We set up efficient, secure, and scalable dropshipping e-shops without a warehouse — with automatic supplier sync, invoicing & inventory, and order routing from the shopping cart to delivery.
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Dropshipping e-Shop
Firstidea
From idea to e-shop: dropshipping with fewer risks, more sales.
Building a Dropshipping e-Shop, right from the start
We undertake end-to-end implementation: from choosing the WooCommerce/OpenCart platform to connecting with suppliers (API, CSV, XML), pricing policy, and logistics. Our goal is an e-shop that scales with a stable profit margin and fewer operational risks.
We build a structure of categories, attributes, and filters that suit your markets. We set margin/markup rules, shipping costs per supplier, delivery times, and fallbacks when stock is out of stock. Everything is tied together with automatic synchronization of prices, stock, and images.
We boost sales with optimized product pages, bundles/offers, and multichannel sales (Skroutz, Meta Shop, Google Merchant).
Key features of a successful dropshipping e-shop
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What else we take care of (so you don’t have to look elsewhere)
Technical
- Managed hosting with CDN, caching, and daily backups.
- WAF, 2FA, updates & security checks.
- Schema (Product/Offer/FAQ), XML sitemaps & image SEO.
Commercial
- Google Merchant Center, Performance Max & dynamic remarketing.
- Listing on Skroutz/BestPrice (where advantageous), feed rules & exclusions.
- SEO category content + tips for choosing suppliers.
Frequently Asked Questions about Building a Dropshipping e-Shop
Can I start without ERP?
Yes. We can start with native platform features and later connect ERP/CRM (e.g., SoftOne, Entersoft, Pylon) for invoicing/customer data.
How often are prices and stocks synchronized?
Depending on the supplier and the size of the feed: from every 15 minutes to a few hours. We use a scheduler & queue so that the speed of the e-shop is not affected.
What about returns/guarantees?
We define clear RMA flows: the customer opens a request, the supplier is notified, we monitor progress, and the customer is automatically notified (emails/SMS).
Which platform is best for dropshipping?
Both solutions are excellent: WooCommerce for content + commerce and plugin flexibility, OpenCart for native multi-store and pure e-commerce core. We choose together based on catalogs, suppliers, and scale.
