Notes

Notes from the catalog

Short posts written from live catalog data. Dated, with methodology, and a point of view. No content-farm padding.

2026-09-04

Ecommerce data MCP — query 1.37M Shopify stores from chat

What an ecommerce MCP is, Ahrefs on the phrases people type, the 40-second demo, and the six walkthrough screens.

2026-09-03

Shopify store lists from India — local catalog and US outreach

56k India stores, 0.9% dropship, and the actual asks: US lists with emails, plus supplier maps.

2026-09-03

Best dropshipping niches in 2026, measured across 1.37M stores

Crowding, revenue per store, and dropship density for 14 verticals and 12 countries — charts, queries, and what to sell.

2026-09-03

Best AI tools for dropshipping in 2026 — an honest shortlist

Six tools, one bias declared upfront, and what each is actually for. No 'ultimate guide' padding.