Dropshipping Guide

Stand out from other dropshippers by offering virtual product visualization. Help customers see products in their space before buying, reducing returns and increasing conversions.

Why Visualization Matters for Dropshipping

Dropshipping faces unique challenges that visualization helps solve:

• No physical samples - Customers can't see products in person
• Generic product photos - Same images as competitors
• High return rates - Products don't meet expectations
• Trust issues - Customers hesitant to buy from unknown stores

Setting Up for Dropshipping

1. Create Your Account

1. Sign up for Tap and Try (free tier available)
2. Set up your store profile with your brand name
3. Choose a plan based on your product count

2. Prepare Product Images

For best visualization results, you need clean product images:

• Remove backgrounds - Use tools like remove.bg or Canva
• High resolution - At least 1000x1000 pixels
• Clean edges - No shadows or artifacts
• Multiple angles - Create variants for different views

3. Add Products

1. Go to your Tap and Try dashboard
2. Click "Add Product"
3. Upload your product image (background will be removed automatically)
4. Add product details, price, and checkout link
5. Add variants for different colors/sizes

Platform Integration

Shopify Dropshipping

If you're using Shopify with Oberlo, DSers, or similar:

1. Install the Tap and Try widget on your Shopify store
2. The widget automatically appears on product pages
3. Customers can visualize products before adding to cart
4. See our Shopify guide for details

WooCommerce Dropshipping

Using WooCommerce with AliDropship or similar:

1. Install our WordPress plugin
2. Connect your Tap and Try account
3. Widget appears on product pages automatically
4. See our WordPress guide for details

Other Platforms

For Wix, custom stores, or other platforms:

1. Get your embed code from the Tap and Try dashboard
2. Add it to your product page template
3. See our Wix guide or use the universal embed code

Marketing Your Visualization Feature

Social Media

• Share product visualization links on Facebook and Instagram
• Create TikTok videos showing the try-on feature
• Use Pinterest to drive traffic with visualization links
• See our Facebook guide

Paid Advertising

• Use visualization as a unique selling point in ad copy
• Create video ads showing the try-on experience
• A/B test ads with and without visualization messaging
• Target home decor and furniture audiences

Email Marketing

• Include visualization links in product emails
• Send "See it in your space" campaigns
• Add to abandoned cart emails as an incentive to return

Reducing Returns

Returns are expensive for dropshippers. Visualization helps by:

• Setting accurate expectations - Customers see true scale and appearance
• Confirming fit - Products are visualized in actual spaces
• Building confidence - Interactive experience increases trust
• Filtering uncertain buyers - Those who try are more committed

Best Product Categories

Visualization works especially well for these dropshipping niches:

• Home Decor - Wall art, mirrors, clocks, shelves
• Furniture - Chairs, tables, storage units
• Lighting - Lamps, pendant lights, fixtures
• Rugs & Textiles - Area rugs, curtains, throws
• Outdoor - Patio furniture, planters, decor
• Office - Desks, organizers, wall decor

Scaling Your Business

As your dropshipping business grows:

1. Upgrade your plan - Add more products as you scale
2. Use analytics - Track which products get the most visualization engagement
3. Optimize images - Improve product photos based on customer feedback
4. Test pricing - Products with visualization may support higher margins

Quick Start Checklist

Need Help?

Questions about using Tap and Try for your dropshipping business? Contact our support team.