When you’re not using automation, ordering a product is a bit like doing it the old-fashioned way!
Important to Know:
When you process orders manually, some orders may come in while you’re away from the computer or asleep. By the time you place the order, the price or stock of the item may have changed. With automatic orders, the system processes orders as quickly as possible, reducing the chances that the item will have a higher price or be out of stock by the time you make the purchase.
Check the best option to automate this process here: How to Handle Orders? - Full Guide
Without automation, here’s what you would need to do:
- Visit the Supplier’s Website 🌐: You would go to a site like AliExpress to find the same backpack your customer wants.
- Place the Order 🛒: After finding the product, you’ll place the order yourself. This means entering all the customer details (name, address, etc), just like if you were buying a gift for a friend and needed to put their address instead of yours.
- Following the tracking 🚚: start by finding the tracking number on the supplier’s website once you’ve placed the order. If your selling channel doesn’t support that tracking number, you will need to convert it to a compatible format or manually update your buyer with all the tracking information.
The AutoDS Helper Extension is a tool designed to help you quickly copy buyer information from your store and use it to place orders on supplier websites. Instead of manually entering each buyer’s details, the extension streamlines this process, saving you time and reducing errors.
Here’s how the AutoDS Helper Extension works:
- Copy Buyer Information: When an order comes through your store (Shopify, eBay, etc), you can use the AutoDS Helper Extension to instantly copy all necessary buyer details (like name, address, and contact info).
- Paste onto Supplier Website: Once you have the buyer’s information copied, you can paste it directly into the relevant fields on your supplier’s checkout page (e.g., Amazon, Walmart, or AliExpress).
NOTE: Since we don’t have access to your manual order process, you’ll have to handle everything yourself—like updating the order status, sending messages to your buyer through your selling channel, dealing with returns requests, and more. This means all the little steps take more time and effort. Using automation makes everything smoother and faster! 🚀
Tracking updates and conversions is essential for keeping your customers informed. If you need to convert your tracking, you can check How to convert your tracking numbers- the complete guide
💡 Tip:
We highly recommend using the Fulfilled by AutoDS (FBA) service to streamline your order management process. You can explore the list of supported suppliers, the conditions for using the service, and detailed instructions on how to get started here: A Full Explanation & FAQ about the 'Fulfilled by AutoDS Service
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