If you don't consider the number of orders that companies get from Alibaba, and only consider the functions, Alibaba is still a relatively good B2B platform. It has a very complete system from product release to later tracking. However, there are many false inquiries on Alibaba, so the effect of promotion is not very obvious (of course, it is also related to the product itself). From the perspective of buyers, they may not always go to Alibaba to find products. They may search on Google by keywords. If so, using TRADEKEY promotion, customers will find your products faster. Because TRADEKEY's SEO is better than Alibaba. Of course, whether customers can finally sign a contract after discovering your product depends largely on the communication between the salesperson and the customer and the company's own development. So promotion is not omnipotent. For example, if your company produces midsole plates, before opening up the international market, you need to locate the export market and target customers. On the one hand, you can find importers or shoe manufacturers through Google, send targeted emails to customers, and actively develop; on the other hand, you can promote the company's products through a large number of free B2B. If you only put your hopes on Alibaba, it won't work. Finally, engaging in international trade requires enough patience and perseverance. I wish you good luck~