Do you want to sell online to earn more money and have more freedom? However, to be successful in your sales, you need to sell the right product; the one that will appeal to buyers. Find out below how to come up with ideas for products to sell, as well as trends in products for sale on the Internet in 2019.
How can I find ideas for products to sell on the Internet?
To find ideas for products to sell, the best method is to scour the best sales on the most consulted sales platforms. Among the platforms you can explore are Amazon and AliExpress. By visiting these two sites, you can sort through the best-selling products in each category. This can be time-consuming, but will give you an idea of the type of product that sells best. Social networks such as Facebook and YouTube are also good sources of ideas for products to sell. Look only at Facebook ads and products unpacked by Youtubers.
How do I find the right product?
If you plan to sell dropshipped, you don’t take much risk if you don’t make any sales, because you don’t advance any money. However, if you have to buy stock beforehand, you need to choose your product carefully so as not to lose money. Note that even with dropshipping, you’ll still have expenses: website costs, advertising, etc. Choosing the right flagship product is therefore essential, whatever your sales model. The ideal product must meet a number of criteria.
- It should be neither too heavy, too bulky, nor too fragile, to facilitate storage and shipping.
- Also, choose a product that is not readily available in stores or from competitors.
- Your product must meet a need or a passion, and be timeless.
- Finally, ideally, your product should generate a substantial margin of at least €50.
What to sell online in 2019
Here’s a list of products trending on e-commerce sites and platforms this year. You can take inspiration from these products or find similar ideas, depending on the profitability calculations you make.
Sports bras
Like most sportswear products, sports bras are on trend. These products have the advantage of attracting two profiles of prospects: those who dress for sport, and those who dress for a sporty look without doing any sport. So it’s also a fashion garment. This type of article is particularly successful on social networks like Instagram and Pinterest, which can be a good source for finding out more about prospects’ needs. Social networks can be an interesting communication channel for making sales.
The abdominal belt
Fashionable with both men and women, the abdominal belt also has the advantage of attracting several prospect profiles at once: those who want to lose weight, those who want to keep a toned body without exercising, and those who want to complement their existing workouts. On Google Trends, search statistics for this article are on the rise.
Connected watches
More than a billion watches are sold worldwide every year. It’s a timeless product that regularly changes trends. After minimalist watches, the trend is now towards connected or smart watches. Globally, interest in connected objects is growing on Google: smartwatches, connected sports bracelets and more.
The jewels
Jewelry in general is trendy and easily sold on platforms. The great thing about jewelry is that there’s something to suit every taste: junk, minimalist, eco-friendly, ethnic and so on. Jewelry, whether small or a little bulky, is generally easy to store, pack and ship. The price is not necessarily proportional to the size, and you can make good margins depending on the type of jewelry you sell.
External batteries for smartphones
Almost everyone has a smartphone these days. People use them for telephoning, but also for work and everyday life. The very frequent use of smartphones results in a battery that wears out quickly, in the medium to long term. External batteries for smartphones are useful for the vast majority of smartphone users, who will find a back-up battery very useful. And that’s why this product is on the rise in Google searches.
Shoes with removable heels
Not only trendy, but also practical for many women, shoes with removable heels are a hit. This type of shoe gives women a multitude of possibilities:
- walking in heels,
- walk without heels,
- change the height of her heels,
- and change the colors or patterns of her heels.
You can then not only sell all types of shoes with removable heels, but also different types of heels. This keeps your customers coming back for more.
Posture correctors
People today are becoming increasingly sedentary. This is due to their jobs, which require them to sit all day in front of the computer, and can also be due to inactivity and a lack of sporting activity. We often hear that back pain is the disease of the century. A posture corrector is therefore the ideal product for this problem. Lightweight, easy to store and ship, the posture corrector is an easy product to sell.
To conclude on products to sell on the internet in 2019
You now have some ideas about current trends and know how to choose products to sell online in 2019. Ready to launch your e-commerce store? Don’t hesitate to call on me if you need me. As a Prestashop expert since 2008, I’d be delighted to help you.
