Alibaba is an online store designed specifically as a form of commerce for small businesses. The English version of Alibaba has more than 50 million registered users and is used by companies in more than 240 countries. It allows companies to sell products and services on a local and international scale. This article will guide you in purchasing products on Alibaba.
Steps
Step 1. Log into Alibaba using the email address and password associated with the account
If you don't have an account yet, create it via the "Register" button and following the on-screen instructions
Step 2. Search for a product
There are several ways to search for a product, some of which may suit your needs better than others.
- You can search for products using keywords or phrases in the search bar on the home page. Simply select the "Products" tab, enter the terms in the search bar and select the country using the drop-down menu, then click the "Search" button.
- You can also search for products using the category menu on the left side of the home page. Hover your mouse over a category and then click on a sub-category to browse the products.
Step 3. Search for the desired product by reviewing the search results and click on the “Contact Supplier” button to continue
Step 4. Fill in the form by entering a subject and a message to send to the supplier
In the message you should include your purchase request and any questions you want to ask the supplier about the product.
In addition, you can click on the "Optional details" link to select price and terms, minimum order quantity, inspection certificate and other specific requests, such as delivery time and company description
Step 5. Check the box below the message:
"If the supplier does not contact me on the \" Message Center / "within 24 hours, I want Alibaba to recommend other selected suppliers to me."
Step 6. When you are done, click on the “Send” button to send the message to the seller and check for any replies via your inbox on Alibaba
Note: the rest of the purchase negotiations with the seller will be your responsibility.
