Introduction If you’re an ambitious dropshipper looking to expand sales across various platforms, Zopi’s workaround method is an essential tool in your arsenal. This method offers a manual yet effective way of managing product lists, fulfilling orders, and exporting order data even from unsupported platforms, providing a viable dropshipping solution across multiple sales channels.
Understanding the Workaround Method
Quite simply, the workaround method is a way to make use of Zopi’s core features, such as product management, supplier mapping, order fulfillment, and tracking, in situations where there’s no direct platform integration. This serves as a bridge to sales channels that are currently not supported by Zopi, like Etsy, various marketplaces, or carefully tailored custom sales channels.
The Importance of the Workaround Method for Dropshipping
For dropshippers who are always on the lookout to explore new sales channels, the workaround method is a timely answer. It facilitates seamless trading on multiple platforms, even without native integration. Furthermore, it provides a flexible assembly line for manual or semi-automated workflows, allowing Zopi to serve as a centralized backbone for all your fulfillment and sourcing needs.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Using the Workaround Method with Zopi
The following actionable steps will help you implement the workaround method on Zopi:
Step 1: Prepare Your Products on Zopi
Kickstart by importing the chosen products into Zopi’s Product Center. It’s also the stage where you can allocate suppliers and tweak product information to ensure everything is geared up for export.
Step 2: Export Your Product List from Zopi
Once your product details are correct and updated, export the list from Zopi. These product data, downloaded in CSV or Excel format, can then be manually uploaded onto other platforms.
Step 3: Import the Products into Your Sales Channel
Next, use your exported list and upload it directly onto your desired platform. Your products are now live and ready for sale.
You can also carry out similar steps for order management and fulfillment through unsupported channels:
Step 4: Import Orders into Zopi
When you get an order on the unsupported platform, export the order list and import it back into Zopi for order management.
Step 5: Fulfill Orders Using Zopi
After order import, you can map products to suppliers and trigger Zopi’s standard fulfillment process. Track orders and shipment updates right inside Zopi, while the platform handles supplier communication.
Step 6: Export Fulfilled Order Data
Upon fulfillment, you can export an updated order list from Zopi. This data can then be used to sync order status and tracking information on the original platform.
Conclusion
With Zopi’s workaround method, the absence of integration doesn’t have to halt your business expansion. By preparing products, fulfilling orders, and managing operations efficiently, you can now make the most of sales opportunities across multiple platforms. If you need assistance with formatting your product or order files, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Zopi Support for guidance through the process. With Zopi, your growth is uncompromised.