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How To Manage Shipping On Shopify

Introduction

If you have questions about not losing money on shipping or how to get your shipping labels once you launch your Shopify store, then you're in the right place. Whether you're just starting or scaling up, we will teach you how to ship confidently. Today, we'll walk you through a comprehensive guide to setting up shipping on Shopify—perfect for beginners. Let’s dive deep.

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Hey everyone, welcome back. If you’re new here, welcome to Learn with Shopify. My name is Michelle, and I am your host for today’s video.

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Printing Shipping Labels from Shopify

I want to show you something quick. In my Shopify dashboard, I have an order ready to ship.

  1. Click on the order.
  2. Click Create shipping label.
  3. Print shipping label.

That’s it! Attach it to your box and drop it at a mailbox. Simple! No need to visit a post office or install a third-party app. Using Shopify Shipping, you can do this in under two minutes.

Benefits of Shopify Shipping

  1. Discounted Rates: Save up to 52% on Canada Post shipping rates.
  2. Faster Fulfillment: Buy and print shipping labels directly from Shopify.
  3. Centralized Management: Manage orders, products, customers, and inventory all in one place.

Now, you might be wondering how to set this up. Let’s get into the details!

Setting Up Shipping

  1. Go to Shipping Settings: In your Shopify backend, go to Settings then Shipping.

  2. Shipping Methods: Shopify offers several options:

    • Local delivery
    • Local pickup
    • Shipping via mail

Configuring Shipping Zones

  1. Click Manage Rates:

    1. Add new products which automatically get applied to this profile.
    2. Ensure you are shipping from the correct location.

  2. Add Shipping Zones:

    1. Define rates for specific regions (countries or continents).
    2. For example, choose Asia and configure rates.

  3. Set Shipping Rates:

    1. Manual rates: Define flat rates with estimated delivery times.
    2. Carrier-calculated rates: Automatically calculated based on weight, size, and destination.

Avoid Abandoned Carts

  • Choose fewer shipping options: Offer a budget-friendly and a speedy option to reduce abandoned carts.
  • Handling Fees: These can increase abandoned carts, so be cautious.

Custom Shipping Profiles

  1. Create New Profile:

    1. This is useful for businesses with products of varying sizes.
    2. For example, create a new profile for items like poster tubes.

  2. Saved Packages:

    1. Save different packaging options in Shopify to get accurate shipping rates.

Customer Experience

Here’s what the checkout process looks like for customers:

  1. Add an Item to the cart.
  2. Proceed to Checkout.
  3. View Shipping Options: They will see the options you configured.

Cost Considerations

To avoid losing money on shipping:

  1. Calculate Costs: Include costs of goods, customer acquisition costs, and operational costs.
  2. Balance Pricing: Slightly raise product prices to split shipping costs between you and the customer.

We’ve created a spreadsheet template in the description for your convenience.

Conclusion

If you haven’t signed up for Shopify yet, you can start with a 14-day free trial via the link in the description. For newbies, we also have a video that guides you on building a Shopify store from scratch.

Thank you for watching. If you found this video helpful, give it a thumbs up and consider subscribing for more content on starting, running, and growing your online business. See you in the next one!

Keywords

  • Shopify Shipping
  • Discounted Rates
  • Fulfillment
  • Shipping Settings
  • Local Delivery
  • Shipping Zones
  • Custom Shipping Profiles
  • Carrier Rates
  • Abandoned Cart
  • Cost Calculation

FAQ

  1. How do I print shipping labels on Shopify?

    • Navigate to the order, click Create shipping label, and print it.

  2. What are the benefits of Shopify Shipping?

    • Discounted rates, faster fulfillment, and centralized management.

  3. How do I set shipping rates for different regions?

    • Go to Settings, then Shipping, click Manage Rates, and configure zones and rates.

  4. What are custom shipping profiles?

    • They allow you to set specific shipping rates for different products.

  5. How can I ensure I'm not losing money on shipping?

    • Calculate costs including goods, customer acquisition, and operation; adjust product pricing accordingly.

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