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Sourcing file introduction

https://www.tella.tv/video/vincents-video-e8lv

1. BUSINESS CONTEXT

We operate dropshipping stores on WooCommerce/Shopify. Your mission: find products on 1688.com that will perform well when we run ads.

The goal: Perfect product-market fit = valuable products + high margin + competitive vs competitors.

How it works:

• 1 keyword = 1 product category
• Keyword variations (long-tail) = individual products
• Example: “ceiling fan light” = category / “wooden ceiling fan light” = specific product

2. REQUIRED TOOLS

Install/setup before starting:

• 1688 Account: Create via mobile app, scan QR code to login on desktop ([tutorial link in documentation])
• AliPrice Extension: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/aliexpress-search-by-imag/jkcacbjiofjgbnaknoojjboeiinempoa
• Mulvad VPN: https://mullvad.net/ (connect to target market - usually France)
• Price Calculator: https://vincentcadeau.fr/tools/price-calculator.html
• Post IMG: https://postimages.org/ (for uploading screenshots)
• Google Translate: For translating keywords to Chinese

3. THE SOURCING PROCESS