Starting from Scratch: A Student’s Dream of Earning Online
Hamza Saeed, a 20-year-old university student from Faisalabad, had always dreamed of earning online but didn’t know where to begin. Limited by a tight budget and no experience in business or web development, he was skeptical of dropshipping after watching mixed reviews online. In April 2025, Hamza enrolled in the All-in-One E-Commerce Diploma offered by SEOTraining.pk, hoping to find a structured, beginner-friendly approach to building an actual online store.
Learning the Tools of the Trade
During the diploma program, Hamza received step-by-step guidance on building and running a Shopify dropshipping business. He learned everything from product research using Ecomhunt and TikTok Trends, to setting up a branded Shopify store, configuring payment gateways, and launching his first Facebook and TikTok ads. He also received in-depth training on niche selection, pricing strategy, order fulfillment, and customer support SOPs—all of which are essential for dropshipping success.
Building His First Store: Low Cost, High Focus
After finalizing a trending product—a portable neck massager—Hamza sourced it from CJ Dropshipping and built a clean, mobile-friendly Shopify store with help from the store-building templates provided in the course. He used Canva to create branded banners, ChatGPT for product descriptions, and Facebook Ads Manager to launch his first campaign targeting the UAE and UK. With just $100 in ad spend, he focused on video-based creatives and interest-based targeting techniques shared during live training sessions.
Results That Speak for Themselves
Hamza’s store received its first sale within three days of launching ads. In just under 30 days, he completed 37 orders, generating over $1,400 in revenue with a profit margin of 22%. By reinvesting profits strategically and maintaining high customer satisfaction, he was able to break even in the first week and scale his campaign using lookalike audiences. The success gave him the confidence to launch a second store, this time targeting a health niche in the UK.
In the Student’s Words
"The step-by-step approach of this course made dropshipping feel real and achievable. I didn’t waste time guessing—I followed a proven process and got real results. I’m now scaling my business and thinking long-term." — Hamza Saeed, Faisalabad
Mentor's Insight
"Hamza did exactly what successful students do—he trusted the process, picked a winning product, and kept things simple. Dropshipping is not dead; it just needs smart execution and proper guidance, which Hamza clearly followed." — Abdul Wahab Ahmad
Final Takeaway: Simplicity + Strategy = Dropshipping Success
Hamza’s story proves that even students with no prior business experience can launch a profitable dropshipping store with minimal investment, provided they follow the right training and avoid common mistakes. The key lies in having a clear roadmap, tested tools, and the discipline to execute without overcomplicating the process.