If the seller has already understood the advantages and disadvantages of the supplier, the following search methods can be used to find suppliers.
1. Google Deep Search
Google and Bing are both easy-to-use and simple search tools. Generally speaking, when we search for a keyword, we only focus on the search results on the first page, but many suppliers may not do so well in SEO and have not kept up with the ever-changing SEO rules of the Internet, so they may not be listed on the first page, which means that sellers need to dig deeper and do not ignore the search results on the following pages. In addition, sellers also need to try various keyword searches, such as wholesale, distributors and dealers, which can be used interchangeably, and each combination needs to be tried.
2. Platform Website
Some resources can be obtained from free platforms and websites, which include information on countless suppliers. The more popular domestic supplier websites include 1688, AliExpress, etc.: The more popular foreign supplier websites include Thomas Net, Maker’s Row, MFG, Kompass, IndiaMart, Bambify, etc.
In addition, you can also get information from some newspapers and magazines about e-commerce and manufacturers, such as Scotts Online Business Directory, which contains information on hundreds of manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors in North America.
3. Recommendations from others – social networks and forums
The power of the Internet is very strong. Online social networking is a very popular way for young people nowadays. Sometimes the best source for sellers to find potential suppliers may be through recommendations from others on social networks and forums. For example, LinkedIn is a good social networking platform with a lot of information about suppliers.
If the supplier you find is not suitable, you can also ask people on social networks to recommend it.
4. Other search suggestions
In addition to searching for product names, you can also search for the NAICS code of the product, which is a classification system for North American industries. Almost every industry and product has a NAICS code. Advantages Manufacturers and suppliers list their products by NAICS code, especially using professional directories, it will be easier for merchants to find manufacturers and suppliers of products. NAICS directories can be found in libraries or on the Internet.