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This week, we will have an in-depth comparison guide between dropshipping and 3PL.

Plus, we have an article covering everything you need to know about Alibaba, and a great article answering whether you need a marketing agency.

But first, let's go over the news of this week:

• If you missed last week's email, then don't forget to check out this article here! It goes over dropshipping with Shein.
• 'OpenAI’s voice cloning AI model only needs a 15-second sample to work' - Check it out here.
• 'Detailed Q3: Analysing The SEO Playbook of Digital Goliaths In-Depth, Every Quarter' - You can learn more here.
• 'The implosion in luxury ecommerce' - Check it out here.

So, what about this week? Well, we’ve three amazing new articles for you:

In the first article, we will go over hiring a marketing agency for your dropshipping store.

First of all, here's what to keep in mind:

Not every dropshipping store should hire a marketing agency. In fact, our go-to advice for beginners is to avoid hiring a marketing agency.

This is because, in the beginning, you should focus on learning how different parts of your dropshipping business work.

That way, when you eventually decide to outsource some aspects, it will be easier to manage everything and monitor results.

This article will focus on the pros and cons of working with a marketing agency, what to consider to ensure you hire the best one, and three great marketing agencies.

Check out the full article here to learn more:

• Marketing Agency for Dropshipping: Should You Hire One?

You've been looking around and the name Alibaba keeps coming up.

A lot of good things have been said about it.

But, you want to know more about what it is, how it works, and more.

If this sounds like you, you're in luck!

This article will provide all the foundational information you need to start sourcing amazing products from Alibaba:

• How Does Alibaba Work? (What You Should Know in 2024)

In the next article, we will review the difference between dropshipping and 3PL.

While the two can be easily mixed, they are quite different in practice.

Here's a quick overview of the main difference:

The main difference between dropshipping and 3PL is that dropshipping does not involve buying inventory upfront, while 3PL involves working with a third-party partner and shipping inventory to them upfront.

In this article, we will go into this topic in more depth, explain the pros and cons of each, and help you decide which approach is the right choice for you.

Check out the complete comparison here 👇

• Dropshipping vs. 3PL: What Is the Difference? (Pros & Cons)

Have a great rest of your week!

Greetings,

Richard

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