AliExpress

One of the greatest gifts of technology in this decade is online shopping. Instead of visiting the market the purchase every item, it can now be done online through platforms like AliExpress. With the AliExpress app, you can shop online for any item of your choice. As a retailer, you can also buy goods in bulk from AliExpress and sell them at a higher price. The low prices of almost every item on the platform make it possible.

App Description

AliExpress has been compared to other online retail stores like Amazon, Etsy, and eBay, another online marketplace. AliExpress is more than just an “online store.” It is a multinational B2C eCommerce marketplace. It was created in 2010 to serve as the retail subsidiary of the Alibaba group.

AliExpress is one of the most popular online marketplaces in the world. It has over 500 million downloads on Google Playstore with a 4.5 star review. This means that the app is loved by a lot of people and has provided convenience. The platform is easy to use by almost anyone, and you would love it too.

The AliExpress app is like every other eCommerce marketplace you are familiar with. The items are sorted out in categories to make navigation easier. If you want necklaces, you can search “necklaces” on the search bar, and a myriad of options will be displayed. Each item on display will have its price, and all you have to do is choose the item that falls within your budget bracket. Click on add to cart like you add items to your shopping basket in the mall. You can decide to pay for the item immediately or wait for a while. This same process applies to any other item you want to purchase from the platform.

Before you pay for the item, you must also be prepared to pay for delivery fees, depending on your location. Also, you will be required to input a form of payment. It could either be a debit card, credit card, or gift card. However, if there is no sufficient amount available in your account, the transaction will not be cleared. You can fill up your cart with as many items of your choice because there are no limits. All you have to do is download the AliExpress app, install it, and get started.

Features of the App

The AliExpress app has several features to boost your user experience and make online shopping worthwhile. These features are listed below.

Dropshipping

Drop-shipping is a trading process that involves the direct delivery of items from items to retailers or customers. AliExpress serves as an intermediary between manufacturers and their customers, which are dropshippers. As an independent producer or seller, you can register and sell your products to millions of buyers on AliExpress.

If you are a Dropshipper and want to shop on AliExpress, choosing the most suitable items for your website is best. Before you select items for your website, it is essential that someone (a customer) has already placed an order for it so that it doesn’t go to waste. After the order has been made, you can request the order of your customer from the supplier, and the supplier will deliver the product to the customer directly and not you. This is a money-making scheme that has worked for so many.

Different languages

Because AliExpress has millions of followers, the platform thought it wise to make several languages available. If you are from an English-speaking country, you can select English when setting up your profile, and the user interface of the app will be written in English. The same goes for 17 other languages available on the app.

AliExpress Shipping 

After adding items to your cart and paying your purchase, you will also be asked to pay a shipping fee. The shipping fee depends on the shipping company you choose and your location. There is a myriad of shipping companies available for use on the AliExpress app, and they include UPS, FedEx, DHL, EMS, e-Packet, and so on.

There are some products that provide free shipping by AliExpress Shipping and Cainiao Network. However, if you are accepting free shipping, you must also know that delivery time might be slightly elongated. Sometimes, it takes as short as one week to as long as two months.

Protection of AliExpress buyers

This feature is crucial for all AliExpress buyers. The platform offers a buyer protection policy that ensures that all transactions between buyers, sellers, and intermediaries are safe from unauthorized third parties like scammers. In cases where you buy items and a faulty or wrong item is delivered or if your items are delivered late, you are refunded as long as your item is not delivered within the Buyer Protection period.

Flash deals

Flash deals are available on AliExpress. They are items that are only available at discounted prices on the platform for a short period of time and are usually offered by ecommerce companies as a promotional campaign. The number of such items is often limited. However, even if the items are not sold during the proposed timeframe, the prices of such items are reverted to the original high prices. Flash deals are always available on AliExpress, and there are users that wait for such deals before purchasing anything. The discounts on AliExpress are usually very high than run-of-the-mill promotions. The time limit and limited availability entice consumers to buy on the spot, also known as impulse buying. 

Conclusion

AliExpress is a great online retail platform. If you are looking to restock your store or become a retailer, AliExpress is the sure platform to use. The items are cheap and of very high quality. You can decide to resell the items at a higher price. The number of items you can order from AliExpress at a sitting is limitless, making it suitable for big retailers.