow.
Here’s a quick checklist to get started:
Pro Tip: Install your pixel even before you start running ads. This way, it can start collecting valuable data from day one.
Once your account is ready, you can jump into TikTok’s Business Center and click on Create Ads.
TikTok will ask for your advertising objective—choose Sales if you’re running a dropshipping store.
Next, give your campaign a simple name so you can track it easily. Example: Sell The Trend – Beauty Campaign 1.
Under Optimization Goal, select:
Now onto Audience Targeting:
How much should you spend?
For beginners or intermediate users, we recommend starting with:
You can go higher if your testing budget allows, but this range gives TikTok’s algorithm enough data to optimize.
Scheduling: We typically recommend scheduling your ads to start at 5:00 AM local time the next day.
This gives TikTok a full day to optimize and deliver your ads during high-traffic periods.
Now comes the fun part: your actual ad creative.
Here’s what we recommend to maximize your success:
1. Test multiple videos
Upload at least 6-7 different videos per campaign.
TikTok will naturally favor the ones that perform best and show them more often.
You can download product videos directly from Sell The Trend and edit them using basic tools like CapCut or Canva.
We love using Sell The Trend’s TikTok Ad Copy Generator as well—it gives you ready-to-use ad text you can drop into your campaign.
2. Keep it fast and product-focused
Remember:
3. Don’t overcomplicate text overlays
Stick with simple, direct text that highlights:
Avoid cluttering the video with too many lines of text—it reduces impact.
4. Build urgency when possible
Simple phrases like:
These can nudge shoppers toward taking action.
Before you hit publish, make sure your TikTok Pixel is properly connected and tracking:
If you’re using Sell The Trend + SellShop, this process is even easier thanks to built-in store automation and pixel setup guides.
Once everything is set up, click Publish, and your ad will go live.
Now comes the part where most new advertisers get stuck: understanding which ads are working.
Let’s talk metrics.
TikTok’s Business Center provides a lot of data.
But as a beginner or intermediate dropshipper, you only need to focus on a few key metrics:
If your CPC is high, you likely need to improve your video creative or targeting.
If your CTR is solid but purchases aren’t happening, look at your landing page and offer next.
These tell you how well your ad is converting:
Track this progression carefully—if people are clicking but not buying, something is off with your product page, pricing, or offer.
Pro Tip: Watch your ATC-to-purchase ratio closely. If lots of people add to cart but few check out, test new copy, payment options, or add urgency.
This is where a lot of beginner and intermediate dropshippers get stuck:
Your ad starts performing… so what do you do next?
Too many people make the mistake of scaling too fast—jumping from $20/day to $100/day overnight—and they end up crashing the campaign.
Here’s the simple, proven scaling strategy we teach:
1. Let TikTok’s algorithm do its job
There is NO need to hyper-target on TikTok.
Broad targeting works extremely well because TikTok’s algorithm is designed to find the right buyers for your product.
When you start narrowing targeting too much, you limit the algorithm’s ability to optimize.
2. Scale smart and incrementally
If your campaign is profitable or breaks even:
If you scale too aggressively (100%-200% increases), you’ll confuse the algorithm and likely see a sharp drop in ROAS.
3. Only scale what’s working
Don’t force scaling on an underperforming ad.
If an ad has high views but no sales, it’s not ready to scale.
Let the data guide you:
Those are the signals to scale.
4. Creative testing never stops
TikTok’s feed moves fast.
Even a winning ad will eventually fatigue and see declining performance.
The solution? Always be testing new creatives.
We recommend having 7-10 ad creatives ready at any given time.
Rotate them regularly and watch how each one performs.
Creative testing is the #1 lever for improving TikTok ad results in 2025.
It’s far more important than tweaking targeting or obsessing over small bidding changes.
Here are some quick tips to help you maximize creative testing:
If you’re using Sell The Trend, this process is even easier because you can:
It takes the guesswork out of ad creation and lets you focus on what works.
If you’re serious about building a profitable dropshipping store in 2025, TikTok Ads should absolutely be in your toolkit.
Yes—the algorithm has changed.
Yes—ad costs are higher than they were a few years ago.
But the opportunity is still massive for e-commerce entrepreneurs who know how to adapt.
Let’s recap the proven strategy we just covered:
Remember—there’s no secret “hack” to TikTok ads.
It’s about understanding the platform, testing smart, and giving TikTok’s AI the right inputs.
And with the right tools (like Sell The Trend), you can move much faster and make better decisions along the way.
If you want to go even deeper, be sure to check out our full TikTok Ads Free Course video linked here → <link to video>
It walks through this entire process step-by-step on screen, so you can follow along and launch your first (or next) profitable TikTok campaign.
Ready to make this your best year yet?
Let’s go.
Hey, Awesome Entrepreneurs!
July is heating up, and so is the opportunity to make serious profits with your dropshipping store. We’ve rounded up the 10 most profitable, trending, and must-sell products this month, each with high margins and major customer appeal. Ready to take your store to the next level this summer? Let’s dive into July’s hottest winning products!
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Now that you’ve got the inside scoop on July’s top 10 winning products, there’s only one thing left to do—start selling! All of these high-margin, trending products were discovered using Sell The Trend, the ultimate all-in-one dropshipping platform. With tools like predictive AI product discovery, 1-click store integration, and automated order fulfillment, you’ll save time and scale faster. Want to see how easy winning can be? Start your free trial with Sell The Trend today!
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Dropshipping is still one of the easiest ways to start an online business in 2025. But one big question remains: Shopify vs Amazon—which is better?
Both platforms let you sell products without keeping inventory. But they work in very different ways. Shopify gives you full control over your store. Amazon gives you access to millions of buyers.
In this article, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of Shopify vs Amazon. By the end, you’ll know which one fits your goals best.
Shopify and Amazon are both dropshipping platforms, but the main difference is control vs. convenience—Shopify gives you full control over your brand and store, while Amazon gives you instant access to buyers but with strict rules and less freedom.
Shopify is like building your own business from the ground up. You design your site, choose how it looks, and run your marketing. You own the customer relationship and have more flexibility in pricing, branding, and strategy.
Tools like Sell The Trend can help speed up this process by helping you discover trending products and test them quickly through your Shopify store.
How can you use Sell The Trend?
Amazon is a ready-made marketplace. You don’t need a website or ads to get traffic—shoppers are already there. But Amazon decides the rules, takes a cut of your sales, and doesn’t let you build much brand identity.
Let’s break down these differences in more detail so you can decide which path fits your business goals.
Before we dive into the full breakdown, here’s a quick side-by-side look at how Shopify and Amazon compare across the most important features. Use this table to spot key differences at a glance and decide which platform fits your dropshipping goals best.
| Feature | Shopify | Amazon |
| Fees | Fixed monthly fee + app/ad costs; higher profit margin potential | Per-sale fees (15–18%) + optional monthly plan; lower margin per sale |
| Ease of setup | More steps (theme, apps, payments) but full control | Faster listing setup, strict rules, and product requirements |
| Fulfillment and shipping | Use dropshipping suppliers; flexible but slower shipping | FBA available for fast shipping; strict fulfillment policies |
| Traffic source | No built-in traffic; you must run ads or build social presence | Built-in buyer traffic from millions of Amazon users |
| Branding options | Full control over store design, messaging, and brand image | Very limited branding unless enrolled in Brand Registry |
| Customer access | You own customer data; you can run email, SMS, and retargeting campaigns | No customer data access; all communication controlled by Amazon |
| Product control | Full control over listings, pricing, images, and offers | Limited control; must follow preset listing formats unless brand is registered |
| Account risk | Low risk of suspension; you manage your store policies | High suspension risk for policy violations or performance issues |
| Marketing tools | Full access to third-party apps, ad platforms, and email marketing | Limited to Amazon PPC; no off-platform marketing tools |
| Business resale potential | Easy to sell a branded store with a customer base and traffic | Can be sold, but usually requires FBA, high revenue, and strong compliance |
When comparing Shopify and Amazon, don’t just look at how much they charge — look at how they charge and what that means for your profit.
Shopify works on a monthly fee model. You pay a fixed amount to run your store, starting at $39/month. This doesn’t change based on how much you sell. It’s predictable, but it also means you’re spending money even if you haven’t made a single sale yet.
On top of that, you may need to invest in apps, tools, and most importantly, ads. Shopify doesn’t give you traffic, so your main cost will often be marketing.
Amazon flips that model. You can start with no monthly fee, but they take a cut from every sale, usually 15% to 18%. If you sell more than 40 items per month, you’ll move to the Professional plan, which costs $39.99/month — almost the same as Shopify. But even then, Amazon still takes a slice of each sale. So while it’s cheaper to start, your costs grow with your success.
Here’s what that means for you: If you expect low sales at first, Amazon can be easier on your wallet. But if you’re planning to scale up, those per-sale fees can kill your margins. Shopify, on the other hand, rewards volume. Once you cover your fixed costs, most of your revenue goes to you.
The smart move? Run the numbers. Take your product price, subtract Shopify’s fixed costs or Amazon’s per-sale cuts, and see which one leaves you with more profit, not just on day one, but at scale.
Getting started quickly can be the difference between launching your business and giving up halfway. Shopify and Amazon offer very different first-time experiences.
Shopify gives you a clean slate. You sign up, choose a theme, add products, and set up payments. It’s beginner-friendly but requires more decisions. You’re building a store from scratch, which means you control everything, but you also need to figure out everything.
Expect to:
Most of it is guided, and Shopify’s dashboard is easy to use. But if you’re not tech-savvy or new to ecommerce, it might feel overwhelming at first. The platform doesn’t handhold you, but it gives you freedom.
Amazon, on the other hand, is more structured. You don’t need to design anything. You just register as a seller, list your product, and follow Amazon’s steps. There’s less setup work, but more rules. Every listing must meet Amazon’s strict standards, from product images to descriptions. And if you make a small mistake, your listing could be removed.
How your product reaches the customer is a big part of your business — it affects delivery time, customer satisfaction, and even your reviews.
With Shopify, you handle fulfillment through third-party suppliers. Most dropshippers use platforms like AliExpress, Spocket, or Zendrop, which ship products directly to the buyer. You don’t need to hold inventory, but you’re responsible for choosing reliable suppliers. Shipping times vary, especially if products are coming from China — expect anywhere from 7 to 21 days, unless you use local warehouses.
You also have to set up your own shipping rules and rates. Shopify gives you the tools, but you’re in charge of the entire customer experience, from order tracking to returns. It gives you more freedom — and more responsibility.
Amazon takes a stricter approach. Dropshipping is allowed, but only if you follow their policies exactly. Most successful sellers use FBA (Fulfilled by Amazon), where you send inventory to Amazon’s warehouse, and they handle storage, packing, and fast delivery — often within 1–2 days. But this means upfront investment and inventory risk, which many dropshippers want to avoid.
If you don’t use FBA, you need to ship products quickly and provide tracking information on time. Amazon’s system expects speed and accuracy, or your account could get flagged.
Here’s what to think about:
No traffic means no sales — so where your customers come from is one of the biggest differences between Shopify and Amazon.
With Shopify, you’re responsible for bringing people to your store. That means running ads, building a social media presence, using influencers, or writing content to rank on Google. If you don’t promote your store, no one will see it, even if your product is amazing.
You’ll likely start with paid traffic:
It takes time, skill, and money. But the upside is that you own the traffic — you can build email lists, retarget visitors, and grow your brand over time.
Amazon is different. It already has millions of shoppers searching for products every day. When you list your product, you get instant exposure — you’re plugging into a search engine, not building your own. This makes it easier to get early sales, especially if your product has demand and good keywords.
But Amazon controls everything. You can’t collect emails or build a following. You’re just one of many sellers, and your product can be buried under others unless you optimize your listing or run Amazon ads.
Here’s the trade-off:
If you want people to remember your store, come back, and trust you, branding matters. And this is where Shopify and Amazon feel worlds apart.
Shopify gives you full control over your brand. You choose your store name, logo, colors, layout, product pages — everything. You can build a unique shopping experience that reflects your style, tone, and values. Customers see your brand, not a marketplace.
Want to look premium? You can use a clean design and luxury-style packaging.
Want a fun, youth-focused brand? Go bold with colors, fonts, and playful product pages.
With Amazon, it’s the opposite. You’re selling under Amazon’s umbrella. Your product may appear with your store name in small text, but customers don’t usually notice or care. They trust Amazon, not the seller.
Unless you register as a brand through Amazon Brand Registry (which requires a trademark), your customization is limited. Even then, your branding is squeezed into a rigid format. There’s no homepage. No email list. No way to stand out unless you dominate with reviews or pricing.
The bottom line:
Selling a product once is good, but being able to reach that customer again is what makes a business grow. That’s why customer access is a major difference between Shopify and Amazon.
With Shopify, you own the relationship. When someone buys from your store, you get their email, phone number (if collected), and order history. This means you can follow up, offer discounts, ask for reviews, or launch new products directly to people who’ve already trusted you.
This is how smart Shopify sellers grow:
You’re not just selling a product — you’re building a community.
Amazon doesn’t work like that. You don’t get the buyer’s contact info. Amazon keeps that data because the customer belongs to them, not you. You’re not allowed to email buyers outside Amazon’s system or send them promotional messages. Even packaging inserts that try to pull customers off Amazon can get you suspended.
This makes it hard to build loyalty. Each sale on Amazon is just that — a one-time sale. If the customer loved your product, they’ll likely buy again… but not necessarily from you.
Here’s the key difference:
Being able to choose what you sell, how you sell it, and how it looks is a big part of running your store, and this is where product control comes into play.
Shopify gives you full control over your product listings. You decide what to sell, how to price it, how the product page looks, and what to write in the title and description. You can use your product images, add videos, create bundles, set your return policies, and update your offers anytime.
This flexibility helps you test and improve:
You’re in charge, which means you can move fast and adapt based on what customers want.
Amazon is much more restrictive. If you’re listing a product that already exists on Amazon, you have to use their existing product page. You can’t change the title, images, or description unless you’re the first person to list it or you’re enrolled in Brand Registry. Even then, Amazon reviews every change.
Also, Amazon has strict rules about what you can and can’t sell. Some categories need approval. Some products get banned without notice. If your item doesn’t follow their listing standards, it might be removed, even if it’s selling well.
Account risk is something most beginners ignore — until it happens. And with dropshipping, it’s a real concern.
On Amazon, your account can be suspended easily if you break even a small rule. Late shipping, poor reviews, incorrect tracking, or listing a restricted product — any of these can trigger a suspension. Sometimes, even if you’re doing everything right, Amazon’s system can flag your account by mistake. Appeals can take weeks, and while you wait, you lose money and momentum.
Shopify is far more forgiving. Unless you’re selling illegal items or violating payment rules, your store is unlikely to get shut down. You have more room to fix mistakes and grow without fear of sudden bans.
If you want to grow, you need the right tools to attract and convert customers.
Shopify gives you full access to marketing tools. You can install apps for email marketing, SMS campaigns, upsells, SEO, social media integration, and more. You can run Facebook, Google, or TikTok ads that send buyers directly to your store. You own the data, so you can retarget, build funnels, and improve results over time.
Amazon doesn’t give you much room to market. You can run Amazon PPC ads to promote your listings within their platform, but that’s it. You can’t retarget users outside of Amazon or send promotional emails. Everything happens inside Amazon’s ecosystem, and your brand has little visibility.
Eventually, you may want to sell your store. This is where the long-term value shows.
A Shopify store with traffic, sales history, an email list, and a brand identity can be sold on platforms like Exchange Marketplace, Flippa, or through private deals. Buyers are interested in real brands, and Shopify lets you build one. The more data and customer loyalty you have, the higher your store’s value.
On Amazon, you can also sell your account or brand, but only if it meets certain standards. Most buyers look for stable revenue, FBA use, strong reviews, and clean metrics. Amazon brands are often acquired by aggregators, but you usually need high volume and a registered trademark.
Amazon and Shopify are two of the most popular choices for selling online, but they serve different needs. Shopify lets you build your online store and gives you full brand control. You can design your ecommerce website, set your prices, and control the full brand and customer experience.
On the other hand, an Amazon seller account plugs you into an online marketplace where buyers are already searching. The choice depends on your goals: if you want freedom and to grow a unique brand identity, Shopify is better. If you want fast access to buyers and don’t want to build your website, Amazon is easier to start.
People shop on Shopify stores because they’re looking for something special. A Shopify marketplace store usually offers a more personal touch, custom packaging, and niche products. Shoppers enjoy the experience of buying from a real e-commerce store, not just another Amazon listings page.
Shopify enables business owners to use better marketing strategies, offer discount codes, and create a better emotional connection with prospective customers. The checkout is smooth too, thanks to Shop Pay, Google Pay, and credit and debit cards.
Yes! You can use both Shopify and Amazon to reach more customers. Shopify makes it easy to sell on multiple channels. You can list products from your online store directly on Amazon and manage everything from one dashboard. This helps with managing inventory and order flow.
Many sellers do this to get the best of both worlds—building their ecommerce platform while also selling on a massive online marketplace with third-party sellers.
Yes, but there’s a better way now. You can use Shopify’s fulfillment network instead of Amazon’s fulfillment system. Still, some sellers choose to compare Amazon FBA with Shopify’s service.
While FBA is great for large sales volumes, it comes with referral fees and additional fees that eat into profits. Shopify’s system works well with its pricing plans and gives more control to the store owner.
Yes. Shopify integrates with Amazon and helps you track all your orders in one place. Whether it’s your basic Shopify or advanced Shopify plan, you can connect your sales channels.
You’ll still need to watch out for transaction fees, especially if you use Amazon Pay instead of Shopify payments. But overall, Shopify offers powerful ecommerce tools, like abandoned cart recovery, that help with customer acquisition even across channels.
The Shopify debate continues, but one thing is clear: whether you use one or combine both Amazon and Shopify, you can build a solid business with the right strategy.
Choosing the right platform depends on your goals. Shopify gives more control over business operations and better branding.
Sellers like the flexibility and Shopify pros that support growth. Amazon works well for speed and reach, especially for niches like selling books. Make sure the platform fits your product, audience, and supported payment options.
Hey Everyone,
Welcome back to another exciting edition of Winning Product Friday! We’re thrilled to bring you our latest find. If you’ve been following along, you know we spotlight the hottest products taking off right now — giving you fresh opportunities to grow your store.
And if you’re new here: every week we bring you a proven winner, handpicked by our ecommerce experts using the powerful tools inside Sell The Trend.
This week, we’ve found an irresistible product that pet owners are loving — and it’s generating some serious profits!
Let’s take a closer look at today’s featured product — the Treat-Dispensing Dog Game:
The Treat-Dispensing Dog Game taps into a massive and evergreen market: pet owners who love to spoil their furry friends.
It’s more than just a toy — it combines fun, mental stimulation, and reward-based play, helping dogs stay engaged while reducing boredom and anxiety.
And here’s why this is a no-brainer for your store:
Every pet owner wants their dog to be happy and mentally stimulated. This game provides just that — making it the perfect upsell, gift item, or featured product in a pet-focused store.
It’s also a fantastic fit for Facebook and TikTok ads — the kind of product that generates irresistible engagement through video. Watching a happy pup figure out how to get their favorite treat? It’s pure marketing gold.
Ready to add this winner to your store? Start by using Sell The Trend to quickly find the best supplier — ensuring fast delivery and quality you can count on.
Once you’ve found your supplier, simply click the Push to Store button to import the product and start selling right away. Your inventory and product info will sync automatically — no manual work required.
No problem. With SellShop, you can launch a professional, fully optimized dropshipping store in just minutes. It’s built for success and makes selling products like this one effortless — even if you’ve never built a store before.
Once you’re set up, promotion is key. We recommend creating short, engaging videos that showcase dogs playing with the game — these work beautifully on TikTok and Facebook.
Use our Video Ads Creator and Facebook Audience Builder inside Sell The Trend to craft campaigns that reach the perfect audience and drive conversions fast.
Stay tuned for next week’s winning product — and happy dropshipping!
In the ever-expanding bazaar of digital commerce, Facebook Marketplace stands out as one of the most accessible and bustling hubs for entrepreneurs. But beneath the familiar blue-and-white interface lies a crucial question every seller must consider: What are Facebook Marketplace fees, and how do they affect your bottom line?
Understanding Facebook marketplace fees isn’t just about deciphering numbers; it’s about mastering the economics of the platform, optimizing your listings, and sculpting a selling process that lets your business breathe profit.
Whether you’re a new dropshipper or a seasoned seller scaling your operations, the difference between good margins and great profits often comes down to how well you navigate the invisible tollbooths of this popular online platform.
Imagine a digital flea market visited daily by over a billion Facebook users. That’s Facebook Marketplace, a selling channel where local buyers meet sellers, haggle, message, and trade. Sellers can list everything from electronics and furniture to vintage shoes and handmade crafts.
Unlike traditional eCommerce platforms, selling on Facebook Marketplace can begin with just a few taps on your mobile app.
But how does the marketplace work from a business standpoint?
You upload individual items, assign them a product’s price, describe their condition, and wait for the right buyer to send a message via Facebook Messenger. It’s informal, community-driven, and powered by trust.
But as Facebook pushes Marketplace further into eCommerce territory, fees, purchase protection, and other eCommerce elements have become an essential part of the selling process.
So here’s the unvarnished truth: Facebook Marketplace fees are simple on paper but carry subtle implications for your profit margins. If you’re offering shipping, Facebook charges a flat fee of 5% per transaction amount or a minimum of $0.40 for items priced under $8.
These fees are automatically deducted from your payout. No complicated invoices or hidden line items—just a clean subtraction before the money hits your account.
Let’s break it down further:
While that might seem generous compared to eBay or Amazon, the hidden costs creep in through payment processing, chargeback fees, and shipping fees.
Beyond the obvious Facebook marketplace selling fees, there are other costs to consider, especially if you’re scaling or working with automation tools.
While Facebook doesn’t break down a separate fee for payment processing, it’s baked into the 5% commission. Still, delays can occur when your credit card company or card issuer flags transactions. Always verify that your account is set up properly with your payment method to avoid issues.
When buyer disputes arise, say, the item wasn’t delivered or wasn’t as described, Facebook may issue a chargeback, and you’ll be hit with chargeback fees. This typically mirrors what a credit card company would charge for reversing a payment. To avoid this, be crystal clear in your descriptions, offer accurate photos, and always use tracking numbers for shipped products.
If you offer shipping, know that you’re either absorbing the shipping fees yourself or passing them to the buyer. These costs aren’t included in the 5% Facebook marketplace charge, so they can nibble at your margins if you’re not careful.
With these subtle yet cumulative fees, calculating your net gain from each listing sold becomes a critical task, especially when dropshipping, where the product’s price is often tied to small profit margins.
Ah, yes, the ghost in the machine: Facebook Marketplace charges tax. Facebook automatically calculates and collects sales tax on behalf of sellers in most U.S. states where it’s legally required. You don’t have to worry about setting tax rates manually, but it’s wise to note that tax is charged on the product’s price plus shipping.
So while you’re not paying out-of-pocket, it’s essential to make it clear in your listings that tax may be added to the final transaction amount. Transparency reduces the risk of buyer disputes and keeps your account healthy.
Unlike other platforms where subscription fees and listing fees are the norm, Facebook Marketplace is relatively light on such costs. There are:
That makes selling on Facebook Marketplace especially attractive for bootstrapped entrepreneurs or those testing new product ideas. Just list, connect, and sell.
However, if you use Facebook Shops or integrate Marketplace with a Shopify or BigCommerce store, you may encounter subscription fees or platform service charges depending on your plan.
If you’re serious about selling, sooner or later, you’ll explore Facebook Ads. While these ads don’t affect your Facebook marketplace fees, they do impact your profitability. Set a small daily budget to test campaigns and track which products attract the most clicks.
Tools like Sell The Trend make this easier by identifying winning products that are more likely to convert, saving you time and marketing spend.
Before you dream of profits, make sure your items listed are compliant with Facebook’s Commerce Policies. You can sell things like clothing, electronics, furniture, pet supplies, home decor, and even digital goods. But you cannot sell:
Non-compliance can lead to your Facebook account being flagged or suspended, and any listings being removed.
If you’re aiming for profit, you’ll need more than clever product descriptions. Here are some expert strategies:
Always factor in selling fees, shipping, and any marketplace fees before setting your product’s price. Tools like Sell The Trend help calculate ideal price points that leave room for profit.
Offering shipping expands your reach beyond your local town square, but remember to price accordingly. If your items are light, it’s easier to pass shipping fees onto the buyer.
If you’re selling at scale, manual uploads can drain your time. With Sell The Trend, you can connect your product catalog and automate the upload process, saving hours while syncing prices and inventory across platforms.
Use Facebook Messenger to answer buyer questions quickly. Polite, prompt replies can close deals faster—and reduce the chance of buyer disputes.
Don’t just sell on Facebook. Use Marketplace as one of several selling channels—like eBay, Shopify, or your own branded site. With the right tools, you can manage all of them from a single dashboard.
Let’s say you’ve listed 100 products, but only 5 are selling regularly. That’s a wake-up call, not a defeat. Sell The Trend helps by:
In short, it turns the messy backroom of eCommerce into a well-oiled machine, allowing you to focus on what you do best—selling products and growing your business.
Yes. Facebook charges a flat fee of 5% per sale, or $0.40 for low-cost items. These Facebook Marketplace selling fees apply only when you offer shipping.
You can avoid Facebook Marketplace fees by using local pickup only and accepting cash payments directly. However, this limits your audience to your local area.
Facebook Marketplace is more casual and local, while eBay caters to a global audience with more competition. If you’re looking for no listing fees and quick sales, selling on Facebook Marketplace can be a better starting point.
There are currently no listing fees for individual items listed on Facebook Marketplace. You’re only charged a fee once the item is sold and shipped.
6. How do you get paid on Facebook Marketplace?
Payments are processed via Facebook Pay and deposited into your linked account. The payout typically takes a few business days after confirming shipment.
In the vast cityscape of digital commerce, Facebook Marketplace is a vibrant corner stall—a place where deals are struck, fortunes are made, and ordinary folks become savvy merchants. But to thrive here, you must learn the terrain: understand your fees, plan for your shipping, and guard your profits like a dragon hoarding gold.
That’s where Sell The Trend becomes your secret weapon. With intuitive tools for product discovery, automation, and marketplace integration, you gain the edge needed to sell on Facebook, navigate Facebook marketplace fees, and scale your business like a true eCommerce artisan.
Ready to turn your hustle into a high-performing machine? For further information, check out Sell The Trend today and let your journey through the Marketplace be a profitable one.
